Sports Open Line Audacy

In this segment of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, he is joined by UFC fighter Charles Johnson to discuss not only his fight when UFC comes to St. Louis on May 11, but also what he is doing around the community.

In the second hour, Maria Keena stays in studio to update us on the process of legalizing sports betting in Missouri and when we might see it on the ballot. Charles “Inner G” Johnson, UFC Fighter, and current UF flyweight contender, joins us to talk about what it means to him to come back and fight in his hometown city, St. Louis.

In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, he discusses what the plan might be if Steven Matz has to miss an extended amount of time. LaMond Pope, of the Chicago Tribune, gives us the inside scoop on the White Sox ahead of the Cardinals-White Sox series this weekend. Also, Kevin Egan, MLS 360 Host, joins us to break down the Sam Adeniran situation, and previewing their game in Houston on Saturday.

Hear audio from legendary Mizzou basketball coach Norm Stewart, from his induction into the Hall of Famous Missourians. Bryan Kennedy of KMOV joins the show to comment on the future of Kentucky basketball without John Calipari, and previews the Cardinals’ weekend series against the White Sox. We round out the show with a segment of cross-talk with Brad Young.

In the first hour of tonight’s Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, we take a look at the Redbirds’ 3-3 road trip, and welcome in Brian Walton, to update us on the minor leagues. We then opened up the phone lines and took your calls and texts, and discussed the offensive struggles, as well as Jordan Walker's approach at the plate.

Fox 2 Sports Reporter Daniel Esteve joins to discuss the Cardinals and St. Louis City SC's start to the season as well as their struggles winning games.