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St. Louis sports is on the rise! From the Billikens’ big season to local stars making waves on the track, STL talent is shining bright. 🏀🏃🏾‍♂️🌎⭐️

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You can feel the excitement around the Billikens Saint Louis University is coming off a record-setting season in college basketball and Billikens fans are hungry for even more. How do I know this? It has been evident in what I have witnessed during the Billikens’ summer practice sessions. Saint Louis U. has hosted two open […]
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August 8, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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'LeBron James can jumpstart Embiid’s stalled career'

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LeBron James can jumpstart Embiid’s stalled career
Before we discuss the happenings of Friday, July 24, 2026, let’s revisit March 23, 2014. On that spring Sunday, I sat near the late Post-Dispatch sports columnist Bryan Burwell during the opening rounds of Midwest Regional NCAA Tournament games being played at Scottrade Center (now Enterprise Center). Proud Jayhawk that I am, I was confident […]
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August 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Jordan Walker leads call for more Black youth in baseball⚾🧢

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Jordan Walker leads call for more Black youth in baseball 
Shortly after Jordan Walker’s 12th and clinching blast of the Home Run Derby final against hometown hero Kyle Schwarber had landed among bitter fans at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, the St. Louis Cardinals right fielder spoke of the importance of his achievement.  “I hope it means a lot to [Black kids],” Walker told reporters. […]
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July 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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'It was an exciting season of high school sports in the St. Louis metro area.'

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It was an exciting season of high school sports in the St. Louis metro area. 
A couple of weeks ago, we began our annual Prep Year in Review series by looking at the great teams in the area. This week, we conclude our high school coverage by looking at the great athletes by their individual sport. Here is a look at the St. Louis American 2025-26 Players of the Year, […]
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July 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Guard Nylah Scales of Napheesa Collier Elite hits a 3-pointer during her team’s 61-58 victory over Sister's Keeper in Saturday's nationally televised game on ESPN2 at the Run 4 Roses Classic in Louisville.

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July 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Senior Scottie Adkinson of Webster Groves scores the game-tying basket against Chaminade at the Edwardsville Live Showcase on Saturday at Edwardsville High. Chaminade won the game 55-54 in sudden death overtime.🏀⛹🏾✨

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June 28, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Sophomore Majok Ater of Principia scores on a tip in dunk as time expired to give the Panthers a 45-44 victory over Vashon in the featured game at the Edwardsville Live Showcase on Friday night.🏀⛹🏾✨

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June 28, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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Senior Amaya Manuel of Lift for Life hits the pull up jumper in the Hawks victory over West Des Moines (IA) on Friday at the Midwest Showcase in Columbia.

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June 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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On Monday, 40-year-old Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha emerged as a new star in Atlanta. Vozinha was remarkable, making seven saves as Cabo Verde earned a 0-0 tie with Spain🌎⚽💫

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The World Cup is off to a dynamic start in the United States
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already off to a rousing start with several sparkling performances across the United States. We’ve only played just a handful of matches in the first round of group play, but the soccer fans across the world have been treated to some memorable performances. On Monday, 40-year-old Cabo Verde goalkeeper […]
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June 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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ICYMI: Sophomore Majok Ater of Principia throws down a big follow dunk at the Midwest Showcase in Columbia on Sunday, June 14.

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June 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Jaylan Mitchell of Vashon hits the 3-pointer of passes from Jimmy McKinney lll and Leon Powell Jr during Sunday's action at the Midwest Showcase in Columbia.

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June 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Jefferson City’s OG Anunoby leads Knicks to historic Game 4 victory🏀🎉📣

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Jefferson City's OG Anunoby leads Knicks to historic Game 4 victory
The city of Jefferson City in Mid-Missouri has produced a few basketball legends during the 21st century. It starts with Maya Moore, who was born in Jefferson City before moving to Georgia, where she became a high school star. She became a Hall of Famer after a stellar collegiate career at UConn and a spectacular […]
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June 11, 2026 at 5:06 AM
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The San Antonio Spurs played the role of party crashers while securing their first NBA Finals victory in 12 years.

'Spurs triumph'

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Spurs triumph
The San Antonio Spurs played the role of party crashers while securing their first NBA Finals victory in 12 years. The Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the Finals on Monday night in Madison Square Garden, New York. The atmosphere in New York was festive as fans were primed to […]
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June 10, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Check out the schedule for the NBA Finals🏀🏆🙌🏿💫

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The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks will begin their chase for a championship tonight as the National Basketball Association Finals get underway...

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Spurs and Knicks are ready to clash in the NBA Finals
The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks will begin their chase for a championship tonight as the National Basketball Association Finals get underway. The two teams will meet in Game 1 of the best of seven series tonight in San Antonio, with tip-off at 7:30 p.m. It is a rematch of the 1999 NBA […]
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June 4, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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Jordan Walker is on another planet. 📈 166 wRC+ is pure insanity. The Cardinals' top 4 is "hardcore good," but the bottom 5 is still searching for that spark. Can St. Louis maintain this offensive pace? ⚾️🔥

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May 13, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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Cardinals defense = A-? 📊 Nolan Gorman is crushing the metrics while Masyn Winn holds down shortstop. Is Alec Burleson the most underrated 1B in the league? ⚾️ @mrplaztastic is impressed so far!

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May 12, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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Tatum reaches 3,000 career points as Celtics defeat Philadelphia🏀🎇💫

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April 25, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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Opening Day in the Lou — a whole vibe ❤️ Fans packed the stands, rocked the red, and showed love for the hometown team all day long ⚾

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March 26, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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The Tennessee State University pep band proudly performs the school’s fight song “Singing Glory Hallelujah,” at the Enterprise Center before TSU’s first-round NCAA Tournament game against Iowa State.

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March 23, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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The Saint Louis U. Billikens are greeted at their hotel by their fans after their victory over Georgia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night in Buffalo, New York

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March 21, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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The Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball clinched the regular season championship with a 79–65 win over the Loyola Chicago Ramblers men's basketball on March 4 at Chaifetz Arena.

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March 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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'Miller Career Academy captures district crown'

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Miller Career Academy captures district crown
The fourth time was definitely the charm for head coach Brandon Wright and his Miller Career Academy boys basketball team. The Phoenix had made three consecutive trips to the Class 4 district championship game, only to run into the mighty Vashon Wolverines. Vashon defeated the Phoenix each time en route to winning the Class 4 […]
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March 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Guard Trey Green of No. 23 Saint Louis University takes the pass from Robbie Avila and hits three of his 14 points in the Billikens 91-76 victory over Duquesne in an Atlantic 10 Conference game on Saturday night at Chaifetz Arena.

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March 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Clyde C. Miller Career Academy took down Soldan International Studies High School to claim the district championship on Sat., Feb. 28 🏀🔥

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March 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Senior guard Camirah Foster of Hazelwood Central hits the 3-pointer from the corner in the Hawks 51-48 loss to Whitfield on Thursday night. Foster scored a game high 19 points.

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February 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM