Atmosphere and Stratosphere
The weekend had a lot going on, with the Royals feisty but beaten in their series with the Orioles, Sporting wildly entertaining but a touch disappointing, nothing of the sort for the rollicking KC Current. historic dominance in men's and women's golf, playoff chalk so far in the NHL and NBA, and yes, it's draft week for the Chiefs. Let's dive in with David Lesky on the Royals, and yours truly on the rest!
Iconic, Ironic, and Masterful
An amazing weekend full of global stars, a major golf tournament, the surprising Royals, and much more. We check in with Daniel Sperry of the Star and share thoughts on the Lionel Messi experience we watched at Arrowhead, and I dive into all the rest that made for a special few days!
Local Outhouse, Others in the Penthouse
It was a sad sack Saturday locally as Kansas got drilled by Gonzaga, and Sporting KC spit up a lead in losing. Bill Self and Peter Vermes will weigh in. But there was electrifying entertainment to be found elsewhere in the Big Dance, the Chiefs make their Sneed trade, the Royals are ready, an emotional golf win for Mizzou’s Malnati, and more. Enjoy!
Tough Times and Bad Breaks
Lots of college hoops on a rough Saturday for the locals. Matt Tait from R1S1 analyzes the state of the Jayhawks, who fell to Baylor. K-State and Mizzou have their own misery, SKC is rightly outraged, a bit of Royals, golf, and more round it out. Opinions, info, and smiles just for you!
Ups and Downs, Ins and Outs
Turning the seasonal chapter from the Chiefs triumph on to college hoops, seasons looming for the Royals and SKC, NBA All-Star issues, golf, and more with Bill Self and Jerome Tang weighing in. Variety, opinions, information, and fun!
Pushing, Pausing, and Driving Ahead
Sporting KC didn’t win a game until their eleventh MLS outing this year, but after dispatching Western Conference champs St. Louis FC, they await the Conference semifinals as one of the leagues hottest teams. Peter Vermes weighs in and we chat with Daniel Sperry of the KC Star about the amazing turnaround and what lies ahead.
Big Dreams Become Great Realities
This year's rebounding edition of Sporting Kansas City has a big one Sunday, making it a perfect time for an enjoyable revisit of our fascinating conversation with Matt Besler from last year. The SKC and USMNT star takes us from youth soccer through retirement with great stories and personalities.
Levels of Excellence
The weekly banter battle is at full throat as we dive into downtown stadium controversy, Chiefs-Broncos, World Series trivia, team uniform vagaries, and other detours. Enjoy!
Carving Out a Chance
By barreling down the stretch and winning on the season’s final day Sporting KC has earned a home playoff showdown with San Jose, with the chance to advance to a series against rival St. Louis. Let’s check in with Peter Vermes and the captain Johnny Russel ahead of the Wedmesday wild-card match.
Bouncing Back and Looking Ahead
Not surprisingly, the Chiefs reacted to their lackluster preseason opener by stomping the Cards and Patrick Mahomes weighs in on that, the Royals are competitive but W's aren't there as Witt sizzles, compelling golf, Messi, and more!