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Jacob Clark, wearing a Missouri State football uniform, passes the ball during a game

Scranton: Missouri State (finally) plays its football home opener Saturday, with some new bells and whistles at Plaster Stadium

by Lyndal Scranton September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Better late than never, Missouri State finally gets to play a home football game on Saturday. The Bears face Utah Tech at 2 p.m.

Mike Antico, wearing a Springfield Cardinals uniform, raises both arms at the dugout as he stands on second base

Cardinals’ veterans want to have fun in the playoffs, but winning would be nice, too

by Lyndal Scranton September 20, 2023September 22, 2023

The Springfield Cardinals celebrate on the field after a walk-off win at Hammons Field

Scranton: Hammons Field deal, playoff push have made this a great season for the Springfield Cardinals

by Lyndal Scranton September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

Chandler Redmond, wearing a Springfield Cardinals uniform, high-fives teammates in the dugout

As the season winds down, these Cardinals might be playing their last games at Hammons Field

by Lyndal Scranton September 8, 2023September 11, 2023

Matt Svanson, wearing a Springfield Cardinals uniform, pitches the baseball during a game

New closer Matt Svanson giving Springfield a boost as Cardinals chase playoff spot

by Lyndal Scranton September 6, 2023September 7, 2023

Steve Savard, wearing a light blue polo shirt, speaks into a microphone

Scranton: Steve Savard, former voice of the St. Louis Rams, thrilled to be behind the mic for Missouri State football

by Lyndal Scranton September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

Tink Hence, wearing a Springfield Cardinals uniform, pitches the baseball during a game

August hasn’t been kind to Springfield pitcher Tink Hence. Here’s why the Cardinals aren’t worried

by Lyndal Scranton August 23, 2023August 23, 2023

Rob Yanders, wearing a gray T-shirt reading "Thunder Basketball," smiles while coaching basketball players

Rob Yanders, former Missouri State standout and local youth basketball coach, dies at 44

by Lyndal Scranton August 21, 2023August 21, 2023

Economy & Growth

$27.4 million improvements to Cooper Sports Complex to begin in early 2024

by Jack McGee August 14, 2023August 11, 2023

Art Hains, wearing a maroon shirt, sits in his wheelchair talking to Missouri State Bears basketball coach Dana Ford.

Scranton: After a comeback for the ages, Art Hains will return to the mic for Missouri State and the Chiefs

by Lyndal Scranton August 11, 2023August 11, 2023