Menu
-
Two big innings hurt Silver Sox in loss to Cape Girardeau LegionSIKESTON — Two innings were the difference for the Sikeston Silver Sox in Monday night’s opener against the Cape Girardeau Legion Titans. Both the second and seventh innings resulted in an outpour of... -
Dexter seniors reunite, to play for SEMO Spartans baseball teamDexter High School seniors from the Class of 2020 will get one last hurrah this summer, as members of the SEMO Spartans 19-and-under baseball team. “We put this together so these kids could play some... -
Dexter's Mosby adjusts to fast-paced game while playing TRC women's basketballChaylea Mosby became accustomed to being the go-to player for the Dexter girls basketball team. She helped Dexter compile an 89-30 record over four seasons, win three district championships, make... -
Oak Ridge senior Dylan Muench took physical challenge in strideCHAFFEE — Communication in baseball is founded on non-verbal queues amongst its participants, so for Oak Ridge senior athlete Dylan Muench, his not being able to hear to a normal level was an...
-
SENIOR RECOGNITION: New Madrid County Central baseball players reflect on careers with Eagles (5/29/20)With the cancellation of spring athletics for the 2020 season, seniors in the Standard-Democrat coverage area cannot have final moments with their teammates. Below is the 13th part of a series of stories on recognizing senior athletes, where they are going next, what they loved most about playing their respective sport at their school, and more... -
SD BOYS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Not just a dynamic football player, Quazavion Jackson also finds success on the mat (5/28/20)NEW MADRID, Mo. — Whether it was on the football field or the wrestling mat, New Madrid County Central junior Quazavion Jackson proved to be a force for the Eagles this past season, earning him the 2020 Standard-Democrat Boys Athlete of the Year. A locomotive in the backfield, Jackson earned SEMO Conference All-Conference, Class 2, District 1 All-District, Class 2 All-Region, and was on the Class 2 All-State Third-Team as well... -
Country music recording artist Noll Billings ready to return to Kennett to assist with basketball program (5/28/20)Country music singer Noll Billings was dribbling a basketball before he ever considered carrying a tune in Nashville. “The first love I ever had in life was basketball,” he said. “I was pounding a basketball as a little kid and watching Hoop Dreams and Hoosiers. My whole life I’ve always had a love for basketball and I was fortunate enough to have a lot of success playing it.”...
Presented by
-
New SEMO post Nolan Taylor has enjoyed the scenery, now he wants some substanceThere is no hidden agenda as to why Nolan Taylor is going to suit up for the Southeast Missouri State men’s basketball program this coming season. -
Three Rivers sophomores Morey, Bisby returning to Raiders softball teamThree Rivers softball will have two players return for another sophomore season. Leadoff hitter Jennifer Morey and clean-up hitter Zoe Bisby will take advantage of the NJCAA granting spring athletes an additional year of eligibility. They will be two third-year sophomores on a team of 21 freshmen from two different recruiting classes... -
SuperFan: Cape doc loves himself some 'Rocky Top' UT footballDuring this time of social distancing, the SuperFan series of articles focuses on fans who are geographically distant from the teams they support, who are fiercely loyal to a team outside the state of Missouri. Today: Mike Freeman, M.D,, 67, gastroenterologist with the Freeman Clinic. ...
-
Get ready to 'dive into' the summer at Cape Splash (5/30/20)Memorial Day traditionally kicks off the summer for everyone across this country and for many that means heading to the local water park for some fun. -
It's official: Capahas to play ball in 2020 (5/29/20)The Capahas will play aluminum-bat baseball this summer, despite the anxiety over COVID-19. “We’re officially announcing the kickoff to Mon-Clair League action with an eight-team tournament on July 4,” Capahas manager Tom Bolen said Friday, who added play will occur on Independence Day on fields in Valmeyer, Illinois and Waterloo, Illinois. -
Cape Catfish had assembled a 'super strong' 2020 roster (5/29/20)In the first game in franchise history, the Cape Catfish fell behind 9-2 by the sixth inning and eventually lost to the Quincy Gems 11-3 in front of a packed Capaha Field throng that enjoyed the atmosphere, if not the result. -
2020 season a no-go for Cape Catfish (5/29/20)A year ago, the Cape Catfish orchestrated a “dream season” through its inaugural year as a franchise. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 has been more of a nightmare than any dream.
-
Chiefs holding unique virtual competition for punting job (05/20 1:47 pm)LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) -- It's a good thing an NFL kicking operation requires no more than three players. There's the long snapper, tasked with delivering the ball. The kicker, who is expected to send it through the uprights. And the punter, who for... -
Chiefs' Hill completes year-long reclamation of himself (05/18 2:01 pm)KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The steady stream of nurses filing out of St. Luke's Hospital for close to an hour was finally slowing down, which was altogether fortunate, because the young man with thighs like tree trunks was running out of food to give...
-
Chiefs among centerpieces of NFL slate as they chase repeat (05/10 12:18 pm)KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- In the makeshift interview room just outside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, defensive tackle Chris Jones yelled across to Chiefs teammate Frank Clark, vowing that the Super Bowl championship they had just won would not be the... -
Undrafted Michigan QB Patterson reaches deal with Chiefs (05/03 5:34 pm)ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Former Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson has agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent. Agent Bryan Ehrlich confirmed the deal Sunday. Patterson started all 26 games for the Wolverines over the...