Cardinals Drop Thursday Game To Brewers
7/10/2026
The Cardinals fell at home to Milwaukee 8-4 on Thursday. It was a tough day on the mound for starting pitcher Andre Pallante, who gave up six runs in five innings. The Redbirds will look to get back in the win column tonight when they host the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is set for 7:15 at Busch Stadium.
American Legion Baseball
7/10/2026
Crawfordsville, Indiana Tournament.
Thursday
Chase Weirich went 2 for 3 with 1 run and 5 rbi leading Washington to a 12-0 win over Rantoul, Illinois in 4 innings. Brody O'Hanlon was 1 for 2 with 3 runs and 2 rbi. Jeremiah Bollman chipped in 2 hits and 1 run and Nakai Scott 1 hit, 1 run and 1 rbi for Washington, now 21-3-1. Andrew Elbert pitched two and two/thirds innings and Colton Warnecke one and one/third innings in the shutout.
Friday
Lafayette, Indiana 11 Washington 3. Lafayette was led by Alex Schummer with 2 hits, a home run, 2 runs and 3 rbi. Grant Delaney tripled with 3 rbi. Kaydric Tyson and Spencer Flook added 1 hit and 2 rbi each. Eli Barnes pitched two and two/thirds innings for the win. Washington was held to 3 runs on 5 hits. Nakai Scott was 2 for 3 with 1 rbi. Zac Voss added 1 hit and 2 rbi. Voss was the losing pitcher. He allowed 8 earned runs on 6 hits with 4 strikeouts and 4 walks over three and two/thirds innings. Washington drops to 21-4-1.
Terre Haute, Indiana shutout Washington 4-0 behind the pitching of Ty Hamilton with five and two/third scoreless innings. 6 hits allowed with 3 strikeouts and 4 walks. Hunter Mason had 2 hits, a home run and 4 rbi. Washington was held scoreless on 8 hits with Lane Mallinckrodt going 4 for 4. Chase Weirich suffered the loss with six and two/thirds innings on the hill. He allowed 9 hits with 5 strikeouts and no walks. Washington is 21-5-1.
Bracket play
Saturday - Quarterfinal - Ben Gelinas hit a solo home run and Kaleb Hoss made it stand with a 3 hit shutout and Washington posted a 1-0 win over top seeded Lafayette, Indiana.
Sunday-Semifinals at 11:00 and 2:00/Championship at 5:00.
Cardinals Lose Series To Brewers
7/10/2026
The Cardinals lost their makeshift five-game series to the Brewers following an 8-4 loss at home. Andre Pallante gave up six runs on eight hits over five innings for St. Louis, which has dropped five-of-six. The Cards host the Braves tonight.
Meanwhile, one slugger on the Cardinals is heading to Philly next week. Jordan Walker is entering the Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star game festivities. The derby takes place Monday night.
Kawhi Leonard Trade Delayed Amid NBA Investigation
7/10/2026
The Kawhi Leonard trade between the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors is on hold while the NBA completes its investigation into the Clippers. The teams released statements on Thursday after reaching an agreement in principle on June 30th. The NBA says the deal cannot be finalized while the investigation remains ongoing. The probe centers on allegations the Clippers circumvented the salary cap through a 28-million-dollar endorsement deal involving Leonard and Aspiration Partners Incorporated. The Clippers say they have fully cooperated for the past ten months and deny the allegations, while the Raptors say they remain eager to acquire the two-time NBA champion but will wait for the investigation to conclude. Leonard played one year with the Raptors and won an NBA championship. He has been with the Clippers since 2019.
France Advances To World Cup Semis
7/10/2026
France is the first nation to make the Semifinal Round of the World Cup. The team shut out Morocco 2-0 from Foxborough. Kylian Mbappe [[ ehm-bah-PAY ]] and Ousmane Dembele [[ oos-mahn ]] netted goals within six minutes of each other early in the second half to secure the win. The French advance on the same scoreline when the sides clashed in Qatar four years ago. The quarters continue on Friday with one match in the spotlight. Spain tangles with Belgium in Inglewood.
Genesis Scottish Open Round One Recap
7/10/2026
Five players are tied atop the leaderboard after the first round of the Genesis Scottish Open. Tom Kim, Bernd Wiesberger, Patrick Cantlay, Rory McIlroy and Rasmus Hojgaard shot a five under 65 to begin the tournament. Defending champion Chris Gotterup is tied for 27th at two under par. Cam Davis, Doug Ghim and Johannes Veerman will be among the first group of players teeing off round two at the Renaissance Club.
NASCAR Cup Series In-Season Challenge Resumes In Georgia On Sunday
7/10/2026
The NASCAR Cup Series in-season challenge makes a stop in Georgia this Sunday. The field battles in the Quaker State 400 from Echopark Speedway. Chase Briscoe hopes to stay hot after a close win at Chicagoland last weekend. The driver of the Number-19 car sits eighth in the overall standings while Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, Ty Gibbs and Chase Elliott round out the top-five.
Wimbledon Day 10 Recap
7/10/2026
Coco Gauff came up short in her bid to make it to the final at Wimbledon. Gauff was topped by Karolina Muchova in three sets during Thursday's semifinal. Muchova will face Linda Noskova for the women's singles title after Noskova topped Marta Kostyuk in straight sets. Marcelo Arevalo and Jelena Ostapenko are celebrating a victory in mixed doubles after beating Storm Hunter and Marc Polmans in the final. Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten will battle Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic in the men's doubles final. Guo Hanyu and Kristina Mladenovic will face Jiang Xinyu and Xu Yifan in the women's doubles semis.
Brewers Claim Series Over Cardinals
7/10/2026
The Brewers claimed their makeshift five-game series over the Cardinals following an 8-4 victory from St. Louis. Jake Bauers led the offense with a two-run homer and knocked-in another run. Milwaukee has won five of its last six games. Andre Pallante gave up six runs on eight hits over five innings for St. Louis, which has dropped five-of-six.
Cardinals Defeat Brewers At Home
7/9/2026
The Cardinals sent the Busch Stadium crowd home happy with a 5-1 victory over the Brewers on Wednesday. After taking an early 2-0 lead, the Cards kept the game out of reach with home runs by Alec Burleson and Jose Fermin. The home series against Milwaukee concludes tonight, with first pitch set for 6:45.
Wimbeldon Day Nine Recap
7/9/2026
The quarterfinals continued at Wimbledon on Wednesday. Alexander Zverev earned a straight set victory against Taylor Fritz in men's singles. He will face Arthur Fery in the semifinals after the Brit upset Flavio Cobolli. Women's singles saw Linda Noskova top Elise Mertens and Marta Kostyuk beat Jasmine Paolini. In men's doubles, Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic will be facing Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in the semifinals. Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani will battle Shuko Aoyama and En-Shuo Liang in the women's doubles semis.
Genesis Scottish Open Preview
7/9/2026
Chris Gotterup is hoping to collect back to back victories by defending his title at the Genesis Scottish Open. Gotterup won last year's tournament after finishing atop the leaderboard by two strokes at the Renaissance Club. He is also coming off a victory at the John Deere Classic. The 26-year-old will be alongside Rory McIlroy and Robert MacIntyre for the first and second round. Mac Meissner, Ryggs Johnston and Frederic LaCroix are teeing off round one.
France, Morocco Kick Off World Cup Quarters On Thursday
7/9/2026
The Quarterfinal Round of the World Cup is here. France and Morocco square off in New England in a semifinals rematch of the 2022 tournament from Qatar. The French secured a 2-0 win and eventually fell to Argentina in the final. Lionel Messi and the defending champions get back to work on Saturday against Switzerland while England and Norway clash earlier that day. Friday features a matchup between Spain and Belgium from Inglewood.
Lawmakers Seek Accountability From WNBA
7/9/2026
Several members of Congress appear to be unhappy with the WNBA. A group of 11 lawmakers sent a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Wednesday demanding the league take "accountability" for "multiple attacks" against Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. The letter describes Clark as the face of the league, and suggests that she is on the receiving end of unnecessary physical hostility and violence. The lawmakers also mentioned their concern of reports that the attacks have been racially motivated.
Cardinals Silence Brewers
7/9/2026
The Cardinals silenced the Brewers 5-1 from St. Louis to pump the brakes on a lengthy skid. Michael McGreevy gave up the lone run on five hits over six-plus innings. Alec Burleson smashed a two-run homer as St. Louis snapped a four-game losing streak. Kyle Harrison surrendered three runs over four innings for Milwaukee, which had a four-game winning streak come to an end.
American Legion Baseball - Thursday, July 9th
7/9/2026
Washington will compete in the Crawfordsville, Indiana Tournament this evening.
Washington will go up against Rantoul, Illinois at 5:30.
The tournament runs through Sunday.
Wimbledon Day Eight Recap
7/8/2026
The action at Wimbledon was raised a level on Wednesday. In men's singles, top seed Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic advanced to the semifinals. Alexander Zverev also picked up a win after advancing to the quarterfinals. Coco Gauff booked a spot in the semifinals after ousting Jessica Pegula in women's singles, and Karolina Muchova advanced after eliminating Naomi Osaka. Mens' doubles saw Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten move on to the semis with Thanasi Kokkinakis and Aleksandar Kovacevic. Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend, Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani, and Katarzyna Piter and Anna Siskova are in the women's doubles quarters. Marcelo Arevalo and Jelena Ostapenko will face Storm Hunter and Marc Polmans in the mixed doubles final.
Argentina, Switzerland Advance To World Cup Quarters
7/8/2026
The World Cup Round of 16 stage is over. Argentina overcame a two-goal deficit to stun Egypt 3-2 from Atlanta. Enzo Fernandez scored the match winner in stoppage time while Lionel Messi tied things up with a goal in the 83rd-minute. Elsewhere, Switzerland edged Colombia on penalties 4-3 after a scoreless game in Vancouver. Ruben Vargas converted the decisive spot kick as the Swiss will face Argentina in the next round. The quarterfinals kick off on Thursday when France and Morocco battle in New England. It's a rematch of the semifinals at the last World Cup where the French secured a 2-0 victory.
MLB Announces All-Star Game Replacements
7/8/2026
Major League Baseball is releasing its list of replacements for next Tuesday's All-Star game in Philadelphia. Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien, Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo and Pirates hurler Braxton Ashcraft will join the National League team. Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes, Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski [[ miz-uh-ROW-skee ]] and Miami's Max Meyer were replaced as all three are starting games on Sunday and wouldn't be able to pitch on a quick turnaround. In the American League, Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras is taking the spot of Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. who is dealing with a back issue.
Cavaliers' Mitchell Inks Max Extension
7/8/2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is staying put, agreeing to a four-year, 273-million-dollar max extension. ESPN reports the deal will replace a player option for next season. Mitchell has earned All-Star Game nods in each of his four seasons in Cleveland while leading the Cavs to the postseason each year.
Wizards Acquire Khris Middleton In Six-Team Trade
7/8/2026
A comical, six-team trade took place in the NBA on Tuesday. ESPN reports the Wizards are bringing back Khris Middleton on a three-year deal worth almost 18-million dollars as part of a sign-and-trade agreement with the Mavericks. The 34-year-old played for both teams last year. The Clippers, Pistons, Bucks and Grizzlies were involved in previously agreed-upon deals. Memphis is receiving veteran guard D'Angelo Russell and second-round pick consideration from Washington as a direct part of the Middleton trade.
Cardinals Drop Both Games Of Doubleheader To Brewers
7/8/2026
The Cardinals lost both games of their doubleheader against the Brewers at home. The team fell 4-3 in Game One and followed up with a 10-2 loss in the nightcap. Jordan Walker tallied three hits over both games for St. Louis, which has dropped four in-a-row. The sides clash again tonight.
O'Brien Named All-Star Replacement
7/8/2026
Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien is heading to the All-Star Game. O'Brien was one of three names added to the National League roster on Tuesday as injury replacements. He joins St. Louis outfielder Jordan Walker on this year's NL squad. The MLB All-Star Game is set for next Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
Brewers Plate Late Runs To Edge Cardinals In Series Opener
7/7/2026
The Brewers plated late runs to edge the Cardinals 4-3 in their series opener from St. Louis. Brice Turang tallied two RBIs as the team scored all of its runs in the seventh inning. Milwaukee has won three of its last four games. Ryan Fernandez allowed two earned runs and failed to record an out during the ghastly inning for St. Louis, which has dropped back-to-back games.
The sides clash in a doubleheader this afternoon.
Spain, Belgium Advance To World Cup Quarters
7/7/2026
Two more countries are punching their tickets to the World Cup Quarterfinal Round. Mikel Merino scored in added time of the second half to secure a 1-0 win for Spain over rival Portugal in Arlington. Cristiano Ronaldo announced his World Cup retirement from his Portuguese side following the match. Elsewhere, America's dreams were crushed after a 4-1 loss to Belgium from Seattle. A horrible misplay by goalkeeper Matt Freese spotted the Red Devils a 3-1 lead and effectively ended the game as the U.S. still hasn't made the quarterfinals since 2002. The Round of 16 wraps up on Tuesday when Argentina and Egypt clash from Atlanta while Switzerland battles Columbia in Vancouver.
Wimbledon Day Seven Recap
7/7/2026
Several Americans are advancing to the next round after the seventh day at Wimbledon. Taylor Fritz collected a straight set victory over Alexander Bublik in the fourth round of men's singles. Meanwhile, Austin Krajicek is moving on with partner Nikola Mektic and Aleksandar Kovacevic pulled off the upset alongside Thanasi Kokkinakis in men's doubles. Elsewhere, Christian Harrison collected a win with Zhang Shuai to advance to the semifinals in mixed doubles. In women's singles, Madison Keys and Ashlyn Krueger were both knocked out after falling in straight sets.
Celtics Explain Trading Jaylen Brown
7/7/2026
The Celtics took the time to explain their decision to trade Jaylen Brown on Monday. In a press conference at the team's facility, president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said they traded Brown to keep the team competitive, add more "optionality" with draft assets, and because the changes to the salary cap have made things more challenging. Boston sent Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first round picks and two second rounders.
American Legion Baseball - Monday, July 6th
7/7/2026
The Washington/St. Charles game was canceled Monday night. St. Charles was unable to field a team.
It will not be made up.
Ream, USA Eliminated From World Cup
7/7/2026
U.S. Men's National Team captain and St. Louis native Tim Ream are reflecting on the squad's World Cup run after being eliminated with a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 Monday night. Ream said kids across the nation were inspired by the team and believes soccer's forward momentum in the country will continue even though their time in the tournament is over. The 38-year-old made history this year as the oldest player to start a World Cup game for the U.S.
Cardinals Drop Series Finale To Cubs
7/6/2026
The Cardinals were unable to complete the road series sweep at Wrigley, losing to the Cubs on Sunday 6-4. The Redbirds offense was spearheaded by right fielder Jordan Walker, who drove in all four St. Louis runs. The Cardinals return to Busch Stadium tonight to host the Milwaukee Brewers. First pitch is set for 6:45.
American Legion Baseball - Monday, July 6th
7/6/2026
Washington at St. Charles - 7:00 at Blanchette Park.
Norway, England Advance To World Cup Quarters
7/6/2026
Another pair of nations are heading to the Quarterfinal Round of the World Cup. Erling Haaland netted a pair of goals to give Norway a 2-1 win over Brazil from New Jersey. It's the first time Norway made the quarters at the World Cup. Brazil legend Neymar converted a late penalty and announced his retirement from the national team following the match. In Mexico, England went down to 10-men and still held on for a 3-2 win over El Tri. Jude Bellingham netted a quick-fire brace and Harry Kane converted a penalty to advance. Two heavyweight matchups highlight the pitch on Monday. Spain and Portugal duel from Arlington while the United States battles Belgium from Seattle.
The United States continues its World Cup run on Monday. The team battles Belgium in the Round of 16 from Seattle. The Stars and Stripes got great news from FIFA as Folarin Balogun had his suspension overturned and is now eligible to play in the pivotal match. The star forward received a red card in last week's game against Bosnia, which usually carries an automatic suspension for the following game. The U.S. is trying to make its first quarterfinals appearance at the World Cup since 2002.
Chris Gotterup Wins John Deere Classic
7/6/2026
Chris Gotterup is celebrating his fifth Tour victory after finishing atop the leaderboard at the John Deere Classic. Gotterup shot a 20 under par to win the tournament by one stroke. Max Homa finished in second place at 19 under par. Ben Kohles, Lee Hodges and Lucas Glover finished tied for third at 18 under. Mac Meissner, Doug Ghim and Jackson Suber were tied for sixth at 17 under par. Defending champion Brian Campbell failed to make the cut.
Chase Briscoe Wins Chicagoland
7/6/2026
Chase Briscoe is taking home the checkered flag in the eero 400. The driver of the Number-19 car edged Christopher Bell to earn a victory at Chicagoland Speedway in the second race of NASCAR's in-season challenge. Denny Hamlin, William Byron and Alex Bowman rounded out the top-five finishers. The Cup Series field heads to Georgia next Sunday for the Quaker State 400 at Echopark Speedway.
Cubs Salvage Series Against Cardinals
7/6/2026
The Cubs salvaged their three-game series against the Cardinals following a 6-4 win from Wrigley. Nico Hoerner drove-in the game-tying run in the sixth inning. The team took the lead on a pair of errors as Chicago snapped a two-game skid. Jordan Walker slugged a three-run homer and finished with four RBIs for St. Louis, which had a three-game winning streak come to an end.
The Cards host the Brewers tonight.
Taco Bell Athlete of the Week on KLPW RADIO
7/6/2026
The Taco Bell Athlete of the Week on KLPW Radio is Brody O'Hanlon - Washington Post 218 Senior Legion Baseball.
Left Fielder - Usually bats 5th in the lineup.
BA - .356. OBP - .500. SLG - .667.
2 Doubles, 3 Triples, 2 Home Runs. Brody hit a 3 run shot leading Washington to an 8-6 win at Elsberry last Thursday. He hit a grand slam to walk off Alton 11-1 in the Washington Tournament semifinal back on June 28th.
18 RBI, 12 Runs and 8 Stolen bases.
Fastest player on the team.
Good glove and a good arm in left field.
Graduate of St. Francis Borgia High School in Washington.
Cardinals Take Road Series Over Braves
7/3/2026
The Cardinals took the road series against the Atlanta Braves with an 11-five victory on Thursday. The Braves held a slim lead until the seventh inning, when the Cardinals offense exploded for seven runs to secure the win. The Cards' road trip continues this afternoon when they take on the Chicago Cubs. First pitch is set for just after three.
Blues Sign Ross Johnston To Three Year Deal
7/3/2026
Day One of NHL free agency saw plenty of action. The St. Louis Blues inked forwards Ross Johnston and Dillon Dube and re-signed Jonatan Berggren. Johnston has spent the past three seasons with the Anaheim Ducks. Blues GM Alexander Steen announced that Johnston inked a three-year contract worth six-million-dollars.
American Legion Baseball - Thursday, July 2nd
7/3/2026
Brody O'Hanlon and Lane Mallinckrodt homered and Washington held off Elsberry 8-6.
O'Hanlon was 2 for 4 with a 3 run homer and Lane Mallinckrodt was 2 for 4 with a 2 run shot, 2 runs and 2 rbi.
Andrew Elbert posted 3 hits and 1 run and Christian Gelinas chipped in 1 hit, 2 runs and 1 rbi.
Zac Voss logged 6 strikeouts and 4 walks over five and two/thirds innings for the win and Colton Warnecke recorded the final out for the save.
Washington improves to 19-3-1 overall and 7-0 in the 9th district.
Elsberry drops to 7-13 and 2-5.
Kaden Justis and Colin Westhoff had 3 hits each in the set-back. Timmy Emmons was the loser.
Washingtin is back in action Monday night with a game at St. Charles - 7:00 at Blanchette Park.
American Legion Baseball - Thursday, July 2nd
7/3/2026
Brody O'Hanlon and Lane Mallinckrodt homered and Washington held off Elsberry 8-6.
O'Hanlon was 2 for 4 with a 3 run blast and Lane Mallinckrodt was 2 for 4 with a 2 run shot, 2 runs and 2 rbi.
Andrew Elbert posted 3 hits and 1 run and Christian Gelinas chipped in 1 hit, 2 runs and 1 rbi.
Zac Voss logged 6 strikeouts and 4 walks over five and two/thirds innings for the win and Colton Warnecke recorded the final out for the save.
Washington improves to 19-3-1 overall and 7-0 in the 9th district.
Elsberry drops to 7-13 and 2-5.
Kaden Justis and Colin Westhoff had 3 hits each in the set-back. Timmy Emmons was the loser.
Washingtin is back in action Monday night with a game at St. Charles - 7:00 at Blanchette Park.
Cardinals Blast Braves To Claim Series
7/3/2026
The Cardinals blasted the Braves 11-5 to claim their three-game series from Atlanta. Nathan Church crushed a two-run homer as part of a seven run seventh inning. Jordan Walker also went deep and drove-in four runs as St. Louis has won three-of-four.
76ers Show Interest In LeBron James
7/3/2026
The 76ers are swinging for the fences. ESPN reports the team is trying to lure LeBron James to the City of Brotherly Love. The 41-year-old is an unrestricted free agent after announcing his departure from the Lakers. The news comes one day after Philly fleeced Boston for 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown in a trade that sent Paul George and draft picks to Beantown.
Spain, Portugal, Switzerland Advance To World Cup Ro16
7/3/2026
Three more teams punched their tickets to the World Cup Round of 16. Spain shut out Austria 3-0 from Inglewood behind a pair of goals from Mikel Oyarzabal. Goncalo Ramos scored deep into stoppage time to give Portugal a 2-1 win over Croatia in Toronto. Switzerland blanked Algeria 2-0 from Vancouver with the help of an early goal from Breel Embolo. A trio of other matchups are taking place on Friday. Australia battles Egypt from Arlington, Argentina clashes against Cape Verde in Miami and Columbia squares off against Ghana from Kansas City.
John Deere Classic Round One Recap
7/3/2026
Two players are tied atop the leaderboard after the first round of the John Deere Classic. Lucas Glover and Zac Blair each shot an eight under 63 to open the tournament. Lee Hodges, Stephan Jaeger and Zach Johnson are tied for third at seven under par. Defending champion Brian Campbell is tied for 67th at one under. Takumi Kanaya, Austin Cook and Dylan Wu will be among the first group of players teeing off round two at TPC Deere Run.
Wimbledon Day Four Recap
7/3/2026
Wimbledon continued Thursday with men's and women's singles and doubles on display. Alexander Zverev, Alex de Minaur and Taylor Fritz stole the spotlight with straight set victories. American Frances Tiafoe also advanced to the third round. In men's doubles, it was Robert Cash and JJ Tracy representing the Americans and moving on to round two. Women's singles saw Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek collected straight set wins, while sixth seed Amanda Anisimova topped fellow American Sofia Kenin in three sets. Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova defended their top seed status with a dominant performance in round one of women's doubles.
American Legion Baseball - Wednesday, July 1st
7/2/2026
Chase Weirich pitched a complete game with 12 strikeouts and no walks on 99 pitches leading Washington to a 6-0 win over St. Peters.
Andrew Elbert went 2 for 3 with a home run 3 rbi and 1 run. Lane Mallinckrodt was 1 for 3 with 2 runs and 2 rbi.
Washington improves to 18-3-1 overall, 6-0 in the 9th District and clinches the regular district title. They will host the Zone 1 Tournament.
Joseph Cavazos went 2 for 3 for St. Peters, now 8-9 and 3-2. He was also the losing pitcher.
Washington is back in action Thursday evening with a game at Elsberry. 6:00 on KLPW RADIO.
Cardinals Lose To Braves
7/2/2026
The Cardinals fell on the road to the Atlanta Braves five to one on Wednesday. The Cards were unable to get any offense going against an Atlanta pitching staff that only gave up two hits and struck out 11. The Cardinals will look to get back in the win column tonight, with first pitch set for 6:15 in Atlanta.
Officials Reveal Fan Fest Attendance Totals
7/2/2026
Thousands of soccer fans continue to gather in Kansas City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Officials say more than 201-thousand fans have visited the FIFA Fan Fest at the National World War One Museum and Memorial. Thirteen percent of the attendees have been international, and 178 countries have been represented.
USA Takes Down Bosnia To Reach Ro16
7/2/2026
The United States is moving on to the next round of the World Cup. The Stars and Stripes shut out Bosnia 2-0 from Santa Clara. Folarin Balogun netted a goal just before the half, but picked up a red card early in the second. Malik Tillman doubled America's lead with a precision free kick in the 82nd-minute. Team USA will face Belgium in the Round of 16 from Seattle on Monday.
England, Belgium, USA Advance To World Cup Ro16
7/2/2026
Another trio of favorites advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 knockout stage. Harry Kane scored a pair of late goals for England to secure a 2-1 win over Congo DR from Atlanta. Belgium scored twice in the dying minutes of regulation and converted a penalty in extra time to stun Senegal 3-2 in Seattle. The nightcap featured the United States securing a 2-0 win over Bosnia from Santa Clara. Three more matches are on the slate for Thursday. Spain and Austria battle from Inglewood, Portugal and Croatia tangle in Toronto while Switzerland faces Algeria from Vancouver.
76ers Jaylen Brown Trade Sends Shock On Day Two Of NBA Free Agency
7/2/2026
Another shocking trade dominated Day Two of NBA free agency. ESPN reports the 76ers acquired 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown from the Celtics in exchange for nine-time All-Star Paul George and several draft picks. Another trade happened earlier in the day when the Lakers received young center Walker Kessler from the Jazz in exchange for two future picks and swaps in the first round. As for signings, Quentin Grimes inked a four-year, 60-million dollar contract with the Lakers, Mitchell Robinson and the Celtics agreed to a three-year pact worth more than 47-million and Norman Powell signed a two-year, 45-million dollar deal to join the Bulls.
Wimbledon Day Three Recap
7/2/2026
The action continued at Wimbledon on Wednesday. Top seed Jannik Sinner earned a straight set victory to open the second round in men's singles. Felix Auger-Aliassime and Novak Djokovic also earned straight set wins. Americans Frances Tiafoe and Tommy Paul both advanced, but Learner Tien was topped by Marton Fucsovics. In men's doubles, the duo of Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten defended their top seed status with a straight set victory. The American pair of Mac Kiger and Patrik Trhac also grabbed a win. Women's singles continued with Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka advancing to the third round.
Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift Marriage Planned At MSG Tomorrow Night
7/2/2026
A Chiefs star is tying the knot tomorrow night. ESPN reports Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift will marry at Madison Square Garden. A smaller rehearsal dinner is planned for tonight.
Cardinals Silenced By Braves
7/2/2026
The Cardinals got limited to just two hits by the Braves in a 5-1 loss from Atlanta. Michael McGreevy gave up a pair of runs over six innings for St. Louis, which has dropped five of its last seven games. The Cards will go for the series win tonight.
Cardinals Win Road Series Opener Over Braves
7/1/2026
The Cardinals took the road series opener against Atlanta five to three on Tuesday. The Cards took control of the game in the fourth inning with home runs by designated hitter Nelson Velazquez and center fielder Nathan Church. The series continues tonight, with first pitch set for 6:15 in Atlanta.
NHL Free Agency Begins Today
7/1/2026
The NHL offseason is reaching a significant milestone. Free agency begins today. Unrestricted players are allowed to negotiate with any club and teams can send offer sheets for restricted free agents.
Cardinals Take Down Braves In Series Opener
7/1/2026
The Cardinals took down the Braves 5-3 in their series opener from Atlanta. Matthew Liberatore gave up one run on just one hit over five innings. St. Louis has won back-to-back games and will continue the three-game set tonight.
Kawhi Trade Headlines NBA Free Agency Day One
7/1/2026
The biggest transaction coming from Day One of NBA free agency turned out to be a seismic trade. ESPN reports the Raptors re-acquired Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers. Meanwhile, Zach Collins agreed to a two-year, 17-million dollar extension with the Bulls.
NBA Cup Championship Game Coming To Indianapolis
7/1/2026
The NBA's premier regular season event will finish in the state of Indiana this coming season. The league announced Tuesday that the NBA Cup championship game will be played at Butler's historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on December 11th. This will mark the first time the Cup final is held outside of Las Vegas. The Knicks took down the Spurs for the title in 2025.
Norway, France, Mexico Advance To World Cup Ro16
7/1/2026
The favorites came away with wins in another edition of the World Cup knockout round. Norway took down Ivory Coast 2-1 from Arlington, France dominated Sweden 3-0 in Jersey and Mexico used a home-crowd advantage to blank Ecuador 2-0. Team USA will try to become the next country to advance to the Round of 16. The Stars and Stripes square off against Bosnia from Santa Clara in Wednesday's nightcap. England faces Congo DR from Atlanta and Belgium battles Senegal in Seattle earlier in the day.
NHL Free Agency Begins Wednesday
7/1/2026
The NHL offseason is reaching a significant milestone. Free agency begins on Wednesday. Unrestricted players are allowed to negotiate with any club and teams can send offer sheets for restricted free agents. Penguins winger Anthony Mantha, Golden Knights defenseman Rasmus Andersson and Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky headline the weaker-than-usual class. Many franchises are opting to fill holes through trades, with dozens of deals already being completed going back to last week's draft.
American Legion Baseball - Wednesday, July 1st
7/1/2026
American Legion Baseball - Wednesday, July 1st.
St. Peters at Washington - 6:00 on KLPW RADIO.
Bolton Selected For Mizzou Athletics Hall Of Fame
6/30/2026
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton is headed to the University of Missouri Athletics Hall of Fame. Bolton, who is entering his sixth season with the Chiefs, will be inducted as part of the Class of 2026. Bolton played three seasons for Mizzou and was a two-time All-SEC First Team selection.
NBA Free Agency Begins Tuesday
6/30/2026
The NBA offseason is reaching another critical juncture. Free agency begins on Tuesday with the negotiation period. LeBron James once again takes center stage as the 41-year-old is unrestricted and could leave the Lakers. Other notable players hitting the market include Detroit's Jalen Duren, Cleveland's James Harden and Miami's Norman Powell. Meanwhile, trades continue to dominate the news cycle. Ja Morant moved from Memphis to Portland on Monday while rumors are still swirling around Boston's Jaylen Brown.
Viktor Hovland Wins The Travelers Championship
6/30/2026
Viktor Hovland captured another PGA Tour title after taking down Scottie Scheffler in a one-hole playoff to win the Travelers Championship. Hovland earned the victory after Scheffler failed to birdie the 18th hole. The 28-year-old improves to 2-and-0 in playoff rounds and now has eight career wins on Tour. Both players finished atop the leaderboard after four rounds at 21 under par.
Paraguay, Morocco, Brazil Advance To World Cup Ro16
6/30/2026
A pair of World Cup favorites are out of the tournament. Paraguay shocked Germany in a penalty shootout from Foxborough to make the Round of 16. Morocco did the exact same to the Netherlands south of the border. Elsewhere, Brazil held off Japan 2-1 from Houston to wrap up Monday's slate of chaotic games. The Round of 32 knockout stage continues with three more matches on Tuesday. Ivory Coast and Norway clash from Arlington, France and Sweden square off in Jersey while Mexico kicks off in front of its home crowd against Ecuador in an explosive nightcap.
MLB
6/30/2026
St. Louis at Altanta - 6:15.
American Legion Baseball - Monday, June 29th
6/30/2026
Andrew Elbert pitched a no hitter with 11 strikeouts and 2 walks leading Washington to a 5-0 win at Wentzville. Ben Nieder was 2 for 3 at the plate with 2 runs. Nakai Scott 1 for 3 with 1 run and 1 rbi and Chase Weirich was 1 for 3 with 1 run. Michael Belarde pitched 5 innings for Wentzville and allowed 4 runs on 4 hits in the set-back. Washington improves to 17-3-1 overall and 5-0 in the 9th District.
Washington is back in action Wednesday with a home game against St. Peters - 6:00 at Ronsick Field on KLPW RADIO.
Cardinals Finish Series Against Marlins With Win
6/29/2026
The Cardinals finished their home series against the Marlins with a 2-1 win on Sunday. Left fielder Bryan Torres put the Cards on the board early with a two-run homer in the second inning, while starting pitcher Kyle Leahy only allowed one run in five innings. The St. Louis bullpen shut the door with four relievers combining to throw four shutout innings to secure the win. Up next for the Cardinals is a road series against the Atlanta Braves beginning on Tuesday.
Taco Bell Athlete of the Week on KLPW RADIO
6/29/2026
The Taco Bell Athlete of the Week on KLPW RADIO is Lane Mallinckrodt - Washington Post 218 American Legion Baseball.
Recipient of the Washington American Legion Legacy Scholarship.
Graduate of St. Francis Borgia High School in Washington.
Pitcher, second base and shortstop at Borgia.
Three Sport Athlete at Borgia -Football - Basketball - Baseball.
Lane will attend Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois and play two sports - Football and Baseball.
American Legion Stats
Batting
Lane hits second in the lineup.
Ave - .413 OBP - .479 OPS - 1.050 SLG - .571 - 5 walks and 3 strikeouts.
8 doubles and 1 triple with 22 rbi and 21 runs.
Pitching
Two and two/thirds innings. 3 strikeouts and 1 walk.