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The House approved an amendment to a higher education bill Tuesday allowing only Missouri schools to be featured on license plates, unless the Missouri legislature gives its approval.

The amendment's sponsor, Democrat Stephen Webber, says he'll remove his amendment or seek to repeal it if Kansas challenges Missouri to a football or basketball game next school year.

Not everyone in Missouri's dugout was happy about the Tigers' No. 9 seed in this season's NCAA softball tournament.

The Bruins earned fifth place in the Class 4 state championship after shooting a 313 in Tuesday's final round at Silo Ridge Golf and Country Club in Bolivar.

According to the police report, Berkstresser, 20, was driving a vehicle on Lynnwood Drive and hit a vehicle that was parked along the curb.

The Royals took advantage of two throwing errors by Rangers starter Colby Lewis (3-3) to score five unearned runs in the first two innings.

Chiefs owner certain the team will continue to play in Kansas City in the future as the team marks its 50-year anniversary in the city.

A Yadier Molina RBI single with two outs in the ninth gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 7-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Jon Jay was put on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday because of shoulder soreness.

Chelsea Thomas, the Missouri softball team's junior ace has been named Big 12 Conference Pitcher of the Week for the fourth time this season.

Sunday's game was the last game of the season for both teams.

Bruce Chen pitched into the seventh inning in the Kansas City Royals 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.

Alfonso Soriano singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning in the Chicago Cubs' 6-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Rams' plan calls for a complete overhaul of the Edward Jones Dome, including construction of a new roof with a sliding panel that will allow in natural light.

The Tigers host first round play for a fourth consecutive year.

Catcher Jenna Marston ended the mini-marathon with a sharp single up the middle in the 10th inning, plating sophomore Mackenzie Sykes, who scored the only run of the game from second base.

Missouri allowed runs in all but two innings against Memphis. 

St. Louis batters struck out 14 times and stranded 10 runners to get swept for the first time this season. 

A six-run ninth inning propelled Kansas City to 9-1 win.