Thursday, May 17, 2012
The St. Louis Rams have outlined a renovation plan for the Edward Jones Dome that is estimated to cost $700 million.
The Rams want us to buy them a new house. Just fixing up its current home—the Edward Jones Dome—won't do. Instead, the St. Louis football franchise expects an extreme makeover, to the tune of $700 million, as it is estimated by a company hired by the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission (CVC) to analyze the team's counter proposal to a the CVC's own plan to upgrade the Edward Jones Dome with a $124 million facelift. If someone doesn't cough up the $700 mil to redo the Dome, it is feared the team will take its football and go home to Los Angeles, where it came from before it was the St. Louis franchise. All of this wrangling was set in motion in 1995 when the team negotiated a 30-year lease with the CVC. It was stipulated that the …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Beer disributor Tom Stillman leads local ownership group.
When businessman Tom Stillman took to the microphone at the Scottrade Center Thursday, it marked the first time the St. Louis Blues have been in local hands since Kiel Center Partners (under the watchful eyes of Mark Sauer and Jerry Ritter) ran the show from 1991-1999. The St. Louis Blues have battled the tides of changing economies and different spots in the standings since the days when insurance magnate Sidney Salomon brought professional hockey to St. Louis for the 1966-67 season. An array of owners with varying personalities have run the franchise, first at the old Arena on Oakland Avenue (named changed to the Checker Dome in the Ralston-Purina Hal Dean era of 1977-83) and then onto the Savvis (now Scottrade Center) downtown. Don’t …
On Wednesday afternoon, the Kirkwood High School Track Field was renamed the Alvin Miller Track Field in front of hundreds of parents and students during a dedication ceremony for the alumnus’ long athletic career.
Alvin Miller’s list of awards and records is long. Kirkwood High School’s track records in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 110 high and earning four varsity letters in basketball, three in football and two in track and field, are just some of them. But Miller, a 1983 KHS graduate, still has room for more. On Wednesday afternoon, the Kirkwood High School Track Field was renamed the Alvin Miller Track Field in front of hundreds of parents and students during a dedication ceremony for the alumnus’ long athletic career. The ceremony was hosted by the the Kirkwood School District Foundation, a nonprofit that raises money for educational programs and major projects schools can not afford. “It’s humbling to know the community has gone this far to …
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
Jake Walters was named a Rising Stars finalist at this year's 39th annual St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame inductions.
It might have felt like the Sheraton Westport Chalet was something like a field of dreams Thursday night in Maryland Heights. For one night, people of all ages came together to honor the past, present and baseball future during ceremonies for the 39th annual St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame inductions, which also included the presentation of the first Jack Buck Media Award, the Bob Broeg Award and the Bob Burnes Award. Also honored were local finalists for the Hall's Future Stars Award. Among those honored was Vianney High School's Jake Walters who was named a Rising Stars finalist. Walters is a leader of the top-ranked club and will play at Austin Peay in college. Also honored was Robert White who led the Meramec Community Collge …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The team has the sixth overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.
The St. Louis Rams already have made one of the biggest draft-related moves of the offseason, trading the second overall selection in this year's draft to the Washington Redskins, who are widely expected to take Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III after the Indianapolis Colts pick Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck. Round 1 will be held Thursday evening, rounds 2-3 on Friday night and the remainder of the draft will take place Saturday. The Rams are holding an official draft night party Thursday at Dave & Busters in Maryland Heights, featuring appearances by players and cheerleaders and the team's Mascot, Rampage. At the moment, the Rams have the sixth pick, and have needs at a variety of positions, including wide receiver, cornerback, …
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
St. Louis Community College adds Kalah Martin to its roster.
Kirkwood High School senior Kalah Martin will continue to prove her skills on the basketball court as a member of the St. Louis Community College Archers in the 2012-2013 season. The standout point guard was one of the first two additions to the women's basketball team that's coming off a 20-win season. Leading all Kirkwood guards with 3.3 rebounds per contest and averaging 7.5 points per game, Martin was a key player last season for the Pioneers who captured the Suburban South conference title. Martin was named second-team all-conference in the Suburban South. The other addition to the Archers' roster is Cahokia senior guard Diamond Suggs. Return guards for the Archers include Cierra Gaines (Edwardsville), Datona Ball (Quincy) and …
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
All-star first baseman will answer questions, post exclusive videos and share advice for young athletes in new, regular feature on Patch.
Good news, Cardinals fans! There’s a high-priced, power-hitting, first baseman on the way. Not to play for St. Louis, of course (We think Berkman and Allen Craig will be just fine). Instead, Patch users young and old can tap into the expertise of New York Yankees star Mark Teixeira, who has been named “Commissioner of Patch Baseball.” Teixeira, a four-time Gold Glove winner and two-time All-Star, will interact with Patch users by regularly responding to questions, sharing baseball tips, and posting exclusive videos. Teixeira will also offer young athletes advice on how to stay in shape and why healthful eating is so important for optimal performance. “I live in a Patch town now and I keep tabs on my original hometown via the Patch site …
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Mike Havener will recommend Corey Nesslage to serve as Kirkwood High School's athletic director. Nesslage is the assistant athletic director at MICDS.
Kirkwood High School likely will see an experienced football and basketball coach with a proven track record take the reins as the school's new athletic director. KHS principal Mike Havener will recommend that the Kirkwood School Board approve the hire of Corey Nesslage to fill the position formerly held by Jeff Townsend effective July 1. Townsend will step into the role of assistant principal for the class of 2016. Havener will present the recommendation to the board at its next meeting April 16, according to a statement from the Kirkwood School District released Tuesday. About Corey Nesslage Nesslage now serves as assistant athletic director, physical education teacher and assistant varsity football coach for Mary Institute and St. Louis…
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With the St. Louis Cardinals' home opener just days away, and with the rival Cubbies coming to town, now's the time for some trash talk — in two words.
You've heard the expression before, right? "I've got two words to say about that!" Well, this is the Patch version, coming ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals' home opener on Friday in which the Redbirds face off against the Chicago Cubs. Starting pitchers are expected to be Jeff Samardzija for the Cubs vs. Adam Wainwright for the Cards. After the Cardinals ruined the home opener for the Miami Marlins with a 4-1 victory in the team's new ballpark, and again ruined the home opener for the Milwaukee Brewers with an 11-5 victory, we have our heart set on a win for the Cards' opener at 2:15 p.m. Friday. The Cardinals get their first home game as they launch the season after their 11th World Series victory last year. The nationally syndicated "…
Monday, April 2, 2012
Are you a diehard Cardinals fan? Update your Facebook Timeline cover photo to show your support.
It's finally that time of year, baseball fans. The St. Louis Cardinals are set to open the season against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The Cardinals will be on the road for the season opener, but you can catch the action starting at 6:05 p.m. on ESPN. As you patiently wait for the first pitch, you can show your Cardinals support by updating your Facebook Timeline cover photo with an image that captures your loyalty for the Redbirds. We'll all be wearing the birds on the bat on Wednesday, so why not show your support on Facebook too? Pick your favorite—whether it's the Rally Squirrel or Busch Stadium—and show it off on your Facebook Timeline. You have two ways to make one of our fan pics your cover photo: The Flickr Option: Five of our …
Michael Rhodes
7:04 am on Friday, May 18, 2012
That amendment prevents an increase in state residents percentage of taxes from income. I do not believe it would cover a hotel tax or tourism tax. The two articles I saw said that there are many loop holes in the amendment. I could be wrong. more ›