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Welcome to the Burn KC, freelance sports writing and podcast written and hosted by yours truly. A hearty mix of humor, knowledge, statistical analysis, and overall chaos comparable to that of well...Kansas City sports. You like Kansas City? You like sports? You like off the wall individuals talking about KC sports? You have come to the right place.
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theburnsportstalkk
Feb 1, 20234 min read
The Ref Show: College Basketball Officiating Needs a Change
In last night's KU/K-State Sunflower Showdown, we were treated to what was a great matchup between two fierce rivals at the top of their...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jan 31, 20233 min read
Back on Track: KU Gets Statement Sunflower Showdown Win 90-78
After a thrilling win over Kentucky in Rupp Arena, the Jayhawks looked to exact revenge on an earlier loss to in-state rival Kansas...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jan 30, 20233 min read
Chiefs of the AFC: KC Wins their 3rd AFC Championship in 4 Years
The Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl after a thrilling 23-20 victory last night over the Cincinatti Bengals. Patrick Mahomes, on one...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jan 26, 20234 min read
Poll: How Confident are You in the Chiefs this Sunday?
The Chiefs square off against the Bengals in the AFC Championship this coming Sunday. The game will be at Arrowhead Stadium and will...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jan 24, 20234 min read
Kansas for Three...Losses in a Row. What Needs to be Fixed?
Kansas dropped their third straight in a loss that highlighted pretty much every weakness this KU team has currently. Their loss, coming...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jan 23, 20232 min read
'Tis but a Scratch: Mahomes' Performances After Injuries Provide Hope to an Otherwise Dark Situation
In Saturday's divisional round playoff game against the Jaguars, Patrick Mahomes's ankle was landed on awkwardly (some would say in a...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jan 20, 20235 min read
He's Not Exactly a Good Chap, Man: Royals Sign Controversial Pitcher to 1-Year Deal
The Royals made a big free agency move, but not exactly big for... good reasons. You see, 7 or 8 years ago this would have been a marquee...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jan 18, 20233 min read
Last Night's Sunflower Showdown: What it Means for Both Teams
In what was one of the better college basketball games we've seen in quite a while, the Kansas State Wildcats eked out a win over the...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jan 17, 20232 min read
Discussion/Poll: What is Your Opinion on Referees?
This may be a bit more of a discussion, but after watching Kansas/Kansas State, it's a question on my mind even more than it already was...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jan 16, 20232 min read
Discussion: What Does "Rivalry" Mean to You?
In a recent press conference, Jerome Tang made a poignant statement in regard to the rivalry between Kansas State and Kansas. "My message...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jan 12, 20233 min read
Under Your Own Roof? Atlanta Declared AFC Championship Neutral Site
In wake of the Damar Hamlin injury and cancellation of the Bengals/Bills matchup, the NFL had to make up their minds about what would...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jan 11, 20234 min read
Playoff Time: How the Chiefs can Get Back to (And Win) The Super Bowl
As what can now be considered a given basically, the Chiefs are AFC West Champs and playoff bound once again under the leadership of Andy...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jan 11, 20234 min read
Big 12 Brawling: KU, K-State Face the Toughest Conference in Basketball. How Each Can Be Champs
Kansas and Kansas State are both off to historic starts. Kansas is ranked 2nd (And really should be ranked 1st) in the nation, while...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jan 5, 20232 min read
Park Hill Great and Michigan Star Bell Declares for Draft
Former Park Hill Trojan and current Michigan WR1 Ronnie Bell has officially declared for the NFL Draft as of today. Bell was a standout...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jan 4, 20233 min read
Discussion: What are your KC Sports New Year's Thoughts?
We have officially begun 2023, folks. With a new year comes new memories, new challenges, new goals, and new outlooks, and though it may...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jan 3, 20234 min read
Local Team Super Tuesday (And Wednesday Too?): Keys to the Games
Super Tuesday is a term referring to the Tuesday in which presidential primaries happen for most states. It is also a term used to refer...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jan 2, 20233 min read
Athletes are People Too...and Need to Be Treated as Such
As I watch the terrifying situation unfold in regard to Damar Hamlin and tonight's game, I scrolled through Twitter to get the latest...
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