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With an impressive Mizzou win at Texas A&M and an equally impressive Rams win at home versus San Diego, there was ample reason to celebrate this weekend.  To keep that momentum going, don’t be hesitant to throw a little party for any of the following birthday boys this week… October 17 John Mabry (1970) Perhaps [...]

Late Thursday, the Rams announced that Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers avoided a local blackout.  The status was in flux midweek, as approximately 8,000 tickets remained unsold.  Thus, a blackout, according to NFL policies. Generally, when less than 10,000 tickets remain, a local advertiser steps up to the plate and purchases the lot.  [...]

At the season opener last Saturday, Blues fans were greeted to a new hockey season with live music, a Brett Hull tribute, plenty of flowing mullets and a 2-1 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers. They were also treated to a massive new DISH Network banner on the facade of Scottrade Center. The signage states [...]

The 2010 Missouri Tigers basketball team might be flirting with the Top 10 this season and with it could come a potential shot at making the school’s first Final Four.  But even with all that potentially on the table, last year’s leading scorer Kim English already has a title in his pocket. Twitter All-American. Don’t [...]

Between the loss of viewers due to 1.) the battle Dish Network is having with Fox Sports  and 2.) the abnormal “business man’s special” day game they played this week, there is no doubt that some Blues fans are simply suffering from a condition known as “lack of buzz” associated with the opening of another season. If you happen [...]

The following headline is not one of our renowned Photoshop efforts or a screencap from the latest Onion bit. It’s an actual column in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that summarizes an actual political race for the next Illinois governor.  The governors happen to be named “Brady” and “Quinn”. This particular governor race is noteworthy because [...]

Even with the promotion of former Mizzou star receiver Danario Alexander from the practice squad to the 53-man roster serving as the move to effectively fill Mark Clayton’s spot, the Rams are quietly looking for potential additions to complement the current recieving core that includes Brandon Gibson, Laurent Robinson, Mardy Gilyard and Danny Amendola. Coach Steve [...]

In all seriousness, it was actually a decent weekend to be a St. Louis sports fan.  Well, at least prior to Sunday afternoon. The Rams pooped all over themselves in Detroit, so the evolving excitement around their rebuilding effort reached a screeching halt.  But, that’s okay.  At the very best, they get back on track [...]

Get your birthday hats and party favors out, it’s time for “This week in St. Louis Sports Birthdays” (pretend that being said in Mel Allen’s voice). By coincidence, the athletes we’re celebrating this week also make up a unique theme – all of them happened to be involved in “notable” trades at some point during [...]

If you’re a dude with an affinity for the Blues and Brett Hull…there’s one, and only one, woman for you. The real question is, “What came first….the jerseys or the relationship?” Personally, I like to think the jerseys came first.  The woman had her hopes set on this gentleman and after years of unsuccessful pursuit, [...]