National Sports
Rams can’t contain Panthers’ Steve Smith
The Carolina wide reciever hauled in seven catches for 118 yards and one touchdown in a 27-13 Panthers win.
Questions surround Notre Dame after loss to Georgia Tech
Notre Dame begins its season with a 33-3 stumble against Georgia Tech.
Columbia resident wins Stockholm Half Marathon
Columbia resident Steve McIntyre, 29, won the Stockholm Half Marathon in Stockholm, Sweden, on Saturday.
Albers, Astros shut down Cardinals
Matt Albers (4-6) walked four and struck out three, shutting down the Cardinals’ offense for the second time this season.
Ordonez helps Tigers avoid sweep in K.C.
The Tigers’ right fielder continues his torrid hitting to help Detroit attempt to get back in playoff race.
Rams take home Governer’s Cup
The Chiefs and Rams played their final preseason game Thursday night. It was the first time Larry Johnson took the field, since ending his holdout earlier in the month.
Former Missouri receiver Brad Ekwerekwu seeks roster spot with Chiefs
Undrafted free agent and former Missouri wide receiver Brad Ekwerekwu is attempting to make the Kansas City Chiefs’ 53-man roster as final cuts approach.
Chiefs at Rams sells out
Cards rest before marathon stretch run
Now in contention for the NL Central crown, St. Louis spends its last day off preparing for a 35-game stretch in 34 days.
Rams name starting center
Brett Romberg beat out veteran lineman Andy McCollum in a battle for the only starting position up for grabs in the preseason.
Johnson pining for preseason playing time
Indians edge Royals in extra innings
Cards’ Wainwright quiets Braves
Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright held the Braves to one run in seven innings, helping St. Louis close to within 2 1/2 games of the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central.
Carl Edwards cruises at Bristol
The Columbia native clinched a spot in the Chase for the Nextel Cup championship at a special race track.
Grady Sizemore, Victor Martinez lead Indians to win over Royals
After a five-run first inning, Sizemore and Martinez connected for home runs in the second to send the Indians past the Royals.
Cardinals beat Braves, end Tim Hudson's winning streak
The Cardinals sent 10 men to the plate in the fifth inning and scored five runs off the Braves’ Tim Hudson, ending his nine-game winning streak.
Damon Huard named Chiefs' starter at quarterback
Kansas City Chiefs’ coach Herm Edwards announced Saturday that long-time backup quarterback Damon Huard will be the opening day starter over Brodie Croyle.
Pujols sets record in Cardinals' victory over Marlins
The first baseman homered for a career-best fifth consecutive game and became the first player in major league hsitory to hit 30 or more home runs in each of his first seven seasons.
Royals hold on despite baffled bullpen
Kansas City nearly let a four-run, ninth-inning lead evaporate in the afternoon heat Wednesday, but closer Joakim Soria still managed to tally the save.
Johnson extends contract with Chiefs, becomes highest-paid player in team history
Running back Larry Johnson extended his contract with Kansas City for five years after 2007, but isn’t sure if he’ll be fully ready to play in the season opener at Houston.
