There is a lot to discuss this weekend. We launched KC Sports Monitor+ on Saturday. The NCAA wants major changes in its role and authority. Texas and Oklahoma are officially headed to the SEC. Training camp started for the Chiefs. The Royals made a couple of trades at the trading deadline. And Missouri fired its athletic director. It was a busy week. I’ll also look ahead to next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Week In Review

The Big 12 said Wednesday that ESPN has been conspiring with other conferences to try to destroy the Big 12. I'll explain what that is all about. Chiefs' training camp started Wednesday. The starting offensive line was kind of what we expected but still somewhat of a surprise for an Andy Reid team. Dayton Moore recently discussed his approach to the trade deadline. You might not be happy, but it does make sense to some extent. Missouri fired AD Jim Sterk. He and the school reportedly mutually agreed to him leaving on Tuesday, but on Wednesday we saw the terms of the separation and it's definitely a firing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big 12 Accuses ESPN of Trying To Destroy The Conference

Texas and Oklahoma informed the Big 12 that they would not extend their grant of rights past the 2024-25 season. This clears the way for them to join the SEC. Daniel Lynch pitched a wonderful game on Sunday. We have heard about his talent, but this was the first time we had seen it. Will the Royals make a trade at the trade deadline? We have heard the talk about Whit Merrifield, but could Jorge Soler be an option now? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas and Oklahoma Give Their Notice

The buck stops with ownership. Regardless of what you think about where things are going wrong with the Royals, it is the job of ownership to fix things. It's time for John Sherman and his ownership group, and yes that includes Patrick Mahomes, to do their job and fix it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for John Sherman to do his job

Brady Singer pitched his first good game since April 24! I talked about that and where things stand with the young starting pitching. I played Who's Worse Than The Royals? I discussed the loaded Kansas basketball roster now that Agbaji, Wilson, and Martin have withdrawn from the NBA draft. And I talked about Sporting's win over the LA Galaxy and if they are as good as their record indicates. Oh, it's good to be back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brady Singer Pitches Well, Kansas B-Ball Is Loaded, and more...

The new NCAA rules on name, image, and likeness kick in on Thursday. That should be crazy. And let's discuss the Royals starting pitching. Is anyone to blame? If so, who? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NIL Starts in NCAA Sports & the Struggling Royals Rotation

The expectations the people around the Royals and most of the fans have right now for the club are ridiculously low. Jorge Soler is batting second?! Oh, I have issues with the club, and I shared them in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expectations for the Royals are way too low

The Royals have sent two top pitching prospects back to the minor leagues recently saying they need to work on their mechanics. Why weren't the problems noticed before their promotions? Maybe because the mechanics excuses are garbage? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Wrong With Royals Young Starting Pitchers?

The Royals scored four runs in the eighth inning to win the first game of their 10-game road trip. Max Scherzer was not pleased when Joe Girardi asked umpires to check him for foreign substances. And the College Football Playoff expansion keeps moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Royals Win, Max Scherzer Undresses On The Mound & CFP Expansion Keeps Rolling

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a decision against the NCAA which could change college athletics as we know it. Adalberto Mondesi was placed on the injured list again, and the traditional media scoffs at the fans. And Chiefs DE Frank Clark was reportedly arrested. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court Smacks The NCAA

The Chiefs held their first day of mandatory minicamp and had a great turnout. Adalberto Mondesi was activated from the injured list but didn't play. I don't get that. Mike Minor continued the streak of poor starting pitching for the Royals. And MLB gave us details about the upcoming enforcement of pitcher cheating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chiefs' Minicamp Starts

We hear television broadcast crews, among others, blame fielders when they make an error and say they let down their pitcher. When do we say the pitchers let down their fielders? They are all on the same team. I'll explain why baseball is completely wrong on this topic. Oh, and the Royals still stink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Will Pitchers Be Held Responsible?

Chiefs' OL Kyle Long suffered a knee injury that will likely keep him out at the start of the season. I talked a little about the state of the offensive line. The Royals finally got a win on this road trip. Mike Minor was terrific and the offense finally puts some runs on the board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chiefs Injury & Royals Finally Win!

The College Football Playoff could be expanding soon to at least eight teams and likely 12 according to Dennis Dodd. Kansas released its non-conference basketball schedule. And Kris Bubic struggled similarly to Jackson Kowar. I have that and more in today's podcast episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CFP Expansion, KU Basketabll Schedule & Bubic Struggles

The Kansas City Sports Monitor is now open to all without a paywall. I explain what this means in this episode. Jackson Kowar struggles in his MLB debut. And more... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Website Is Now Open To All & Jackson Kowar Makes His Debut

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