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The perfect record for 2024 and the 15-game winning streak over the past two seasons are gone with the Chiefs’ loss at the Buffalo Bills last weekend. Where to the Chiefs go from here?

On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s Chiefs’ podcast, beat writer Jesse Newell and columnist Vahe Gregorian dive into what happened in Buffalo -- from the defensive mistake on the Josh Allen game-clinching touchdown run to another deep misconnection from Patrick Mahomes to Xavier Worthy -- and what must be fixed for the Chiefs to get back on track.

Also, with a game at the Carolina Panthers looming, this could be the week for the return of running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu, and what that could mean for the Chiefs.

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Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: A Chiefs game decided on the final snap of the game. It happened for the fourth time in five home games last weekend as the Chiefs outlasted the Denver Broncos because Leo Chenal blocked a field goal attempt.

On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian and beat writer Jesse Newell break down how the Chiefs found themselves in a block-or-likely-lose situation and what needs to improve this week as they take on the Buffalo Bills in one of the marquee games this season.

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Another week, another victory for the Chiefs. They improved to 8-0 with an overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, getting a big game from new wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, a scary ankle injury from Patrick Mahomes, and perhaps a fortunate decision by the Bucs not to go for a two-point conversation in the final seconds of regulation.

On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian and beat writer Jesse Newell discuss the game and look ahead, not just to Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos but the remainder of the season and consider the possibilities of a perfect season.

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In their last game, the Chiefs lost two more starters to injury and Patrick Mahomes scored the lowest passer rating game of his career. A recipe for disaster? Not at all. The Chiefs are coming off one of the best victories of the season, by 10 points at San Francisco.

Star columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian and beat writer Jesse Newell explain how a team that at times seems flawed continues to win. And what’s the upside for a team, which takes as 12-game winning streak into Sunday’s game at Las Vegas, still working out kinks?

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of times for Kansas City sports fans.

On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell share their thoughts on our winning teams. For the Royals, who are battling the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series, it’s a continuation of an unexpectedly successful season.

Even the Chiefs, winners of three Super Bowls in the past five years, are ahead of their recent pace. The 5-0 record is the best start since 2018.

What lies ahead for both teams? Tune in on our podcast or youtube channels.

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Can the Royals keep it going?

The team that lost 106 games a year ago is one of the final four in the American League playoffs, and the Royals, fresh off their sweep of the Baltimore Orioles in the Wild Card round, take on the New York Yankees. Game 1 of the AL Division Series begins Saturday, and beat writer Jaylon Thompson breaks it down.

We discuss the Royals momentum built on pitching and defense, matchups and star power. In Bobby Witt Jr., Aaron Judge, Juan Soto this series has three of baseball’s best. Oh, and the history. They teams haven’t met in the playoffs in more than four decades, but their postseason battles were baseball’s most intense.

What will it take for the Royals to keep their magical season alive?

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Another week, another key player injured for the Chiefs. This time it’s wide receiver Rashee Rice, who suffered a knee injury while attempting to make a tackle after a Patrick Mahomes interception.

On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, beat writer Jesse Newell and columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian discuss the ramifications of the injury for a Chiefs offense that had been seeking an identity and what are the team’s options.

The news isn’t all gloom. The Chiefs improved to 4-0 with a victory at the Los Angeles Chargers and got a big effort in his first game back with the team from running back Kareem Hunt.. How does his performance reshape the running game?

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The Chiefs are having issues in the passing game. Patrick Mahomes seems a tick off. Travis Kelce isn’t getting open. The big plays aren’t there. Yet the Chiefs are the second highest scoring team in the AFC and take a 3-0 record into Sunday’s game at the Los Angeles Chargers. The rest of the NFL would love to have the Chiefs’ problems.

On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast and youtube program, beat writer Jesse Newell and columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian discuss the issues with the Chiefs offense and how the defense has risen to the occasion, like the fourth-down stop by linebacker Nick Bolton to seal last weekend’s victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

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The math still favors the Royals making the MLB playoffs.

With nine games left to play, they remain in possession of the second of three American League wild-card berths. But the race is getting tighter, and the Royals lug a four-game losing streak into their final home series of the season — which begins Friday against the San Francisco Giants.

In this episode of SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, beat writer Jaylon Thompson and columnist Vahe Gregorian assess the Royals’ postseason possibilities and what it will take to close the deal.

The Royals’ turnaround this season — from 106 losses a year ago to clinching a winning record in 2024 — is already an amazing accomplishment. But to fall short of a playoff spot, after being in contention for several weeks, would be a gut-punch.

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