CC Sabathia’s career ended abruptly. Yes, the longtime Yankees left-hander had announced months earlier his plans to retire after the 2019 season, but his final appearance did not go as ceremoniously as Derek Jeter’s or Mariano Rivera’s.
Eastern Jackson County area sports calendar for Jan. 23-24
The Blue Springs High School gymnasium was not the place to be Friday night if you happen to be claustrophobic. With Wildcat students wearing white, and Blue Springs South students dressed in black, their respective cheering sections were the embodiment of how to support your hometown school.
The Kansas City Mavericks finally moved over .500 at home with a weekend sweep of the Rapid City Rush.
A quick start and dominance on the boards helped the Fort Osage boys basketball team hold off Suburban White Conference rival William Chrisman Friday.
The Fort Osage boys wrestling team captured four individual titles and one runner-up finish to capture third place in the GKC Suburban Conference Tournament over the weekend.
Missouri outside linebacker Triston Newson is expected return to the team for the 2025 season, using an added year of eligibility granted by a change in NCAA policy.
Eastern Jackson County area sports calendar for Jan. 22-23
Dallas Winda is a marquee player who has talent to spare, but little ego.
Missouri football enjoyed a breakout season in 2023 that set the tone for success in 2024 and beyond, but the program’s fiscal performance that year also has implications for its immediate future.