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It’s officially college basketball season, people.  And given the recent controversy involving two of SLU’s top (now former) players, the highlight of this season from a local perspective may be the annual Braggin’ Rights Game between Illinois and Mizzou. It’s always a holiday treat, but considering both have placed themselves in the AP preseason Top [...]

New Blues goaltender Jaroslav Halak is winning over St. Louis rather quickly.  Is it extremely early in the season?  Of course.  But Bloosiers have no sense of time, really.  It’s all about emotion, baby. And that emotion is predicated on Halak (pronounced “HUH-lock” if you’ve been living under a rock for the past three weeks) [...]

The people celebrating birthdays this week happen to be so significant that they’ve had their numbers retired, altered local elections and mingled with legends such as “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and the Harlem Globetrotters… November 8 Sam Bradford (1987) Who knew that when Sam Bradford was born 23 years ago, that one day he would have [...]

As previously documented by Sebek, we knew there was some indecision in the race for Illinois governor, but we didn’t know that the previously documented battle between Brady and Quinn could possible result in a recount… Our guess is that, with the sheer quantity of Notre Dame fans in the state, people were just simply confused [...]

Yesterday morning the St. Louis Cardinals front office announced Derek Lilliquist as the new bullpen coach. When the Lilliquist’s photo appeared in STL Today to accompany the news, we officially had inspiration for the latest edition of JSF Power Rankings. As Lilliquist clearly understands, some of the most successful arms in the bullpen come equipped [...]

Throughout our many fan hunting excursions, we’ve encountered some unique individuals in the supporting Cardinals, Rams and Blues fan bases. Thus, we’re often asked, “Which fans are the most approachable?” Year after year, it’s a simple answer. Blues fans are especially proud of their 30-year old sweaters, flowing mullets, or underlying intoxication levels…and will gladly [...]

As we collectively turn the calendar to November, we remind you that another issue of St. Louis Sports Magazine has hit the newsstands.  You can pick up a copy (for free) at many popular local restaurants/venues….or you can read it online. I encourage you to do both because yours truly (and Mr. Josh Bacott) have [...]

It was floated out as a rumor on Friday, but on Monday, the Cardinals finally confirmed that U2 will be featured as Busch Stadium’s headlining concert on July 17, 2011. In a press conference at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals said that 90 percent of the tickets will be priced under $100 and total capacity is [...]

As this weekend saw the likely death of Mizzou’s BCS National Championship, it won’t stop us from celebrating some notable birthdays including one that we may propose making a city-wide holiday. October 31 Mike Gallego (1960) To celebrate his Halloween birthday every year, Mike Gallego dressed up as a short, scrappy middle infielder who played [...]

When the Rams make it official that no player on employed by this franchise will ever wear the #80 again, it will be a well-earned honor for Mr. Isaac Bruce.  His production on the field was amongst the best in league history, his demeanor off the field was admirable in many ways and despite both [...]