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Mellinger Minutes For Your Ears: Who is Royals owner John Sherman, really? He tells us

Royals owner John Sherman has stepped into the spotlight at an interesting time, and so far he has shined.
Royals owner John Sherman has stepped into the spotlight at an interesting time, and so far he has shined. AP

Every week we give you some audio you can’t hear anywhere else, and this one is especially insightful: Royals chairman and CEO John Sherman on the decisions that shape his new team, how he sees success happening, and how he’ll judge the process of getting there.

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And you might think high school football should play this fall, and you might think it’s crazy. Either way, there’s a point that’s not being talked about enough.

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Sam Mellinger
The Kansas City Star
Sam Mellinger was a sports columnist for the Kansas City Star. He held various roles from 2000-2022. He has won numerous national and regional awards for coverage of the Chiefs, Royals, colleges, and other sports both national and local.
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