CBS On Romo: Will Stay On Leave
8/12/2026
CBS Sports says Tony Romo will remain on leave from the "NFL on CBS" broadcast booth following his DUI arrest last month. CBS Sports President David Berson says the situation is still evolving, with no timetable or final decision on Romo's future. Romo was arrested in Wisconsin on July 23rd and cited for operating while intoxicated. Berson says the network is focused on protecting its brand while allowing the legal and personal matter involving Romo to play out. CBS tapped former NFL star J.J. Watt to replace Romo alongside longtime play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz.
Cardinals Shut Out Phillies
8/12/2026
The Cardinals shut out the Phillies 2-0 to even their series at Busch Stadium. George Soriano earned the victory after striking out two batters in his scoreless relief appearance. Everson Pereira went one for three with a solo homer for St. Louis, which has won two of its last three. Alex McFarlane was tagged with the loss after allowing one run on one hit and a walk. Philadelphia was seeking its third consecutive win.
Chiefs Reuniting With Veteran D-Lineman
8/12/2026
The Chiefs are reuniting with a member of their 2019 Super Bowl team. Defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogbah is signing a one-year contract with KC after spending last season with the Jaguars.
Week One NFL Preseason Preview
8/11/2026
Week One of the NFL preseason is here. Six games are on the slate for Thursday. Elsewhere, the Bears host the Browns on Saturday while the Chiefs duel the Super Bowl favorite Rams at home later that day.
Cardinals Edged By Phillies In Series Opener
8/11/2026
The Cardinals came up short in their comeback attempt against the Phillies following a 6-5 home-loss. Jose Fermin laced an RBI-single as part of a three-run eighth inning. St. Louis has dropped two-of-three and will continue the three-game set tonight.
Chiefs OC Returns After Wife's Shooting
8/11/2026
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is back at training camp after caring for his wife. The 56-year-old returned to the practice field after a couple weeks of virtual meetings. Bieniemy left the team to be with his wife in Virginia following last month's incident at the couple's home. Their son is accused of allegedly opening fire. Kansas City will open the preseason on Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams.
Phillies Take Down Cardinals
8/11/2026
The Phillies took down the Cardinals 6-5 to open their series in St. Louis. Andrew Painter grabbed the win after striking out six batters over five and a third. Edmundo Sosa led the way at the plate after going two for three with a two-run double and three RBIs. Philadelphia has won back to back games. Hunter Dobbins was saddled with the loss after allowing three runs, one of them earned, on four hits and three walks. St. Louis has dropped two out of three.
NBA Great Don Nelson Dies
8/10/2026
NBA great Don Nelson has died at the age of 86. Nelson played in five NBA championships with the Boston Celtics and was a three-time NBA Coach of the Year winner. Nelson is perhaps best-remembered for his coaching greatness which spanned over 30-seasons. He was head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, and Golden State Warriors. Nelson was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. In a statement, his family said, "On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family."
Michael Brennan Wins Wyndham Championship
8/10/2026
Michael Brennan is a two-time Tour winner after taking home the Wyndham Championship. Brennan finished atop the leaderboard by three strokes after shooting 22 under par for the tournament. Beau Hossler was second at 19 under, Ben James finished in third at 18 under par, and Kevin Yu finished fourth at 16 under. Defending champion Cameron Young was tied for 61st at four under par.
Ty Gibbs Secures Iowa Corn 350 Victory
8/10/2026
Ty Gibbs secured a close win in the Iowa Corn 350 on Sunday. The driver of the Number-54 car held off Christopher Bell by a quarter-of-a-second to take home the checkered flag at Iowa Speedway. Ryan Blaney, Josh Berry and Denny Hamlin rounded out the top-five finishers. The NASCAR Cup Series field heads to Richmond Raceway on Saturday for the Cook Out 400 in the third-to-last race of the regular season.
Cardinals Score Late Runs Against Rockies To Win Series
8/10/2026
The Cardinals plated late runs to take down the Rockies 7-4 and secure a three-game series win from St. Louis. JJ Wetherholt doubled-home a pair of runs in the eighth inning to break a 4-4 deadlock. St. Louis has won five-of-seven. Tanner Gordon surrendered both runs in relief for Colorado, which has dropped five of its last six games.
American Legion Baseball - Great Lakes Regional
8/6/2026
American Legion Baseball - Great Lakes Regional
Wednesday
Valparaiso, Indiana is forced to withdraw from the tournament. Due to a multi-level clerical error for dual participation in the playoffs, some Valparaiso players were deemed ineligible for the regional due to play in the Region Collegiate Baseball League Tournament after the state tournament. Valparaiso is forced to drop from the tournament and forfeits to Terre Haute, Indiana in the first round.
Midland, Michigan 9 Pittsburg, Kansas 0
Owensboro, Kentucky shutout Washington 2-0. Brodie Tucker posted 3 strikeouts and 3 walks over five and two/thirds innings for the win and Myles Grant closed it out for the save. Owensboro had 5 hits. Brody Brubaker 1 hit and 1 run. Eli Hampton 1 rbi. Brett Poole added 1 hit and 1 run and Jaggar Pate 1 hit and 1 rbi. Washington had 8 hits but stranded 12 runners on base. Chase Weirich suffered the tough-luck loss. He logged 5 strikeouts and 2 walks on 104 pitches in 6 innings. Andrew Elbert was 2 for 4. Scott, Mallinckrodt, Gelinas, O'Hanlon, Maune and Buehler added 1 hit each. Owensboro improves to 26-4. Washington drops to 32-7-1.
Host team Lexington, Kentucky defeated Aviston, Illinois 12-2 in 6 innings. Clark Tackett earned the three hit victory on the mound with 4 strikeouts in 5 innings and contributed 2 hits and 2 rbi offensively. Jaxson Herrera added a 2 run homer.
Thursday
Elimination game - Dylan Bradford delivered a dominant performance on the mound with 11 strikeouts and 1 walk on 95 pitches in a complete game 3 hitter leading Valparaiso, Indiana Post 94 to a 4-0 win over Washington Post 218. Dante Belluomini was 2 for 4 with 3 rbi and Ben Truby was 3 for 3 with 2 runs. Kaleb Hoss allowed 4 runs on 5 hits with 5 strikeouts, 2 walks and 2 hit batters in the set-back. Washington ends the season 32-8-1.
Elimination game - Aviston, Illinois 7 Pittsburg, Kansas 3
Owensboro, Kentucky 8 Terre Haute 7 (8 innings)
Midland, Michigan vs. Lexington, Kentucky - Postponed - Rescheduled Friday morning.
Friday
Midland, Michigan 2 Lexington, Kentucky 1
Elimination game - Lexington 8 Valparaiso, Indiana 7
Elimination game - Terre Haute 11 Aviston 9
Michigan 5 Owensboro, Kentucky 4
Saturday
Owensboro, Kentucky 12 Lexington, Kentucky 8
Terre Haute, Indiana 11 Midland, Michigan 5
Sunday
Terre Haute, Indiana 9 Owensboro, Kentucky 3
Midland, Michigan 10 Terre Haute, Indiana 2
Midland, Michigan advances to the World Series.
Cardinals Silence Yankees
8/6/2026
The Cardinals captured their rubber match against the Yankees after collecting a 3-1 victory at Yankee Stadium. Andre Pallante collected the win after striking out four batters over five and a third innings. JJ Wetherholt went one for three with a pair of rbi. St. Louis has won three of its last four. Will Warren was saddled with the loss after allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk. New York has dropped two out of three. St. Louis has won three-of-four and will host Colorado tomorrow night.
Panthers, Cardinals Kick Off Preseason In HOF Game Thursday
8/6/2026
Football is officially back. The traditional Hall of Fame game features the Cardinals squaring off against the Panthers from Canton on Thursday. Fresh off a national championship appearance with Miami, third-round pick Carson Beck will get the start under center for Arizona. Meanwhile, Kenny Pickett will take snaps for his fifth team in four seasons when he gears up for Carolina. Cardinals legendary receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Panthers franchise-altering linebacker Luke Kuechly will be honored as Hall of Fame inductees.
Yankees Shut Out Cardinals
8/5/2026
The Yankees shut out the Cardinals 2-0 to even their series at Yankee Stadium. Ryan Weathers earned the victory after striking out six batters over six scoreless frames. Jazz Chisholm Jr. and George Lombard Jr. each went deep with a solo shot. New York has won two of its last three games. Hunter Dobbins was tagged with the loss after allowing two runs on four hits and three walks. St. Louis was seeking its third straight win.
American Legion Baseball - Great Lakes Regional - Wednesday, August 5th
8/5/2026
American Legion Baseball - Great Lakes Regional
Wednesday
Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Terre Haute, Indiana - 8:30
Pittsburg, Kansas vs. Midland, Michigan - 11:00
Washington Post 218 vs. Owensboro, Kentucky Post 9 - 3:00 - KLPW RADIO.
Aviston, Illinois vs. Lexington, Kentucky - Host - 7:00
The double elimination tournament runs through Sunday.
Ohio State, Oregon Lead Preseason Coaches' Poll
8/5/2026
The countdown to the start of the college football season continues with the release of the preseason coaches' poll. Ohio State will open the campaign on top of the rankings, followed by Oregon. Georgia, Texas and Notre Dame round out the top five. Reigning national champion Indiana is slotted sixth. The SEC leads all conferences with nine teams in the poll, followed by the Big Ten with eight, the Big 12 with four and the ACC with three.
Cardinals Take Down Yankees To Open Series
8/4/2026
The Cardinals opened their series against the Yankees with a 13-7 victory at Yankee Stadium. St. Louis scored seven times in the top of the eighth inning, which was highlighted by a Nathan Church three-run home run. The Cards have won back to back games. Angel Chivilli was charged with the loss after allowing six runs on five hits and a walk in his relief appearance. New York has dropped two of its last three.
Cardinals Sell At Deadline
8/4/2026
The Cards were sellers at the deadline. The team sent Lars Nootbaar to the Diamondbacks for a pair of pitching prospects. Dustin May and JoJo Romero were offloaded to the Brewers in exchange for two outfielders.
Cardinals Stun Yankees In Series Opener
8/4/2026
The Cardinals scored seven times in the eighth inning to stun the Yankees 13-7 in their series opener from the Bronx. Nathan Church blasted a three-run homer as part of the onslaught. St. Louis has won two straight and will continue the three-game set tonight.
Taco Bell Athlete of the Week
8/3/2026
The Taco Bell Athlete of the Week is Ben Nieder - Washington Post 218 American Legion Baseball.
BA - 283
OBP - 461
OPS - 809
SLG - 348
31 RUNS 26 RBI 9 HBP 12 SB
Ben usually bats 9th in the lineup
He has split time at 3rd Base and Right Field with the occasional appearance at 2nd Base.
Ben has made some outstanding plays at the hot corner and game saving catches in right field.
He is a graduate of St. Francis Borgia High School in Washington.
Michael Thorbjornsen Wins The Rocket Classic
8/3/2026
Michael Thorbjornsen collected his first career Tour victory after winning the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club. Thorbjornsen finished atop the leaderboard by two strokes after shooting 18 under par. Xander Schauffele finished in second at 16 under, Davis Riley was third at 15 under par, and Rasmus Hojgaard earned third at 14 under. Defending champion Aldrich Potgieter was unable to make it past the cut.
NASCAR Cup Series Returns Next Sunday
8/3/2026
The NASCAR Cup Series returns next weekend. The field battles in the Iowa Corn 350 from Iowa Speedway on Sunday. Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney and Ty Gibbs already clinched postseason spots as they sit one-through-four in the standings. A total of 16 drivers will make The Chase, which takes place in just four more races.
Cardinals Use Late Offense To Salvage Series Against Blue Jays
8/3/2026
The Cardinals erupted in the ninth inning to salvage their three-game series against the Blue Jays. Jordan Walker drove-in a pair of runs as part of a four-run frame to secure a 5-1 win from Toronto. St. Louis pumped the brakes on a three-game losing streak. Louis Varland gave up the go-ahead run for Toronto, which had a three-game winning streak come to an end.
The Cardinals will visit the Yanks tonight.
Kawhi Leonard Probe Could Stretch Into '27
7/31/2026
A new report indicates the NBA's probe into alleged salary cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers could stretch much longer than commissioner Adam Silver's deadline. ESPN reports the investigation could stretch past the start of this season and into 2027 if the findings and potential punishments go to arbitration. The Clippers are accused of funneling money to star forward Kawhi Leonard through a promotional deal with defunct green banking company Aspiration. The commissioner has pushed for the now-ten-month probe to be wrapped up before the upcoming season starts.
NASCAR Cup Series Begins Final Stretch Next Sunday
7/31/2026
The home stretch of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season is almost here. The field squares off in the Iowa Corn 350 from Iowa Speedway next Sunday. Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney and Ty Gibbs already clinched postseason spots as they sit one-through-four in the standings. A total of 16 drivers will make The Chase, which kicks off in just four more races.
Cubs Claim Series Over Cardinals With Extras Win
7/31/2026
The Cubs claimed their four-game series over the Cardinals following a 4-2 win in extras from St. Louis. Alex Bregman and Ian Happ drove-in runs in the top of the 10th inning. Chicago has won five of its last seven games. Luis Gastelum gave up both runs while JJ Wetherholt went deep to tie the game in the seventh for St. Louis, which has dropped six-of-eight.
Cardinals Clip Cubs In 10th Inning
7/30/2026
Ivan Herrera smacked a walk-off, two-run double in the 10th inning to lift the Cardinals past the Cubs 3-2 in St. Louis. Jordan Walker plated a run to tie the game earlier in the 10th for the Redbirds, who snapped a three-game skid. Luis Gastelum picked up the win. Pete Crow-Armstrong smacked a two-run homer in the top of the 10th to break a scoreless tie for the Cubs, who had won their previous two. Trent Thornton took the loss.
Sharks Make Celebrini NHL's Highest-Paid Player
7/30/2026
San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini will enter the season with an NHL-record contract. The 20-year-old signed a five-year, 94-million-dollar extension after setting a franchise record in points last season. The 18.8-million-dollar average annual value is the most ever paid to a player in league history.
American Legion Baseball
7/30/2026
In American Legion Baseball - Washington will compete in the Great Lakes Regional at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
The 8 team double elimination tournament runs August 5th through 9th.
Washington Post 218 goes up against the Owensboro, Kentucky Post 9 in the first round Wednesday at 3:00.
Washington is 30-6-1. Owensboro is 26-4.
The Cubs Blasted the Cardinals
7/29/2026
The Cubs blasted the Cardinals 10-2 from St. Louis. Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner drove-in a pair of runs on a night where Chicago hit no home runs. Colin Rea gave up one run on six innings as the Cubs have won four-of-five.
Michael McGreevy surrendered seven runs on eight hits and got yanked in the second inning for St. Louis, which has dropped three in-a-row. The three-game series continues tonight.
Son Of Chiefs OC Accused Of Shooting Mother
7/28/2026
The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is recovering from serious injuries after allegedly being shot by the couple's son. Loudon County, Virginia authorities say 27-year-old Elijah Bieniemy is facing malicious wounding and firearms charges. He's accused of shooting 57-year-old Mia Bieniemy in the chest and arm at their home on Sunday night. Eric Bieniemy left Chiefs' training camp in Missouri after receiving word of the shooting.
76ers Announce LeBron James Signing
7/28/2026
The Philadelphia 76ers are welcoming LeBron James with open arms. The team announced his signing Monday with a social media photo of the 41-year-old's number-23 jersey in a locker, next to a golden crown in a nod to his "King James" nickname. The 22-time NBA All-Star signed a two-year, eight-million-dollar contract with the Sixers on Sunday after seriously considering retirement.
Buckeyes Picked To Win Big Ten By Media
7/28/2026
Ohio State is being picked to win the Big Ten football championship by the conference's media. The league's preseason poll dropped yesterday, giving the Buckeyes a narrow edge over Oregon, which received 11 first-place votes to OSU's 15. Illinois is picked to finish ninth and Northwestern 14th. The Big Ten hype train kicks into gear today with the start of Media Days in Chicago.
Cubs Top Cardinals In Series Opener
7/28/2026
The Cubs stumped the Cardinals 7-3 in their series opener from St. Louis. Alex Bregman and Nico Hoerner each went four for five with a home run. Chicago has won three of four. St. Louis has dropped four of five. The four-game series continues tonight. In other news, the Cubs have designated Jameson Taillon for assignment.
Corey Heim Wins Brickyard 400
7/27/2026
Corey Heim got to kiss the bricks after winning the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Heim finished first in the race after leading 58 of the 160 laps. Christopher Bell, Joey Logano, Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin rounded out the remainder of the top five. In other race related news, Todd Gilliland was named the in-season challenge winner and Ty Gibbs clinched a spot in the postseason. The NASCAR Cup Series continues from Iowa Speedway on August 9th.
Jackson Koivun Wins 3M Open
7/27/2026
Jackson Koivun collected his first career Tour win after finishing atop the leaderboard at the 3M Open from TPC Twin Cities. Koivun won the tournament by three strokes at 25 under par in just his third professional start. The 21-year-old is the youngest player to win on Tour this season. Scottie Scheffler finished second at 22 under. Hideki Matsuyama, Brian Harman, Denny McCarthy and Chandler Phillips tied for third at 20 under par.
Baseball Hall Of Fame Induction Today In Cooperstown
7/27/2026
Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Other Hall of Famers filled the stage to celebrate the new inductees. Beltrán and Jones are only the the third and fourth center fielders elected by the Baseball Writers' Association of America in nearly 50 years. Meanwhile, Kent is the first second baseman to join the Hall since Craig Biggio in 2015.
LeBron James Signs With 76ers
7/27/2026
LeBron James has officially signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. The contract is a two-year deal, worth eight-million-dollars. James said Friday he was pretty sure he played his last game but after some thought, he believes he can help bring a championship back to the city of Philadelphia. He thanked Miami and northeast Ohio as he reportedly was considering going to the Heat and Cavaliers. James also thanked the city of Los Angeles, where he just spent the last eight seasons playing for the Lakers, winning the NBA title in 2020.
Reds Clip Cards In 10 Innings
7/27/2026
The Reds scored three runs in the top of the 10th inning on their way to a 5-3 win over the Cardinals in St. Louis. Sal Stewart singled in a run and Nathaniel Lowe drove in two later in the 10th for Cincinnati, which took two of three in the series. Brook Burke got the win and Julian Garcia posted his first save. Ivan Herrera homered for the Cards, who are just 3-and-7 since the break. Matt Svanson took the loss.
American Legion Baseball - State Tournament
7/27/2026
Washington Post 218 won the State Championship game 5-2 over Eureka Post 177 Sunday at Ronsick Field.
Kaleb Hoss allowed 2 runs on 5 hits with 3 strikeouts, 3 walks and 1 hit batter on 99 pitches in a complete game. He got help from the defense with 3 double plays.
At the plate, Ben Gelinas was 3 for 4 with 1 rbi and Lane Mallinckrodt was 2 for 4 with a run scored. Nakai Scott chipped in 1 hit, 1 run and 1 rbi.
Washington improves to 30-6-1.
Eureka ends the season 22-11.
Cole Rogers doubled with 2 rbi.
Levi Feiser was the loser.
Washington advances to the Great Lakes Regional in Lexington, Kentucky August 5th through 9th. The Tournament will feature teams from Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kansas, Wisconsin and Kentucky.
Taco Bell Athlete of the Week on KLPW RADIO
7/27/2026
The Taco Bell Athlete of the Week on KLPW Radio is Drew Buehler - Catcher - Washington Post 218 American Legion Baseball.
BA - 261
OBP - 405
OPS - 678
23 hits with 21 rbi.
Drew has been swinging a hot bat the last three weeks. He finished the regular season strong and it carried over into the playoffs. He has played a key role in helping the team win the Zone and State Tournaments at Ronsick Field.
Defensively - Drew has been a rock behind the plate all season. He calls a good game, blocks pitches in the dirt and has a strong arm.
Drew also plays ice hockey. He is the goalie on a travel team based in Chesterfield.
Drew will be a Senior at St. Francis Borgia High School when the new school year begins in August.
American Legion Baseball - State Tournament
7/25/2026
Thursday
Washington held off Eureka 6-5. Zac Voss pitched six and two/thirds innings for the win. 5 runs, 5 hits, 4 strikeouts and 5 walks on 107 pitches. Colton Warnecke recorded the save by striking out Ben Brielmaier with the bases loaded and the runner at third trying to steal home. Lane Mallinckrodt was 3 for 4 with 1 rbi and Drew Buehler was 2 for 3 with 2 rbi. Brody O'Hanlon 2 hits with 2 rbi and Ben Gelinas chipped in 2 hits and 1 run. Brady Nenninger led Eureka with 2 hits, 1 run and 1 rbi. Dane Greis was the loser. Washington improves to 27-6-1 and Eureka drops to 19-10.
Jefferson City 2 St. Genevieve 1
Friday
Washington 9 Oak Grove 2. Andrew Elbert pitched 4 scoreless innings and allowed 1 hit with 5 strikeouts and no walks to improve to 5-0. Drew Buehler was 2 for 4 with 3 rbi and Chase Weirich posted 1 hit with 2 rbi. Ben Nieder, Jeremiah Bollmann and Brody O'Hanlon scored 2 runs each. Washington advances to the semifinal at 3:00 Saturday on KLPW RADIO.
St. Genevieve 8 Sedalia 4.
Saturday
Eureka 4 Oak Grove 1
Jefferson City 3 Sedalia 0
Semifinals
Chase Weirich pitched a complete game leading Washington to a 7-5 win over St. Genevieve. Weirich allowed 5 runs on 8 hits with 4 strikeouts, 1 walk and 1 hit batter on 91 pitches. Brody O'Hanlon tripled and scored 2 runs. Nakai Scott added 2 hits and 2 runs. Drew Buehler chipped in 2 hits and 1 rbi and Lane Mallinckrodt 2 hits and 2 rbi. Washington improves to 29-6-1. Jeremiah Bird led St. Genevieve with 3 hits, Trevor Basler added 2 hits and 3 runs and Cooper Tripp 2 hits and 3 rbi. Colby Basler was the loser. St. Gen ends the season 23-8.
Eureka 4 Jefferson City 2
Sunday
Championship - Washington 5 Eureka 2
Washington Post 218 will host the American Legion State Tournament this week.
The six teams are Washington, Eureka, Oak Grove, St. Genevieve, Sedalia and Jefferson City.
Pool play runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Semifinals are scheduled Saturday afternoon/evening
Championship is Sunday at 1:00
All the games will be at Ronsick Field.
Washington games will be broadcast on KLPW Radio.
Thursday - July 23rd - Washington vs. Eureka - 5:30 on KLPW RADIO.
Tournament information is available online at post218baseball.com
Kane Returning To Blackhawks On Two-Year Deal
7/24/2026
The Chicago Blackhawks are reuniting with a franchise icon, signing forward Patrick Kane to a two-year, 16-million-dollar deal today. The 37-year-old is returning to the team that drafted him in 2007 after spending the past three seasons with the rival Detroit Red Wings. Kane helped lead the Hawks to three Stanley Cup titles over 16 seasons in the Windy City, and sits second on the team's all-time scoring list.
Brickyard 400 Preview
7/24/2026
One of NASCAR's most historically exclusive races is here with the arrival of the Brickyard 400 on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 39 drivers will strap in for a chance to kiss the bricks. Bubba Wallace is hoping to defend his title after winning last year's race. Brad Keselowski and Kyle Larson are the only other drivers entering this weekend with a victory at the Brickyard. Joey Logano is coming off a victory after winning last week's Window World 450.
Cardinals Crushed By D'backs
7/24/2026
Tyler Locklear homered and drove in three as the Diamondbacks beat the Cardinals 10-6 in a makeup game in St. Louis. Nolan Arenado had two hits and two RBIs against his former team. Gabriel Moreno also plated two runs for the Snakes, who have won three in-a-row and five of their last six. Brandon Pfaadt tossed six innings of two-run ball as he improved to 5-and-1. Lars Nootbaar drove in three runs for the Cards, who are just 2-and-5 since the break. Michael McGreevy allowed four runs in six-and-a-third frames to take the loss.
Cardinals Blank Angels To Avoid Sweep
7/23/2026
The Cardinals shut out the Angels 1-0 to avoid the three-game sweep in Anaheim. Hunter Dobbins tossed six scoreless innings for the win as he improved to 2-and-1. Riley O'Brien closed it out for his 26th save. JJ Wetherholt hit a solo home run in the sixth inning for the lone run for St. Louis, which snapped a four-game skid. The Halos had won their previous three games. Reid Detmers gave up just one run in five-and-a-third frames but fell to 3-and-7 with the loss.
The Cards host the Diamondbacks today in a makeup game.
Chiefs Unveil Renderings Of New Stadium
7/23/2026
Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt says the team's new stadium will remain one of the toughest road environments in the NFL. Hunt released renderings of the team's new domed stadium in Kansas, saying it will be "built for noise." The 70-thousand seat venue is expected to open in 2031 at a cost of three-billion-dollars.
American Legion Baseball -State Tournament
7/23/2026
Thursday
Washington held off Eureka 6-5. Zac Voss pitched six and two/thirds innings for the win. 5 runs, 5 hits, 4 strikeouts and 5 walks on 107 pitches. Colton Warnecke recorded the save by striking out Ben Brielmaier with the bases loaded and the runner at third trying to steal home. Lane Mallinckrodt was 3 for 4 with 1 rbi and Drew Buehler was 2 for 3 with 2 rbi. Brody O'Hanlon 2 hits with 2 rbi and Ben Gelinas chipped in 2 hits and 1 run. Brady Nenninger led Eureka with 2 hits, 1 run and 1 rbi. Dane Greis was the loser. Washington improves to 27-6-1 and Eureka drops to 19-10.
Jefferson City 2 St. Genevieve 1
Friday
Washington 9 Oak Grove 2. Andrew Elbert pitched 4 innings with 5 strikeouts and no walks to improve to 5-0. Washington improves 28-6-1 and advances to the semifinal at 3:00 Saturday on KLPW RADIO.
St. Genevieve 8 Sedalia 4.
Saturday
Eureka vs. Oak Grove - 10:00.
Jefferson City vs, Sedalia - 12:30.
Semifinals at 3:00 and 5:30.
Washington Post 218 will host the American Legion State Tournament this week.
The six teams are Washington, Eureka, Oak Grove, St. Genevieve, Sedalia and Jefferson City.
Pool play runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Semifinals are scheduled Saturday afternoon/evening
Championship is Sunday at 1:00
All the games will be at Ronsick Field.
Washington games will be broadcast on KLPW Radio.
Thursday - July 23rd - Washington vs. Eureka - 5:30 on KLPW RADIO.
Tournament information is available online at post218baseball.com
CITY SC Looks To Keep Unbeaten Streak Going
7/22/2026
St. Louis CITY SC will look to keep their unbeaten streak going tonight on the road against the L.A. Galaxy. The club has gone six straight games without a loss dating back to early May. Kickoff tonight is set for 9:30 in California.
Blues Working Out Broadcast Deal
7/22/2026
The St. Louis Blues are working on a new broadcast deal. That's after both the hockey team, as well as the St. Louis Cardinals, parted ways with FanDuel Sports Network Midwest. The Blues are partnering with the National Hockey League to produce regional television broadcasts for the 2026-27 season. According to Fox 2, the arrangement will be similar to the model used by the Cardinals after they made an arrangement with Major League Baseball.
NFL Training Camp Begins This Week
7/22/2026
Training camp is here. Most teams across the NFL get back on the practice field this week. The Chiefs have their rookies reporting on Friday while Bears get together the day after.
Cardinals Silenced By Angels
7/22/2026
The Cardinals got silenced by the Angels 5-1 from Anaheim. JJ Wetherholt drove-in the team's only run with a fielder's choice in the fifth inning. St. Louis is now riding a four-game losing streak and will try to salvage the series this afternoon.
Cardinals Lose In Bottom Of Ninth To Angels
7/21/2026
The Cardinals were unable to hold on to a one-run lead on the road against the Angels last night, losing 3-2. Closer Riley O'Brien gave up a game-tying RBI double to Angels second baseman Vaughn Grissom in the bottom of the ninth then, two batters later, hit right fielder Jo Adell with a pitch with the bases loaded, allowing the winning run to cross home plate. The Cards will go for payback tonight, with first pitch set for just after 8:30 p.m. at Angel Stadium.
Cardinals Walked-Off By Angels In Series Opener
7/21/2026
The Cardinals got walked-off by the Angels 3-2 to open their three-game series from Anaheim. Riley O'Brien gave up the game-tying-and-winning runs in the bottom of the ninth inning. St. Louis is riding a three-game skid and will hit the diamond again tonight.
NFL Training Camp Begins This Week
7/21/2026
Football is almost back. Training camp begins this week for a majority of teams across the NFL. The Chiefs have their rookies reporting on Friday while Bears get together the day after.
Michigan Athletic Director Stepping Down
7/21/2026
The University of Michigan is going to have a new leader of its athletic department. The university announced Monday that athletic director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the calendar year. The school also released a summary of an independent investigation into the "culture" of the athletic department, which concluded that issues there were not "widespread." Manuel led the athletic department for over a decade that included national championships in football and men's basketball.
LeBron James Narrows Decision Down To Heat, Cavaliers, 76ers
7/21/2026
The NBA's all-time leading scorer is narrowing down his decision on where to play next. ESPN reports LeBron James is focusing on the Heat, Cavaliers and 76ers as his potential final landing spots. The 41-year-old was also considering the Warriors, Nuggets and Timberwolves as Western Conference candidates. There is still no timetable on his decision.
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard Wants Patrick Kane To Return
7/21/2026
The Blackhawks' star player wants a franchise legend to return. Connor Bedard told the media on Monday they'd be "excited" if Patrick Kane came back to the Windy City. The 37-year-old is a free agent and spent 16 seasons with Chicago, helping lead the club to three Stanley Cups alongside partner-in-crime Jonathan Toews. Kane has been with the Red Wings over the past three years.
American Legion Baseball - State Tournament in Washington - July 23rd - 26th
7/21/2026
Washington Post 218 will host the American Legion State Tournament this week.
The six teams are Washington, Eureka, Oak Grove, St. Genevieve, Sedalia and Jefferson City.
Pool play runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Semifinals are scheduled Saturday afternoon/evening
Championship is Sunday at 1:00
All the games will be at Ronsick Field.
Washington games will be broadcast on KLPW Radio.
Thursday - July 23rd - Washington vs. Eureka - 5:30 on KLPW RADIO.
Tournament information is available online at post218baseball.com
American Legion Baseball - Zone 1 Tournaments
7/20/2026
American Legion Baseball
Zone 1 Tournament Thursday through Sunday at Ronsick Field.
Thursday
Nakai Scott was 2 for 4 with 4 rbi leading Washington to a 10-3 win over the Moberly Sixers. Ben Nieder added 2 hits, 2 runs and 2 rbi and Andrew Elbert and Brody O'Hanlon chipped in 2 hits each. Chase Weirich logged 8 strikeouts and 3 walks over 3 innings for the win. Washington improves to 23-6-1. Moberly drops to 7-7. Nolan Samuel was the loser. Chase Kempker and Luke Ensor posted 2 hits each in the set-back.
Jefferson City 2 St. Peters 1
Friday
Zac Voss was 4 for 4 with 3 runs and 3 rbi leading Washington to a 17-2 win over Elsberry in 5 innings. Lane Mallinckrodt added 3 hits, 2 runs and 3 rbi and Andrew Elbert 3 hits, 2 runs and 2 rbi. Kaleb Hoss pitched 4 innings. He allowed 2 runs on 2 hits with 4 strikeouts and 1 walk on 59 pitches. Washington improves to 24-6-1. Elsberry drops to 9-17. Kadin Justis was the losing pitcher.
St. Peters 8 St. Charles 5
Saturday
Moberly 2 Elsberry 1
Jefferson City 10 St. Charles 3
Semifinals
Zac Voss pitched a complete game with 8 strikeouts and no walks on 106 pitches leading Washington to a 10-3 win over St. Peters. Brody O'Hanlon posted 3 hits and 2 runs for Washington, now 25-6-1.
Jefferson City 12 Moberly 2 in 5 innings.
Sunday
Championship - Washington broke open a tie game with 5 runs in the 6th inning to beat Jefferson City 7-2. Chase Weirich pitched a complete game with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks on 97 pitches. Lane Mallinckrodt posted 2 hits with 2 rbi and Post 218 continued to play solid defense. Washington improves to 26-6-1 and Jefferson City drops to 20-5. Blake Kliethermes pitched five and one/third innings and suffered the loss. Both teams advance to the state tournament in Washington this week.
Junior Zone 1 Tournament in Elsberry - St. Charles 11 Washington 8.
Saturday
Freshman Zone 1Tournament in Washington
Elimination game - St. Clair 3 Washington 1
Elimination game - St. Clair 18 Jefferson City 9
Sunday
Zone 1 Championship at Ronsick Field. Elsberry 6 St. Clair 5. Both will advance to the state tournament in Ellisville.
Cardinals Blow Seven-Run Lead In Loss
7/20/2026
The Cardinals dropped the final game of the road series against Arizona 8-7 on Sunday. The Redbirds jumped out to an early 7-0 lead but the Diamondbacks battled back to send the game into extra innings. D-Backs left fielder Max Kepler finished the comeback with a walk-off RBI double in the bottom of the tenth. The Cardinals' road trip continues in California tonight when they take on the Los Angeles Angels.
Joey Logano Wins Window World 450
7/20/2026
Joey Logano took home the checkered flag in the Window World 450 from North Wilkesboro Speedway. The driver of the Number-22 car earned his first victory of the NASCAR Cup Series season. Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, Ty Gibbs and Shane van Gisbergen rounded out the top-five finishers. The In-Season challenge concludes next Sunday at the Brickyard 400 from Indy Motor Speedway.
Ryan Fox Wins The Open Championship
7/20/2026
Ryan Fox captured his first career major championship after winning the Open at Royal Birkdale. Fox finished atop the leaderboard by one stroke after shooting 10 under par. It's his third Tour title. Cameron Young was second at nine under and Sam Burns finished third at eight under par. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler finished tied for fourth with Tommy Fleetwood at seven under.
Spain Takes Down Argentina To Win World Cup
7/20/2026
Spain are World Cup champions. The Red Fury took down Argentina 1-0 in extra time to secure their second-ever tournament win. Ferran Torres scored in extra time as Spain held-on from East Rutherford. Enzo Fernandez received a second yellow card and got sent off for Argentina, which was trying to defend its World Cup title from four years ago. Lionel Messi created several dangerous chances late in the second half of extra time, but the defending champions could not find an equalizer to send the match to penalties.
NFL Training Camps Begin This Week
7/20/2026
The return of football is on the horizon. All 32 NFL teams get back to work over the next two weeks with the arrival of training camp. Rookies for the Seahawks and 49ers have already reported to their team's facility. Elsewhere, rookies for the Bills, Panthers, Texans, Dolphins and Patriots will be reporting on Tuesday. The Cardinals and Broncos start on Wednesday. The Browns, Raiders, Chargers, Giants and Titans begin on Thursday. The Falcons, Ravens, Chiefs and Commanders open on Friday. The Bears, Bengals, Lions, Jaguars, Rams and Jets report on Saturday.
Cardinals Drop Series To Diamondbacks
7/20/2026
The Cardinals came up short their three-game series to the Diamondbacks after an 8-7 walk-off loss in 10 innings. Luis Gastelum surrendered the game-winning run in extras. St. Louis has dropped three-of-four and will visit the Angels tonight.
Taco Bell Athlete of the Week on KLPW RADIO
7/20/2026
The Taco Bell Athlete of the Week on KLPW Radio is Zac Voss - Washington Post 218 American Legion Baseball.
Pitching Stats
41 and 1/3 innings
10 games with 7 starts. Zac has faced 185 batters and thrown 699 pitches. Record 4-1.
Zac has allowed 38 hits, 22 runs - 18 earned runs with 48 strikeouts and 18 walks.
His ERA is 3.048 and his WHIP is 1.355.
Zac pitched a complete game leading Washington to a 9-3 win over St. Peters in the semifinal of the Zone 1 Tournament Saturday. He allowed 3 runs on 8 hits with 8 strikeouts and no walks on 107 pitches.
Defense
Zac plays right field. He has good speed to the ball with a strong/accurate arm.
Hitting
BA - .316 OBP - .437 OPS - .787 with 12 rbi and 14 runs.
Zac usually bats 7th in the lineup.
Zac is a graduate of Union High School.
He plans to attend East Central College and plays baseball for two years.
American Legion Baseball - Zone 1 Tournament
7/18/2026
American Legion Baseball
Zone 1 Tournament Thursday through Sunday at Ronsick Field.
Thursday
Nakai Scott was 2 for 4 with 4 rbi leading Washington to a 10-3 win over the Moberly Sixers. Ben Nieder added 2 hits, 2 runs and 2 rbi and Andrew Elbert and Brody O'Hanlon chipped in 2 hits each. Chase Weirich logged 8 strikeouts and 3 walks over 3 innings for the win. Washington improves to 23-6-1. Moberly drops to 7-7. Nolan Samuel was the loser. Chase Kempker and Luke Ensor posted 2 hits each in the set-back.
Jefferson City 2 St. Peters 1
Friday
Zac Voss was 4 for 4 with 3 runs and 3 rbi leading Washington to a 17-2 win over Elsberry in 5 innings. Lane Mallinckrodt added 3 hits, 2 runs and 3 rbi and Andrew Elbert 3 hits, 2 runs and 2 rbi. Kaleb Hoss pitched 4 innings. He allowed 2 runs on 2 hits with 4 strikeouts and 1 walk on 59 pitches. Washington improves to 24-6-1. Elsberry drops to 9-17. Kadin Justis was the losing pitcher.
St. Peters 8 St. Charles 5
Saturday
Moberly 2 Elsberry 1
Jefferson City 10 St. Charles 3
Semifinals
Zac Voss pitched a complete game with 8 strikeouts and no walks on 106 pitches leading Washington to a 10-3 win over St. Peters. Brody O'Hanlon posted 3 hits and 2 runs for Washington, now 25-6-1.
Jefferson City 12 Moberly 2 in 5 innings.
Sunday
Championship - Washington vs, Jefferson City - 12:00 on KLPW RADIO.
Junior Zone 1 Tournament in Elsberry - St. Charles 11 Washington 8.
Freshman Zone 1Tournament in Washington
Elimination game - St. Clair 3 Washington 1
Elimination game - St. Clair 18 Jefferson City 9
St. Clair and Elsberry will play for the Zone 1 Championship Sunday at 3:00 at Ronsick Field. Both will advance to the state tournament in Ellisville.
Blues Sign Connor McMichael To Huge Deal
7/17/2026
The Blues are giving big money to a free agent forward. The team signed Connor McMichael on Thursday to a six-year deal worth almost seven-million dollars per season. The 25-year-old scored 14 goals and recorded 46 points in 78 games with the Capitals last season. He was taken by Washington with the 25th-overall pick in the 2019 draft. McMichael has scored more than 20 goals just once in his career.