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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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*

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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)

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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

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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

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

February 12, 2021, 10:53 AM

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