Lynn Worthy

Worthy: Cardinals' Masyn Winn poised to take big steps as a hitter and a leader The Cardinals Gold Glove winning shortstop in position to display his growth at the plate as well as an all-around veteran-type presence.

The Cardinals Gold Glove winning shortstop in position to display his growth at the plate as well as an all-around presence. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Bill White to receive Hall of Fame's Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award Former National League President Bill White will receive the Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award from baseball’s Hall of Fame on July 25.

Former National League President Bill White will receive the Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award from baseball’s Hall of Fame on July 25.

Worthy: Trying to fast forward Joshua Baez's progress would be a mistake by the Cardinals Chaim Bloom can't afford to fall into the same trap as his predecessor by rushing Joshua Baez to the big leagues.

Chaim Bloom can't afford to fall into the same trap as his predecessor by rushing a young, dynamic right-handed hitting outfielder to the big leagues. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Worthy: How Cardinals pitcher Scott Blewett humbled himself until something 'clicked' Scott Blewett almost gave up on baseball, but then the phone rang. It took several years to find his way back to the majors, but he did it.

Scott Blewett almost gave up on baseball, but then the phone rang. It took several years to find his way back to the majors, but he did it. He enjoyed some unique and career-altering experiences along the way. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Cardinals’ TV puzzle nears completion; 590 AM leaves air: Media Views The games still are expected to return to those programming distributions that showed them last year, services such and Spectrum (Charter), DirecTV and Fubo.

The games still are expected to return to those programming distributions that showed them last year, services such and Spectrum (Charter), DirecTV and Fubo.

What the Blues' trade deadline says about their direction forward as an organization The Blues traded away captain Brayden Schenn to the Islanders and defenseman Justin Faulk to the Red Wings, punctuating a rumor-filled few months by providing an influx of new assets.

The Blues traded away captain Brayden Schenn to the Islanders and defenseman Justin Faulk to the Red Wings, punctuating a rumor-filled few months by providing an influx of new assets.

Worthy: Cardinals' Ivan Herrera is determined, optimistic and getting more 'help' Ivan Herrera has faith that his work ethic will help him become an elite two-way catcher for the Cardinals.

It means a great deal to Ivan Herrera to be a catcher, and he's out to prove to himself that he can be stellar at that position if he just keeps working. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Worthy: Chaim Bloom sees Oli Marmol as part of the Cardinals' solution, not the problem The Cardinals skipper will continue to play a key part in the rebuild, and we all should've seen that coming.

The Cardinals skipper will continue to play a key part in the rebuild, and everyone should've seen that coming. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Worthy: How 'The Greatest Show on Turf' changed Battlehawks coach Ricky Proehl's life The "rare" football experience former Rams receiver, coach Ricky Proehl had in St. Louis shaped him, informs his approach to coaching St. Louis Battlehawks.

The "rare" football experience former Rams receiver, coach Ricky Proehl had in St. Louis shaped him, informs his approach to coaching St. Louis Battlehawks. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

SLU closes in on Atlantic 10 title with 91-76 win over Duquesne as Avila scores 23 Robbie Avila scored 23 points, 21 of them in the second half, as SLU came back from 12 points down to beat Duquesne and move within a win of the

Robbie Avila scored 23 points, 21 of them in the second half, as SLU came back from 12 points down to beat Duquesne and move within a win of the A-10 title

St. Louis pushes to demolish Tina Turner's historic Club Imperial. 'In terrible shape' The North Side music venue helped launch the careers of Ike and Tina Turner. But costs have ballooned to $18 million.

8 years ago, Robert Vroman sought to demo Club Imperial. The city denied his permit, saying losing it “would be a real loss for our cultural history.”

Now, the city says it should come down. Costs could come via ARPA funds. Ope. www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...

St. Louis City SC forward Simon Becher discussed his role this season after the team's season-opening tie with Charlotte FC.

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Worthy: New owner is all in on St. Louis as centerpiece as UFL moves forward, expands Mike Repole dubbed the Battlehawks "America's Team" while also tossing out thoughts on expansion, playing in soccer stadiums and new rules.

Mike Repole dubbed the Battlehawks "America's Team" while also tossing out thoughts on expansion, playing in soccer stadiums and new rules. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Worthy: Billikens duo of Kellen Thames and Amari McCottry took the game back from VCU A pair of dynamic second-half performances saved Saint Louis from back-to-back losses and a completely different outlook on its season.

A pair of dynamic second-half performances saved Saint Louis from back-to-back losses and a completely different outlook on its season. And those game-changing players didn't even hit one 3-point shot. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

The Budweiser clydesdales made an appearance at Energizer Park for the St. Louis City SC opener. Mist be a big game.

Worthy: St. Louis City SC's Roman Burki felt a flawed mentality held the team back Burki was blunt when talking about failures in attitude and maturity in recent years. He's not the only one who sees a big difference.

St. Louis City SC's Roman Burki was blunt when talking about failures in attitude and maturity in recent years. He's not the only one who sees a difference in early stages under Yoann Damet. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

City SC was closer to last than it was to the playoffs last season. A new coach, new ideas, a few new players and optimism have a lot of ground to cover. A preview of Season 4 www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

VCU beats George Washington 89-75, its 10th win in a row. SLU is 12-1 in A-10 play, VCU is 12-2, so the game is for first place in the league. "I think it's the right game at the right time to try to reset ourselves," Schertz said

SLU loses 81-76. Win streak ends at 18

Worthy: Kansas State embarrassing itself with its handling of Jerome Tang firing K-State had the right to fire its basketball coach, but its petty and penny-pinching approach shouldn’t stand. It's a slippery slope.

K-State had the right to fire its basketball coach, but its petty and penny-pinching approach shouldn’t stand. It's a slippery slope. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84 The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson has died. He was 84. Jackson was a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King and became a leader of the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King was assassinated in 1968.

BREAKING: The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader from the era of MLK to Black Lives Matter, has died at 84, his family said.

Lowen this morning: “Sometimes there are just moments and things that only I can take care of and I want to take care of, because I'm the husband, and there are just certain responsibilities that sometimes force me, or also a way I want to step away and take care of her.” 1/2

Worthy: Blues need a shake-up, but they also need to keep Robert Thomas in the fold The combination of injury, a down year, a favorable contract and a no-trade clause makes it impossible to see the Blues getting full value.

The combination of injury, a down year thus far, a favorable contract and a no-trade clause makes it impossible to see the Blues getting full value anyway. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

SLU introduced belt to booty

At the half, SLU 39, Loyola 29 as SLU closes with an 8-0 run. Green with 11 points, 4 rebounds. SLU with 16 points off turnovers. All nine players have scored for SLU.

No. 18 SLU, rested and refreshed (it hopes), takes 17-game win streak to Loyola Chicago SLU, which has won 17 games in a row, heads to Chicago to face Loyola and hopes to be feeling fresher after six days since its latest game.

Last season, SLU took advantage of its late-season break and ran off 3 straight wins. They've had some time off going into tonight's game with Loyola Chicago www.stltoday.com/sports/colle...

FanDuel Sports Network parent announces St. Louis layoffs "The entire facility will close, including remote workers. This action is expected to be permanent," Meredith Powers, chief human resources officer, said in a letter to officials.

"The entire facility will close, including remote workers. This action is expected to be permanent," Meredith Powers, chief human resources officer, said in a letter to officials.

Worthy: SLU needs to stay on the attack mentally and physically down the stretch The Billikens and coach Josh Schertz know "elimination time" is around the corner, and they'll need to be at their best more consistently.

The Billikens and coach Josh Schertz know "elimination time" is around the corner, and they'll need to be at their best more consistently. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

St. Louis' Matthew Tkachuk: Olympics will be 'one of the highlights of my playing career' Matthew and Brady Tkachuk are two of the three St. Louis natives playing for the United States at the Olympics.

Matthew and Brady Tkachuk are two of the three St. Louis natives playing for the United States at the Olympics.