Sports Open Line

In hour 2 of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley talks the Cardinals win today over the Padres, as well as gets thoughts from Tom Ackerman on WWT Raceway getting a NASCAR playoff race, then Isaiah Swope of SLU basketball joins the program to preview the upcoming season.

In hour 1 of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley has conversations with many guests including Mike Martz, former coach of the 1999 St. Louis Rams. Ross Smith, part of the Apple TV MLS team to talk City SC soccer, and lastly rapper/musician Yung Gravy joins the program.

Former St. Louis Rams coach Mike Martz joins Sports Open Line to discuss the the 25th anniversary of the 1999 Super Bowl Champion St. Louis Rams as well as the Greatest Show on Turf.

Matt Pauley dives into the St. Louis Cardinals' recent performance, focusing on the team's turbulent week. Matt is joined by KMOV sports anchor Tamar Sher to discuss the impact of roster changes, Nolan Arenado's grand slam, and the return of key players on the Cardinals' future. The segment highlights the development of young talents like Jordan Walker, Nolan Gorman, and Victor Scott II. To wrap up the hour, Matt takes calls from listeners, addressing their questions and concerns about the team's playoff prospects.

In tonight's episode, Matt Pauley is joined by Tamar Sher from KMOV to discuss the Cardinals' recent series win over the Brewers, highlighted by Nolan Arenado's dramatic walk-off Grand Slam. They delve into the leadership and team spirit that Arenado brings to the clubhouse, as evidenced by his recent Instagram post with fellow players. They also preview the Cardinals' upcoming series against the Minnesota Twins and the team's push to stay in the Wild Card race. Later, Tamar shares exciting news about KMOV's launch of a new sports and entertainment network, Matrix Midwest, which will feature exclusive pre and post-game coverage of Mizzou football.