What’s next after K-State fires Jerome Tang? Plus, how KC became a World Cup hub
When it comes to FIFA World Cup base camps, Kansas City can flex. Three of the world’s top-seven teams — Argentina, England and the Netherlands — have made it official. They’re summer camping in KC.
On SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR, columnist Sam McDowell explains how Kansas City created the conditions to land the base camps and what it means to have those teams and their fans coming to the Heartland.
Also, beat writer Kellis Robinett goes inside the coaching change at Kansas State.
Jerome Tang is out, and the Wildcats are in market for a new men’s basketball coach. Complicating matters: Tang was fired with cause for postgame press conference comments, and he plans to fight the school for his $18.67 million buyout.
Check out this week’s podcast:
Rundown (timestamps are approximate)
1:07 — Why England, Argentina and the Netherlands chose KC
9:37 — The barbecue restaurant that lured Argentina to KC
16:58 — Did K-State make the right call in firing Jerome Tang?
29:36 - What’s on Blair’s radar this week