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Border War back on gridiron: Kansas, Missouri agree to 4-game set

Kansas and Missouri are bringing back the Border War in football after the former Big 12 rivals agreed to a four-game series which will begin in 2025.

MLB, umpires reportedly agree to pay structure during pandemic

Major League Baseball and its umpires have reached a deal to cover a 2020 pay structure during the coronavirus pandemic, including a 50% cut in May.

BattleHawks receiver De'Mornay Pierson-El signs with Raiders

WR De’Mornay Pierson-El, who played for the St. Louis BattleHawks earlier this year, signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday.

Little League World Series is scrapped for first time

This year’s Little League World Series and the championship tournaments in six other Little League divisions have been canceled.

Yadi flirts with the idea of playing two more years, testing free agency

Yadier Molina, the Cardinals’ backstop for the past 16 seasons, has always planned on ending his career in St. Louis.

Leading NHL plan for return includes pod hockey, empty rinks, summer action

Get used to the concept of pods and pucks if the NHL is to have any chance of completing its season.

Cardinals announce ticket refund policy for games in April, May

St. Louis Cardinals fans with tickets to games originally scheduled for April and May now know how they can pursue refunds.

NCAA board supports name, image, likeness compensation for athletes

The NCAA is moving forward with a plan to allow college athletes to earn money for endorsements and other activities.

MLB considering splitting teams into three regional divisions for 2020 season

MLB is exploring a plan in which the 30 teams could be split into three regional divisions for the 2020 season.

MLB will allow teams to develop their own ticket refund policies

Major League Baseball told teams on Tuesday they could decide their own ticket refund policies.

MLB teams preparing for a draft that will present new challenges

What the Major League Baseball draft will look like, when and where it will take place and how the selections will be made, still isn’t clear.

North Texas is another potential site as MLB explores options to begin 2020 season

North Texas could be an option should MLB decide to start the pandemic-delayed 2020 baseball season with teams grouped together in different regions.

AP source says remainder of AHL season 'likely' will be canceled

An AP sources says it’s “quite likely” the American Hockey League will cancel the remainder of its season because of the new coronavirus pandemic.

NHL goalies at a disadvantage in staying sharp during coronavirus lockdown

No matter the setup, NHL goalies are at a disadvantage when it comes to maintaining most of their physical skills since the season was suspended March 12.

Mizzou TE Okwuegbunam drafted by Broncos, reunites with Drew Lock

Mizzou’s Albert Okwuegunam is reunited with a familiar face as Drew Locks’ Broncos selected him in the fourth round.

BattleHawks safety Kenny Robinson drafted in fifth round by Panthers

Kenny Robinson becomes the first XFL player to be drafted by an NFL team after the Panthers took him in the fifth round.

Browns take Mizzou DT Jordan Elliott in third round of NFL draft

The Browns used the No. 88 overall pick in the NFL draft to select Missouri defensive tackle Jordan Elliott.

FOX Sports Midwest to replay 2016 Blues-Blackhawks series

The St. Louis Blues’ first-round playoff series vs. the Chicago Blackhawks in 2016 was one of the most memorable in recent Blues history.

MLB, minors stop sniping (for now), term talks constructive

The tone of talks for a new agreement governing the relationship between baseball’s major and minor leagues took a positive turn Thursday.

John Kelly to donate plasma for COVID-19 study

FSMW play-by-play man John Kelly will participate in a study on whether antibodies from recovered COVID-19 patients can help those battling the disease.

Fired XFL Commissioner Luck sues McMahon for wrongful termination

Former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully fired by league owner Vince McMahon.

Road back to field could be slowest of all for college football

Pro sports leagues can get creative with solutions to save their multibillion-dollar businesses. College sports will take a slower road back.

Minor leaguers, college players try to stay ready for baseball's return

Baseball players are trying any way they can to stay ready amid the uncertainty of whether there will even be a season this year.

NCAA announces changes to targeting rule, jersey number guidelines for 2020 season

Players ejected from football games for targeting will be allowed to remain on the sidelines, the NCAA announced Tuesday.

Supreme Court denies Rams' petition to send relocation lawsuit to arbitration

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition from the Los Angeles Rams to send a lawsuit regarding their relocation from St. Louis into arbitration.

Fans' hesitancy to attend games would have big financial impact

Even if fans are allowed back in stadiums or arenas, many may not come. Financial losses in such a scenario will be significant.

Major obstacles remain even as leagues begin to formulate return scenarios

With no games being played, recent sports headlines have centered around the uncharted path leagues and teams must navigate to return to competition.

Blues, MacEachern agree to two-year, one-way contract extension

St. Louis Blues forward Mackenzie MacEachern’s contract averages $900,000 a season and is a one-way deal.

2006 World Series games air next week on FOX Sports Midwest

FOX Sports Midwest will replay the St. Louis Cardinals’ four wins vs. the Detroit Tigers – Games 1, 3, 4 and 5 — starting Monday, April 20.

Royals’ 2014 8-0 playoff run to air on FOX Sports Kansas City starting next week

FOX Sports Kansas City will re-air the Kansas City Royals’ 2014 AL Wild Card Game victory over the A’s, followed by the ALDS sweep of the Angels.