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Jeff Gordon: MU sports needs Coach Drink-level leadership at top

University of Missouri sports sit on the periphery of the Southeastern Conference, both geographically and competitively.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jul 28, 2021

Benjamin Hochman: Sterk was solid in fundraising at Mizzou — now school must find innovative AD to navigate new frontier

More than ever, people are donating to Mizzou athletics. But the guy who raised the funds suddenly is out without an explanation.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jul 27, 2021

Editorial: Ethics in government still matters. Has Biden forgotten his promises of reform?

One of the many lessons America should have learned from the catastrophic presidency of Donald Trump is that the nation’s political norms are no longer sufficient to ensure a baseline of ethical behavior in Washington. Time and again, Trump trampled those norms, shamelessly using his office to enrich his businesses,…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jul 27, 2021

Best Bites: Backcountry Meat Stick from Apex Protein Snacks

Low-carb diets are back in fashion, and with them have come a slew of new high-protein snacks. Out of Gallatin, Missouri, Apex Protein Snacks has made its fair share of these, including four varieties of “Meat Sticks.” Its newest flavor, Jalapeño & Cheese, combines beef and wild boar with subtle…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jul 26, 2021

Springfield, Illinois: Much to appreciate in the land of Lincoln

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — I’ve probably stopped in Springfield several dozen times on my way to Chicago or destinations to the north. There is a gas station I like there that serves good sandwiches and those yogurt bowls in which you add whatever toppings you like, right along Interstate 55.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jul 26, 2021

Tempers flare, outfielders flex and Cardinals salvage series, end losing streak to Reds with 10-6 victory

CINCINNATI — The Cardinals rookie pitcher, 18 starts into his big-league career and aching for his first win, had the run support and the runway for milestone.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jul 25, 2021

Cardinals can't overtake Reds as Winker powers Cincy's 5-3 victory

CINCINNATI — The steady drumbeat of offense at a ballpark prone to a little percussion proved enough for the Cincinnati Reds to stay ahead of the Cardinals even when they had that one, seemingly inevitable swing at changing the tune.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jul 25, 2021

After lengthy battle and landmark ruling, the fight over Medicaid expansion in Missouri nears end

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The long Republican-led effort to block the Affordable Care Act in Missouri appears to be coming to a close after the state’s highest court ruled a voter-approved plan to expand Medicaid was valid.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jul 24, 2021

St. Louis, St. Louis County to reinstate mask mandate starting Monday

ST. LOUIS — Faced with a rising tide of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, St. Louis and St. Louis County leaders announced that they will reinstate a mask requirement, for vaccinated and unvaccinated residents alike.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jul 24, 2021

Reds rally against Cardinals relievers for 6-5 victory

CINCINNATI — The opportunity the Cardinals failed to exploit early in the game came back around to haunt them later as the bullpen leaked and lost a lead.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jul 24, 2021