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Hulk Hogan meets fans in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Hulk Hogan met fans while promoting his new beer at Randall’s Wine and Spirit in St. Louis on Friday. Hogan was greeted by fans when he arrived at the store on South Jefferson Avenue. The line to meet Hogan wrapped around the...
Two NASCAR Team Members Hit With Indefinite Suspensions
NASCAR has dropped the hammer on two team members who are accused of violating the organization's Substance Abuse Policy. In a penalty report dated yesterday, NASCAR announced indefinite suspensions to Cordell Cahill and RJ Otto for violating the policy. Details of what triggered the violation are ...
Kahoks’ Pitcher Ethan Bagwell Is Drafted By Atlanta Braves
COLLINSVILLE – Ethan Bagwell, who is considered to be one of the top pitching prospects in the St. Louis area, was selected in the sixth round by the Atlanta Braves in the Major League Baseball Draft, presented by Nike, on Monday in Arlington, Texas. Bagwell, a right-handed pitcher, is...
7-18-24 Segment 1 Not To Make It About Me
They’re up and waiting for us in the YouTube chat. Reliving the Jason Smith and Greg Robinson draft picks. Iggy’s down on the Cardinals using publications to scout players. Sadie Hawkins, Doug, what’s the lede? Justin Thomas is in the clubhouse leading The Open. Doug is greeting card folksy. Choice weather. Nelly is a fan of the show and started following our IG. Tim reads his latest DM, and not to be one-upped, Iggy does too. College Football projections based on some guy’s 25 simulated seasons. Chariman’s virtual Tigers had a big night last night. Brady Cook and KSDK. Someone emailed Tim Sepp Straka driving data.
Battlehawks pick up Cody Schrader in UFL Draft
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The St. Louis Battlehawks selected former Mizzou running back Cody Schrader in the United Football League (UFL) draft Wednesday morning. The former SEC leading rusher was picked up by the Battlehawks in the second round. Schrader was previously signed to the San Fransisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in April.
St. Louis Forest Park honors Nick Booker
Nicholas J. Booker Basketball Courts is named after Nick Booker, a St. Louis youth who loved basketball and worked as a teenager in Forest Park for the St. Louis Parks Division. He died tragically from an asthma attack while playing pickup basketball during his first year of college. A partnership...
Two-State Swing on August 2-3 for REVIVAL Dirt Late Model Series
Belleville, IL. (7/17/24) Taking a trip on US-75 for a showcase of fan-appealing exhilarations, the POWRi Revival Dirt Late Model Series presented by Start2Finish TV will next witness a return to Oklahoma with a visit to Tulsa Speedway on Friday, August 2nd followed by a Kansas debut with Caney Valley Speedway stop on Saturday, August 3rd.
Summer School Coaches Tour: SIU Edwardsville Head Coach, Brian Barone (Ep. 631)
The College Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network continues their Summer School Coaches Tour. On the show Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac) is joined by head coach of the SIU Edwardsville, Brian Barone!. On the show, Coach Barone reflects back on the 5 year rebuild job at Edwardsville. What...
River Dragons swept in doubleheader at SIUE
-0- The Alton River Dragons were swept in a doubleheader last (THU) night at SIU-Edwardsville. The Clinton (IA) LumberKings edged the River Dragons, 1-0 and 4-3 in the twinbill. > Scott Montesano has the details:. _. Alton will play at SIUE again tonight. Friday at 6:30 pm, it's Alton against...
Sunflower State Showdown and Summer Sizzler Ahead for POWRi 410 Sprints July 26-27
Belleville, IL. (7/1724) Returning to racing action with a pair of potential venues with the quickest times on the seasonal schedule, the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint League will next witness a double dip of sweeping and sprawling on-track action with stops around the Kansas City region at Lakeside Speedway and I-70 Speedway on July 26-27.
Paddlers Triumph Over Sunset Hills With 351-241 Victory
EDWARDSVILLE - The Paddlers Swim Club of Granite City won the majority of the events in all age groups in going on to a combined 351-241 win over the Sunset Hills Country Club swim team in a Southwestern Illinois Swimming Association dual meet Tuesday night at the Sunset Hills pool in Edwardsville.
Ricky Thornton Jr.'s Racing Mantra: 'If It Has Wheels, I'll Race It'
A fan approached Ricky Thornton Jr. at Huset’s Speedway following Wednesday’s Tri-State Late Model Series victory with an honest question. “You racing all three divisions this week?” the fan asked the Tri-State tour winner, wondering if along with his regular Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series duties he'd compete in the supporting Malvern Bank West Series Late Model action.
Bethel Christian Academy Cancels Football Season Due To Low Participation
KINSTON, NC– Bethel Christian Academy's football program faces another hiatus this upcoming season due to limited participation. The Trojans had a promising 2021-22 season with a 5-3 record. However, they did not field a team in the 2022-23 season. In the 2023-24 season, Bethel brought back football but struggled with a late start and minimal depth, finishing with an 0-6 record.
Student-Athletes Praised at Meeting
MADISON COUNTY — Madison County Regional Superintendent of Schools Robert Werden took the lead last week in recognizing the accomplishments of several local area student-athletes for their exemplary performances on the field of competition this spring. Appearing as a guest speaker at the regular monthly meeting of the Madison...
Road to a comeback: Solar Racing Team prepares to return to the race track
Soon, they’ll be back and better than ever. The Solar Racing Team is building a new car, spectating at events, accepting new members and gathering their strength to compete for the first time since COVID. Even though the team isn’t competing this year of 2024, they’re still doing impressive...
River Dragons next four home games at SIUE
-0- The Alton River Dragons host the Clinton (IA) LumberKings in a doubleheader today (THU) in Prospect League baseball. The DH will be played at SIU-Edwardsville today beginning at 4 pm. The River Dragons will also play at SIUE tomorrow (FRI) night against REX Baseball from Terre Haute (IN). Friday...
EHS Grad Brannan Finishes Second In Big Shark New Town Triathlon, AHS Grad Cox Also Completes First Attempt
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Former Edwardsville High School track and cross-country runner Savannah Brannan finished second in the women’s full course race at the Big Shark New Town Triathlon, held July 13, 2024, in St. Charles, Mo., completing the course in 1:48:28, finishing 27th overall in the race.
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