State Sports
COMMENT: A first-time deer hunter's experience
In Missouri, hunting is something of a holiday. There is a Super Bowl like buzz around opening weekend of deer season. Schools close. Families gather. Money is spent. People make statements like: “Northern Missouri has some of the best deer hunting in the world.” In the spirit of our good state, I asked, show me.
Missouri cycling race seeks 2010 host cities
Whether the race can collect enough money to hold its fourth annual event remains unclear.
Limbaugh teams up with Blues owner to bid on Rams
Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh and St. Louis Blues owner Dave Checketts placed a bid Tuesday to buy the St. Louis Rams.
Cardinals open World Series ticket preregistration, just in case
Preregistration for what will be St. Louis Cardinals' World Series tickets, pending the team's qualification, started at 10 a.m. Monday and will end at noon CST on Oct. 15.
Show-Me State Games names honors athletes
Armstrong thanked Missouri governor for funding Tour of Missouri
Cyclist Lance Armstong called Gov. Jay Nixon to thank him for funding the Tour of Missouri bicycle race.
Chicchi wins sixth stage of Tour of Missouri
Italian Francesco Chicchi received a special Pony Express statue from St. Joseph Mayor Ken Shearin.
American wins fifth stage of Tour of Missouri
American David Zabriskie won a 19-mile time trial Friday in the Tour of Missouri.
Former leader's withdrawal changes complexion of Tour of Missouri
Just hours before the fourth stage began, Team Columbia-HTC announced the withdrawal of former leader Mark Cavendish from the competition.
Hushovd takes third stage of Tour of Missouri
Britain's Mark Cavendish, of Columbia-HTC, had won the first two stages but finished fifth.
Cavendish takes second stage of Tour of Missouri
After taking the first stage on Monday, Mark Cavendish prevailed to win the second stage Tuesday in Cape Girardeau, maintaining his overall lead.
Vande Velde withdraws from Tour of Missouri
Last year's winner decided not to continue Tuesday because of an injured hand.
Heart of America won by marathon rookie from Columbia
Ryan Hauser won Columbia's Heart of America Marathon by 9 seconds. It was the first marathon the 28-year-old had ever entered.
PHOTO GALLERY: 50th Annual Heart of America marathon
The 50th Annual Heart of America marathon held Monday is considered one of the most difficult in the United States because of the heat and the grade of hills. Most competitive runners avoid it because of its potential impact on their national standings.
Tour of Missouri opens in St. Louis
Mark Cavendish of Great Britain prevailed in a sprint finish of a 75-mile circuit race that opened this year's Tour of Missouri on Monday in St. Louis.
PHOTO GALLERY: Tour of Missouri kicks off in St. Louis
Mark Cavendish of Great Britain prevailed in a sprint finish of a 75-mile circuit race that opened this year's Tour of Missouri on Monday in St. Louis.
Leipheimer set to return for Tour of Missouri
Levi Leipheimer, a Tour de France veteran who crashed and broke his wrist, plans to return to the wheel during the third Tour of Missouri. The Missouri race is among the top five cycling events outside of Europe.
Columbia cyclists volunteer, support Tour of Missouri
As Missouri prepares for the arrival of some of the world's top cyclists, some of the city's biking enthusiasts look for ways to participate in the race.
Over the Hill? In Senior softball not so much
The oldest softball players in the Missouri State Senior Games, in the over 70 bracket, find that playing the game keeps them feeling young. Their wives agree.
SLIDESHOW: Twister Hockey League holds championship tournament
The Twister Hockey League, the only hockey league in mid-Missouri, held its playoffs and championship tournament on the evening of Aug. 9 at the Whitney Briggs Memorial Arena.
