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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
Apr 20, 20222 min read
7 Round Mock Draft 2.0
With the draft just over one week away, I figured to create yet another mock draft to highlight just how many options the Chiefs have...
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theburnsportstalkk
Apr 19, 20223 min read
The Exodus: College Sports and the Transfer Portal
As the college basketball and football offseason get started, there is a real hot button issue that has drawn both ire and praise...
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theburnsportstalkk
Apr 18, 20222 min read
The Receiver Dilemma: Do the Chiefs Pick Up Deebo, Terry, or AJ?
With free agency being over and the draft around the corner, many players are still looking for a good long term deal that fits their...
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theburnsportstalkk
Apr 16, 20221 min read
Blues Best City in KC Derby
The Kansas City Blues swept KCRFC, 69-0 in the second side match and 34-25 in the first. Physical play from Matt Wirken, Greg Fry, Jimmy...
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theburnsportstalkk
Apr 15, 20222 min read
Draft Day: Do the Chiefs Trade Up?
As draft day draws ever closer it seems as if the Chiefs are not letting anybody see their cards. The team has obvious needs, however...
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theburnsportstalkk
Apr 14, 20223 min read
The Maybes: Tough Decisions Ahead for Wilson, McCormack, and Braun.
The 2022 college basketball season is over, and with Kansas being crowned national champions the air is still sweet with victory....
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theburnsportstalkk
Apr 13, 20222 min read
Pratto Probability: What are the Chances We See Top 1B Prospect Nick Pratto Brought Up?
I was scrolling through Twitter today, looking for a story that I could write for today's article. It's been a fairly slow sports day for...
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theburnsportstalkk
Apr 12, 20222 min read
Who Has a More Surprising 2022: KU Football or MU?
College football is still a little over 4 months away, but this past weekend many programs had their spring game. Two of the teams having...
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theburnsportstalkk
Apr 11, 20222 min read
The Bally Blunder: Royals Struggle to Gain Fan Support for Obvious Reasons
The Royals are a small market baseball team, this has been true throughout their existence. They're sellers at free agency, their farm...
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theburnsportstalkk
Apr 10, 20221 min read
Jayhawks Win the Region
The Jayhawks Rugby Football Club have won the East Regional tournament 17-10 against Texas State. A tough, physical contest resulted in a...
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theburnsportstalkk
Apr 9, 20222 min read
Locals Show Out, Jayhawks Win by 5 and Blues by 39. KCRFC Falls in League Championship to Wichita.
In a very eventful day of rugby the Jayhawks, Blues, and KCRFC were all in action today, with all very different things to play for. The...
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theburnsportstalkk
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Sluggin' in Sleet: Royals Win on Opening Day
The Royals really couldn't of asked for better weather to kick off the 2022 season, if your idea of better weather is a typical Midwest...
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theburnsportstalkk
Apr 6, 20222 min read
Opening Day Eve: What to Expect from the Royals Following Spring Training
Twas' Opening Day Eve and all through the K, not a Slugger was sleeping, not even Michael Tay. With Merrifield and Perez all snug in...
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theburnsportstalkk
Apr 5, 20222 min read
Jayhawks Win Roy Williams's War, 2022 National Champions
The Jayhawks looked absolutely abysmal. Hopeless, beyond any shadow of a doubt. Surely they would lose this game, look how awful they're...
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theburnsportstalkk
Apr 4, 20222 min read
Keys to the Game: KU vs UNC
With the National Title less than two hours away, many around town are holding their breath for what should be a fantastic showdown...
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theburnsportstalkk
Apr 3, 20222 min read
Jayhawks Get One Monkey Off Back, Tomorrow's Monkey Awaits...KU Tops Villanova 81-65
For the Kansas Jayhawks, everything went according to plan in yesterday's win against a pesky Villanova team that had been the bane of...
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theburnsportstalkk
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Self's Legacy: How Big Does This Title Loom?
The Final Four kicks off Saturday, with KU/Villanova being the opener to the big event. This is the 3rd postseason meeting in 6 years...
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