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With the way the Cardinals’ season has gone, maybe it was a wayward swallow making its way back to Capistrano. Or just a lost loon.

(GRANITE CITY, ILLINOIS) Tri-City Speedway, in collaboration with Longhorn Chassis, Kenny Wallace Racing, and Gundaker Racing, will be raffling off a brand-new 2023 Longhorn Modified Chassis this weekend during the 19th Annual Modified Mania at the Granite City, Illinois oval! All proceeds from this raffle will be donated to Frankie Rawlings AKA “Jughead” who is battling serious health issues and trying to get seen at the Mayo Clinic. The racing community has been awesome in supporting Frankie and his family through a GoFundMe campaign and the hope is that even more money can be raised through this raffle.

Mizzou football is about to play at home, on the road. After knocking off then-No. 15 Kansas State last weekend, Missouri is set to face Memphis on Saturday evening at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, where coach Eli Drinkwitz’s group will be the designated home team. Mizzou bought out a Memphis...

Regardless of loyalty, allegiance or fandom, one high school football game has loomed larger on the schedule that any other this season. Chaminade-Madonna (4-0, No. 1 Class 1M) travels to Miami to play Central (1-1, No. 1 Class 2M) on Thursday night in a game that will have national championship implications.

For the first time in 13 years, Mizzou football is off to play in St. Louis. From Blaine Gabbert to Chase Daniel to Brad Smith, a generation of great Missouri quarterbacks put up wins in The Dome — the Edward Jones Dome, in those days. ...

If you ask me, there aren't many better ways to spend a nice, warm, sunny day than on a golf course. And, even if you don't ask me, I'll tell you anyway. Even on the days when you're slicing every drive and your putts all come up a little short, you're still outside, enjoying the weather, and more than likely, a few drinks. One thing I like to try and do as much as I can is play courses I've not played before. It doesn't happen often because it usually requires a trip out of town. But, a new type of course coming to St. Louis for three days only this Fall seems like it would be worth the trip.

St. Louis CITY SC if likely headed to the playoffs. Fans are already feeling the playoff buzz.

Shriners Children's St. Louis is not just a healthcare institution; it is a place where dreams come true. This is evident in the story of 17-year-old Jonathan Jordan, a state-level golfer diagnosed with Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease at seven year's old. This disease caused a collapse in the head of Jonathan's thighbone, making his life challenging.

Before Wednesday night's matchup between St. Louis City SC and LAFC, there's a food drive at CITYPARK.

Right-hander Adam Wainwright secured his 200th win at Busch Stadium, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran pitcher is set to retire after the season. He pitched seven scoreless innings, struck out three, and walked two. A key moment occurred in the fourth inning when Wainwright struck out Rowdy Tellez, contributing to his striking total of 2,200.

It’s been around for decades, but the Moonlight Ramble was canceled over the weekend due to safety concerns.

The Kirkwood School District is hosting its 7th annual 'Unified Night Lights' flag football game Wednesday night. Last year's event was canceled due to a storm.

While freshman college athletes sparsely play their first year, Sam Buckley isn’t like most. Last year for the women’s volleyball team, Buckley was named All-UAA First Team and UAA Rookie of the Year. She also helped power the team to a 30-6 record and second round appearance in the NCAA tournament. Now in her second year, Buckley helped lead WashU as they swept the competition in the East to West Battle, which included defeating the #2 and #7 ranked Division III teams. During this tournament, she led the team in assists in two games and picked up a double-double (double-digit assists and digs) in the other match. This performance earned her UAA Conference Athlete of the Week. Student Life sat down with Buckley to learn more about the young but accomplished career she has had so far at WashU, as well as who she is off the court.

ST. LOUIS – Avoiding a direct hit can be as simple as putting up your hand to block or redirect a punch. It’s one of the basics taught to all martial artists, and it can be a lifesaver! The owner of iKarateclub.com, Ali Mosiea, stopped to show us how to do a parry block.

A three-vehicle collision caused delays on Interstate 170 near Olive in St. Louis on the morning of September 19. While the highway was temporarily closed for investigations, the impact on traffic was minimal. In the coming week, the city can expect clear skies with a high of 86 degrees, followed by rain from the north.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - Leaders of all three major sports teams came together in one room to talk about the St. Louis region’s story and share it with the world. First Alert 4 talked with the leaders of the St. Louis Cardinals, Blues and CITY SC on Wednesday.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - On Tuesday, Busch Stadium and Cardinals fans welcomed 20 new U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony. Just before the first pitch, the newest citizens said the oath of allegiance. They came from all over, including Albania, Burma, Mexico and Nepal.

Bicycles have a lot going for them. As a mode of transportation, they are faster than walking and more agile than larger vehicles; they are easy to store and maintain; they don’t pollute the environment; they can be enjoyed solo or with friends; and they are a terrific form of exercise. To help area residents take advantage of all these benefits, local organizations are making cycling safer and more accessible for people across the St. Louis area.

The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli returns to the St. Louis area for the first time in 38 years when the Gateway SpeedTour pulls into World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, just minutes from the famed Gateway Arch. The series raced on the same property in 1985, at what was then called the St. Louis International Raceway, in an event won by two-time Trans Am champion Wally Dallenbach Jr. Until now, it was the most recent Trans Am event held in the St. Louis area. Since 1985, the property has been completely renovated; teams will be taking on a completely different 1.6-mile, eight-turn “Circuit of St. Louis” infield road course built in 1996 within the 1.25-mile oval used by the NASCAR Cup Series and NTT IndyCar Series.

VCU’s women’s volleyball will face off against Saint Louis University on Sept. 22 in St. Louis, Missouri. The CT Sports staff chose their notable players for this matchup. Kialah Jefferson – The junior outside hitter has been dominating in the lead for kills. She has been the leader for kills the past three games and leader in points two out of the last three games. This season alone, Jefferson has met her season high with 23 kills against California Polytechnic State University, according to VCU athletics. Her ability to kill the ball is nothing new to VCU. Last season, she recorded multiple double-digit kills games, including her final four contests of the season in a row, according to VCU athletics. In the team’s last matchup against James Madison University, she had the most attacks, with 32, according to stat-broadcast. Jefferson is a well-rounded player by attacking and killing the net.