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There’s no telling how the Kansas City Royals’ fortunes might have been altered if they hadn’t traded David Cone. Twice. Cone -- one of the best baseball players to emerge from Kansas City -- shared his life story and explores baseball issues in his new book, "Full Count: The Education of a Pitcher," written with Jack Curry. During his recent stop at Kauffman Stadium, Cone took time out to chat about his career with host Blair Kerkhoff. Read the story we discussed: Pitcher David Cone covers Kansas City years in new book about his baseball career - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article230815714.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KU basketball did not land top recruit R.J. Hampton, who said he wasn’t interested in college basketball and is instead headed for a pro league in Australia. Host Blair Kerkhoff and beat writer Jesse Newell discuss what this means for Kansas and college basketball. Also, Silvio De Sousa’s return could mean an interesting lineup for the Jayhawks. Read the stories we discussed: Will Devon Dotson stay at KU or go pro? Dad discusses impending NBA deadline - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article230905998.html Top recruit R.J. Hampton, who was considering KU, signs with New Zealand Breakers - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article230888274.html What Silvio De Sousa’s return means for KU, and how it might impact the team’s lineup - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article230803669.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kansas City Chiefs' organized team activities continue with full squad workout. Well, almost full squad. Star defensive lineman Chris Jones has not attended the voluntary practice. Host Blair Kerkhoff and beat writer Brooke Pryor share their takeaways from this week's OTAs. Also, Brooke has a dilemma regarding a new family member. Read the stories we discussed: Comfortable in role with Chiefs, in community, Patrick Mahomes enters Year 2 as a starter - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article230755104.html Defensive star Chris Jones missing from Chiefs’ workouts; contract remains unsettled - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article230770009.html Darron Lee happily joins Game of Thrones pal Patrick Mahomes on revamped Chiefs roster - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article230755074.html Sammy Watkins had an offseason acquisition; leadership he intends to share with Chiefs - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/a

For beat writer Sam McDowell, Sporting KC's latest string of losses have been a series of missed opportunities. The bright spot: Matt Besler is back, and perhaps he doesn't get the credit he deserves. Host Blair Kerkhoff also lists some of the best high school athletes the Kansas City area has produced. Read the stories we discussed: Why Sporting KC feels more confident even as its losing streak continues - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article230612104.html Vancouver delivers late gut-punch to Sporting KC. The winless skid marches on - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article230414239.html Here’s why Sporting KC needs Benny Feilhaber (it’s not just his play) - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article230529919.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian stop by the studio to recap the weekend and look ahead with host Blair Kerkhoff. They cover the Royals' home run drought and newcomer Nicky Lopez; what Sam discovered on his trip to New Orleans, home of Chiefs' Tyrann Mathieu; and what happened after Brooks Koepka seemed to diss the kiss offered by his girlfriend Jena Sims. Read the stories we discussed: Lynn Worthy: Danny Duffy and Royals bullpen dominate Angels, end West Coast trip on high note - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article230596189.html Vahe Gregorian: Nicky Lopez has gone from 145-pound rail to a presumptive pillar of the Royals future - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article230544394.html Sam Mellinger: How the Royals’ Nicky Lopez became one of modern baseball’s rarest talents - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article230524844.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mizzou beat writer Alex Schiffer is in Chicago for the NBA Draft Combine and got to talk to Jontay Porter, the former Missouri Tigers forward and draft hopeful. Schiffer recounts that conversation and much more in his phoner with SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff. Read the stories we discussed: ‘I felt invincible’: Mizzou’s Jontay Porter explains how he re-tore ACL during rehab - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article230477924.html Porter’s out, Tilmon’s back and a recruit commits: Here’s what MU’s roster looks like - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article230399054.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Udoka Azubuike to dunks to moving the 3-point line, University of Kansas is looking at an interesting upcoming season. KU beat writer Jesse Newell calls in to host Blair Kerkhoff for a wide-ranging discussion. Read the stories we discussed: Four guards to two bigs? Here’s the style Bill Self sees his team playing in 2019-2020 - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article230377919.html For a decade KU basketball has been king of the rim. That wasn’t the case in 2018-19 - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article230138354.html NCAA proposal would move three-point line in men’s college basketball - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nba/article230273444.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Royals finished the first quarter of the season with the AL’s worst record — but it's not all bad. Host Blair Kerkhoff talks with Royals beat writer Lynn Worthy and columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian. Read the stories we discussed: This is the Royals at 40 (games): The promise, the frustration and the future - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article230233079.html Hot-hitting Royals prospect Nicky Lopez is headed to the major leagues - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article230358859.html Royals taking deliberate approach with Lopez’s future - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article230313349.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Chiefs coach/defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham died over the weekend at age 72. Host Blair Kerkhoff and columnist Sam Mellinger recall Cunningham's time in Kansas City, from how he yelled a fan to how he found out he was fired on the Internet. Read the stories we discussed: Joe Posnanski: Remembering Gunther, a Chiefs icon who took coaching to another level in KC - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article230352449.html Former Chiefs Coach Gunther Cunningham dead at age 72 - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article230338394.html NFL world pays tribute to former Chiefs coach Gunther Cunningham - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article230340019.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vahe Gregorian visited Tyreek Hill’s hometown of Pearson, Georgia, to learn more about the troubled Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver. Host Blair Kerkhoff talks to Vahe about what he found. Read the stories we discussed: Tyreek Hill’s Georgia hometown grapples with hope, doubt about the Chiefs receiver - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article230130679.html Tyreek Hill’s attorney, in letter to NFL, disputes claims that Chiefs star abused son - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229949674.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Blair Kerkhoff and columnist Vahe Gregorian attended this year's Joe McGuff ALS Golf Classic fundraiser hosted by sports icons George Brett and Tom Watson. Read the stories we discussed: A special day for George Brett, Tom Watson and an honored guest in fight against ALS - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article230094169.html The Jane Fonda and Pam Callahan connection - https://www.janefonda.com/pam-callahan/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Blair Kerkhoff and Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor stood in the sun over three days at Chiefs' rookie minicamp, and here's what they saw. Read the stories we discussed: Chiefs top draft pick impresses Andy Reid at Chiefs minicamp - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229995924.html Rookie running back Darwin Thompson brings versatility, chiseled physique to Chiefs - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article230060089.html Rookie DB Juan Thornhill gets after the ball in first minicamp practice - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229995869.html Chances are some undrafted free agents will make Chiefs team - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article230030909.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features a portion of a Facebook Live discussion between A-Team members Brooke Pryor, Blair Kerkhoff about Sam Mellinger about the latest Tyreek Hill news. Tyreek Hill’s attorney, in letter to NFL, disputes claims that Chiefs star abused son - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229949674.html Why would Cyrstal Espinal cover for Tyreek Hill? Lots of reasons besides money - https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article229991249.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today host Blair Kerkhoff talks with University of Kansas beat writer Jesse Newell and Kansas State beat writer Kellis Robinett. Read the stories we discussed: Sophomore standout J.T. Thor to make unofficial recruiting visit to KU on Thursday - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article229928884.html Chris Beard’s new deal tops Bill Self’s by one measurement, but not in average value - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article229817869.html It’s almost decision time for Caleb Grill, other K-State recruiting targets - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article229913874.html Court date for suspended K-State wide receiver Hunter Rison is postponed - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article229895384.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Royals beat writer Lynn Worthy chats with host Blair Kerkhoff about the team's slow start to the season. Also, Vahe Gregorian is here to talk about Jamaal Charles, who is signing a 1-day contract to retire as a Kansas City Chief. Read the stories we discussed: Cornerstone Alex Gordon fighting the good fight against father time - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article229721779.html Jamaal Charles, still the career rushing leader in Kansas City, will retire as a Chief - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229853124.html Before he could fly, Jamaal Charles had to overcome childhood fears - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article31196342.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Blair Kerkhoff goes over the Chiefs draft picks with columnist Sam Mellinger and beat writer Brooke Pryor. Also, Mizzou beat writer Alex Schiffer followed Drew Lock to Nashville and shares his thoughts on bringing the draft to Kansas City. Read the stories we discussed: Grading the NFL Draft: Chiefs get high marks for second, third round, UDFAs - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229782174.html Late round draft picks live on the edge - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229771879.html Chiefs pick corner, running back, center on last day of NFL Draft - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229766564.html Mizzou QB Drew Lock’s NFL Draft wait ends: He’s headed to the Denver Broncos - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article229742309.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Blair Kerkhoff talks with University of Kansas beat writer Jesse Newell and columnist Sam Mellinger about the school's contract with Adidas, Udoka Azubuike’s return and more KU sports news. Read the stories we discussed: KU Athletics, undeterred by FBI probe, signs lucrative contract extension with Adidas - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article229625079.html What does Udoka Azubuike’s return mean for KU? Here’s what one projection says - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article229576029.html Sam Mellinger: Silvio De Sousa declares for NBA draft but wants to stay at Kansas: ‘I have a chance’ - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article229434124.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Johnson County District Attorney announced Wednesday that there will be no criminal charges for Kansas City Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill but that does not mean exoneration. Investigative reporter Laura Bauer, Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor, and columnist Vahe Gregorian are in the studio to talk with host Blair Kerkhoff about this breaking news story. Read the stories we discussed: No charges against Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill but JoCo DA says a crime occurred - https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article229637939.html Sam Mellinger: The criminal investigation involving Tyreek Hill ends with no charges and no satisfaction - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229649829.html Vahe Gregorian: Tyreek Hill won’t be charged. But do the ends justify the means for the Chiefs? - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article229655684.html#storylink=sectionheadlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Blair Kerkhoff talks to Brooke Pryor and Vahe Gregorian about the Chiefs' latest moves. And Mizzou beat writer Alex Schiffer calls in to talk about Drew Lock's draft prospects. Read the stories we discussed: The Chiefs’ defensive makeover is essentially complete with big trade for Frank Clark - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article229593999.html Chiefs add premier pass rusher in Frank Clark via trade with Seattle Seahawks - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229584604.html What are the best NFL Draft situations for Mizzou’s Drew Lock? - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article229544049.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vahe Gregorian joins host Blair Kerkhoff to discuss the Royals/White Sox skirmish from Wednesday. Also, Brooke Pryor chats about Chiefs schedule, the pressure on GM Brett Veach and her recent wedding. Read the stories we discussed: Brad Keller fastball that ‘got away’ leads to Royals, White Sox benches clearing - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article229385439.html Chiefs Mock Draft 2.0: The reporter vs. the machine - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229386269.html Analyzing the Chiefs’ schedule: Lots of prime-time, and home opener in Week 3 (again)- https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229387099.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices