Sports

Lifelong martial artist David Muhammad has used a background in karate to launch his kickboxing practice onto the global stage. The two disciplines have fed his thirst for competitive combat, and helped him build a diverse community in south Kansas City.

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has offered little guidance ahead of controversial law affecting student athletes set to take effect on August 28.

Pickleball is taking over St. Louis. Seven south St. Louis parks have permanent pickleball courts, and a former Bed Bath & Beyond in Lake St. Louis has been converted into a pickleball club.

A four-alarm fire destroyed much of the building that housed Sk8 Liborius, a skate park and gathering place for young people in north St. Louis. The organization’s leaders are just beginning to sort out plans for the future.

Pinball machine repair is a specialized job that not a lot of people take on. Because of the machines’ distinctive mix of electronic, mechanical and digital components, it takes a lot of skill. These St. Louis techs relish the challenge.

The win was led by three goals from forward Jesús Ferreira.

Becky Sauerbrunn, an Olivette native and longtime fixture on the U.S. women’s soccer team, returns to St. Louis on Tuesday for an exhibition match against Ireland at CityPark.

Teri Clemens became a legend in Washington University volleyball. Now she’s tearing up the pickleball court.

With Jalen Hurts under center for the Eagles and Patrick Mahomes helming the Chiefs, Sunday's game will mark a milestone after decades of effort by Black quarterbacks to overcome discrimination.

The state parks department, together with the nonprofit the Beta Fund, have revamped and updated climbing routes in three state parks and have started offering lessons to beginners in Missouri with hopes of encouraging more novice climbers to try the sport.