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July 1

Finalists revealed for 13th-annual Semoball Cup raceFinalists revealed for 13th-annual Semoball Cup race

The top 10 schools are named finalists for the 13th-annual Semoball Cup, with five former champions and five more hopefuls vying for the honors of the top athletic program in Southeast Missouri.

Lead Story

Park league baseball bonds Poplar Bluff coach Mathys with his sons

Community Sports

June 30

Park league baseball bonds Poplar Bluff coach Mathys with his sons

Poplar Bluff High School assistant coach Tyler Matthys channels his longtime passion for baseball into guiding the Mules and coaching his sons on their park league team.

Liaudwin Seaberry Jr.

Top Stories

Church and Velázquez homer, helping Cardinals beat free-falling Braves 5-3

Professional Sports

June 30

Church and Velázquez homer, helping Cardinals beat free-falling Braves 5-3

Church, Velázquez power Cardinals past NL East-leading Braves 5-3 as Liberatore fans nine and free-falling Atlanta drops 13th in 17, lead over Phillies down to 2½ games.

Associated Press

Church and Velázquez homer, helping Cardinals beat free-falling Braves 5-3

Professional Sports

Florida Panthers bring back goaltender Jacob Markstrom in trade; Rangers sign Dorofeyev

Professional Sports

June 30

Florida Panthers bring back goaltender Jacob Markstrom in trade; Rangers sign Dorofeyev

Panthers trade for ex-Florida goalie Jacob Markstrom in deal with Devils that likely ends Sergei Bobrovsky’s tenure, as Rangers lock up scorer Pavel Dorofeyev long term.

STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press

Florida Panthers bring back goaltender Jacob Markstrom in trade; Rangers sign Dorofeyev

Professional Sports

Cape Central graduate Ogles gains college experience while helping Catfish clinch playoff berth

College Sports

June 30

Cape Central graduate Ogles gains college experience while helping Catfish clinch playoff berth

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Just weeks removed from a dominant high school career, Chapman Ogles has already proven he belongs against older competition.

Tom Davis

Cape Central graduate Ogles gains college experience while helping Catfish clinch playoff berth

College Sports

Former PBHS golfers Ballard, Thomas earn Chad McCoy Memorial Foundation scholarships

High School Sports

June 30

Former PBHS golfers Ballard, Thomas earn Chad McCoy Memorial Foundation scholarships

Former Poplar Bluff golf standouts Anna Ballard and Corban Thomas each earned the Chad McCoy Memorial Scholarship as they continue their golf careers at the collegiate level.

Liaudwin Seaberry Jr.

Former PBHS golfers Ballard, Thomas earn Chad McCoy Memorial Foundation scholarships

High School Sports

Decker set to host softball clinic at Twin Rivers

Community Sports

June 29

Decker set to host softball clinic at Twin Rivers

Former Twin Rivers standout Carlee Decker will host free softball clinics for Twin Rivers district students from the fourth through 8th grades, focusing on softball fundamentals while helping build confidence on the diamond.

Liaudwin Seaberry Jr.

Decker set to host softball clinic at Twin Rivers

Community Sports

Chaim Bloom takes over as president of baseball operations for St. Louis Cardinals

Chaim Bloom takes over as St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations, pledging a return to player development roots as the team looks to rebound from missing the playoffs three straight years.

High School Sports

Culture builder-How Naylor's Songer restored expectations to basketball, softball programs

High School Sports

July 2

Culture builder-How Naylor's Songer restored expectations to basketball, softball programs

Dexter rising senior Mali McBride and the Lady Bearcats are looking forward to their first season under new head coach Addie Horton.

High School Sports

June 29

Lady Bearcats volleyball begins new era under Horton

Mauriona 'Mo' Menley (left) and the Dexter Lady Bearcats basketball team look to make major improvements in head coach Shawn Guethle's second season at the helm.

High School Sports

June 29

Lady Bearcats looking forward to next basketball season

Sister rivalry to prove essential in Lady Redbirds success

High School Sports

June 29

Sister rivalry to prove essential in Lady Redbirds success

Media Gallery

United States' Malik Tillman (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a free kick during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Professional Sports

July 1

US beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16, k...

Balogun scores then sees red as 10-man U.S. beats Bosnia 2-0 in Santa Clara to reach World Cup round of 16 and snap 10-game skid vs European teams; Belgium awaits in Seattle.

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NFL player Calais Campbell's brother is charged with murder after mother found dead

Professional Sports

July 1

NFL player Calais Campbell's brother is charged with murder after mother found dead

4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win

Professional Sports

July 1

4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win

Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?

Professional Sports

July 1

Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?

US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament

Professional Sports

June 29

US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament

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College Sports

Cape Catfish pitcher Noah Johnson signs an autograph for a young fan following a recent game at Capaha Park.

College Sports

June 24

East Prairie grad gaining confidence after solid freshman campaign at SIUE

CAPE GIRARDEAU - After making the jump from high school baseball to the NCAA Division I level, former East Prairie standout Noah Johnson is beginning to see his hard work pay off.

Stoddard Countians recall playing for Bess at Three Rivers

College Sports

June 23

Stoddard Countians recall playing for Bess at Three Rivers

Former Caruthersville standout reminisces about Bess's influence on him

College Sports

June 22

Former Caruthersville standout reminisces about Bess's influence on him

COLUMN: More than just a coach, Bess was a mentor and a friend

College Sports

June 22

COLUMN: More than just a coach, Bess was a mentor and a friend

Community Sports

Local track sensation Evyn Webb qualifies for AAU nationals

Community Sports

July 2

Local track sensation Evyn Webb qualifies for AAU nationals

Cape's Cade Mungle throws a pitch during the Wednesday, May 27, 2026, game between the Catfish and Alton at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.

Community Sports

June 26

Catfish clinch fourth consecutive playoff berth with first-half title

Cape's Trey Majette hustles to first base during a Prospect League baseball game between the Cape Catfish and the Thrillville Thrillbillies on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.

Community Sports

June 23

Cape Catfish rally to down Alton with two inside-the-park homers

Cape's Eric Enerlich, right-center, is fist-bumped coming off in a Prospect League baseball game between the Cape Catfish and the Thrillville Thrillbillies on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.

Community Sports

June 22

Catfish leading first-half division push with four days left

Professional Sports

Smoke drifts as Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch looks on after fireworks before a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Professional Sports

July 5

Cubs fans sing `Take Me Home, Country Roads' during fog delay at Wrigley Field

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle Leahy throws the ball in the fog against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Professional Sports

July 4

Wetherholt has HR, 3 hits to lead Cards past Cubs 3-0 at foggy Wrigley

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Professional Sports

July 4

Luzardo dominates Royals as Phillies hit three homers in 6-1 win

Chicago Cubs pitcher Bryse Wilson throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Professional Sports

July 4

semoball

Finalists revealed for 13th-annual Semoball Cup raceFinalists revealed for 13th-annual Semoball Cup race

Lead Story

Park league baseball bonds Poplar Bluff coach Mathys with his sons

Top Stories

Church and Velázquez homer, helping Cardinals beat free-falling Braves 5-3

Church and Velázquez homer, helping Cardinals beat free-falling Braves 5-3

Florida Panthers bring back goaltender Jacob Markstrom in trade; Rangers sign Dorofeyev

Florida Panthers bring back goaltender Jacob Markstrom in trade; Rangers sign Dorofeyev

Cape Central graduate Ogles gains college experience while helping Catfish clinch playoff berth

Cape Central graduate Ogles gains college experience while helping Catfish clinch playoff berth

Former PBHS golfers Ballard, Thomas earn Chad McCoy Memorial Foundation scholarships

Former PBHS golfers Ballard, Thomas earn Chad McCoy Memorial Foundation scholarships

Decker set to host softball clinic at Twin Rivers

Decker set to host softball clinic at Twin Rivers

Finalists revealed for 13th-annual Semoball Cup race

Lady Bearcats volleyball begins new era under Horton

Cape Central graduate Ogles gains college experience while helping Catfish clinch playoff berth

Spring, major awards finalists for 13th annual Semoball Awards named

Decker set to host softball clinic at Twin Rivers

Leopold basketball leans on young returners after breakout season

Chaim Bloom takes over as president of baseball operations for St. Louis Cardinals

High School Sports

Culture builder-How Naylor's Songer restored expectations to basketball, softball programs

Lady Bearcats volleyball begins new era under Horton

Lady Bearcats looking forward to next basketball season

Sister rivalry to prove essential in Lady Redbirds success

Media Gallery

US beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16, k...

NFL player Calais Campbell's brother is charged with murder after mother found dead

4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win

Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?

US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament

College Sports

East Prairie grad gaining confidence after solid freshman campaign at SIUE

Stoddard Countians recall playing for Bess at Three Rivers

Former Caruthersville standout reminisces about Bess's influence on him

COLUMN: More than just a coach, Bess was a mentor and a friend

Community Sports

Local track sensation Evyn Webb qualifies for AAU nationals

Catfish clinch fourth consecutive playoff berth with first-half title

Cape Catfish rally to down Alton with two inside-the-park homers

Catfish leading first-half division push with four days left

Professional Sports

Cubs fans sing `Take Me Home, Country Roads' during fog delay at Wrigley Field

Wetherholt has HR, 3 hits to lead Cards past Cubs 3-0 at foggy Wrigley

Luzardo dominates Royals as Phillies hit three homers in 6-1 win

Cubs sign RHP Jake Woodford, designate RHP Bryse Wilson for assignment