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The Noot Baar coming to Helen Fitzgerald’s
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Budweiser and St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar teamed up to open The Noot Baar within Helen Fitzgerald’s Irish Grill & Pub. This will be a Lars Nootbaar-themed experience with custom exterior signage, special giveaways for fans and different designs inspired by the outfielder’s favorite things. The Noot Baar will be open to the public on Aug. 15 at 6 p.m.
East Peoria teen wins national junior pool championship in St. Louis
But he picked up the game so fast he won a national title earlier this month. The East Peoria High School junior was crowned champion of his division at the 2024 American Pool Players Association National Junior Championships June 29-July 1 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel in St. Louis.
MMA fighter, St. Charles native Jena Bishop preps for huge PFL fight
FOX 2 NEWS — Jena Bishop is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist with a black belt in the discipline. She’s also an International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation World Champion. Now, the St. Charles native looks to add to her list of accomplishments in fighting. A professional MMA fighter, Jena has had a terrific first season as a […]
East Alton/Wood River grad Jayden Ulrich throws her way to Paris Olympics
EAST ALTON, Ill. — It may not be the Stade de France in Paris, but at East Alton/Wood River High School, Olympic dreams are just as strong. That’s all due to one very strong woman, and her journey to become one of the best in the world. “I’ve...
From Granite City to Cardinals: Allen’s Inspiring Journey
GRANITE CITY – Celina Allen, who graduated from Granite City High School in 1989, has what many would consider a dream job in St. Louis. She’s in her 17th season working for the St. Louis Cardinals, and currently serves the ballclub as a Corporate Sales Assistant, Account Services Assistant, and is also coordinator for the team’s Spanish-language radio broadcasts, helping out Polo Ascencio and Bengie Molina, who call all home games on WIJR, 880 AM, in Highland, serving the area’s increasing Spanish-language population.
Hazelwood summer camp teaches life lessons along with rowing on the Mon River
Hazelwood rises above the Monongahela River’s banks. Most of its residents, including its youngsters, have little contact with it, including water sports. The Center of Life summer camp program has challenged that with a rowing program for its 11- to 14-year-old participants through a partnership with Central Catholic High School’s crew team, led by alumnus and Syracuse graduate Anicet Mundundu.
$60 million sports complex proposed for Chesterfield
A new $60 million CarShield Sportsplex AAA Hockey and Futbol facility has been proposed in Chesterfield. City officials are currently reviewing the site plan. The new 325,000-square-foot CarShield Sportsplex AAA Hockey and Futbol facility will be located on a 33-acre tract at Eatherton Road and north of Wings Corporate Drive.
Organizers gear up for cross-state Missouri River boat race
The 19th annual MR340 boat race will commence Tuesday, kicking off what is considered the world’s longest nonstop river race. The race runs 340 miles from Kansas City to St. Charles down the Missouri River. More than 400 individual and team boats are registered to compete in the event, according to the MR340 website.
Anchor Rene Knott heads to Paris to cover his fourth Olympic Games
ST. LOUIS — “Today in St. Louis” anchor Rene Knott is headed to Paris to cover the Olympic Games. He is part of an elite group of 12 TEGNA journalists selected to provide on-the-ground coverage of the Games for stations throughout the United States. Knott left for...
Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 21, 2024
The St. Louis Cardinals system went 3-1 on Saturday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Memphis’ Ian Bedell, threw 7 2/3 one-run innings. Other standouts include Jose Fermin, Nathan Church, Chandler Redmond, the Springfield pen, Zach Levenson and Justin Guerrero. Results from games played on Saturday, July...
Sporting Kansas City vs. Saint Louis City SC Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – July 20
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. Sporting Kansas City, currently 27th in MLS, hosts 28th-place Saint Louis City SC (+240) on Saturday, in a clash of bottom-half clubs. Below,...
Know Before You Go: Sporting KC vs St. Louis this Saturday at Children's Mercy Park
Whether it’s your first time at Children’s Mercy Park or a season regular, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Sporting KC vs St. Louis match. Sporting Kansas City will face St. Louis at Children's Mercy Park on Saturday, July 20, at 7:30PM CT! The action begins before kickoff – so arrive early to check out the activations on the Mazuma Plaza and be in your seats for the prematch show.
2024 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 41 Days (Lanell Carr Jr.)
Welcome, Hoosier fans to the 2024 Hoosier Huddle Countdown! Over the next 100 days the Hoosier Huddle staff will feature every player on the 2024 roster in anticipation of the season opener on August 31st against the FIU Golden Panthers. Today, we look at veteran defensive lineman Lanell Carr Jr.
Aug. 17: St. Louis Center Memorial Golf Outing
St. Louis Center will host its 2024 Memorial Golf Outing on Aug. 17 with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. at Pierce Lake Golf Course. More details can be found at 2024 Memorial Golf Outing. This year’s Memorial Golf Outing will honor George Merkel for his support of our community....
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