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Heat win 103-100 in overtime to force a Game 7

Heat win 103-100 in overtime to force a Game 7

MIAMI — It surely had to be about the shoe.

Samardzija pitches Cubs past Cardinals 4-2

Samardzija pitches Cubs past Cardinals 4-2

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Tuesday night.

Indians rally for 4-3 win over Royals

Indians rally for 4-3 win over Royals

CLEVELAND (AP) - Michael Brantley's sacrifice fly capped Cleveland's three-run eighth inning, rallying the Indians to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

1 Awards: Willard's Chris Kendrix has big dreams

1 Awards: Willard's Chris Kendrix has big dreams

1 Awards: Glendale's Atkinson reaches state goal in final season

1 Awards: Glendale's Atkinson reaches state goal in final season

Pictures: Best of 2012-13 Aurora Houn Dawgs

Pictures: Best of 2012-13 Aurora Houn Dawgs

Video: Flash flooding at Busch Stadium

Video: Flash flooding at Busch Stadium

Miller, Molina lead Cardinals to victory

Miller, Molina lead Cardinals to victory

   ST. LOUIS (AP) - Rookie Shelby Miller pitched five shutout innings and Yadier Molina had a two-run double to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night.

Royals edge Indians 2-1 on wild pitch

Royals edge Indians 2-1 on wild pitch

 CLEVELAND (AP) - Pinch-runner Elliot Johnson scored from third base on a wild pitch by reliever Matt Albers in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night.

Springfield City Council gives go-ahead for new Heer's building renovation

Springfield City Council gives go-ahead for new Heer's building renovation

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Springfield's historic Heer's building has new life, again.

Backup Missouri linebacker arrested in fall pot bust dismissed from team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A backup Missouri linebacker arrested during the 2012 season on drug charges has been dismissed from the team.

Pictures: Best of Ash Grove Pirates 2012-13

Pictures: Best of Ash Grove Pirates 2012-13

1 Awards: Stockton's Wheeler pulls double duty in XC, softball

1 Awards: Stockton's Wheeler pulls double duty in XC, softball

Former Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli joining NBC's Sunday night studio show

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli is joining NBC's Sunday night studio show.

Poised Rose wins first major at U.S. Open

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Justin Rose produced remarkable poise and a Ben Hogan-like finish to win his first major title by two shots at the U.S. Open on Sunday after overhauling 54-hole leader Phil Mickelson in the final round.

Todd Butler announced as WSU Head Baseball Coach

Arkansas assistant named new Wichita State baseball coach

Todd Butler has been named the head baseball coach at Wichita State University, Director of Athletics Eric Sexton announced today.

U.S. Open live updates: Phil Mickelson takes third-round lead

When everyone else wilted, Phil Mickelson hung on.

Beltran homers twice as Cards beat Marlins 13-7

Beltran homers twice as Cards beat Marlins 13-7

MIAMI (AP) - Carlos Beltran homered from each side of the plate and tripled to lead a 17-hit attack Saturday, and Lance Lynn notched his ninth victory when the St. Louis Cardinals outslugged the Miami Marlins 13-7.

Tamps Bay Starter Cobb hit by line drive in Rays' win over Royals

Tamps Bay Starter Cobb hit by line drive in Rays' win over Royals

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay right-hander Alex Cobb was taken off the field on a stretcher after he was hit on the right ear by a liner off the bat of Kansas City's Eric Hosmer in the fifth inning of the Rays' 5-3 win over the Royals on Saturday.

Springfield's Gotay hits 2 HR's to power comeback over Naturals

Springfield's Gotay hits 2 HR's to power comeback over Naturals

Royals top Rays 7-2 for 9th win in last 10 games

Royals top Rays 7-2 for 9th win in last 10 games

   ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Luis Mendoza pitched six innings to win for the first time in six starts and Elliot Johnson had another big hit against his former team, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 7-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.

Fernandez pitches Marlins past Cardinals 5-4

Fernandez pitches Marlins past Cardinals 5-4

  MIAMI (AP) - Rookie Jose Fernandez outpitched a rusty Jake Westbrook, and the team with the worst record in the majors beat the team with the best record.

1 Awards: Beairsto doesn't wait to make impact for Falcons

1 Awards: Beairsto doesn't wait to make impact for Falcons

Naturals sweep doubleheader over Springfield Cardinals

Naturals sweep doubleheader over Springfield Cardinals

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals used the combination of strong pitching and hot bats as they recorded 8-1 and 3-2 victories in a sweep of the Springfield Cardinals on Thursday night. Tonight was the third doubleheader sweep of the Cardinals in franchise history.

Jet-setter Mickelson flies high at Merion

Jet-setter Mickelson flies high at Merion

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Family man Phil Mickelson, typically bold and unconventional in his tournament build-up, thrilled his fans by taking the clubhouse lead in the weather-delayed first round of the U.S. Open on Thursday.

8 Run 6th propels Royals past Rays 10-1

8 Run 6th propels Royals past Rays 10-1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Elliot Johnson had a three three-run homer for his second hit of an eight-run sixth inning Thursday night, leading the surging Kansas City Royals to a 10-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Wainwright leads Cards over Mets and Harvey 2-1

Wainwright leads Cards over Mets and Harvey 2-1

NEW YORK (AP) - Adam Wainwright became the major leagues' first 10-game winner by pitching seven scoreless innings and sent Matt Harvey to his first loss of the season, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over the New York Mets 2-1 Thursday in a classic pitching matchup.

1 Awards: Caruthers a four-time all-state runner at Branson

1 Awards: Caruthers a four-time all-state runner at Branson

Car wreck leaves 2 Missouri football freshmen with minor injuries

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Two Missouri freshman football players are recovering from injuries they suffered in a traffic accident in Columbia, Mo.

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler dead after accident at New Jersey speedway

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler dead after accident at New Jersey speedway

BRIDGEPORT, N.J. (AP) — NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway.

Dillon Gee shuts down Cardinals as Mets win 5-1

Dillon Gee shuts down Cardinals as Mets win 5-1

 NEW YORK (AP) - Dillon Gee had his third straight stellar start, Lucas Duda hit one of three Mets homers and New York scored the most runs allowed by Shelby Miller in his young career for a 5-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.

1 Awards: Graves prepared to take her game to the next level

1 Awards: Graves prepared to take her game to the next level

Ramsey and O'Neill homer in Cardinals 9-5 win over Naturals

Ramsey and O'Neill homer in Cardinals 9-5 win over Naturals

Cain HR, Hosmer single lead Royals over Tigers 3-2

Cain HR, Hosmer single lead Royals over Tigers 3-2

     KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Lorenzo Cain hit a tying, two-run homer off Jose Valverde with two outs in the ninth inning and Eric Hosmer had a winning single in the 10th, helping the Kansas City Royals overcome Justin Verlander's seven scoreless innings Wednesday in a 3-2 victory...

The Courts 2013 College/Pro-Am League rosters and schedule

The Courts 2013 College/Pro-Am League rosters and schedule

Tulsa swipes 4-3 win from Springfield late

Tulsa swipes 4-3 win from Springfield late

Scherzer wins 9th in a row, Tigers beat Royals

Scherzer wins 9th in a row, Tigers beat Royals

   KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Max Scherzer won his ninth straight decision, and the Detroit Tigers beat Kansas City 3-2 to snap the Royals' six-game winning streak on Tuesday night.

Wacha earns 1st win, Cardinals beat Mets 9-2

Wacha earns 1st win, Cardinals beat Mets 9-2

  NEW YORK (AP) - Michael Wacha recovered from a wild start to earn his first major league win and Allen Craig hit a three-run homer for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 9-2 victory over the staggering New York Mets on Tuesday night.

Six Springfield Cardinals named Texas League All-Stars

Six Springfield Cardinals named Texas League All-Stars

1 Awards: Rogersville's Gruener continues career at Bradley

1 Awards: Rogersville's Gruener continues career at Bradley

MSU Bears trio signs pro baseball contracts

MSU Bears trio signs pro baseball contracts

Guthrie, Perez leads Royals to 6th straight win

Guthrie, Perez leads Royals to 6th straight win

 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Jeremy Guthrie pitched impressively into the seventh inning, Salvador Perez hit a two-run triple and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 Monday night for their sixth straight victory.

2013 MHSBCA All-State Baseball Teams

2013 MHSBCA All-State Baseball Teams

1 Awards: Brinck returns to the pool for exciting senior season

1 Awards: Brinck returns to the pool for exciting senior season

Royals win 5 straight; Sweep Astros

Royals win 5 straight; Sweep Astros

Luis Mendoza finally figured out what he needs to do to succeed at home.

Cards shutout Tulsa, beat Oswalt

Cards shutout Tulsa, beat Oswalt

Evangel's Blake McKnight drafted by St. Louis Cardinals

Evangel's Blake McKnight drafted by St. Louis Cardinals

Kickapoo's Ryan Rippee drafted by Boston Red Sox

Kickapoo's Ryan Rippee drafted by Boston Red Sox

MSU's Luke Voit drafted by St. Louis Cardinals

MSU's Luke Voit drafted by St. Louis Cardinals

Area volleyball stars shine at Grin Action Classic

Area volleyball stars shine at Grin Action Classic

Ruder, Beard lead area to Lions All-Star sweep

Ruder, Beard lead area to Lions All-Star sweep

Wainwright gets 9th win, Cardinals pound Reds 9-2

Wainwright gets 9th win, Cardinals pound Reds 9-2

 CINCINNATI (AP) - Adam Wainwright pitched seven innings for his ninth win, and every Cardinals starter had a hit in a 9-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night that gave St. Louis a four-game lead in the NL Central, its biggest of the season.

Royals beat Astros 4-2 for third straight win

Royals beat Astros 4-2 for third straight win

      KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Billy Butler drove in Eric Hosmer with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 4-2 on Friday night for their third straight win.

MSU's Petree, Gordon Selected on Day Two of MLB Draft

MSU's Petree, Gordon Selected on Day Two of MLB Draft

Arkansas Razorbacks: Hogs ace Ryne Stanek drafted in 1st round of MLB Draft

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. –  Junior right-handed...

Arkansas Razorbacks: Hogs closer Colby Suggs drafted in 2nd round of MLB Draft

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. –  Junior right-handed...

Royals rally for 7-3 victory over Twins

Royals rally for 7-3 victory over Twins

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Lorenzo Cain hit a two-run homer during a four-run eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.

Cardinals can't hold 9th inning lead

Cardinals can't hold 9th inning lead

Miller homers, pitches Cards past Diamondbacks 12-8

Miller homers, pitches Cards past Diamondbacks 12-8

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Shelby Miller hit his first career home run and also pitched six sharp innings, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-8 Thursday night.

1 Awards: Hejna seeks to improve on epic junior season

1 Awards: Hejna seeks to improve on epic junior season

Drury finishes 16th in Learfield all-sports competition

Drury finishes 16th in Learfield all-sports competition

Molina sits as Cards drop 2nd-straight to DBacks, 10-3

Molina sits as Cards drop 2nd-straight to DBacks, 10-3

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- A familiar tune to Wednesday's loss for the Cardinals - the bullpen wasn't able to keep the game close.

Royals beat Twins 4-1 to end 11-game home skid

Royals beat Twins 4-1 to end 11-game home skid

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Jeremy Guthrie lasted six shaky innings and the Kansas City bullpen held off the Minnesota Twins the rest of the way Wednesday night, wrapping up a 4-1 victory that ended the Royals' franchise-record 11-game home losing streak.

Cardinals drop 2nd straight to Travelers

Cardinals drop 2nd straight to Travelers

Gene Stephenson fired as Shocker baseball coach

Gene Stephenson fired as Shocker baseball coach

He's been the face of Wichita State Baseball for more than 30 years, and it's coming to an end.

Westbrook starts, but Cards fall to Travs

Westbrook starts, but Cards fall to Travs

Doumit, Deduno lead Twins to 3-0 win over Royals

Doumit, Deduno lead Twins to 3-0 win over Royals

   KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Ryan Doumit homered and drove in a pair of runs Tuesday night, sending the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 victory and the Kansas City Royals to their franchise-record 11th straight home loss.

Pictures: Top 100 Sports photos of 2012-13 school year

Pictures: Top 100 Sports photos of 2012-13 school year

Molina suspended 1 game for bumping ump Sunday

Molina suspended 1 game for bumping ump Sunday

 ST. LOUIS (AP) - Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina has been suspended one game and fined by Major League Baseball for making contact with umpire Mike Everitt during an argument Sunday.

Lynn leads Cardinals past Diamondbacks

Lynn leads Cardinals past Diamondbacks

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Lance Lynn pitched seven solid innings and the St. Louis Cardinals got home runs from Yadier Molina and Carlos Beltran in a 7-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.

Vote now for the "1 Awards" best area athlete

Vote now for the "1 Awards" best area athlete

Hartville's Ince wins best pitcher poll

Hartville's Ince wins best pitcher poll

Kansas State wins 1st regional title, scoring 2 runs on wild pitches to beat Arkansas 4-3

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State won its first NCAA regional title in school history, scoring two runs on a pair of wild pitches in the same at-bat to edge Arkansas 4-3 on Sunday night.

Stewart just good enough to win at Dover

Stewart just good enough to win at Dover

DOVER, Del. -- In NASCAR, it's not who dominates the race; it's who's at the front when the checkered flag waves.

McAfee drives in 3 runs as Arkansas routs Bryant 12-3

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Brett McAfee had two doubles and drove in three runs as Arkansas defeated Bryant 12-3 on Sunday in an NCAA regional game.

Rogersville baseball takes third thanks to wild finish

Rogersville baseball takes third thanks to wild finish

Stanek holds Wichita State to 2 hits as Arkansas wins 3-1

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Ryne Stanek held Wichita State to one run and two hits in 7 1-3 innings as Arkansas eliminated the Shockers from the NCAA tournament with a 3-1 victory Saturday.

CBC powers past Willard in State Semifinals

CBC powers past Willard in State Semifinals

Wainwright pitches complete game in Cardinals 7-1 win over Giants

Wainwright pitches complete game in Cardinals 7-1 win over Giants

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - Adam Wainwright struck out 10 in his 14th complete game and third this season, and the St. Louis Cardinals completed a day-night doubleheader sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 7-1 win Saturday night.

Arkansas AD 'deeply troubled' by Ohio State president's comments about Bielema

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long says he is "deeply troubled" by comments made by Ohio State President Gordon Gee about Razorbacks football coach Bret Bielema.

Cardinals beat Giants 8-0 behind rookie Miller

Cardinals beat Giants 8-0 behind rookie Miller

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Rookie Shelby Miller pitched seven shutout innings and backup catcher Tony Cruz hit two doubles and drove in a pair of runs, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-0 victory Saturday over the San Francisco Giants.

Stanek, Arkansas top Wichita State 3-1

Stanek, Arkansas top Wichita State 3-1

 MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) - Ryne Stanek held Wichita State to one run and two hits in 7 1-3 innings as Arkansas eliminated the Shockers from the NCAA tournament with a 3-1 victory Saturday.

Lough HBP in 10th leads Royals over Rangers

Lough HBP in 10th leads Royals over Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Robbie Ross hit David Lough with a pitch with the bases loaded to score the go-ahead run in the 10th inning Sunday and the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 4-1 Saturday. 

St. Louis Pitcher Jake Westbrook to make rehab start in Springfield

St. Louis Pitcher Jake Westbrook to make rehab start in Springfield


Rogersville can't find key hit in semifinals loss

Rogersville can't find key hit in semifinals loss

Springfield Cardinals score 15 and cruise past RockHounds

Springfield Cardinals score 15 and cruise past RockHounds

Holland strong for Texas in 7-2 win over tired KC

Holland strong for Texas in 7-2 win over tired KC

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Derek Holland struck out eight and Nelson Cruz hit a long tiebreaking three-run homer and the Texas Rangers beat the weary Kansas City Royals 7-2 Friday night.

Arkansas Razorbacks: Hogs fall to Bryant in opening game of Manhattan Regional

Arkansas Razorbacks: Hogs fall to Bryant in opening game of Manhattan Regional

MANHATTAN, Kan. –  The 15th-ranked...

Eureka tops Nixa in Class 3 semis, 3-0

Eureka tops Nixa in Class 3 semis, 3-0

Fatima defeats Catholic for Class 3 title

Fatima defeats Catholic for Class 3 title

Catholic girls soccer falls in state semifinals

Catholic girls soccer falls in state semifinals

All-State girls soccer teams released

All-State girls soccer teams released

SEC negotiating with St. Louis, Tampa, Atlanta to host upcoming men's basketball tournaments

DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is negotiating with St. Louis, Tampa, Fla., and Atlanta to host future men's basketball tournaments.

Athlete of the Week: Payton DeHart, Nixa Soccer

Athlete of the Week: Payton DeHart, Nixa Soccer

Springfield Catholic to play for Class 3 State Baseball title

Springfield Catholic to play for Class 3 State Baseball title

Hartville wins first State baseball titles 2 years after going 0-34

Hartville wins first State baseball titles 2 years after going 0-34

Southeastern Conference working to improve non-conference schedules, NCAA tournament berths

DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — Southeastern Conference basketball coaches are getting a lesson in scheduling analytics.

Petree becomes MSU's 1st 3-time All-American

Petree becomes MSU's 1st 3-time All-American

Kansas City Royals name George Brett as interim hitting coach

Kansas City Royals name George Brett as interim hitting coach

Up to 10,000 expected for Springfield soccer tournament this weekend

Up to 10,000 expected for Springfield soccer tournament this weekend

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The Miller Cardinals moved their record to 3-0 with a win over McAuley Catholic ...

The Miller Cardinals moved their record to 3-0 with a win over McAuley Catholic on Monday.

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