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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce signs autographs at NFL football training camp...

Chiefs agree to keep camp at Missouri Western through 2024

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 11:48 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Chiefs once held training camp in Wisconsin but have called Missouri Western home since 2010.

Sports

St. Louis City SC, the Blues and the Cardinals will play in St. Louis this weekend.

Three major league St. Louis sports teams to play this weekend for the first time in years

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:51 AM CDT
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By Lucas Sellem
For the first time since 2015, three professional St. Louis sports teams will play during the same weekend.

Sports

The Royals hosted the Minnesota Twins for their home opener Thursday afternoon. The Royals lost...

Fans at Kauffman share thoughts on downtown baseball, pitch clock

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:21 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
The Royals hosted the Minnesota Twins for their home opener Thursday afternoon. The Royals lost the game 2-0, but fans are excited about the idea of downtown baseball.

Sports

St. Louis Cardinals' Tyler O'Neill (27) is tagged out by Toronto Blue Jays first baseman...

Springer’s 5 hits help Jays outlast Cards in opener

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:59 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Nolan Arenado hit a two-run double in the bottom half off Yimi García (1-0) and had three RBIs.

Sports

Pablo Lopez, Twins’ bullpen blank Royals on opening day

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:55 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Salvador Perez and Kyle Isbel had the Royals only hits.

Sports

Adam Wainwright performs the National Anthem on Opening Day at Busch Stadium

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 4:08 PM CDT
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By Brenden Schaeffer
Although he won’t deliver any pitches in Thursday’s game between the Cardinals and Blue Jays, Wainwright was on pitch in his delivery of the Star-Spangled Banner during the pre-game ceremonies at Busch Stadium.

Sports

Former Kickapoo High School star, Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile announces future

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 3:53 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Trevon Brazile suffered a season-ending knee injury in December.

Sports

Royals make Salvador Perez 4th captain in franchise history

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 2:35 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
he Kansas City Royals made seven-time All-Star catcher Salvador Perez the fourth captain in franchise history before their opener against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, rewarding one of the club’s most popular players with the rare title.

Sports

Guide to St. Louis Cardinals 2023 Opening Day

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 1:22 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
The Cardinals will open the 2023 season at home against the Toronto Blue Jays at 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 30.

Sports

Arkansas guard Nick Smith Jr. declares for 2023 NBA Draft

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 11:57 AM CDT
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By Chris Hudgison
Smith appeared in 17 games for Arkansas, averaging 12 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist a night
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In his footsteps: Cardinals’ Contreras honors Yadi with special cleats for opening day

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:08 PM CDT
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By Brenden Schaeffer
Thursday will be a culmination of a dream many months in the making for Contreras as the longtime Cub will have a sea of red ready to embrace him in full force for the first time. When the moment arrives, Contreras has planned a special way of showing his awareness and appreciation for the big shoes he’ll be stepping into as the franchise catcher in St. Louis.

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Bass Pro Fishing Tips: Berkley Stunna 112+1 in the color of Table Rock shad

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:41 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
This week’s fishing report is courtesy of Mike Webb, Bass Pro Shops sponsored angler and owner of Webb’s Guide Service.

Sports

Royals’ Sherman optimistic about new ballpark, current team

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:21 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Royals have called Kauffman Stadium home since the sister to Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, opened 50 years ago next month.

Sports

Mahomes responds to Thursday Night Football scheduling changes

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:49 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
As front office personnel has gathered in Arizona this week for league meetings, the NFL announced Tuesday that teams can now play more than one “Thursday Night Football” game per season.

Sports

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP: The city of Springfield finalizes deal to buy Hammons Field, parking lots

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:41 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The John Q. Hammons Charitable Trust formerly owned the stadium.

Sports

Drury’s Amy Eagan leaving program for a Division 1 head coaching job

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 12:08 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Amy Eagan spent the past three seasons as head coach at Drury University.

Sports

Draft hat designs unveiled for 2023 NFL Draft

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:50 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
As Kansas City inches closer to the 2023 NFL Draft and fans from around the league descend upon Union Station, the NFL released designs for this year’s draft hats on Monday.

Sports

Sources: Amy Eagan leaving Drury for Lindenwood

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:06 PM CDT
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By Mark Spillane
Sources: Amy Eagan leaving Drury for Lindenwood

Sports

Cardinals expected to make $350 million in economic impact this season

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:49 PM CDT
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By KMOV Staff
The St. Louis Cardinals expect to generate $350 million in economic impact for the St. Louis metro in the 2023 season.

Sports

Going to Opening Day? Here’s the schedule leading up to first pitch

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 2:26 PM CDT
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By Matt Woods
The St. Louis Cardinals will begin the 2023 season Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Festivities will start that morning in downtown St. Louis leading up to first pitch.

Sports

KC businesses prepping for NFL Draft’s arrival

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:40 AM CDT
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By Joseph Hennessy
Kansas City businesses are getting prepared for hundreds of thousands of people coming to town for the NFL Draft that is just one month away.

Sports

CITY SC: What we’ve witnessed through the first five games

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:42 AM CDT
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By Lucas Sellem
With its most recent 4-0 win against Real Salt Lake, St. Louis CITY SC starts the MLS season with a perfect 5-0-0 record.

Sports

Battlehawks set season-high in scoring with 29-6 win over Vegas

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 6:37 AM CDT
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By Lucas Sellem
The St. Louis Battlehawks went back on the road to face the Vegas Vipers this week and delivered their most significant margin of victory of the season in a 29-6 win.

Sports

St. Louis Cardinals announce anticipated Opening Day roster

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 6:20 AM CDT
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By Lucas Sellem
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced who they anticipate will be part of the 2023 Opening Day roster.

Sports

He’s here: Jordan Walker earns spot on Cardinals’ Opening Day roster

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 7:56 PM CDT
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By Brenden Schaeffer
Ever since his scorching hot start to spring put top prospect Jordan Walker in position to break camp when the Cardinals head north from Jupiter in a matter of days, Cardinals fans have been waiting for confirmation.

Sports

Florida Atlantic advances to Final Four with 79-76 win over Kansas State

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 7:51 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Ninth-seeded Florida Atlantic became the first and lowest-seeded team to reach this year’s Final Four as the Owls withstood another huge game by Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell to beat the Wildcats 79-76 on Saturday night.

Sports

Royals unveil ‘Bring Out the Blue’ campaign for home opener weekend

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:09 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The public is also invited to attend Royals Workout Day from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, March 29.

Sports

NL Central Preview: Cards seek repeat without Pujols, Molina

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 1:51 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Two familiar faces from St. Louis’ run to the NL Central title last season aren’t around anymore as the Cardinals attempt to become the division’s first repeat champion in six years.

Sports

Cardinals agree to two-year contract extension with Mikolas

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:56 AM CDT
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By Brenden Schaeffer
With Steven Matz as the only member of the Cardinals’ projected starting rotation under contract beyond this season, it made sense that the team might look to make a move.

Sports

UConn a step from Final Four after blowout of Arkansas

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:51 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Anthony Black led Arkansas with 20 points, Ricky Council IV had 17 and Nick Smith Jr. 11.

Sports

Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright headed to injured list with groin injury

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:23 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Adam Wainwright has gone 195-117 with a 3.38 ERA over 17 seasons with the Cardinals.

Sports

Ex-MSU, Rogersville High School standout Dylan Cole signs with the Chicago Bears

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:07 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The six-year NFL veteran spent the past two seasons with the Tennesse Titans.

Sports

After tears, Arkansas’ Nick Smith Jr. hopes for joy Vegas

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:04 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Nick Smith, a potential NBA lottery pick, has faced high expectations since signing with the Razorbacks.

Athlete Of The Week

Athlete of the Week: Tristan Hunter, Forsyth baseball

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:14 PM CDT
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By Chris Neyenhouse
Athlete of the Week: Tristan Hunter, Forsyth baseball

Sports

Coaches’ sons Hurley and Musselman to meet in Sweet 16

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:24 PM CDT
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By John Marshall - The Associated Press
The two coaches’ sons have come together in the desert, preparing for a Sweet 16 game Thursday night that will push one a step closer to college basketball’s ultimate goal.

Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tips

BASS PRO FISHING TIPS: How to use an A-Rig

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:41 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Check out this week’s fishing report courtesy of Mike Webb, a Bass Pro Shops-sponsored angler and owner of Webb’s Guide Service.

Sports

AP source: Jets, WR Mecole Hardman agree on 1-year deal

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 2:27 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The New York Jets and former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman agreed to terms on a one-year deal Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the contract.

Local

Missouri House passes bill to allow sports gambling

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:10 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A bill to legalize sports gambling in Missouri passed the state House speedily on Tuesday, but the measure’s prospects in the Senate are far less certain.

Sports

Kelce brothers to host live podcast at Kansas City’s Music Hall

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:57 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Some new news is on the way, live and in-person.

Sports

Kentucky coach Calipari reaches out to K-State’s Nowell following ‘little kid’ comments

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:08 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Sunday night, K-State assistant coach Jareem Dowling took offense to Calipari’s apparent disrespect of Nowell, who was named a Third Team All-American by AP voters.

Sports

Mo. House passes sports betting bill, moves on to Senate

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT
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By KMOV Staff
A bill on sports betting made its way through the Missouri House on Wednesday with a 118-35 vote.

Sports

Cardinals option Hudson, Liberatore to minors—Has Woodford earned a roster spot?

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:06 PM CDT
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By Brenden Schaeffer
The Cardinals gave more indication on their leanings for roster decisions Tuesday when the team announced two notable pitchers had been optioned to the minors.

Sports

Willis Reed, leader on Knicks’ 2 title teams, dies at 80

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:26 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
During the 1969-70 season, he became the first player to sweep the MVP awards for the regular season, All-Star Game and NBA Finals.

Local

Missouri Department of Conservation offering permits for black bear, elk hunting seasons

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer 400 permits for the taking of a maximum of 40 black bears during the 2023 Missouri black-bear hunting season this fall, October 16-25.

Sports

College hoops staffs specialize to meet roster, NIL demands

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:37 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Arkansas Head Coach Eric Musselman, whose team is fresh off beating 1-seed and reigning national champion Kansas, has a 14-person support staff beyond his three assistants and the goal of being “at the forefront of analytics.”

Sports

March Madness arrives in Vegas after years of avoiding it

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:23 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
This week when UCLA faces Gonzaga and UConn takes on Arkansas at T-Mobile Arena on the Vegas Strip.

Sports

Orlando Brown Jr.: 2022 season was “really hard” playing on franchise tag

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:18 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl last year, but former left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. said the season still presented difficulties for him as he played on the franchise tag.

Sports

Arenado hit by pitch one night after Altuve breaks thumb

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Arenado didn’t return to the game, which the U.S. led 6-2 at that point, mostly out of precaution.

Sports

K-State downs Kentucky, advances to Sweet 16

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 4:15 PM CDT
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By Marleah Campbell and The Associated Press
Kansas State is heading to the Sweet Sixteen in their first year with head coach Jerome Tang.

Sports

Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey suspended after DWI arrest

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 1:16 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey was suspended from the team after he was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated early Sunday, the team said.
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