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The reasons (besides talent) Witt might actually make KC Royals’ opening day roster

Sam Mellinger

The reasons (besides talent) Witt might actually make KC Royals’ opening day roster

The alarm is banging. This is real. It might really happen.
March 17, 2021, 9:53 AM
Mellinger Minutes: Chiefs’ (first) big splash, Bobby Witt Jr.’s future, Royals pitching

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger Minutes: Chiefs’ (first) big splash, Bobby Witt Jr.’s future, Royals pitching

March 16, 2021, 5:00 AM
Kansas Jayhawks might be the least predictable team in the least predictable tournament

Sam Mellinger

Kansas Jayhawks might be the least predictable team in the least predictable tournament

KU’s NCAA appearance is in doubt, but spare us cries they should’ve skipped the Big 12

Sam Mellinger

KU’s NCAA appearance is in doubt, but spare us cries they should’ve skipped the Big 12

Mellinger Minutes For Your Ears: a KU-Chiefs analogy, the salary cap and truthfulness

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger Minutes For Your Ears: a KU-Chiefs analogy, the salary cap and truthfulness

March 12, 2021, 11:57 AM
K-State basketball coach Bruce Weber is a survivor, whether you like it or not

Sam Mellinger

K-State basketball coach Bruce Weber is a survivor, whether you like it or not

March 11, 2021, 7:45 PM
Long overdue: Inside the problems AD allowed at KU, and what’s required to fix them now

Sam Mellinger

Long overdue: Inside the problems AD allowed at KU, and what’s required to fix them now

The Kansas Jayhawks fired Les Miles. That did not solve their biggest football problem

Sam Mellinger

The Kansas Jayhawks fired Les Miles. That did not solve their biggest football problem

Trending Stories

Kansas Senate GOP leader booked into jail, released, on allegations of DUI, fleeing officer

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes wanted Whataburger in KC. He could get 6. Here’s what we know

Kansas expanding COVID vaccine eligibility next week. 600,000 people will qualify

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs may have helped Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Savage’ get recorded

Tornado reported south of Overland Park as thunderstorms roll into Kansas City metro

Mellinger Minutes: a bad anniversary, KU football’s mess, and Bobby (F.) Witt Jr.

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger Minutes: a bad anniversary, KU football’s mess, and Bobby (F.) Witt Jr.

Mellinger podcast: Real fans in stands + everything to know about who the Royals are

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger podcast: Real fans in stands + everything to know about who the Royals are

March 5, 2021, 10:57 AM
Gritty Kansas City Royals utilityman Whit Merrifield knows what you say about him

Sam Mellinger

Gritty Kansas City Royals utilityman Whit Merrifield knows what you say about him

March 5, 2021, 5:00 AM
The Kansas City Chiefs’ naming-rights deal for Arrowhead might not be what you think

Sam Mellinger

The Kansas City Chiefs’ naming-rights deal for Arrowhead might not be what you think

March 4, 2021, 5:32 PM
Let the Kansas City Chiefs’ golden rule guide you through the 2021 NFL offseason

Sam Mellinger

Let the Kansas City Chiefs’ golden rule guide you through the 2021 NFL offseason

Mellinger Minutes: Matias’ moment, Fisher’s timeline and challenging the Royals’ way

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger Minutes: Matias’ moment, Fisher’s timeline and challenging the Royals’ way

The KC Monarchs are major league. This is the Royals’ opportunity to recognize them

Sam Mellinger

The KC Monarchs are major league. This is the Royals’ opportunity to recognize them

Mellinger Minutes: a high school story worth hearing, the Royals + protecting Mahomes

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger Minutes: a high school story worth hearing, the Royals + protecting Mahomes

Mourning the passing of our friend Terez, who leaves us with so many loving memories

Sam Mellinger

Mourning the passing of our friend Terez, who leaves us with so many loving memories

The 2021 Royals in a thousand words (give or take): Plenty to like, and big questions

Sam Mellinger

The 2021 Royals in a thousand words (give or take): Plenty to like, and big questions

Mellinger podcast: Loving sports all over again, Chiefs’ offseason, Royals’ *season*

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger podcast: Loving sports all over again, Chiefs’ offseason, Royals’ *season*

February 19, 2021, 11:28 AM
On the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason through 3 critical questions (plus a bonus 4th)

Sam Mellinger

On the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason through 3 critical questions (plus a bonus 4th)

Mellinger Minutes: The new-new Chiefs, offseason priorities, and (finally) the Royals

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger Minutes: The new-new Chiefs, offseason priorities, and (finally) the Royals

Mellinger podcast: Tell your friends you love them + Terez memories from Brett Veach

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger podcast: Tell your friends you love them + Terez memories from Brett Veach

February 12, 2021, 10:53 AM
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