The Kansas City Royals finally have a solid road trip, but it ends on a sour note, with a loss to the final wild card slot holder, Cleveland, dealing a blow to the Royals' playoff odds. The Royals make an odd late-season roster move, sending John Schreiber to waivers as the bullpen finally seemed to solidify. The final Kansas City Chiefs preseason game belonged entirely to Garrett Nussmeier, playing Seattle to a 9-9 draw. NFL rosters are trimmed to 53 in preparation of Week 1. Mike and Andrew take a look at the Chiefs' final moves ahead of the season opener on Monday Night against Denver. The 2026 Warning Track Power Hour NFL QB Preview reaches it's conclusion by taking an in-depth look at the situations with each of the teams of the NFC and AFC East. Up next week: NFL Season Win-Total predictions.

The Kansas City Royals win streak reaches nine games to keep their slim playoff odds alive, but injuries to Jac Caglianone and Michael Massey may make their chances even more challenging. The Kansas City Chiefs lose the lead late against Tampa Bay in the second preseason game, falling 16-15, for their 8th straight preseason loss. Mike and Andrew continue the 2026 Warning Track Power Hour NFL QB preview taking an in-depth look at the situations with each of the teams of the NFC and AFC North. Up next week: NFC/AFC East.

The Kansas City Royals put together a winning week including a gem from Noah Cameron and returning Mikael Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino from the IL. The Kansas City Chiefs backups fell to the LA Rams backups, 20-12 in their first preseason game of the 2026 NFL season. Mike and Andrew continue the 2026 Warning Track Power Hour NFL QB preview taking an in-depth look at the situations with each of the teams of the NFC and AFC South. Up next week: NFC/AFC North.

The Kansas City Royals look to solidify their bullpen with the addition of Craig Kimbrel. Jac Caglianone continues to heat up since Bobby Witt's return to the lineup. The Kansas City Chiefs first preseason game is this weekend against the LA Rams. Mike and Andrew kick off the 2026 Warning Track Power Hour NFL QB preview taking an in-depth look at the situations with each of the teams of the NFC and AFC West. Up next week: NFC/AFC South.

NFL Training Camps are underway and Patrick Mahomes has been under center and wearing a knee brace taking reps. Mike and Andrew take a look at surprising positional battles in the Kansas City Chiefs camp. The USMNT extend the contract for Mauricio Pochettino through the 2030 World Cup. The MLB Trade Deadline passes with big moves by the Dodgers and Red Sox. The Kansas City Royals keep major assets, but shore up struggling pitching staff. Bobby Witt Jr and Kyle Isbel return to the lineup and spark the offense in home win following another rough road trip.

LeBron James signs 2-year deal at the veteran minimum with the Philadelphia 76ers. Does this make them the frontrunners in the NBA East? NFL training camps are underway and Patrick Mahomes has been cleared for full participation. The Kansas City Royals' bullpen continues to struggle with their fourth blown save since the All-Star break. Salvador Perez sets the Royals franchise record for career homeruns.

Defense prevails in World Cup championship as Spain completely shuts down Argentina in 1-0 finale. Spain allows zero shots on goal in final and only a single goal in the entire tournament. Will the attention to the sport of soccer during the World Cup in N. America carry over to the MLS season? Renderings of the proposed future Chiefs stadium, featuring a translucent dome, were released this week. The Kansas City Royals won 5 of their first 6 games out of the All-Star break, but the injury bug continues to strike - Bobby Witt Jr, Jac Caglianone and Stephen Kolek will miss time with various ailments.

The World Cup rolls into the semifinal round with the FIFA rankings being the best predictor for success. Spain has defeated France to advance to the Finals and will face the winner of Argentina/England on Sunday. The Kansas City Royals end the "first half" of the season on a five-game losing streak, tied for the worst record in baseball. The MLB All-Star game features solid performances from Royals reps, Michael Wacha and Bobby Witt Jr, and Jac Caglianone tees off in the HR Derby. The Royals select Zion Rose from Louisville as the #6 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft then continue to pick prospects with lower projections in every day one selection.

The 2026 World Cup's 4th week sees Team USA advance in the knockout stage vs Bosnia and Herzegovina before being ousted by Belgium. Mike and Andrew discuss Team USA's performance and the controversy around the red card, suspension, then suspended suspension of Folarin Balogun. The quarterfinal matchups are set with games kicking off Thursday afternoon thru Saturday evening across the US. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot in MSG with 1000 of their closest friends. The Kansas City Royals have a huge scoring surge with 31 runs scored in a two game stretch, powered by Tyler Tolbert, who ties a modern-MLB record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances. The MLB Draft begins this weekend with KC making two picks in the first round.

Team USA will meet Bosnia and Herzegovina in the knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup after taking a last second loss to Turkiye in the final game of the group stage. As the round of 32 nears the midpoint, VAR and penalty kicks have already played a major factor in game outcomes. NFL training camps are still nearly a month away. The Kansas City Royals suffer back-to-back epic blowouts, pushing them closer to the bottom of the MLB standings. Cole Ragans elbow surgery will have him sidelined for an indeterminate amount of time.