Mid-Missouri and National Sports

Saturday's MSHSAA Track & Field Sectional Results

For local Class 3 and 4 boys and girls competition

Here are results of competition Saturday by area athletes at Missouri State High School Activities Association Track and Field Sectionals.

Helias boys take team crown at sectionals

Area schools qualify athletes for state

The Helias Crusaders will have a healthy representation at this week’s Class 3 state track and field championships.

Jays, Lady Jays dominate sectional relays

Relays were a standout Saturday for the Jefferson City Jays and Lady Jays in Class 4 Sectional 3 track and field meet.

Saturday's MSHSAA Track & Field Championship Results

For Class 1 and 2 boys and girls competition

Here are final results following Saturday's competition at the Missouri State High School Activities Association Track and Field Championships.

Delayed victory for Linn’s Rush

Races to title in spite of incorrect lap counter

Linn senior Tyler Rush was on his way to his first career state track title. Or at least that’s what he thought.

Rudroff a quick learner at long jump

Takes Class 2 state title

South Callaway’s Garner Rudroff had not competed in the long jump prior to this year. But he said he’s always been good at jumping.

South Callaway relay team wins title in first time together

The Class 1 and 2 Missouri State High School Activities Association Track and Field Championships at Dwight T. Reed Stadium was the first time the South Callaway 4x100-meter relay team had run together this year.

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Bianchi's single in 10th lifts Brewers over Cards

Jeff Bianchi drove in two runs with a 10th-inning single up the middle, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Saturday night.

Saturday's MLS Capsules

Games played May 18, 2013

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER ROUNDUP: Diego Fagundez scored and Houston added an own goal in the New England Revolution's 2-0 victory over the Dynamo on Saturday night.

McMurray and Stenhouse race into All-Star Race

Jamie McMurray won the Sprint Showdown to transfer into the $1 million All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Saturday's National League Capsules

Games played May 18, 2013

NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP: Bronson Arroyo pitched five-hit ball over 7 2-3 innings, Joey Votto was 4 for 4 with a homer, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-0 Saturday.

Saturday's American League Capsules

Games played May 18, 2013

AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP: Jason Kipnis scored the winning run in the ninth inning when Brendan Ryan's throw pulled catcher Jesus Montero off the plate, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.

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John Force tops NHRA Kansas Nationals qualifying

John Force ended a 19-race No. 1 qualifying slump with a track-record Funny Car run Saturday in the NHRA Kansas Nationals.

Cardinals place LHP Garcia on DL

The St. Louis Cardinals have placed left-hander Jaime Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain.

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No Triple Crown: Oxbow upsets Orb at Preakness

Oxbow put D. Wayne Lukas in the record books again with an upset of Orb in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, giving the Hall of Fame trainer his 14th win in a Triple Crown race.

Saturday's Golf Capsules

Games played May 18, 2013

PRO GOLF ROUNDUP: Keegan Bradley still hasn't gotten things right on the 18th hole at the Byron Nelson Championship, even when finally going left.

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Beckham walks off in tears after last home game

David Beckham hugged his teammates with tears in his eyes, then walked off the pitch to a standing ovation — for the last time in front of a home crowd at a football game.

Wrestling rules changed to keep sport in Olympics

Wrestling's governing body hopes rule changes designed to make matches more exciting and easier to understand will get the sport back in the Olympics.

Garza slated to start for Cubs on Tuesday

Matt Garza is set to come off the disabled list and make his first start of the season for the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday against Pittsburgh.

Earnhardt has a connection with Charlotte track

At the height of his father's success at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. would sit in the Turn 1 condos overlooking the track.