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Photo gallery: This mud’s for you as volleyballers get down and dirty on Hannibal riverfront
Nothing says Fourth of July in Hannibal quite like mud-covered volleyball players sloshing knee-deep and diving face first into the sludge on the riverfront. The 45th annual mud volleyball tournament is under way during National Tom Sawyer Days. After two days of junior competition, the adult competition started at noon Friday. A champion will be crowned on Sunday. Samantha Carmean was on hand to capture some of the first-round action.
Chiefs Encouraged to Sign Pair of Underrated 'Bargain-Bin' Free Agents
This is the last quiet period of the NFL offseason before things get serious in training camp. Rookies report to the facility on July 16 and veterans come in on July 20. The Chiefs have a stellar defense and have an offense headlined by superstars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
47-Year-Old Thomas Kinworthy Sentenced to Life in Prison for Fatal Shooting of St. Louis Police Officer
Thomas Kinworthy Receives Life Sentence for Fatal Shooting of St. Louis Officer. St. Louis Man Convicted of Murdering Police Officer and Injuring Others. According to the True Crime News, a man named Thomas Kinworthy, aged 47, has been given a life sentence in prison without any chance of release for shooting and killing St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon in August 2020. This decision was made by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office on June 27, after a jury found Thomas Kinworthy guilty of murder, armed criminal action, and assault in May. Thomas Kinworthy, who had previously skipped bail in Florida, also shot Officer Arlando Bailey and injured a homeless man named Mark Smith, who later died from unrelated causes. The incident led to a 12-hour police standoff before Thomas Kinworthy was eventually captured by the SWAT team.
Chiefs Star Travis Kelce Reveals He Turned Down Massive Opportunity That Most TEs Would Have Jumped All Over
Travis Kelce recently revealed having rejected a massive opportunity. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end has quite a lot going on, especially given his relationship with Taylor Swift. But he could have had a bit more on his plate had he agreed to participate in an upcoming show. Last year,...
RUMOR: Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Could Miss Bulk Of 2024 Season Due To Suspension
The Kansas City Chiefs are attempting to pull off an almost impossible feat by winning three Super Bowls in a row. Heading into a season with so much on the line, the organization would ideally like to avoid as many distractions as possible heading into 2024, but the opposite has been true.
FS1 NFL analyst makes bold Chiefs claim
Back-to-back Super Bowl championships have led to many in the sports media realm beginning to call the Kansas City Chiefs a “dynasty”. And as far as FS1 NFL analyst LeSean McCoy is concerned, the Chiefs have nothing to worry about in terms of competition within their conference. On FS1’s Speak, the topic of which AFC Read more... The post FS1’s LeSean McCoy declares there are ‘no threats’ to Chiefs in AFC appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Joe Buck set to call a Cardinals game, and the opponent brings even more nostalgia
Back on May 24th, the St. Louis Cardinals were set to take on the Chicago Cubs at home for the first time during the 2024 season, and something special was set to happen that Friday night. While much of the festivities that week were leading up to the debut of their City Connect uniforms on Saturday, Friday night's game was set to pay homage to baseball history by reuniting the Buck/Caray families for an iconic broadcast.
Sudden Friday changes rock KC Royals roster
In the aftermath of subpar Thursday night performances, two KC Royals relievers, one a member of their big league bullpen and the other a prominent and promising prospect, find themselves moving in different directions today. Carlos Hernández walked the first three Tampa Bay Rays he faced in the fifth inning,...
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ Mom Shares Major Life Announcement
With her son on holiday ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 campaign, Randi Mahomes — mother of two-time NFL MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes II — took center stage on July 5. “After an incredible 19 and a half years at Hollytree Country Club, I am excited...
Mizzou Baseball Stars Shine in Professional Leagues: Tigers Take on the Major Leagues
University of Missouri baseball has a rich tradition of player development with over 200 Tigers making it to professional baseball, including 49 reaching the majors. Currently, 24 former Mizzou student-athletes are active in professional baseball leagues, with four competing in the big leagues. The journey of these Tigers from college to the major leagues is being chronicled weekly in this series.
NFL Fans Are Anointing A New “America’s Team” After ESPN Host Floated The Suggestion
NFL fans are buying into the idea that the Dallas Cowboys have been’ replaced as “America’s Team” following a bold statement from an ESPN analyst. The Cowboys have held the “America’s Team” moniker since the late 1970s. That nickname has caused widespread debate among football fans for decades, since the Cowboys are also among the most hated teams in professional sports.
Joe Burrow has clear message for Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are at the top of the NFL right now after winning the Super Bowl each of the past two seasons, but Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals would like to change that. The Bengals and the Chiefs have had quite a few epic showdowns in recent...
ENDANGERED SILVER ADVISORY for missing 81-year-old woman last seen in Nixa
NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - The Laclede County Sheriff’s Office has issued an endangered person advisory for a missing 81-year-old woman out of Nixa. According to the Laclede County Sheriff’s Office, 81-year-old Eloise Sue Hicks was last seen leaving Nixa heading toward Springfield Friday night around 11:30. Police say...
US Marshals Warn of Half Dozen Missouri Fugitives Still at Large
Once upon a time, I thought I was made for a career in law enforcement. Fortunately, for the general public, that didn't work out. However, the United States Marshals was the goal back then and they remain one of the most effective law enforcement agencies. According to their website, there are a half dozen Missouri fugitives still at large.
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