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These St. Louis-area Paralympians are heading to Paris
ST. LOUIS — A "magnificent" kickoff to the 2024 Paris Paralympics is scheduled to take place in the heart of the French capital city on Aug. 28. "The ceremony will open with a popular parade on the iconic Champs-Elysées, involving up to 184 delegations from around the world," according to the Paralympic Games website. "Paris 2024 will ensure that universal accessibility is incorporated into all aspects of the ceremony so that athletes, participants and spectators can enjoy an experience that is free from any barriers."
Kirkwood resident is inducted into Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame
Aberdeen Heights is celebrating one of their own. An event honoring former MLB player Johnny Goryl will be held at Aberdeen Heights on Thursday Aug. 15, 2024. Aberdeen Heights, a senior living community nestled in the historic Kirkwood suburb, planned the big-league celebration for one of their residents, who resides at the retirement community. Goryl, who is still employed as an advisor to the Cleveland Guardians was recently honored with induction into the club’s Hall of Fame.
St. Louis-to-Mizzou pipeline dissected, team captains announced for Tigers
A trio of players from St. Louis spoke after the 13th Missouri fall camp practice Tuesday: running back Jamaal Roberts, safety Marvin Burks Jr. and defensive tackle Marquis Gracial. Roberts said he learned from running back mentors Cody Schrader and Christopher Kreh last season, both from St. Louis. "All of...
Battlehawks Re-Sign Steven Gonzalez & T.J. Pesefea
The St. Louis Battlehawks are bringing back quite a few of their athletes from this past UFL season. Both OL Steven Gonzalez and DL T.J. Pesefea have agreed to terms to return in 2025, strengthening the trenches on both sides. OL Steven Gonzalez. While not officially announced by the league...
The hilarious, historic, hot and horrible 1904 Olympic games in St. Louis
Every Olympic Games has its share of controversy and a unique brand of bizarre that delights even casual sports fans every four years. The 2024 Paris events had internationally panned displays of breakdancing and electrified spectators with Olympic debuts on the track. And 120 years ago, the 1904 St. Louis Games introduced iconic competitions such as boxing, freestyle wrestling, decathlon and an underwhelming event called “plunge for distance” involving participants diving into the water to sink as far as possible without arm or leg propulsion.
Joseph Anderson adjusting to speed at college level
Joseph Anderson might be one of the most interesting prospects in this freshman class. He’s long, athletic, and was a very good sprint hurdler at the high school level. Even thought he is fast, the St. Louis native is having to adjust to the speed at the college level. He says that has been the […] The post Joseph Anderson adjusting to speed at college level appeared first on On3.
Pre-match Preview: A Leagues Cup rematch with Club América
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - After coming out victorious for the first time in a single-match elimination game, St. Louis CITY SC will now get its rematch with Club América in the Leagues Cup Round of 16. It’s only fitting. The club that sent CITY out of...
IndyCar set to return to World Wide Technology Raceway this weekend
Some live racing action is coming back to World Wide Technology Raceway this weekend, with IndyCar set to come out of it’s summer break and head to Madison, Illinois to kick off the end stretch of the season.
Logan men’s basketball adds freshman guard Dainen Rucker
John A. Logan men’s basketball received an official commitment from Dainen Rucker on Tuesday. The 6’5 guard is the brother of fellow recruit D’Necco Rucker. Dainen Rucker hails from the St. Louis area, playing for both Belleville Althoff and East St. Louis in high school. Rucker received...
Richey | Advantage, Illini ... for now
Aug. 14—The Braggin' Rights balance of power in men's basketball has shifted violently in the last three years. Illinois still holds the all-time series lead with 34 wins to Missouri's 20. The Illini are also the more accomplished basketball program, historically, with more than three times as many consensus First Team All-Americans and five Final Four appearances to the Tigers' zero. But all ...
Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 13, 2024
The St. Louis Cardinals system was 1-0 on Monday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, DSL RF Brayan Amoroso, was on base six times, including via a double and home run, with three runs scored and four RBI. Also standing out: Daniel Rojas. Results from the DSL game...
Silver Crown Field Set For Speedy WWTR Return
MADISON, Ill. — For the 11th time, USAC Silver Crown National Championship racing will take a trip to the biggest, boldest and fastest circuit on the USAC Silver Crown trail on Friday. Nineteen drivers and cars are entered for the Ranken Technical College Silver Crown Showdown at World Wide...
University of Missouri–St. Louis Names Holly Sheilley New Executive Director of Athletics
ST. LOUIS -- The University of Missouri–St. Louis has selected Transylvania University's Holly Sheilley to serve as its new executive director of athletics following a nationwide search. She brings more than two decades of experience in college athletics administration with her to the position, which she will assume on Sept. 18.
Gateway Dirt Nationals Extended Through 2027 At The Dome
The Castrol Gateway Dirt Nationals presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts is officially returning in 2025, ’26 and ’27 at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Mo., event organizers announced Monday. The additional three-year contract comes a day after registration for this year’s Dec. 5-7...
Padel club owned by KC soccer players opens in Overland Park
A racket sport gaining popularity across the world has officially made its first appearance in Johnson County. A team made up of six former and current Sporting Kansas City players — Johnny Russell, Daniel Salloi, Andreu Fontas, Roger Espinoza, Graham Zusi and Uri Rosell — opened their Overland Park new padel club La Casa Del Padel last Wednesday.
2023-24 MVC Academic Honor Roll Announced by League Office
ST. LOUIS, Mo. –Nearly 3,900 student-athletes were named to the 2023-24 Missouri Valley Conference Honor Roll, the league announced yesterday. Of those 3,900, 212 received the highest academic honor with the Missouri Valley Conference Board of Directors Academic Excellence Award, including 17 Bulldogs. 17 athletes from 10 teams represented...
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