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Herbie Teope’s Biography

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Herbie Teope is a seasoned professional sports journalist specializing in coverage of the NFL.

Teope previously served as the lead beat reporter covering the Chiefs for The Kansas City Star.

He spent time in New Orleans, where he covered the NFL at a national level and the now-defunct AAF for NFL Media (NFL Network | NFL.com).

Teope covered the New Orleans Saints as a beat reporter for The Times-Picayune, which later rebranded as The Times-Picayune | The Advocate, before he joined NFL Media.

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Headlined by record-setting Travis Kelce, Andy Reid's 'Tiger Personnel' poses problems

Headlined by record-setting Travis Kelce, Andy Reid's 'Tiger Personnel' poses problems

Travis Kelce is knocking on history's door. The Kansas City Chiefs star needs just 11 receiving yards to do s…

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is well-equipped to be the face of not only KC, but the NFL

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is well-equipped to be the face of not only KC, but the NFL

The Chiefs have their face of the franchise, but now share him as the face of the NFL. With a support group b…

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If you played for Andy Reid, you want the Chiefs coach to win a Super Bowl. Here's why

If you played for Andy Reid, you want the Chiefs coach to win a Super Bowl. Here's why

A powerful postgame scene took place at Arrowhead Stadium shortly after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the T…

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With Super Bowl approaching, Chiefs' Tyreek Hill reflects on past year, looks ahead

With Super Bowl approaching, Chiefs' Tyreek Hill reflects on past year, looks ahead

Kansas City Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill had a tumultuous 2019 offseason, then signed a 3-year contract extens…

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NFL players' right to protest is what I fought for as a veteran | Opinion

NFL players' right to protest is what I fought for as a veteran | Opinion

No subject causes more controversy in the NFL right now than the sight of players choosing to kneel or sit in…

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Fight for Honor: Retired Kansas Marine battles past accusations of civilian slaughter in Afghanis...

Fight for Honor: Retired Kansas Marine battles past accusations of civilian slaughter in Afghanis...

The story of a Marine's fight to restore the name of his Marines and the honor senior leadership left behind …

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Here's how two Chiefs defensive players reacted to the 2026 NFL Draft

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| KC Sports Network
The Chiefs experienced a high turnover on the defensive side of the ball during the offseason. Multiple starters – including cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, safety Bryan Cook, linebacker Leo Chenal, defensive end Mike Danna and defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi – found homes across the NFL.
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Why Chiefs' Andy Reid Likes What He's Seen From Patrick Mahomes' Recovery

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Mahomes did everything but 11-on-11 team drills in first week of OTAs Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Thursday concluded the third day of voluntary organized team activities (OTAs).
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Chiefs' Andy Reid Provides Another Update on Patrick Mahomes

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Will Mahomes do anything when OTAs starts at the end of May? Dec 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Quarterback Patrick Mahomes said on Jan.
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How is social media changing news?

Leads are sometimes found on social media, such as an innocent tweet from a player indicating he could sign with another team. Still, there are drawbacks to the way news is broken. There’s often a mad rush to be first at the expense of being right. Additionally, there’s been a recent rash of improper attribution. The SPJ Code of Ethics should be updated to incorporate today’s tech-savvy world.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Gray Grantham (Denzel Washington) from "The Pelican Brief."

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

I had the privilege of sitting down with Case Bonebrake, a 91-year-old WWII B-24 bomber pilot with more than 20 combat missions, for almost an entire month before writing a feature story on him. Hearing his story made me truly appreciate “The Greatest Generation.”

Awards

Regional Emmy® award

2009 - Interview and Discussion
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Kansas City Press Club

2016 - Investigative Journalism

December 2015 story on (retired) Marine Maj. Fred Galvin, who has fought to clear his name after accusations of civilian slaughter in Afghanistan.

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