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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 30 MIN

What Chiefs accomplished in preseason opener — and what still needs attention

from SportsBeat KC · host KCUR and The Kansas City Star

The preseason has started and training camp at Missouri Western is winding down. Did the Chiefs maximize their time in St. Joseph?On SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR (89.3 FM), beat writer Pete Sweeney and columnist Vahe Gregorian share their thoughts from KC’s preseason-opening loss to the L.A. Rams — and what must be accomplished in the second exhibition game.The Chiefs visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday.After a break in this week’s episode, I’ll share what’s on my radar in Kansas City sports, including the impact of returning Royals and where Missouri football is getting some preseason love.SportsBeat KC is the sports podcast of The Kansas City Star and KCUR, hosted by Blair Kerkhoff. It’s produced by Hannah Wise, Suzanne Hogan, and Gabriella Lacey, and edited by Jeff Rosen and Scott Chasen.   

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