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THE BURN KC
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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
Jul 1, 20222 min read
Rugby: America's Seemingly Most Unphotogenic Sport
DISCLAIMER: No, I don't actually mean what the headline says. The headline is meant to exemplify what the state of American rugby on TV...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jun 30, 20222 min read
Conference Calamity: A Discussion on Conference Movement and Its Landscape Today
UCLA and USC have both made their intentions known to potentially leave the Pac-12 and join the Big Ten. Kansas has hinted at joining the...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jun 29, 20222 min read
After Santana: Who Is Next?
As I, the Nostradamus of sports, predicted, the Royals traded Carlos Santana. With how Santana was doing leading up to the trade, it made...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jun 28, 20222 min read
KC Current: Revolutionizing Soccer
By now hopefully you've heard of the Kansas City Current, the women's soccer team that represents well, Kansas City. They're owned by...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jun 27, 20222 min read
The Royals Listen: Call Up Vinnie and Trade Santana to the Mariners for Pitchers
They did it, they finally did it. The Kansas City Royals listened to their fanbase and to proper judgement, and capitalized on trade...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jun 25, 20222 min read
Discussion: Will Rugby Have to Compete With Football if the MLR Grows?
The Major League Rugby Championship was this afternoon, with Rugby New York taking the crown in a really good match. The MLR has gone...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jun 24, 20222 min read
The Self Formula: The Developmental Genius of Bill Self and KU Basketball
Now I know what you're thinking, "Oh God here comes The Burn writing once again about his alma mater and how amazing the KU Basketball...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jun 22, 20224 min read
The Burn KC Way Too Early Big 12 Rankings: Basketball
Continuing on with our rankings here, we have our basketball list! Again, we'll see some surprises I feel like this year, as many moving...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jun 21, 20224 min read
The Burn KC Way Too Early Big 12 Rankings: Football
The Big 12 is soon going to be a very different league, and this year is kind of the last year it stays like how it's been for about 10...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jun 20, 20222 min read
Should the Royals Tank?
The Royals are winning more as of recent. The losing is still there, don't you worry, but they've looked better. HOWEVER, this begs the...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jun 17, 20223 min read
Poll: Who Is Your Breakout/Sleeper Star for the Chiefs the Coming Year?
I've seen a lot of chatter on Twitter in regards to who will be the next star wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs. Who in that pack...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jun 16, 20222 min read
The World (K)Cup: Arrowhead Will See World Cup Matches in 2026
Kansas City has long been a hub for soccer in the United States. With how good the youth programs are here and how good Sporting Kansas...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jun 15, 20222 min read
The Big (12) Expansion: Four Teams Set to Join the Conference in 2023
Out with the old, in with the new. The old saying rings true for what has been a tumultuous decade for the Big 12. Teams going, teams...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Winning Wiggins: Former KU Star Shines in NBA Finals
Andrew Wiggins has had a very tumultuous NBA career to this point. He’s had great games, he’s had awful games, and he was on an awful...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jun 13, 20222 min read
Discussion: Money and Loyalty in Professional Sport
When describing the word "Professional", the definition most people give is a career that you earn money with. You work towards a...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jun 11, 20222 min read
Little Big League: Royals Win Three Straight off the Backs of Youth
(Were you expecting another Tyreek article? Nah, saving that for tomorrow's podcast, stay tuned) The Royals are streaking(!!!) and are on...
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theburnsportstalkk
Jun 10, 20222 min read
Follow-Up and a Poll: Who Will Be KU's Starting Big Man Next Season?
A topic I forgot to cover (or at least cover more in depth) in yesterday's KU offseason report was the conundrum of KU's big men roster,...
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