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Siebeneck, Blair Oaks roll past Jefferson City The Blair Oaks Lady Falcons had it all working Wednesday night. Good pitching. Good hitting. Good baserunning. Good defense. "I thought it was a complete team effort," Blair Oaks coach Sharon Buschjost said after a 13-0 win in five innings against the Jefferson City Lady Jays at Vogel Field. "I was very proud." by Greg Jackson Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:36pm

Cards win 11th in row, best streak since 2001; stall Brewers Paul Goldschmidt and Tyler O'Neill homered as the St. Louis Cardinals won their 11th straight game, extending their lead for the second N.L. wild-card spot and beating the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers 10-2 Wednesday night. Goldschmidt also doubled, singled and scored four runs to help St. Louis stretch its best winning streak since an 11-game string in 2001. The Cardinals' longest winning streak in franchise history is 14, in 1935 with a team led by Hall of Famer pitcher Dizzy Dean. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:35pm

Helias rolls past St. Joseph's Academy Helias' bats came alive in the second inning to make short work of St. Joseph's Academy. by Anderson Kimball Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:34pm

Royals and Indians rescheduled for Monday CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians postponed Wednesday night's game against the Kansas City Royals because of rain and rescheduled it for next week. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:33pm

Blues announce front office moves ST. LOUIS — Stanley Cup-winning general manager Peter Chiarelli has been promoted to vice president of hockey operations for the St. Louis Blues, who also brought back Ken Hitchcock as a coaching consultant. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:22pm

NHL finds no evidence Kane gambled on games SAN JOSE, Calif. — The NHL found no evidence San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane bet on NHL games or tried to throw games after investigating allegations made by his estranged wife. Anna Kane alleged in an Instagram post this summer Kane bet on NHL games and was "obviously throwing games to win money," launching a probe by the league. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:21pm

'The Postman' Poulter delivers, annoys come Ryder Cup time SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Ian Poulter is a very good player who is writing the closing chapters of a very good career — 17 worldwide victories, $27 million in earnings and no major titles but enough top-30 and top-10 finishes to never be overlooked. When he swaps out his trademark plaid pants for a European Ryder Cup uniform, as he is doing this week at Whistling Straits, he turns into something even better. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:20pm

U.S. seeks answers to why Europe keeps winning Ryder Cup SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — The Americans bring the type of credentials that make them favorites in just about every Ryder Cup, and this year is no different. All but one of their players is among the top 20 in the world — the lone exception is Ryder Cup rookie Scottie Scheffler at No. 21. Six of them are major champions. They have the FedEx Cup champion and the Olympic gold medalist on their side. It just rarely translates into winning the Ryder Cup, and only Europe seems to have the answer. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:19pm

Herbert, Chargers look to improve in red zone against Chiefs COSTA MESA, Calif. — Justin Herbert has mostly picked up from where he left off last season when was the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. But there are some areas of concern as the Los Angeles Chargers prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:18pm

Chiefs defense searching for answers after loss to Ravens KANSAS CITY — Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has a lot on his mind these days. He needs to find some sort of pass rush, which has been unable to generate pressure on the Browns' Baker Mayfield in Week 1 and the Ravens' Lamar Jackson on Sunday night. He needs to find a way to plug the run, especially after the Ravens gutted the Chiefs despite missing enough running backs to injury to fill out a flag football team. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:17pm

Meyer: 'Every week it's like playing Alabama' ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Vic Fangio said Urban Meyer told him coaching in the NFL is "like playing Alabama" every week. Denver's coach relayed his conversation from last weekend with the embattled Jacksonville Jaguars coach to illustrate a point about parity in the NFL. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:13pm

Girls Golf: Helias wins quad at Oak Hills The Helias Lady Crusaders shot a 160 on Wednesday to capture a quadrangular at the Oak Hills Golf Center. by News Tribune Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:10pm

Girls Tennis: Helias 6, Smith-Cotton 3 SEDALIA — The Helias Lady Crusaders claimed four singles matches and two doubles matches to take a Central Missouri Activities Conference win Wednesday against the Sedalia Smith-Cotton Lady Tigers. by News Tribune Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:09pm

Boys Soccer: Battle 1, Helias 0 COLUMBIA — The Helias Crusaders dropped a 1-0 decision Wednesday to the Battle Spartans in Central Missouri Activities Conference action. by News Tribune Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:07pm

Prep Softball: Hickman 3, Jefferson City 2 COLUMBIA — Elise Kendrick hit a leadoff triple in the bottom of the seventh inning and scored on a wild pitch, giving the Hickman Kewpies a 3-2 walk-off win Tuesday against the Jefferson City Lady Jays in Central Missouri Activities Conference play. by News Tribune Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:07pm

Blair Oaks sweeps Jefferson City in volleyball opener at new gym WARDSVILLE — The Blair Oaks volleyball team finally took the court under the bright lights inside the more spacious, brand-new gym Tuesday at Blair Oaks High School. The Lady Falcons christened the gym's debut with a rivalry win, sweeping the Jefferson City Lady Jays 25-13, 25-18, 25-19. by Greg Jackson Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 12:26am

Pitching and baserunning lead Helias to softball win against Southern Boone One of Helias softball's main offseason focus points was baserunning. After stepping into the head-coaching role after being a former assistant, Kelly Fick told the Lady Crusaders he wanted them to be aggressive on the basepaths. by Anderson Kimball Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 12:19am

Blair Oaks smacks three home runs in win against School of the Osage The wind was blowing out and it took a lot of fly balls with it. The Class 3 No. 2-ranked Blair Oaks Lady Falcons hit three home runs, along with three other extra-base hits, on the way to a 12-2 run-rule win Tuesday against the School of the Osage Lady Indians. by Kyle McAreavy Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 12:19am

Jays soccer blanks School of the Osage It was a step in the right direction. "I don't think we found our stability, but we're a step closer," Jefferson City coach Scott Blake said after the Jays used a pair of second-half goals to get past the School of the Osage Indians 2-0 at the 179 Soccer Park. by Tom Rackers Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 12:18am

Cards win 10th in row, beat Brewers to extend wild-card lead MILWAUKEE — Cardinals closer Giovanny Gallegos fanned pinch-hitter Pablo Reyes for the final out Tuesday night and St. Louis won its 10th straight game, increasing its playoff lead by holding off the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers 2-1. The Cardinals increased their edge for the second N.L. wild-card spot to four games ahead of Cincinnati. San Diego began the day four games behind St. Louis and Philadelphia remained 4 1/2 back. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 12:15am

Chang 3-run triple off Benintendi's glove in first leads Indians past Royals CLEVELAND — Yu Chang hit a bases-loaded triple off left fielder Andrew Benintendi's glove in the first inning, leading Cal Quantrill and the Cleveland Indians to a 4-1 win Tuesday night against the Kansas City Royals. by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 12:14am

Girls Tennis: Jefferson City 9, Battle 0 The Jefferson City Lady Jays needed only one extra game to sweep the Battle Spartans 9-0 during Central Missouri Activities Conference action Tuesday at Capital City High School. by News Tribune Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 12:10am

Girls Tennis: Helias 6, Hickman 3 COLUMBIA — The Helias Lady Crusaders claimed wins at four singles spots and two doubles positions Tuesday to beat the Hickman Kewpies 6-3 in Central Missouri Activities Conference play. by News Tribune Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 12:08am