Howard tearing it up in NL playoffs

Alright, this is how I decide who I cheer for in the baseball playoffs…when one of my teams are not involved. First, I always go for the Midwest teams. That mean’s St. Louis, Kansas City (just go with me on this one) Minnesota, Milwaukee, both Chicago...

Commentary: Leaders Should Lead

I don’t often wander outside the realm of sports in these commentaries, but I’ve been so fascinated by the presidential election over the last few days, I can’t help it. We are a nation of laws. The state of Florida has laws to deal with a close...

Commentary: Rams and Chiefs Slipping

Trouble is brewing for both of Missouri’s NFL teams. The Chiefs have been swept by the hated Raiders for the first time since the ’80s. And the Rams have lost their two biggest offensive weapons to injury. Neither team has a running game or a defense. The...

Commentary: Larry Smith is Done

After a nightmare finish for the Mizzou football team last season, it was hard to imagine that things could get any worse. They could, and they did. The 2000 season has been a complete bust, and will cost Larry Smith his job. The only chance Smith has is to win the...

Commentary: Chiefs Had Better Learn to Run

It is great to see the Chiefs willing to use the weapons they have on offense. Elvis Grbac is playing the best football of his career, and taking advantage of his Pro Bowl tight end, Tony Gonzalez, and emerging receivers Derrick Alexander and Sylvester Morris. Marty...