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Siblings get probation for disposing knife after University City homicide: Mason Shepard, 19, was stabbed to death during an attempted drug deal April 11, 2020 ...
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Siblings get probation for disposing knife after University City homicide
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Over two dozen people rescued after mechanical failure with Gateway Arch: No injuries were reported, according to the fire department.
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Over two dozen people rescued after mechanical failure with Gateway Arch
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Siblings get probation for disposing knife after University City homicide: Mason Shepard, 19, was stabbed to death during an attempted drug deal April 11, 2020 ...
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Over two dozen people rescued after mechanical failure with Gateway Arch: No injuries were reported, according to the fire department.
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Over two dozen people rescued after mechanical failure with Gateway Arch
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Retired St. Louis officer, beaten by former colleagues, awarded $23M: A former St. Louis police officer has been awarded $23 million after he was beaten by other ...
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Retired St. Louis officer, beaten by former colleagues, awarded $23M
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Quick Glance: Whitey Herzog, Legendary St. Louis Cardinals Manager, Passes at 92
  • Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog, known for leading the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s, has died at the age of 92.

  • Herzog was famous for his 'Whiteyball' strategy, emphasizing speed, defense, and line-drive hitters.

  • Under Herzog's guidance, the Cardinals secured three pennants and a World Series victory, highlighting his stern yet good-natured style and focus on speed and defense.

  • Herzog was a successful manager and player, with a long career in baseball, earning the respect of many players and colleagues.
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Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University: Previous speakers hosted by the committee include actress and activist Jameela Jamil ...
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Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University
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Hochman: Is Cardinals’ Jordan Walker on path to become the next Dylan Carlson?: Man, if you had asked me in 2020 where Dylan Carlson would be as a player by 2024 ...
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Hochman: Is Cardinals’ Jordan Walker on path to become the next Dylan ...
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Reed Sheppard will enter the NBA draft. His Kentucky career is over.: Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard will enter the 2024 NBA draft and does not plan to ...
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Reed Sheppard will enter the NBA draft. His Kentucky career is over.
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Ohtani breaks record for most home runs by a Japanese player: Shohei Ohtani surpassed Hideki Matsui to become the Japanese-born player who has hit the most home ...
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani Sets New Record for Most MLB Homers
  • Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has broken the record for the most homers hit by a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.

  • During a game at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani hit an impressive homer that flew into the right field bleachers off pitcher Adrian Houser of the New York Mets.

  • With this homer, which was Ohtani's 176th in his six years in the MLB, he surpassed Matsui, who played the final 10 years of his 20-year pro career in North America.

  • Ohtani's record-breaking blast traveled 423 feet and put the Dodgers ahead 2-0. Prior to this, Ohtani had not hit a homer in seven consecutive games.
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Weatherford high school student directs racial slur toward Euless Trinity baseball player
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Loop Trolley starts operating again Thursday in St. Louis, U. City: Trolley cars will be on the route this weekend but only for operator training.
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Loop Trolley starts operating again Thursday in St. Louis, U. City
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This is Ryan Smith’s new ‘Plan A’ for Utah’s NHL arena: After originally thinking he would build a new arena, Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith said Friday he prefers ...
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This is Ryan Smith’s new ‘Plan A’ for Utah’s NHL arena
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Ellen Calipari posts goodbye video, supportive of Kentucky departure: Ellen Calipari said she’s supportive of John Calipari as new coach of Arkansas and thanked ...
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Ellen Calipari posts goodbye video, supportive of Kentucky departure
Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
  • John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.

  • The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.

  • Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.

  • This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
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Busch Stadium food: Which menu items score and which strike out?: Busch Stadium lacks that signature, unmistakably St. Louis food. But there's hope ...
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Busch Stadium food: Which menu items score and which strike out?
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No matter the decision, Kentucky basketball fans need to give Reed Sheppard a break
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No matter the decision, Kentucky basketball fans need to give Reed ...
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St. Louis police considering move to 11-hour shifts for officers: St. Louis police leadership is considering moving officers from eight-hour shifts to 11-hour ...
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St. Louis police considering move to 11-hour shifts for officers
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Cardinals look to Lance Lynn to help snap skid as Arizona visits: First Pitch: The Cardinals, swept over the weekend by Milwaukee, look to begin a turnaround ...
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Cardinals look to Lance Lynn to help snap skid as Arizona visits: First ...
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An ode to perhaps the greatest Jewish baseball player on Passover: Today is the first full day of what was my favorite Jewish celebratory holiday as a kid: ...
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An ode to perhaps the greatest Jewish baseball player on Passover
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Hochman: Why Whitey Herzog means so much to Cardinals fans: He was the epitome of a manager. With “Whiteyball,” he dictated the way the game was played with ...
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Hochman: Why Whitey Herzog means so much to Cardinals fans
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Elite 3-point shooter names Kentucky among finalists. The star transfer has quite a list.
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Elite 3-point shooter names Kentucky among finalists. The star transfer ...
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Brett Sears strikes out 8 as Nebraska baseball defeats Maryland: Brett Sears authored yet another quality start and Ben Columbus stayed red hot as Nebraska ...
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Brett Sears strikes out 8 as Nebraska baseball defeats Maryland
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Hi-Pointe Drive-In and Taco Buddha form new restaurant group in St. Louis: With the launch of Gastronauts, the group aims to grow to 15 Hi-Pointes and seven Taco ...
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Hi-Pointe Drive-In and Taco Buddha form new restaurant group in St. Louis
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Hochman: Where have you gone, Paul Goldschmidt? Oh, and Nolan Gorman, too.: The perennial All-Star Goldschmidt is hitting .173. He has an OPS (which is on-base ...
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Hochman: Where have you gone, Paul Goldschmidt? Oh, and Nolan Gorman, too.
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Baseball’s Most Notorious Umpire Is Back—and People Are Losing Their Minds: After missing most of the 2023 season, Ángel Hernández has returned to being MLB’s ...
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Baseball’s Most Notorious Umpire Is Back—and People Are Losing Their Minds
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Missing St. Charles County teen's car found near downtown St. Louis: St. Charles County police are searching for a missing teenager whose car was found abandoned ...
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Missing St. Charles County teen's car found near downtown St. Louis
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What does Travis Perry think of new UK basketball coach Mark Pope?
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What does Travis Perry think of new UK basketball coach Mark Pope?
Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena
  • Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.

  • Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.

  • All of this to greet back a beloved figure.

  • "We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."
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Kentucky gives record crowd reason to keep coming back for SEC baseball stretch run
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Orioles calling up Jackson Holliday, MLB’s top prospect, after torrid start in Triple-A
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Tipsheet: Gallen reminded Cardinals what elite starting pitching looks like: Zac Gallen has developed into an elite top-of-the-rotation starter ...
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Girl, 9, critically injured in hit-and-run crash in St. Louis: The motorist struck another vehicle, pinning a girl between them, police said ...
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Girl, 9, critically injured in hit-and-run crash in St. Louis
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Nebraska baseball pelts Maryland pitching, forces mercy rule in series win: Nebraska baseball pelted Maryland pitching to win its first Sunday game in April
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Nebraska baseball pelts Maryland pitching, forces mercy rule in series win
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Kentucky is moving quickly to make Baylor’s Scott Drew the Wildcats’ next basketball coach
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Kentucky is moving quickly to make Baylor’s Scott Drew the Wildcats’ next ...
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Neman: First-graders explain why they like their favorite restaurants: Three first-graders wrote reviews of their favorite restaurants for class ...
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Neman: First-graders explain why they like their favorite restaurants
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Indiana Hoosiers won transfer portal, and more talent could be coming: Indiana men’s basketball is clear winner of transfer portal already, and the Hoosiers ...
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Indiana Hoosiers won transfer portal, and more talent could be coming
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Wentzville schools superintendent leaves after less than two years: Danielle Tormala became superintendent in July 2022, replacing Curtis Cain who took the top ...
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Wentzville schools superintendent leaves after less than two years
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Isaiah Swope picks SLU after ranking among national 3-point leaders: The 5-foot-10 guard announced Monday he will transfer to SLU, joining Robbie Avila as former ...
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Isaiah Swope picks SLU after ranking among national 3-point leaders
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Carl Erskine, Dodgers pitcher and last of ‘Boys of Summer,’ dies at 97: A standout hurler for Brooklyn in the 1940s and ’50s, he was a close ally of Jackie ...
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Carl Erskine, Dodgers pitcher and last of ‘Boys of Summer,’ dies at 97
Quick Glance: Carl Erskine, Dodgers Pitcher and Last Member of 'Boys of Summer,' Dies at 97
  • Carl Erskine, known for two no-hitters and 20 wins in the 1953 season with the Brooklyn Dodgers, passed away at the age of 97.

  • A key figure in the celebrated Brooklyn teams of the 1950s, Erskine helped secure five National League Pennants. He was an All-Star and participated in five World Series.

  • Erskine posthumously received the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award. His legacy encompasses compassion, encouragement, and positive societal impact.

  • Off the field, Erskine was dedicated to charitable causes, particularly advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities. His son Jimmy, born with Down syndrome, inspired his philanthropic work.
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Florissant teen dies in crash Friday morning on I-270: The 18-year-old was driving north when he lost control of the vehicle and drove off the right side of the ...
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Florissant teen dies in crash Friday morning on I-270
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Los Angeles Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani's Former Interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, Charged With Stealing $16 Million In Gambling Scandal
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Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
  • Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.

  • Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.

  • United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.

  • On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
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Shohei Ohtani to Build a Hawaii Home: The Los Angeles Dodgers star is planning a house on the Big Island, where he’ll spend offseasons
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Shohei Ohtani to Build a Hawaii Home
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FAA, United Airlines Will Investigate a Colorado Rockies Chartered Flight: A video posted to Instagram showed the team’s coach sitting in the cockpit.
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FAA, United Airlines Will Investigate a Colorado Rockies Chartered Flight
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Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
  • The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.

  • The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.

  • Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.

  • The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
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St. Louis firefighter died because of faulty breathing equipment, family claims: A St. Louis firefighter ran out of oxygen while trapped under rubble because he ...
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St. Louis firefighter died because of faulty breathing equipment ...