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Chiefs dynasty looks even more inevitable with post-cutdown stat
Winning a Super Bowl has never been easy. In the salary cap and free agency era, sustaining that success has become nearly impossible. The NFL is designed to drag every team to the league average. Championship teams must contend with the complacency that comes from winning and the attrition that comes from playing extended seasons. Salary cap restrictions make it difficult to retain talented players, and picking last in each round of the NFL Draft makes it difficult to replace that talent. Even the strength of schedule becomes more difficult.
Man pleads guilty to reduced charge in infant daughter's death in Columbia
A northwest Missouri man accused of murdering his infant daughter in Columbia, then hiding her body for years, pleads guilty. Staffone Fountain, 32, of St. Joseph, had been charged with second-degree murder, first-degree child endangerment, and abandonment of a corpse. But on Friday, he pleaded down to first-degree involuntary manslaughter...
Masyn Winn is guzzling his way into the hearts of local Cardinals fans
St. Louis is not a hotbed for transplants. If you live around St. Louis, there's a decent chance that you grew up in the area. Because of this, loyalty runs deep for products manufactured here, and locals are swooning over the revelation that St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn slakes his thirst with the city's own Fitz's cream soda prior to games.
St. Louis Clydesdales First Responder Baseball Team issues statement on cancellation of Backyard Baseball Showdown
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The St. Louis Clydesdales First Responder Baseball Team has issued a statement on the cancellation of their Backyard Baseball Showdown event. According to a post by the St. Louis Clydesdales First Responder Baseball Team on its Facebook page, the Backyard Baseball Showdown, scheduled for Saturday, August 31 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau, was canceled.
St. Louis Cardinals break long-standing MLB curse that has fans saying ‘there’s no way it’s been that long’
The St. Louis Cardinals have seen a lot of success in recent history, but there has been one hump they couldn’t get over. Since 1964, the Cardinals have had five World Series titles, but one thing they don’t have is a win at Yankee Stadium – until now. The Cardinals finally ended their 60-year drought […]
Chiefs Rival Pushed to Sign WR Kadarius Toney & ‘Prove KC Wrong’
With the initial wave of cuts having taken place around the NFL, the free agent pool has been replenished with veteran talent like former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney. On August 29, USA Today Sports writer Cory Woodroof identified 15 potential free agent “matches” around the league, and...
Yankees robbed of fair shot at 9th-inning comeback vs. Cardinals by umpire power trip
The New York Yankees were essentially dead and buried in the eighth inning of Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals -- as they often are when Will Warren's on the mound. Trailing 6-1 with two outs in the frame after being lulled to sleep by Kyle Gibson (who hasn't...
Columbia Farmers Market announces plans for new community center
Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) New additions are expected to be added to the Columbia Farmers Market within the next year. During a Columbia Convention and Visitors Advisory Board Meeting on Tuesday, members presented the newest addition to the Columbia Farmers Market, a community welcome center set to come in 2025. According to the project's website, the The post Columbia Farmers Market announces plans for new community center appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Springfield staple adds new menu feature; drive-thru coffee shop gets new location
This week in 417 food news, a Springfield staple adds something new to the menu and a coffee chain sets up another location along Battlefield Road. Metropolitan Grill debuts new menu addition ...
Brittany Mahomes Celebrates Birthday Dinner Without Taylor Swift
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are having a momentous year. After Mahomes led the Chiefs to back-to-back Super Bowl championships, the former high-school sweethearts announced they were expecting their third child together. Just before the 2024 NFL ...
Chiefs and Panthers Eye Xavien Howard: Four-Time Pro Bowler Available
Xavien Howard, a four-time Pro Bowl cornerback, remains a free agent as the NFL regular season approaches. The Chiefs and Panthers are his most likely new homes, given their needs in the secondary. After being cut by the Dolphins due to a decline in performance and a high cap hit, Howard still possesses valuable skills as a depth player. Kansas City relies on a strong secondary to support their high-octane offense, while Carolina seeks experienced cornerbacks to enhance their defense.
Benton High School football blows out Northeast Kansas City to begin season
(ST. JOSEPH, MO) - The Benton High School football team easily defeated Northeast Kansas City, 62-12 to begin the season on Saturday. Benton will next host rival St. Joseph Central on Friday, September 6th.
Centralia Panther Football Team opens season at Mexico
1st – Centralia 8, Mexico 0; 2nd – Centralia 8, Mexico 14; 3rd – Centralia 16, Mexico 8; 4th – Mexico 20, Centralia 16. One observer put it this way: “The game was fought in the trenches. Mexico has vastly improved. The sophomores that played last season are now experienced juniors. The game was competitive and hard hitting. An untimely turnover for Centralia was a factor. Ball control for both teams shortened the game. Halftime adjustments bot both coaches made big differences. Both teams will improve from this game.”
Surge in student enrollment leaves housing rushing for solutions
Living in a dorm with a roommate and two suitemates can be an adjustment, but with six people fighting for one bathroom, getting up before the sunrise to simply take a shower, has become a norm. Last year, enrollment jumped to its highest level in six years and is continuing...
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