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The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers meet in Miami for Super Bowl LIV Feb. 2. Art by Hayden Davidson.

Super Bowl LIV preview

Hayden Davidson, sports writer January 30, 2020

Anything can happen in sports, especially in high-stakes, heat-of-the-moment games. In the Super Bowl’s recent history, we’ve seen a two-point conversion play that earned its own nickname (the “Philly...

It’s Thursday Night Football, and the 11th such game of the 2019 season is almost over.

Garrett vs Rudolph and how the NFL should handle it

Henry Chappell, sports writer December 13, 2019

It’s Thursday Night Football, and the 11th such game of the 2019 season is almost over. The Cleveland Browns are about to finally beat their rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and improve their sinking...

MyCole Pruitt celebrates scoring a touchdown for the Tennessee Titans.

Remember the Titan

Tom Mueller, sports editor November 27, 2019

For MyCole Pruitt, 2010 KHS graduate and current Tennessee Titan, playing professional football wasn’t always a dream ⁠— and when it became one, getting there didn’t materialize easily. Achieving...

Antonio Brown used to be one of the best wide receivers in football, but now he no longer plays in the NFL.

The downfall of Antonio

Henry Chappell, sports writer October 21, 2019

Antonio Brown used to be viewed by me as the best wide receiver in football. On week 17 of the 2018 NFL season, the Steelers played a must-win game against the Cleveland Browns. This would decide if they...

Before all the fame, Jeremy Maclin, 2006 KHS graduate, walked the same halls KHS students do today.

JMac: Back to where it all started

Hayden Davidson, sports writer October 15, 2019

For the past decade, people across the country, especially Kirkwood residents, have turned on the TV every Sunday in the fall to see the name “Maclin” on their screen. But before all the fame, Jeremy...

It is acceptable for sports players to be physical with their opponents, but never with their partner.

Sexual misconduct in sports

Hayden Davidson and Tom Mueller March 13, 2019

*Logos courtesy of sportslogos.net   Larry Nassar, Jerry Sandusky and Ray Rice. The legacies of these men will forever be tainted by their reckless actions toward innocent people. Sexual misconduct...

Every year, Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Edition brings in about 7 percent of revenue for the renowned publication, according to Forbes. But what does it have to do with sports?

Sex has no place in sports

Benji Wilton, sports editor February 26, 2019

It’s an easy sell: sculpted supermodels posing in exotic locations wearing little to no clothing, right at the fingertips of anyone willing to fork over a few dollars. Every year, Sports Illustrated’s...

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The way of McVay

Benji Wilton, sports editor February 3, 2019

Why was six afraid of seven? No, seven didn’t eat nine: six was a St. Louis Rams fan. Seven meant only seven wins, which meant no playoffs for the Rams once again. St. Louisans long suffered under the...

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Which Super Bowl team should you root for?

Daniel Tobias, social media staff February 1, 2019

St. Louis sports fans are faced with a conundrum. Should they root for the New England Patriots, a team that annoys football fans nationwide due to their frequent controversies and Tom Brady’s smug smirks...

A reason to celebrate

A reason to celebrate

Benji Wilton, features writer January 16, 2018

A group of friends form a circle, eight of them sitting down while one other trots around the perimeter. As he walks, he pats each person on the head, saying ‘duck, duck, duck,’ and eventually shouts...

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