SportsBeat KC

A podcast about the biggest sports stories in and around Kansas City. Covering Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, University of Kansas, University of Missouri, Kansas State University and more. Hosted by Blair Kerkhoff.

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A glimpse into what K-State, KU are thinking am...
KU and K-State players, coaches and administrators talk recruiting, realignment and football's arrival.
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SportsBeat KC: Visionary and rear-view mirror s...
Outgoing and incoming Big 12 commissioners share thoughts at Media Days
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From trades to lineup, Kansas City Royals’ make...
Kansas City Royals picked up two victories and three players on Monday as the team continues to reshape itself for future seasons.
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Playing offense, not defense appears to be Big ...
For once, the Big 12 isn’t the conference that appears vulnerable in college sports realignment. It’s the Pac-12. How does this impact the Big 12?
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Sporting KC’s role in World Cup bid and what it...
What can Kansas City expect when the World Cup comes to town in 2026?
34 min
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Royals would be one of baseball’s hottest teams...
The Royals have been walked off twice in three games with home runs. It’s been that kind of season for the bullpen.
36 min
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Can Kansas State keep football recruiting momen...
K-State hitting a home run on home state recruits
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How getting younger impacts Kansas City Royals’...
Royals mid-season moves rouse the writers
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What Kansas City Chiefs player has the most to ...
Predictions about players and their progress as the KC Chiefs head toward a new season.
35 min
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Why a time machine would complete KC Current’s ...
Women's soccer takes a giant step with KC Current's new facility, plus thoughts on the World Cup coming to town.
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How will NBA Draft play out for KU Jayhawks Och...
KU standouts Ocha Agbaji and Christian Braun await the NBA Draft, while teammate Jalen Wilson discusses his return,
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Too soon to reconsider Kansas City Royals’ dire...
With Kansas City Royals having their best road trip of the season is it enough to alter the team’s plans for the near future? Podcast explores the topic.
33 min
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Did Kansas City Chiefs get everything accomplis...
Chiefs training camp recap and Patrick Mahomes' 6-16 press conference
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FIFA World Cup 2026 next steps now Kansas City’...
Podcast: Kansas City rolled up its sleeves and the work paid off in landing a spot on the list of cities to host World Cup games in 2026.
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Here’s what Kansas City would bring to World Cu...
Predictions for FIFA's 2026 World Cup host cities
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How can Kansas City Royals pitchers stop issuin...
Kansas City Royals pitchers are struggling on the mound. They lead baseball in walks issued and that’s a big part of the team’s MLB-worst 20-40 record.
34 min
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Who’ll show up and who won’t for Kansas City Ch...
A Chiefs minicamp preview, with beat writers Herbie Teope and Jesse Newell
30 min
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Patrick Mahomes or Aaron Rodgers? Marques Valde...
The former Packers and now-Chiefs wide receiver has played with two NFL great quarterbacks
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What the return of Matt Nagy means to Chiefs of...
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reunites with coach Matt Nagy.
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Looking at Royals trade possibilities as season...
What can last-place Kansas City Royals get in return for trading some of their top players, like Andrew Benintendi, Scott Barlow? Perhaps it’s time to find out.
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SportsBeat KC: Missouri Tigers on prowl for QB,...
Missouri Tigers football coach Eli Drinkwitz assesses personnel questions and the impact of NIL.
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How the Kansas City Chiefs’ wide receiver room ...
Following the departure of Tyreek Hill, a large cadre of wide receivers will vie for playing time with the Chiefs.
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From NBA’s Lakers to NWSL’s Current, the water’...
KC Current President Allison Howard and the mid-seaason state of Sporting KC
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When does the future become present for the Kan...
Kansas City Royals have caught up to the Cincinnati Reds in sharing baseball’s worst record. When can things begin to turn around?
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As Chiefs OTAs open, Patrick Mahomes and Travis...
KC Chiefs check in--Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and coach Andy Reiid.
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