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SportsBeat KC: Meet the newest Chief, Terrell Suggs. And how will KU handle No. 1?

New Chiefs player Terrell Suggs told reporters on Wednesday he’s happy to be joining a playoff-bound team.
New Chiefs player Terrell Suggs told reporters on Wednesday he’s happy to be joining a playoff-bound team. The Associated Press

The Chiefs claimed seven-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Terrell Suggs this week, and Suggs told reporters Wednesday he’s happy to be joining a playoff-bound team that likes to play basketball in the locker room. And quarterback Patrick Mahomes shared his thoughts on the acquisition and other topics.

Also, KU beat writer Jesse Newell is covering the nation’s top-ranked team. He talked about what’s gone right the Jayhawks since their opening loss to Duke and previews KU at Villanova this weekend.

All of that on today’s episode of SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast presented by Big O Tires.

Links to the stories we discussed:

Chiefs claim veteran pass rusher Terrell Suggs off waivers

Although Ravens didn’t try to claim Terrell Suggs, their fans are mad at Chiefs

Kansas Jayhawks ascend to No. 1 in Associated Press men’s basketball poll

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Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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