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The Chiefs’ victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game meant a Super Bowl berth for Kansas City but there is deeper meaning to the organization, Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes.Star columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell discuss these topics on today’s SportsBeat KC. How much did the Chiefs need to win to continue to claim they’re the top dogs in AFC, and same for Mahomes as the league’s top quarterback. Losing to the Bengals and Joe Burrow for a second straight year would have made the case more difficult to make.Also, how would history look at the Chiefs if they get a Super Bowl victory over the Philadelphia Eagles? It would make Mahomes, Reid and many others multiple NFL champions and that’s a small circle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the locker room show podcast. SportsBeat KC goes into the Chiefs’ locker room and the interview room and you’ll hear from several of the key players in the team’s victory over the Cinicinnati Bengals for the AFC Championship.From the locker room, you’ll hear from kicker Harrison Butker, who booted a 45-yard game-winning field goal with three seconds remaining; also, from safety Bryan Cook, one of ten rookies who played in the game and among the many who made an impact. Cook’s pass break-up led to a fourth-quarter interception.Three of the game’s biggest stars told their stories from the podium: Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones. Hear what they had to say about the game and their roles and the meaning of a third Super Bowl appearance in four years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the third time in four years, the Chiefs are headed to the Super Bowl. And we couldn’t wait to discuss it.On today’s episode of The Star’s SportsBeat KC podcast, beat writers Herbie Teope and Jesse Newell broke down the Chiefs’ 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game. Along the way, we focus on heroes that were expected, like Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones, and some that weren’t, like rookie Skyy Moore.The game came down to big plays by all three units: the defense that produced the Jones sack to take the Bengals off the field for a final time; the offense that got the Chiefs into field-goal range; and the special teams play that saw Moore’s long punt return and Harrison Butker’s game-winning 45 yard field-goal.A team victory indeed.Catch all of the coverage of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl run to Glendale, Ariz., where they’ll meet the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 12, in the print editions of The Star, in the Morning Sports Edition at kansascity.com and through our SportsBeat KC p

For the second straight year the Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals will meet in the AFC Championship Game, and it’s time to get in the final words.On today’s SportsBeat KC, you’ll hear two conversations with The Star’s coverage team. Beat writers Jesse Newell and Herbie Teope break down the key factors from both sides, and what the Chiefs must do differently to end a three-game losing streak to Cincinnati.Also, much will Patrick Mahomes be limited with his high ankle sprain?Then, columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian take a broader view of the game from a Chiefs’ perspective. It shapes up as a pivot point in the AFC. A Chiefs victory sends them to their third Super Bowl in four years. A Bengals triumph would allow them to plant the flag in the AFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The first report on Patrick Mahomes’ high ankle sprain and availability for the AFC Championship Game on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals came from Mahomes himself through Andy Reid, who referred to a Mahomes’ line after the Chiefs defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round.“He told you guys, I mean, he mentioned to you that’s he’s going to play,” Reid said. “That’s his mindset, and then we’ll just take it day by day and see how he does.”But Reid cautioned that he wouldn’t know for certain until the team’s first practice on Wednesday.“I’ve got to see how he feels when we get ready to practice,” Reid said.On today’s SportsBeat KC, Star columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian explore the Mahomes topic from all angles, and how the Chiefs are impacted by a less than 100 percent Mahomes against a team they haven’t beaten in three attempts over the past two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The AFC Championship Game is set and it’s on repeat. The Chiefs will play host to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday with the winner headed to the Super Bowl.The meetings between these teams over the past two seasons have been close, all decided by a field goal. The problem for the Chiefs is they’ve lost all of them, even after holding a lead in the fourth quarter in every game.Patrick Mahomes vs. Joe Burrow is the headliner, but there are plenty of other intriguing matchups in this one, and we spend the rest of the week talking about them.But today’s show is dedicated to the Chiefs’ Divisional Round playoff victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Chiefs have won 18 playoff games in 63 seasons as a franchise. We’re not about to overlook one.After the Chiefs’ 27-20 victory, beat writers Jesse Newell and Herbie Teope discussed the game and the big news that emerged from it, Mahomes’ ankle injury. He missed a series–Chad Henne drove the Chiefs 98 yards for a touchdown–but returned to lead the victory.All signs

From a roster standpoint, it had been a mostly quiet off-season for the Royals, but the team made a splash by signing left-handed relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman to a 1-year deal.Maybe the change of scenery will serve Chapman well. He had been a dominant closer for much of his time with the Yankees and the Reds, Blue Jays and Cubs before that, winning a World Series ring in Chicago. But he missed a mandatory team workout before a playoff series and was left off the team’s roster.On today’s show, Royals beat writer Lynn Worthy doesn’t exactly break down the move–the show was taped before it became official–but speculated on what it might mean for the Royals.Also discussed: Brady Singer’s arbitration case, what position Aldaberto Mondesi will play this year and the importance of aquiring Jordan Lyles.Story link:KC Royals roll the dice on high-risk, high-reward free-agent reliever Aroldis Chapmanhttps://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article271392042.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Some players are in line for firsts when the Chiefs meet the Jaguars in the AFC Divisional Round on Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead.Chris Jones seeks his first playoff sack. Trevor Lawrence has never lost a Saturday game, in high school, college or pro football (37-0), Isiah Pacheco has never won a postseason football game.We discuss all of that and much more on SportsBeat KC, the Star’s daily sports podcast, with Chiefs beat writers Jesse Newell and Herbie Teope.More talking points: The Chiefs are an 8 1/2-point favorite in a rematch of a regular-season game in which Kansas City won by 10. The weather could be a factor with a rain-snow mix in the forecast. And under Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs haven’t lost a playoff game in this round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Playoff time has arrived in Kansas City. It’s Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Divisional Round on Saturday in GEHA Field at Arrowhead, 3:30 p.m., kickoff. Plan accordingly.On today’s SportsBeat KC, we get perspective from both sides. Clay Harbor is a former NFL tight end, who started his career with Andy Reid’s Philadelphia Eagles and played four seasons with the Jags. He co-hosts the Bleav In Jaguars podcast and broke down Jacksonville’s amazing run to finish the regular season and team record-setting comeback victory in the Wild Card Round over the L.A. Chargers. The Jags stormed back from a 27-0 deficit.Harbor, who played at Missouri State, also discussed his years playing for the Eagles staff that included Reid and current Jags coach Doug Pederson.After a break, you’ll hear from Patrick Mahomes and Nick Bolton from the Chiefs’ weekly meeting with reporters. They’re in playoff mode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sunflower Showdown, Part I, is tonight when Kansas visits Kansas State and it’s everything you’d want in a Big 12 game: a pair of ranked teams–KU is No. 2, K-State No. 13–ESPN coverage, what should be incredible atmosphere.Speaking of atmosphere, first-year Wildcats Coach Jerome Tang would like to see things toned down a bit at Bramlage Coliseum. Show love for Kansas State more than hate for Kansas, is the message.You’ll hear that suggestion on today’s SportsBeat KC with beat writer Kellis Robinett. We also discuss a game that could loom large in rankings and seeding.After a break, you’ll hear from KU star Jalen Wilson and Coach Bill Self from their meeting with reporters before the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chiefs know their playoff opponent and it’s time to gear up for the game. Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Kickoff is 3:30 p.m., and it’s a rematch of a regular-season meeting.On today’s SportsBeat KC, we look ahead to the game and back at the Chiefs’ 27-17 victory in Week 10 with beat writers Herbie Teope and Jesse Newell along with columnists Sam McDowell at Vahe Gregorian. How have Coach Doug Pederson’s Jaguars improved since the game, when they left Kansas City with a 3-7 record?We also break down the Jaguars’ remarkable comeback victory over the L.A. Chargers in the Wild Card round and talk about the other games of the first weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It’s a TV remote weekend for the Chiefs as the NFL playoffs commence. As the top seed in the AFC bracket, the Chiefs will watch games instead of playing in one. That happens in the Divisional Round the following weekend.So as the Chiefs flip around the games, who would they want to play next week? That’s our primary topic on today’s SportsBeat KC with beat writers Herbie Teope and Jesse Newell, along with columnists Vahe Gregorian.We also discuss the rise of running back Jerick McKinnon and what that means for Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and with 10 regular seasons in the books for Andy Reid as the head coach, we chat about the best players to suit up for Big Red. Who are your top five Chiefs of the past decade?Also, we now know if it’s Chiefs-Bills in the AFC Championship Game, the contest will be played at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About the College Football Playoff Championship Game on Monday...oof.On today’s SportsBeat KC, beat writer Kellis Robinett discusses Georgia’s dominance over TCU and how the Big 12’s first appearance in the title game became a debacle.Before the game there was other college football news. Announced as College Football Hall of Fame members were former Kansas State quarterback Michael Bishop and Missouri wide receiver Jeremy Maclin. Joining Maclin in the Hall will be fellow former Chiefs Eric Berry and Derrick Johnson.After a break, you’ll hear a few minutes from an interview with Tulane head coach Willie Fritz. The former Central Missouri coach led the Green Wave to an improbable victory over Southern California in the Cotton Bowl last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL playoff field is set, the games are scheduled and the Chiefs get a week off. Those developments were set in motion when the Chiefs defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 31-13 on Saturday. By winning, the Chiefs clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC and the first-round bye.Because the Buffalo Bills won on Sunday, the road to the AFC Championship won’t necessarily run through Kansas City. if the Chiefs and Bills meet for the AFC title, the game will be played at a neutral site.Those topics and other possibilities drove the conversation with Star columnist Sam McDowell and beat writers Herbie Teope and Jesse Newell after the victory over the Raiders. The outcome gave the Chiefs a 14-victory regular season for the second time in team history and made them undefeated against AFC West opponents this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final seconds tick away in a close game against Kansas. The opponent it taking the ball to the basket, and there’s contact with the defender.Foul or no? For the past two games the answer has been no, and the Jayhawks survived both times.On today’s episode of The Star’s SportsBeat KC podcast, college basketball beat writers Gary Bedore, Kellis Robinett and Shreyas Laddha discuss the late no-calls and whether KU gets more than its share of those calls, or non-calls.Also, we discuss the arrival of what might be the most emotional game on the Kansas State schedule for first-year Wildcats coach Jerome Tang: at Baylor. Tang spent 19 years in Waco, working with Bears head coach Scott Drew and helping Baylor build its way up from the bottom of the Big 12 to a national championship.Missouri’s fast start, the next Texas head coach and other topics are also part of this podcast conversation.Story links:Big 12 refs will try to “eliminate” some physical play, per memo. Bill Self’s reactionHow Scott Drew and Jerome Tan

It’s a regular-season finish like no other in the NFL. As the Chiefs prepare to kick off Week 18 with a Saturday afternoon game at the Las Vegas Raiders, there is uncertainty about how to end the season. The Bills at Bengals game on Monday was suspended after Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest in the first quarter.On today’s SportsBeat KC podcast, Star beat writers and columnists break down not only the Chiefs-Raiders game but the NFL’s options for the regular-season and playoff schedule. Will the league have Buffalo and Cincinnati resume their game? The issue has a major impact on the Chiefs, who would clinch the top seed in the AFC playoffs if they win Saturday and the Bills and Bengals don’t resume their game.There was also team news with injuries and updates. The conversation started as a SportsBeat Live broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, we could have rolled out a SportsBeat KC podcast review of 2022 sports in and round Kansas City in, you know, 2022. But what if Kansas State had won the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Eve? That would have made anyone’s yearly sports highlight list.So Star columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell joined host Blair Kerkhoff and did the prudent thing by waiting. The Wildcats did not reward our patience, but their winning the Big 12 championship was one of the area’s biggest stories in a year full of them.A Chiefs victory for the ages, quickly followed by its most crushing defeat in the Patrick Mahomes era; the Tyreek Hill trade; Royals moves and a big decision about their future home; Kansas’ men’s basketball season ending winning streak that continued into football season; Missouri’s hot start in basketball with a new coach.And perhaps the biggest news of all...landing a piece of the planet’s biggest sporting event, the World Cup.We discuss all of those events and more plus look ahead to the moments that will

With their 27-24 victory over the Denver Broncos, the Chiefs made it 15 straight over their AFC West rival, improved to 5-0 in the division and 13-3 overall. What’s not to like about the outcome?Well, if the Super Bowl is the objective, it was a bit discomforting to see the Chiefs continue their special teams problems and for Patrick Mahomes to be off his game early in the second half.We discuss those issues on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s first sports podcast of 2023. The show with columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell along with beat writers Jesse Newell and Herbie Teope.The show began as a postgame SportsBeat Live and we discussed what the Chiefs need to accomplish to get back on a Super Bowl path, which continues on Saturday at the Las Vegas Raiders in the final regular season game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices