Lynn Worthy

Worthy: Notre Dame was shamefully misled by College Football Playoff's selection committee If Missouri got set up to play the fool on the national stage as Notre Dame did, it wouldn’t be any more or any less reprehensible.

If Missouri got set up to play the fool on the national stage as Notre Dame did, it wouldn’t be any more or any less reprehensible. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

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Worthy: Logan Mailloux trade remains right move for the Blues despite early struggles Going into Montreal to face Zack Bolduc and the Canadiens for the first time since the trade, Logan Mailloux is playing more free.

Going into Montreal to face Zack Bolduc and the Canadiens for the first time since the trade, Logan Mailloux is playing more free. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Worthy: Michael McGreevy's adaptability a key trait for Cardinals pitching youth movement Being unpredictable and willing to change will be as important for Cardinals young pitchers as not being overwhelmed by the big leagues.

Following the Sonny Gray trade, the maturation of young starting pitchers might ultimately become the theme this season. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Good luck John and thanks for everything over the past four years

Worthy: Yankees stint shaped Sonny Gray. His love-hate New York saga remains intriguing The Cardinals wouldn't have gotten the same version of Sonny Gray without his Yankees experience, and now Gray gets to hate those same Yankees.

The Cardinals wouldn't have gotten the same version of Sonny Gray without his Yankees experience, and now Gray gets to lean into his hate for those same Yankees. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Blues crushed 5-2 by Bruins in Jim Montgomery's return to Boston BOSTON — Just when it looked like the Blues were about to turn a corner, the last two games have grounded them once again.

BOSTON -- Just when it looked like the Blues were about to turn a corner, the last two games have grounded them once again.

Why didn't MoDOT pre-treat roads ahead of Monday's snowfall? Bob Becker explains. Bob Becker and Tom Blair of the Missouri Department of Transportation speak with the media on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, amid snow in the St. Louis area. (MoDOT video)

Why didn't MoDOT pre-treat roads ahead of Monday's snowfall? Bob Becker explains.

Worthy: Making the right pitching additions this winter can set Cardinals up for years Chaim Bloom adding to the rotation this winter can have far-reaching ramifications and a trickle-down effect felt for multiple seasons.

Chaim Bloom adding to the rotation this winter can have far-reaching ramifications and a trickle-down effect felt for multiple seasons. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Worthy: How good can SLU basketball be? West Coast trip will help provide answers The unbeaten start mixed with the high-scoring, fast-paced style has led to sincere curiosity mixed with optimism about the SLU men's team.

The unbeaten start mixed with the high-scoring, fast-paced style has led to sincere curiosity mixed with optimism about the SLU men's team. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Worthy: How David Critchley and St. Louis City SC showed 'culture' is more than a buzzword This City SC season drove home how important team dynamics can be — and how bad it can get when they become frayed.

This City SC season drove home how important team dynamics can be — and how tough it can get when they become frayed. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Another second half blitz breaks it open for SLU in 91-60 win over Purdue Fort Wayne A 20-4 run early in the second half put SLU up 35 points on Purdue Fort Wayne onits way

A 20-4 run early in the second half put SLU up 35 points on Purdue Fort Wayne onits way

SLU wins 91-60. A 3-pointer by walk-on Isaac Holmes puts them over 90 points for fourth time this season

Phil Maton to sign a 2-year deal with the Cubs, per Will Sammon.

Club option for 3rd year.

Worthy: Spirit behind Musial Awards is part of what makes St. Louis a great sports city There's something special about a city that has a passion for all sports and still celebrates a balance between competition and compassion.

There's something special about a city that has a passion for all sports and still celebrates a balance between competition and compassion. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

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Worthy: Beau Pribula's return for Mizzou would be big part of the formula to beat Oklahoma Matt Zollers remains the future, but Mizzou can't roll into Oklahoma with training wheels on its offense and expect to register the upset.

Matt Zollers remains the future, but Mizzou can't roll into Oklahoma with training wheels on its offense and expect to register the upset. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Worthy: Mizzou needs Eli Drinkwitz to develop its OC, not take the blame for his miscues Kirby Moore has helped Mizzou become a better program under Eli Drinkwitz, now we need to see Moore become better.

Kirby Moore has helped Mizzou become a better program under Eli Drinkwitz. Next, let's see Drinkwitz make Moore better. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Worthy: Harris-Stowe men's soccer enjoyed a season worth celebrating like it's 1999 In the third season under former Lindenwood player and assistant coach Nenad Todorovic, Harris-Stowe rewrote history.

In the third season under former Lindenwood player and assistant coach Nenad Todorovic, Harris-Stowe rewrote program history. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Worthy: Joe Maddon's comments were really about shifting dynamics in MLB, not Tony Vitello We can give the former big league manager a break. He was lamenting being on the outsider looking in more than taking shots at the local guy.

We can give the former big league manager a break this time. He was lamenting being on the outside looking in more than taking shots at the local guy. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Worthy: Blues taking a step toward getting the Dylan Holloway-Jordan Kyrou mojo back Head coach Jim Montgomery may have just pressed the right button to get two of his most dynamic wingers going again.

Head coach Jim Montgomery may have just pressed the right button to get two of his most dynamic wingers going again. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Worthy: Mizzou home opener gave reasons for excitement, concern while Mark Mitchell shined Mark Mitchell saved the day for Mizzou against SEMO, but the fact that he had to save the day is a little bit worrisome.

Mark Mitchell saved the day for Mizzou against SEMO, but the fact that he had to save the day is a little bit worrisome. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Blues stunned by late goal, goaltender interference ruling during OT loss to Kraken Dylan Holloway, Dalibor Dvorsky and Jordan Kyrou scored for the Blues, and Hofer finished with 26 saves.

Dylan Holloway, Dalibor Dvorsky and Jordan Kyrou scored for the Blues, and Hofer finished with 26 saves.

Worthy: Mizzou home opener gave reasons for excitement, concern while Mark Mitchell shined Mark Mitchell saved the day for Mizzou against SEMO, but the fact that he had to save the day is a little bit worrisome.

Mark Mitchell saved the day for Mizzou against SEMO, but the fact that he had to save the day is a little bit worrisome. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Counting down to the Mizzou men's hoops home opener

Worthy: Blues better to provide their own shake-up before the front office does Head coach Jim Montgomery said more than a week ago that something ugly rears its head every night for the Blues, and that's still true.

There’s still time for the Blues players and coaching staff to be the catalysts of change, but they need some urgency. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Worthy: Will Smith's impact on the World Series a sign of what's expected from catchers Will Smith's role in the Los Angeles Dodgers' championship is another sign that offense is no longer a "bonus" from catchers. It's becoming a prerequisite.

Will Smith's role in the Los Angeles Dodgers' championship is another sign that offense is no longer a "bonus" from catchers. It's becoming a prerequisite. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Worthy: Progress by Mizzou's Anthony Robinson II important for more than just this year "Ant" Robinson's performance will provide an indication of what’s possible for Missouri this season, and for years to come.

"Ant" Robinson's performance will provide an indication of what’s possible for Missouri this season, and for years to come. www.stltoday.com/sports/colle...

Worthy: Slump will test the Blues' collective maturity as defensive strides come slowly Even when the defense improves, the Blues can't get a win. Yet they can't let that impact their focus.

Even when the defense improves, the Blues can't get a win. Yet they can't let that impact their focus. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...