Battlehawks' absence in 2023 XFL playoffs may change 2024's format

Sports Open Line

English - April 27, 2023 01:22 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
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The second and final hour of tonight’s Sports Open Line is abridged due to KMOX’s broadcast of the Cardinals-Giants game. Matt Pauley features Tom Ackerman’s interview with legendary St. Louis sports writer Jim Thomas who recently announced his retirement from the Post-Dispatch after 48 years. Andy Carroll of Scoops with Danny Mac also joins the show to lament the St. Louis Battlehawks missing the 2023 XFL playoffs and how it might change next year’s rules of eligibility.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals 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.