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Bags of Talent: 13-year-old Waterloo native Ryan Traiteur goes pro in cornhole
WATERLOO, IL – Don’t expect to take a nap in the Traiteur household. “It’s constant,” Kelly Traiteur said. A loud ‘thud’ rings around the house daily, the source of which you can find in the basement where the Traiteur’s have their cornhole boards set up. “I don’t like to practice alone,” Ryan Traituer said. Fortunately, […]
St. Louis pastor heading to his 11th Olympic Games
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louisian will be heading to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. He won't be on the track showing off his speed, he will be on the streets of Paris showing off his pins. At Concord Church on Tesson Ferry Road, they employ a fascinating figure.
NASCAR Team Is Officially Replacing Hailie Deegan
Hailie Deegan is officially being replaced this weekend. The NASCAR Xfinity Series driver is being replaced by Joey Logano this weekend, as the veteran wants to get more experience on a street course, as he's set to race in Chicago. AM Racing announced the decision on Monday. “The level of ...
Cardinals' Alec Burleson: Lifts 13th homer
Burleson went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Pirates. Burleson fizzled late in June, going 1-for-14 over his last four contests, but he started July on a high note. The outfielder had great June overall, hitting .271 with seven homers, 20 RBI, 18 runs scored, three stolen bases and an .824 OPS over 28 contests. That's earned him a starting role in right field and as the Cardinals' No. 2 hitter. For the season, Burleson is slashing .280/.313/.466 with 13 homers, 40 RBI, 33 runs scored and five steals through 77 games.
4th Annual 'A Night With Ozzie Smith' helps raise money for several local organizations
Jefferson City — St. Louis Cardinals legend Ozzie Smith hosted his 4th annual 'A Night with Ozzie Smith' fundraiser at the Capital Bluffs Event Center Sunday evening. The money raised went towards the PGA Reach program, the 10u and 14u Jefferson City Wizards baseball teams, and the Special Learning Center.
POWRi Hornet Division June 25-30
Belleville, IL. (7/1/24) Contending into weekly divisional competitions in the second season of sanctioning, the POWRi Hornets would continue displaying top-driving talents at a single top hosting area venue. The divisional weekly winners would find Tyrel Jones victorious on Tuesday at Springfield. POWRi Hornet Results June 25-30: • Springfield Raceway(6/25/34):...
Pirates open 3-game series against the Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals (43-40, second in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (40-43, third in the NL Central) PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Kyle Gibson (5-3, 3.70 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 77 strikeouts); Pirates: Mitch Keller (9-4, 3.20 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 91 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Pirates -128, Cardinals +107; over/under is 8...
St. Louis SLAM Advances To WFA Conference Finale With Saturday’s Playoff Win
(ST. LOUIS, MO) If there is one primary characteristic of the St. Louis SLAM tackle football franchise this season, it’s been their ability to keep collective heads cool under hot helmets when facing pressure situations. This was evident during the SLAM’s 28-6 playoff victory over Cali War at Saturday’s...
POWRi A-Mod Division June 28-30
Belleville, IL. (7/1/24) Driving determined solidly in the debut season competition, the POWRi A-Mod divisional drivers continue the 2024 season chasing the possible points at a single premier hosting facility for national title notoriety. Weekend action would find Chris Spalding winning for his third career divisional victory while at Callaway Raceway on Friday.
Columbia students launch print publication, family-friendly activities within the ‘NASCAR Tracks’ app for this year’s Chicago street race
For a second year in a row, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race will take place in the South Loop, with much of the race happening in and around Columbia’s urban campus on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7. The course map details street closures around East Jackson Drive,...
City SC sacks Bradley Carnell midway through dismal season
Bradley Carnell is out as head coach of St. Louis City SC following a disappointing first half of the season, the club announced Monday. Team technical director John Hackworth will serve as interim head coach as the club conducts a search for a full-time replacement.
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 7/1
1859 – Amherst defeats Williams 66-32 in the first ever intercollegiate baseball game. 1904 – The Olympic Games open in St. Louis. They are the first Olympics held in the United States. 1910 – Comiskey Park opens on the South Side of Chicago, with the St. Louis Browns...
EAB Sports Network Schedule: Week of July 1, 2024
This week’s local broadcast schedule for the EAB Sports Network includes St. Louis Cardinals baseball. All dates and times below are subject to change. Tuesday, July 2MLBSt. Louis Cardinals v. Pittsburg Pirates (A)Oldies 1240 KWAK AM/102.7 FM/96.1 FM4:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 3MLBSt. Louis Cardinals v. Pittsburg Pirates (A)Oldies 1240...
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