The NHL and its players' union reached a tentative deal early Sunday that would end the current lockout. League commissioner Gary Bettman says the deal came after a marathon 16-hour bargaining session with federal mediator Scot Beckenbaugh. Multiple sources say the tentative deal would be for ten years, but would allow either side to opt out after an eight-year period. The agreement would pave the way for a 48-game season that would tentatively begin January 19th.
The KLPW Radio Athlete of the Week is Anna Houston with the Union Track and Field Team. She was recently named the Girls Outstanding Performer in the Four Rivers Conference Meet at St. Clair High School. Anna ran in the district meet in Jefferson City Saturday and qualified for the sectional in the 100 and 300 hurdles, the long jump and the 4X400 Relay.
Undoubtedly, the capture of Boston marathon bombing "Suspect #2"--as named by law enforcement--has quickly brought the issue of Islamic terrorism to the forefront.
The Missouri State High School Activities Association Championship Track and Field competition will run today and tomorrow at Lincoln University in Jefferson City. Boys and girls in classes 1 and 2 will compete.
Soccer...
The Union Wildcats will host Helias in the class 2 sectional Tuesday evening at 5:00
