Sports Open Line

In this segment of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley brings his producer, Ethan Hannaford, into the conversation to discuss if they think that Dylan Cease is a realistic option for the Cardinals to acquire via trade this offseason.

In hour 2 of Sports Open Line on KMOX, Matt Pauley and his producer, Ethan, discuss whether or not the Cardinals are really in on Dylan Cease. They then discuss Lindenwood cutting ten of their athletic programs. They are then joined by Former NFL Player Ed Smith, who shares his thoughts throughout the league. To wrap the show, he is joined by Rachel Zimmerman, host of the Rachel Zimmerman Show to preview her weekend show.

In hour 1 of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley is joined by Cardinals Spanish Broadcaster Bengie Molina and discusses his upcoming toy drive as well as his brother, Yadier Molina, electing to not join the Cardinals coaching staff in 2024. He is later joined by Ben Arnet, the Sports Director for KOMU News. He talks Mizzou football and basketball as well as Conference Championship weekend.

Sports Open Line is shortened tonight as KMOX carries Westwood One's coverage of Thursday Night Football between the Seahawks and Cowboys. Matt Pauley shares the news that Yadier Molina will not be joining the Cardinals full-time coaching staff and will instead serve as a special assistant with scheduled visits to spring training and regular season games. Matt also features Ted Simmons' appearance on MLB Network today where he claimed pitchers should not face more than ten batters. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the second hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley goes over the details of Sonny Gray's 3year, $75 million deal, which calls for only $10 million in his first year. Lou Korac of NHL.com and The Hockey News also joins the show to discuss the ups and downs of this Blues season, their playoff hopes, and how they need to improve their powerplay to compete with the tough teams of this league. Matt also touches on the disconcerting news surrounding Bally Sports and how they may lose the rights to broadcasting local sports. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the first hour of tonight's show, Matt recaps the Blues 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild and continues discussion on the Sonny Gray deal with Danny Vietti of CBS Sports. Is Sonny Gray a number one, or a number two pitcher? Do the Cardinals have any interest in making trades for another starter? Matt and Danny fill you in. Eli Hoff, Mizzou athletics writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, also joins the show to provide insight into Mizzou football who remains at #9 in the College Football Playoff rankings and Mizzou basketball who are fresh off a win over Pitt. The hour wraps up featuring today's St. Louis City SC roster news. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Sports Open Line is shortened tonight to make room for KMOX's broadcast of tonight's Billikens basketball game vs Utah. Matt Pauley ponders what's next in store for the Cardinals and explains why he'd be surprised if outfielders Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson are both on the team next year. Matt also touches on SLU men's basketball so far this season and updates you on the College Football Playoff rankings. To wrap up the show, Matt replays his one-on-one interview with the Cardinals newest pitcher, Sonny Gray. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the second hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley continues to take your calls on today's Cardinals news of the three-year contract agreement with pitcher Sonny Gray. Scott Warmann, studio host on Bally Sports Midwest, then joins the show to discuss the deal, what other piece he would acquire if he was GM for a day, and of course, some Blues hockey and Billikens basketball. Matt also dives into Sonny Gray the person rather than the pitcher, and references his comments in today's press conference that show what great of a teammate he will be. Tonight's show wraps up with Hancock and Kelley in-studio to opine on the deal. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the first hour of tonight's jam-packed show, Matt features his interview with the Cardinals' newest pitcher, Sonny Gray. Gray, who agreed to a three-year contract with the team, was the runner-up in AL Cy Young Award voting this past season. To elaborate on today's big news, Matt is joined by Cardinals Spanish play-by-play announcer Polo Ascencio, and USA Today sports columnist Bob Nightengale. The show wraps up with your calls and texts on the deal. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the second hour of tonight's show, Joe features clips from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol's interview with Tom Ackerman. Oli speaks on the Lance and Gibson deals, the hiring of Daniel Descalso as bench coach, and his outlook on the 2024 club he will be managing. Kiley McDaniel, ESPN baseball insider, also joins the show to discuss MLB free agency at the national level and the pitchers likely (or unlikely) to land with the Cardinals next season. Randy Moehlman, PA voice of Mizzou athletics and play-by-play voice of SIUE athletics, also joins the show to discuss Mizzou's win over Florida and the outstanding performances put on by SIUE women's basketball player, KK Rodriguez. Joe wraps up the hour being joined by Brad Young who hosts At Your Service following the show. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Joe Pott fills in for Matt Pauley tonight, and in the first hour of the show, features Blues head coach Craig Berube's comments to the media after morning skate today. Chief speaks on the team wrapping up their road trip in Arizona and the promotion of Jake Neighbours to the second line. Joe is also joined by KMOV sports reporter Bryan Kennedy to talk Mizzou football, and Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to elaborate on the Cardinals' reported deals with Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the second hour of tonight's show, Joe features the comments from newest Cardinals pitcher Kyle Gibson, who speaks on the impact Adam Wainwright had on him as a pitcher and as a philanthropist. Gibson pitched won 15 games and pitched 192 innings for the Orioles last season, and serves as the Vice President of Adam Wainwright's charitable organization Big League Impact. Joe also shares the news that former Cardinals manager Mike Shildt has been named the new manager of the San Diego Padres, and features his comments to MLB Network on what he learned from his tenure with St. Louis. Bally Sports Midwest rinkside reporter for the St. Louis Blues Andy Strickland joins the show next to discuss the team, their struggles on the powerplay, and the "streakiness" of this season. Brett McMurphy, college football insider for Action Network, also joins the show to discuss the newly updated College Football Playoff rankings, the impressive season from Mizzou, and the future of ex-Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. Joe wraps up the hour talking shop with Hancock and Kelley. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Joe Pott fills in for Matt Pauley tonight, and in the first hour of the show, features audio from Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak who speaks on the signings of pitchers Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson. To analyze the recent hot stove news, Joe Roderick of ClaibsOnline joins the show and shares the other free agent pitchers on his wish list. Sean Malone, KMOX reporter and Fantrax fantasy writer, also joins the show to give you this week's fantasy football tips. Joe wraps up the hour updating you on the College Football Playoff rankings. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the second hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley shares the breaking news that the St. Louis Cardinals have not tendered the contracts of Dakota Hudson, Andrew Knizner, Juan Yepez, and Jake Woodford. Steve Greenberg, sports columnist at the Chicago-Sun Times, then joins the show to discuss the possibility of Shohei Ohtani landing on the Cubs, the hiring of Craig Counsell, and how Illini basketball is faring this season. Matt is also joined by Melissa Lockard of The Athletic to discuss the Oakland A's relocation to Vegas and how they might need to find a temporary home before the stadium in Vegas is completed. Lastly, Rachel Zimmerman and Kevin Wheeler of the Dave Glover Show pop in for a spell. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the first hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley is joined by Mizzou broadcaster for KTGR and the Mizzou Radio Network Chris Gervino who discusses the men's basketball team and their incredible comeback win over Minnesota Thursday night. The Tigers were down 20 points at one point in the second half and took their first lead of the game in the final 10 seconds and hung on for the victory. Matt also features the postgame comments from Craig Berube and Brayden Schenn who spoke on the Blues' disappointing loss to the last place San Jose Sharks. Matt wraps up the hour by sharing the news of St. Louis University women's soccer advancing to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Tonight's Sports Open Line is shortened as KMOX carries Westwood One's coverage of Thursday Night Football between the Bengals and Ravens. Matt Pauley shares today's announcement of the 2023 MVP winners: Shohei Ohtani for the American League and Ronald Acuna Jr for the National League. Matt also discusses the possibility of Ohtani landing with the Cubs, the Billikens who won in Myrtle Beach today, and the Blues who face the last place San Jose Sharks tonight. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Tonight's Sports Open Line is shortened to make room for KMOX's broadcast of St. Louis University women's basketball as they take on Missouri State University at Chaifetz Arena. Matt Pauley goes over today's Cy Young Award winners: The Padres' Blake Snell earns the National League distinction while the Yankees' Gerrit Cole wins it in the American League. Matt also speaks with St. Louis University women's soccer coach Katie Shields on the team advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the second hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley is joined by KMOX reporter and Fantrax fantasy writer Sean Malone in his usual Tuesday night time slot to give you this upcoming week's fantasy football tips. Matt is also joined by St. Louis University women's basketball coach Rebecca Tillett to discuss the team's impressive win over Mizzou. Matt also goes over which MLB players turned down qualifying offers and is joined by KMOX reporter and Buffalo, NY native Scott Jagow to relive the Bills' painful loss to the Broncos and the firing of offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the first hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley details today's Cardinals roster moves and shares the news that Miami Marlins manager and former Cardinal Skip Schumaker has been named 2023's National League Manager of the Year. Matt is then joined by St. Louis University athletics writer for the Post-Dispatch Stu Durando to discuss the men's basketball team and how this year will look as they manage with an abundance of new faces on the roster. Up next for the Billikens is the Myrtle Beach Invitational Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 16-19. SLU opens the tournament vs. Wyoming Thursday at 1 p.m. Central. Adam Spencer of SEC news outlet Saturday Down South also joins the show to discuss Mizzou's win over Tennessee and Texas A&M firing head coach Jimbo Fisher. Matt wraps up the hour by featuring Blues head coach Craig Berube's comments to the media ahead of tonight's game vs the Tampa Bay Lightning. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the second and final hour of tonight's show, Matt is joined by KMOV sports reporter Jacob Cersosimo to discuss Mizzou football's impressive win over Tennessee, and the basketball's team loss to Memphis. Matt also features Patrick Mahomes' weekly interview with Carrington Harrison of 610 Sports Radio in Kansas City, and Hancock and Kelley join in studio to discuss Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan's comedy show at the Enterprise Center over the weekend.

Breakdown of Cubs introducing Craig Counsell as Manager and Cardinals needs for Offseason with Jesse Rodgers from ESPN. Also a recap of the big weekend of games from Mizzou and Blues big victories of the season. Jessi 

In the second hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley shares the news of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh's suspension as a result of the sign-stealing controversy surrounding the team. Matt also discusses the Cardinals offseason before being joined by Brian Walton of TheCardinalNation.com who provides insight into the Arizona Fall League and the standout Cardinals prospects there. Matt wraps up the hour preview the Billikens' next game this Saturday vs Illinois State. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the first hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley recaps the Blues' win over the Arizona Coyotes, marking an end to an impressive homestand that saw the Blues take 3 of 4. To elaborate, Lou Korac of NHL.com and The Hockey News joins the show and discusses the team's win despite their troubles executing on the powerplay. Dan Caesar, sports media critic for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, also joins the show to discuss the NFL's TV ratings in St. Louis and how even a midseason game's viewership surpasses the World Series. Matt wraps up the hour sharing the news of SLU women's soccer making the NCAA Tournament. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Sports Open Line is shortened tonight to make room for Thursday Night Football. Matt Pauley discusses St. Louis City SC goaltender Roman Burki being named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, why MLB's GM meetings came to an abrupt halt, and the St. Louis Blues who face off against the Arizona Coyotes tonight in the last game of the homestand. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Sports Open Line is shortened tonight to make room for KMOX's broadcast of tonight's Billikens basketball game vs Lincoln University. Matt Pauley discusses Mizzou basketball's impressive No. 2 recruiting class and today's MLB hot stove news: Ron Washington has been hired as manager by the Los Angeles Angels, and agent Scott Boras has some criticism for the NL Central. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the second and final hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley is joined by KMOX reporter and Fantrax fantasy writer Sean Malone to give you this week's fantasy football tips. Matt is also joined by Milwaukee Brewers reporter Chuck Freimund to discuss the news of Craig Counsell being hired by the Chicago Cubs. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the first hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley shares MLB.com writer John Denton's report of John Mozeliak stating that the Cardinals' 2024 payroll will be similar to 2023. Nate Gatter, host of KMOX's St. Louis City Soccer Report, then joins the show to recap St. Louis City SC's disappointing playoff elimination and what the offseason might hold for them. Mizzou football analyst Howard Richards also joins Matt to discuss the team's loss vs Georgia and their upcoming game vs Tennessee. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Tonight's Sports Open Line is shortened to make room for KMOX's broadcast of the first SLU basketball game of the season. Matt Pauley shares today's big news across major league baseball: The Chicago Cubs have hired former Brewers manager Craig Counsell as manager, making him the highest paid manager in baseball; the Cleveland Guardians have hired Stephen Vogt as manager; and the New York Mets have hired former Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as manager. Also: St. Louis City SC have been eliminated from the MLS Cup Playoffs after two losses in Round One to cross-state rivals Sporting KC. To elaborate, radio announcer Joey Zanaboni joins the program to reflect on this year's impressive season but disappointing climax. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

This is a segment from Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley. Bob Ramsey, the play-by-play voice of the Billikens, joins Matt to discuss the NCAA's waiver process, SLU's first regular season game on Monday vs Southern Indiana, which players stand out the most to him, and their busy first week of games. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the second hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley discusses ESPN's “way, way, way too early” 2024 MLB power rankings which are not too kind to the St. Louis Cardinals, and Bleacher Report's claim that the Aaron Nola's top landing spot next season will be St. Louis. Bob Ramsey, the play-by-play voice of the Billikens, joins Matt next to preview SLU's first regular season game on Monday vs Southern Indiana, and which players stand out the most to him. Matt wraps up the show pondering what good a mid-season NBA tournament does for the league. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the first hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley explains what you can expect from MLB free agency which begins Monday, November 6th. Chris Kwiecisnki, lead sports writer at the Columbia Tribune, then joins the show to preview Mizzou's anticipated game vs No. 2 ranked Georgia this weekend and the beginning of the college basketball season. Spanish play-by-play voice of St. Louis City SC Santiago Beltran also joins the show to discuss the team's must-win game vs Sporting KC this Sunday. If City SC loses, they will be eliminated from the MLS Cup Playoffs in the very first round.

This is a segment from Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley. Levi Weaver, MLB writer at The Athletic, joins the show to discuss the World Series and how critical Jordan Montgomery and Bruce Bochy were to this Rangers team. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the second hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley shares Jen Siess' interview with St. Louis City SC defender Tim Parker who speaks on the team's loss to Sporting KC and being nominated for MLS Defender of the Year. Matt also recaps a disappointing Blues loss to the Colorado Avalanche and continues discussion on the World Series and the MLB Postseason format with senior writer at FanGraphs, Jay Jaffe. To wrap up the hour, Matt shares the news of Big Ten football coaches wanting punishment to be dished to Michigan football after their sign stealing scandal. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the first hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley discusses the Texas Rangers winning their first ever World Series after they defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games. Matt is joined by Dan Szymborski, senior writer at FanGraphs, and Levi Weaver, MLB writer at the Athletic, to discuss the World Series and the MLB offseason. How critical were the roles of Jordan Montgomery and Bruce Bochy to this Rangers team? What can we expect of the Cardinals this offseason? Matt and guests discuss in this hour of Sports Open Line. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

This is a segment from Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley. "My life changed the day I met Bob Knight," KMOX Sports Director and Indiana alum Tom Ackerman tells KMOX. Tom joined Sports Open Line to pay respects to the legendary basketball coach who passed away on Wednesday, November 1st at the age of 83. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the second hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley features today's audio from St. Louis City SC coach Bradley Carnell who spoke on the team's loss to Sporting KC in Game 1 of the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. Joe Roderick of ClaibsOnline also joins the show to pay respects to basketball coaching legend Bob Knight and to discuss the World Series. Lastly, Matt features the pregame comments from St. Louis Blues head coach Craig Berube who spoke on the promotion of Kasperi Kapanen to the first line alongside Pavel Buchnevich and Robert Thomas before they do battle on the road vs the Colorado Avalanche. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the first hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley shares the sad news that Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Knight has passed away today at the age of 83. Charles Boehm, national soccer writer for MLSsoccer.com, then joins the show to discuss St. Louis City SC's loss to Sporting KC in Game 1 and how they can bounce back in Game 2. Matt also speaks with national college football writer Bill Bender on Mizzou being ranked No. 12 in the College Football Playoff Poll, and with KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman on the life and legacy of Bob Knight.   Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

A jam-packed hour two kicks off with Fantrax fantasy expert and KMOX's own Sean Malone, as well as Justin Garcia, Milwaukee Bucks Radio Network analyst. We finish off the show with MLS writer Sydney Hunte on the rest of series outlook for City SC.

On a Halloween edition of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley gives an update on the World Series between the Rangers and D-Backs. Guests include Bryan Kennedy, KMOV Sports Anchor; as well as Eli Hoff, Mizzou beat writer. 

In hour two, hear audio from City head coach Bradley Carnell and goalkeeper Roman Burki after game one. Matt talks with Daniel Esteve, of Fox 2 for more reaction to City's loss. Carrington Harrison talks with Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes after their shocking loss to Denver. John Hancock joins for the last segment before At Your Service.

In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley talks with Tom Timmermann, of the St. Louis Post Dispatch, on City's dud of a playoff opener. KMOX's own Kevin Wheeler joins Matt for a segment covering the World Series so far. We wrap up the first half with some Blues talk. 

In the second hour of KMOX's Sports Open Line, host Matt Pauley kicks off an engaging segment with Bill McDermott, widely acknowledged as 'Sir Soccer.' They delve into the remarkable journey of St. Louis City SC's debut success and their pivotal playoff match against cross-state rivals. The conversation shifts to an exploration of the dominant performance by the St. Louis University women's soccer team in the A-10 championship. Before closing the hour, updates on St. Louis Blues hockey are highlighted. Pauley concludes with an insightful discussion featuring Rachel Zimmerman, host of The Rachel Zimmerman Show. They reflect on her fourth week and an enlightening interview with Amanda Law Meyer, CEO of St. Patrick's Center, exploring the multifaceted issue of homelessness and emphasizing the human perspective required in addressing this societal challenge.