Derek Helling

Joined: Jan 20, 2016

Derek Helling is a 2013 graduate of the University of Iowa, and since graduation he has been working in sports media. When he isn't working, he is spending time with his two Munchkin cats, Dorian and Persephone.

KANSAS CITY, KS - SEPTEMBER 20: Sporting Kansas City celebrates their Lamar Hunt US Open Cup final win over the New York Red Bulls on September 20, 2017 at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, KS. Sporting Kansas City won 2-1. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Sporting KC could get a huge haul from US Open Cup defense

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 24: Head coach Bruce Weber of the Kansas State Wildcats reacts to his team against the Loyola Ramblers in the second half during the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at Philips Arena on March 24, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Kansas State Basketball: Bruce Weber extension keeps him in second tier

SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 26: Kelsey Mitchell and Dawn Staley of the USA Women's National Team during the game against China on April 26, 2018 at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Missouri Tigers: Staley lawsuit is over for Mizzou but the problem may still exist

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Mizzou taking the lead on sports betting legislation

BOSTON, MA - 1984: Gerald Henderson #43 of the Boston Celtics shoots against the Kansas City Kings during a game played circa 1984 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachussets. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1984 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA expansion won’t be returning to Kansas City anytime soon

Survey reveals Athletic Director compensation is not exact science

Sporting KC. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/New York Red Bulls via Getty Images)

Kansas City proves its prominence with CONCACAF doubleheader

Chips are seen at a three card poker table at the "Paris Elysees Club", the first "gaming club" to open its doors in the French capital in Paris, on May 9, 2018. - Casinos were banned in the French capital in 1920, but a new law allows clubs de jeux under strict conditions to avoid fraud and money laundering. Unlike cercles de jeux, which are private gambling clubs classed as a not-for-profit organisations, clubs de jeux must register as a commercial company in order to improve the traceability of funds. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP) (Photo credit should read LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP/Getty Images)

West Virginia sports betting bill could affect legislation in Kansas, Missouri

KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 11: General view of the fountains and Pepsi Porch above right field as the Kansas City Royals play against the Seattle Mariners at Kauffman Stadium on April 11, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. Seattle won 4-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Kansas City Royals hop on bandwagon with Fountain Bar Fan Pass

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) (David Eulitt/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

KC Chiefs: NFLPA expects big things out of Patrick Mahomes in 2018

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Mizzou essentially bought an NCAA regional berth for its softball team

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Missouri Tigers athletics department admits academic fraud

Berlin, Germany - April 05: In this photo illustration a person is holding dollar bills in hand on April 05, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs: A simple look at the taxes Chiefs rookies will pay

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Kansas State rolling the dice on athletic department funding

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Kansas City Royals games cost about league average

Kansas rowers raise questions about compliance department protocol