Opening Day in the Lou — a whole vibe ❤️ Fans packed the stands, rocked the red, and showed love for the hometown team all day long ⚾

📸 Lawrence Bryant | St. Louis American

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The Tennessee State University pep band proudly performs the school’s fight song “Singing Glory Hallelujah,” at the Enterprise Center before TSU’s first-round NCAA Tournament game against Iowa State.

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The Saint Louis U. Billikens are greeted at their hotel by their fans after their victory over Georgia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night in Buffalo, New York

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The Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball clinched the regular season championship with a 79–65 win over the Loyola Chicago Ramblers men's basketball on March 4 at Chaifetz Arena.

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Miller Career Academy captures district crown The fourth time was definitely the charm for head coach Brandon Wright and his Miller Career Academy boys basketball team. The Phoenix had made three consecutive trips to the Class 4 district championship game, only to run into the mighty Vashon Wolverines. Vashon defeated the Phoenix each time en route to winning the Class 4 […]

'Miller Career Academy captures district crown'

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Guard Trey Green of No. 23 Saint Louis University takes the pass from Robbie Avila and hits three of his 14 points in the Billikens 91-76 victory over Duquesne in an Atlantic 10 Conference game on Saturday night at Chaifetz Arena.

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Clyde C. Miller Career Academy took down Soldan International Studies High School to claim the district championship on Sat., Feb. 28 🏀🔥

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Senior guard Camirah Foster of Hazelwood Central hits the 3-pointer from the corner in the Hawks 51-48 loss to Whitfield on Thursday night. Foster scored a game high 19 points.

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Kain McCaskill of Vashon pushes the fastbreak against Webster Groves during the Holiday Hoops Tournament hosted by the Boys and Girls Club at Normandy High School February 14, 2026.

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Junior Kellen Thames of Saint Louis University grabs an offensive rebound and scores in the Billikens 86-58 victory at Loyola Chicago on Friday night.

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Guard Mekhi Cooper of Lindenwood scores the game winning basket on this layup with four seconds left to give the Lions a 75-74 victory over UT-Martin on Thurs night.

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Sophomore De’Andre Stewart finishes at the rim off a smooth assist from sophomore Byron Devrouax during Whitfield’s home matchup against Lutheran North on Tuesday night 🏀.

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Gold standard There are jerseys — and then there are statements. On Tuesday evening inside City Foundry, St. Louis City SC unveiled a Tina Turner kit, featuring jerseys, shorts and other soccer apparel. Bathed in shimmering gold and anchored in unapologetic civic pride, the Adidas collaboration honors the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll and the city where […]

'Gold standard'

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Senior Terry Cornell of McCluer North scores on a driving layup in the Stars 76-56 victory over visiting Hazelwood East on Wednesday night.

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'No. 19 Billikens defeat LaSalle for 17th consecutive victory'

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Junior Dasia Scott of Principia finds an open Nya Walker for a layup in the Panthers 49-43 victory over visiting Jackson in a Monday night game between two of the state’s top teams.

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MICDS handled business at home on Feb. 6 with a 74-57 win over Clayton 🏀 The Rams protected their court and kept the momentum rolling in front of the home crowd.

📸 Lawrence Bryant | St. Louis American

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Guard Trey Green of No. 21 Saint Louis University hits one of his seven 3-pointers in the Billikens 102-71 victory over Dayton on Friday night at Chaifetz Arena.

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Christian Potts of Vashon blocks a shot which turns into a bucket and three-point play by Leon Powell Jr in the Wolverines 74-57 victory over host DeSmet on Thursday night.

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Kellen Thames of SLU sets up Robbie Avila with the game winning 3-pointer with three seconds left in the Billikens 79-76 victory over George Washington on Tuesday night at Chaifetz Arena.

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Sophomore Amari McCottry of No. 24 Saint Louis University scores in the lane in the Billikens 97-62 victory over St Bonaventure in an Atlantic 10 Conference game on Friday night in Olean, New York

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Guard Kellen Thames of No. 24 Saint Louis University throws down a one-handed tip dunk in the Billikens 81-77 victory over Duquesne on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh.

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Quentin Jones of Saint Louis University slips a pass to Kellen Thames for a dunk in the first half of the Billikens 78-56 victory over Fordham on Wednesday night at Chaifetz Arena.

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From the pitch to primetime St. Louis native and professional soccer player Dida Armstrong is stepping outside the comfort of the pitch – and straight into the reboot of one of TV’s most notorious challenge shows. The 21-year-old is among the 14 contestants braving “Fear Factor: House of Fear.” The show premieres on January 14 on Fox and phobias, grit […]

'From the pitch to primetime'

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Saint Louis University’s Robbie Avila sets up Amari McCottry for a 3-pointer in the Billikens 84-72 victory over LaSalle last Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia. The Billikens are currently 15-1.

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New Year sprouts new opportunities in sports world As 2026 rolls in and an odd year rolls out, here are some things I’d like to see happen in St. Louis and on the national sports scene. May St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker jumpstart his career with his first solid MLB season. He’ll need it if he is going to remain with this […]

'New Year sprouts new opportunities in sports world'

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Senior Ian Thomas of DeSmet makes the steal and goes coast to coast for the layup in the Spartans 70-52 loss to Vianney on Tuesday (Dec. 30) night at Maryville University. Thomas scored 16 points.

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Sweet time to watch elite girls basketball For the ninth year, the Sweet Hoops Girls Basketball Showcase will bring together some of the area’s top players and teams. Event director Chandra Palmer of Sweet Hoops has done a great job of showcasing girls basketball with this event for nearly a decade. Palmer is also the athletic director at Lift for Life Academy. […]

'Sweet time to watch elite girls basketball'

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ICYMI: Freshman Addison Odom of Whitfield gets the steal and transition layup in the Warriors 47-46 less to St Charles West in the semifinals of the St Dominic Tournament on Monday (Dec. 29) night. Odom scored a team/high 17 points.

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Sophomore guard Maddie Perry of Incarnate Word Academy scores on the nifty crossover move in the Red Knights 72-49 victory over Cardinal Ritter in the semifinals of the Visitation Christmas Tournament on Sat. night.

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