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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

We talk a lot about who the Royals want to be. I’ve never heard them articulate it this clearly.

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

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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

Sam Mellinger

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

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

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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)

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

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

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

Remembering Chiefs’ Marty Schottenheimer, who taught a generation of us to love football

Sam Mellinger

Remembering Chiefs’ Marty Schottenheimer, who taught a generation of us to love football

Mellinger Minutes: Everything you wanted to know about the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger Minutes: Everything you wanted to know about the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss

Super Bowl LV did not ‘expose’ the Chiefs. But it did re-enforce their most urgent need

Sam Mellinger

Super Bowl LV did not ‘expose’ the Chiefs. But it did re-enforce their most urgent need

Mahomes’ Chiefs never looked so bad. The work starts now to make sure they don’t again

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Mahomes’ Chiefs never looked so bad. The work starts now to make sure they don’t again

Chiefs lose Super Bowl LV to Bucs 31-9: Insta-reaction as the run comes to an end

Sam Mellinger

Chiefs lose Super Bowl LV to Bucs 31-9: Insta-reaction as the run comes to an end

All that matters in Kansas City is that 5-year-old child, and honesty. Not football

Sam Mellinger

All that matters in Kansas City is that 5-year-old child, and honesty. Not football

If the Chiefs keep winning, could Kansas City fans become the new Patriots fans?

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If the Chiefs keep winning, could Kansas City fans become the new Patriots fans?

February 7, 2021, 5:00 AM

Tom Brady has been a star for literally as long as Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes can remember

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Tom Brady has been a star for literally as long as Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes can remember

February 7, 2021, 5:00 AM

Mellinger podcast Super Bowl special: Everything you need for the game + a Bucs expert

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger podcast Super Bowl special: Everything you need for the game + a Bucs expert

February 5, 2021, 10:09 AM

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