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United Way Team Player nominations open

Upgrades on deck for Phil Welch following stadium analysis

Benton baseball tops Bishop LeBlond, builds momentum heading into WOW Bat Tournament

How to watch Royals and Cardinals games with News-Press NOW

Missouri Western stays hot, sweeps Missouri S&T in softball doubleheader

High School Sports

Benton baseball tops Bishop LeBlond, builds momentum heading into WOW Bat Tournament

From six to sixty-six: Benton’s speech and debate team is becoming a powerhouse

Results from April 11–12 WOW High School Wood Bat Tournament

Benton girls basketball coach Chris Michaels steps down after five seasons

Lafayette continues growing pains in first boys volleyball season with loss to East (Kansas City)

Lions enjoying superb start to the season

Baseball tournament looks to bring awareness to mental health

Chris Coy tosses complete game as Benton wins third straight

College Sports

Missouri Western stays hot, sweeps Missouri S&T in softball doubleheader

Griffons’ star receiver invited to Chiefs local pro day

From local high school courts to MIAA: Luke Scheidecker returns to St. Joseph

Western Wednesdays: Meet the new men’s basketball coach

Proving what’s possible: Elliott Murphy’s road to a title

Western hires Scheidecker as next women’s basketball head coach

Deaver dominates as Griffons return home with shutout win

Full speed ahead: Missouri Western hires Brooks McKowen as head coach

Kansas City Royals

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron throws during live batting practice during spring training baseball practice at the team's training facility Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

St. Joseph native Noah Cameron making strong case for Royals’ roster spot

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron throws during live batting practice during spring training baseball practice at the team's training facility Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Kansas City Royals open spring training with 5-2 victory, Central alum Noah Cameron impresses

A look back at the Kansas City Royals and Bobby Witt Jr. in July

Royals win series against divisional foe Cleveland Guardians; look to continue momentum in July

Kansas City Royals end three-game skid; look to continue winning ways against Marlins

Kansas City Royals look to have hot start in June; keep pressure on AL Central

Kansas City Royals off to fast start; feeling confident in core group of players

Outdoors

MDC holds Arbor Day tree giveaway event April 26 in St. Joseph

Red, white and blue for the green thumb

New Wyeth Hill bike attraction on track for May opening

Happy 70th birthday to Missouri’s state tree

April is National Gardening Month

National Deer Association names MDC 2024 Agency of the Year

Learn to turn your catch into delicious table fare with MDC free virtual program April 3

Celebrate native trees with MDC through Arbor Days in April

CNN Sports

Mondo Duplantis received the Sportsman of the Year award after his record-breaking performance at the Paris Olympics.

Simone Biles, Mondo Duplantis win big at 25th Anniversary Laureus World Sports Awards

Dončić (left) scored 45 points in his first game back in Dallas earlier this month.

Mavs GM Nico Harrison admits he was surprised by Luka Dončić’s level of popularity with fans following shock trade to Lakers

Cade Cunningham led the Detroit Pistons to their first playoff win in 17 years.

Detroit Pistons snap NBA-record postseason losing streak with Game 2 win over New York Knicks

Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe has denied accusations of sexual assault and battery.

Pro Football Hall of Famer and podcast star Shannon Sharpe sued for sexual assault and battery