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15:30

Dystany Spurlock Makes History Racing at Kansas Speedway!

Jillian Carroll Letrinko provides updates on all things women’s sports including the Boston Marathon winner, WNBA season around the corner, and more!

18 mins ago • Nicholas Springer

The KC Laboratory: Navigating the 2026 Chiefs Draft Chaos

Trade-Up Rumors, Andy Reid’s Traits, and the "Big George" Connection

21 hrs ago • KC Sports Network

Draft Week Chaos: Smoke Screens and the Giants’ Power Play

As the Kingdom prepares for a unpredictable 2026 NFL Draft, here's an overview of the latest episode of That Football Show

Apr 20 • KC Sports Network

KCSN Weekly: Draft week arrives, Royals' skid continues, and Tigers steal a Jayhawk

A weekly look at everything happening across Kansas City sports.

Apr 17 • Tyler Brown

Drafting defense in the 2026 draft

Looking at which positions are deep, shallow, or top-heavy in this year's draft.

Apr 17 • Joseph Hefner

Full Crew Reunion: "Peak Lying Season" and the Brett Veach Blueprint

Josh Brisco returns to steady the ship as the guys dissect pre-draft pressers and hunt for the next great Chiefs wide receiver.

Apr 17 • KC Sports Network

The Blueprint Revealed: K-State’s Portal Blitz and the Alexander Era Vision

John Kurtz, Derek Young, and Cole Manbeck break down four new commitments and the strategic shift toward development and system-fit.

Apr 17 • KC Sports Network

Gut Punches and Silver Linings: Deep-Diving the Royals' Defensive Woes and Jac Caglianone's Rise

Joel Penfield breaks down a heartbreaking loss to Detroit, the "little things" killing the bullpen, and the encouraging evolution of Kansas City’s young…

Apr 17 • KC Sports Network

The Big Domino Falls: Keanu Dawes Commits to KU

The Jayhawks land their first major portal piece to address physicality and rebounding.

Apr 17 • KC Sports Network

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KCSN’s Royals coverage delivers in-depth analysis from the major league roster to the prospects shaping the franchise’s future.

Sports & SHEnanigans

Sports & SHEnanigans is a weekly show hosted by Jillian Carroll-Letrinko focused on women's sports with exclusive interviews and all the latest news with what's going on with our hometown teams, athletes, and coaches.

Recaps from KCSN's college shows covering KU, K-State and Mizzou.

KCSN Varsity is our home for Kansas City area high school sports coverage.

Chiefs

The KC Laboratory: Navigating the 2026 Chiefs Draft Chaos

Trade-Up Rumors, Andy Reid’s Traits, and the "Big George" Connection

21 hrs ago • KC Sports Network

Draft Week Chaos: Smoke Screens and the Giants’ Power Play

As the Kingdom prepares for a unpredictable 2026 NFL Draft, here's an overview of the latest episode of That Football Show

Apr 20 • KC Sports Network

KCSN Weekly: Draft week arrives, Royals' skid continues, and Tigers steal a Jayhawk

A weekly look at everything happening across Kansas City sports.

Apr 17 • Tyler Brown

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Tyler Brown

KCSN Weekly: Draft week arrives, Royals' skid continues, and Tigers steal a Jayhawk

Matt Lane

Film Room: Why Makai Lemon is the perfect WR for the Chiefs

Herbie Teope

Chiefs trade for QB Justin Fields from Jets: reports

Kent Swanson

9, 29, 40, and 74: What offensive tackles could be available in the first three rounds?

Joseph Hefner

Drafting defense in the 2026 draft

NFL Draft

The KC Laboratory: Navigating the 2026 Chiefs Draft Chaos

Trade-Up Rumors, Andy Reid’s Traits, and the "Big George" Connection

21 hrs ago • KC Sports Network

Drafting defense in the 2026 draft

Looking at which positions are deep, shallow, or top-heavy in this year's draft.

Apr 17 • Joseph Hefner

10:12

Film Room: Why Makai Lemon is the perfect WR for the Chiefs

Breaking down WR prospect Makai Lemon's strengths, weaknesses, and where the Chiefs could look to draft him in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Apr 16 • Matt Lane

9, 29, 40, and 74: What offensive tackles could be available in the first three rounds?

The tackles who could top the Chiefs' draft boards at each selection.

Apr 15 • Kent Swanson

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Royals

Gut Punches and Silver Linings: Deep-Diving the Royals' Defensive Woes and Jac Caglianone's Rise

Joel Penfield breaks down a heartbreaking loss to Detroit, the "little things" killing the bullpen, and the encouraging evolution of Kansas City’s young…

Apr 17 • KC Sports Network

The Rise of the Royals Pipeline: Featuring Prospect JC Vanek

From Omaha to Columbia: Tracking the Next Wave of Kansas City Stars

Apr 9 • KC Sports Network

Royals Offense: Slump or Statistical Mirage? Why the Data Predicts a Breakout

Beyond the one-hit losses and frozen temperatures lies an elite offense ready to explode—if the process holds.

Apr 8 • KC Sports Network

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Verbal Commitment: New K-State Sirens and NFL Draft Darlings

2027 Recruiting Heaters and the Road to the NFL Draft

Apr 9 • KC Sports Network

The Sleeping Giant Awakens: Missouri State’s FBS Charge and Recruiting Shakeups

New Eras in Springfield and Lawrence: Why the Midwest Football Landscape is Shifting

Apr 8 • KC Sports Network

Verbal Commitment: Caleb Green’s MVP Rise and the Battle for Kansas’ Top Talent

Ryan Wallace talks with Lee’s Summit North star Caleb Green and breaks down official visit dates for Cooper Ohnmacht.

Mar 26 • KC Sports Network

The Next Wave: Under-the-Radar Prospects and a 2028 Superstar in the Making

Kevin Flaherty and Ryan Wallace break down Missouri’s double-commitment week, local sleepers to watch, and an exclusive look at Olathe North’s rising…

Mar 16 • KC Sports Network

Kansas Jayhawks

The Big Domino Falls: Keanu Dawes Commits to KU

The Jayhawks land their first major portal piece to address physicality and rebounding.

Apr 17 • KC Sports Network

Portal Combat: Kansas Basketball’s Roster Reconstruction

Examining the Jayhawks' high-stakes strategy in the transfer portal and the $5 million shift in college recruiting.

Apr 15 • KC Sports Network

Kansas Basketball Transfer Portal Chaos: Flo Bidunga, Bryson Tiller, and the KU Roster Overhaul

As the frontcourt enters the portal, we break down the $5 million NIL rumors and Bill Self’s strategy for a physical 2026 title run.

Apr 8 • KC Sports Network

Heartbreak in the Round of 32: The Jayhawks’ Season Ends at the Buzzer

Nick Springer and Kevin Flaherty break down a devastating 67-65 loss to St. John’s, the potential end of the Bill Self era, and a looming roster…

Mar 25 • KC Sports Network

K-State Wildcats

The Blueprint Revealed: K-State’s Portal Blitz and the Alexander Era Vision

John Kurtz, Derek Young, and Cole Manbeck break down four new commitments and the strategic shift toward development and system-fit.

Apr 17 • KC Sports Network

Miscalculation in Manhattan: K-State’s Portal Reality Check

The Wildcats struggle to leverage the "Belmont Connection" as financial hurdles and NIL burnout reshape the roster strategy.

Apr 15 • KC Sports Network

The Big Pivot: K-State Hoops Targets Charnowski as Portal Season Ignites

Strategic Roster Building: Tracking Potential Commits and Core Retentions

Apr 9 • KC Sports Network

K-State Recruiting Heat Wave: High School Gems and Basketball Portal Chaos

While the basketball world braces for the portal, K-State football is building a "boring" but dominant high school foundation.

Apr 8 • KC Sports Network

Mizzou Tigers

KCSN Weekly: A new season and an offseason begin + KU and MU hoops are on the rise

A weekly look at everything happening across Kansas City sports.

Feb 13 • Tyler Brown

KCSN Weekly: KU heating up, Royals Rally interviews and a quiet Chiefs Kingdom

A weekly look at everything happening across Kansas City sports.

Feb 6 • Tyler Brown

Three takeaways from the 2026 high school football signing cycle

What the December and February signing periods have revealed about local recruiting battles, powerhouse high school programs, and the talent landscape…

Feb 6 • Tyler Brown

Potential vs. Proof: Missouri’s Transfer Portal Gamble for 2026

QB Austin Simmons defines both optimism and uncertainty around Mizzou football

Feb 3 • KC Sports Network

Sports and SHEnanigans

15:30

Dystany Spurlock Makes History Racing at Kansas Speedway!

Jillian Carroll Letrinko provides updates on all things women’s sports including the Boston Marathon winner, WNBA season around the corner, and more!

18 mins ago • Nicholas Springer

19:25

Sheila Sickau Explains the Let Her Play Initiative and the Importance of Growing Girls Flag Football

Jillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by Sheila Sickau of the Kansas City Chiefs discussing KSHSAA's vote to add girls flag football as a sanctioned sport…

Apr 17 • Nicholas Springer

35:13

KC Native Bridget Howard is Back with Royals TV!

Jillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by Kansas City Royals host and reporter Bridget Howard discussing her journey in sports and media, how she got into…

Apr 15 • Nicholas Springer

24:38

Candi Whitaker is Back and Ready to WORK as UMKC Women's Basketball Coach!

Jillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by Candi Whitaker, head women’s basketball coach for UMKC discussing her return to Kansas City, why it was the right…

Apr 8 • Nicholas Springer

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Sheila Sickau Explains the Let Her Play Initiative and the Importance of Growing Girls Flag Football

Jillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by Sheila Sickau of the Kansas City Chiefs discussing KSHSAA's vote to add girls flag football as a sanctioned sport…

Apr 17 • Nicholas Springer

19:25

Film Room: Why Makai Lemon is the perfect WR for the Chiefs

Breaking down WR prospect Makai Lemon's strengths, weaknesses, and where the Chiefs could look to draft him in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Apr 16 • Matt Lane

10:12

9, 29, 40, and 74: What offensive tackles could be available in the first three rounds?

The tackles who could top the Chiefs' draft boards at each selection.

Apr 15 • Kent Swanson

KC Native Bridget Howard is Back with Royals TV!

Jillian Carroll Letrinko is joined by Kansas City Royals host and reporter Bridget Howard discussing her journey in sports and media, how she got into…

Apr 15 • Nicholas Springer

35:13

Why the Chiefs Might Take the RISK With This TOP Prospect at Pick 9

The latest Only Weird Games is now available

Apr 15 • KC Sports Network

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Jan 7 • Matt Lane

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Mar 5 • Matt Lane

New Year. New Bieniemy. New Offense?

Feb 6 • Matt Lane

Free Agent Fits for the Kansas City Chiefs

Mar 8, 2024 • Matt Lane

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Dec 26, 2025 • Herbie Teope

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Feb 12 • Matt Lane

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