Sports

LaFontaine honored after Mavericks end 3-1 week

February 18, 2025

Thanks in large part to the ECHL Goaltender of the Week, Jack LaFontaine, the Kansas City Mavericks solidified their hold on first place in the Mountain Division.

February 18, 2025

Time takes away a lot of things, particularly if you look at time as age (Father Time is undefeated), but time also gives us plenty. It gives wisdom.

February 18, 2025

Eastern Jackson County area sports calendar for Feb. 19-20

Divers again expected to be Blue Springs South’s strength at state meet

February 18, 2025

The Blue Springs South girls swimming and diving team will likely be relying on its divers to garner most of its points at the state meet.

After year of retirement, Mizzou gymnast Helen Hu again finds ‘joy’ in sport again

February 17, 2025

Helen Hu blew her cover by showing off in a yoga class.

Royals look to be a legitimate postseason contender again

February 17, 2025

The Braves are expected to be contenders in a highly competitive National League. But in Major League Baseball’s modern landscape, everybody plays everyone, so the NL will see all of the American League, as well.

February 17, 2025

There were many seasons when Ben McCollum was the best college basketball coach in the state of Missouri. He built a Division II powerhouse at Northwest Missouri State, compiling a crazy 394-91 record while working for the right chance to move up to the D-I level.

February 17, 2025

Eastern Jackson County area sports calendar for Feb. 18-19

Kenneth Kieser: Old black crows can be complicated creatures

February 16, 2025

Many of you have become fascinated with the plight of crows. I have no idea why.