Martin Kilcoyne
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St. Louis, MO, United States
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TKO: Learning MLS’ unique traditions
As City SC heads to Portland for a Saturday game with the Timbers, we’re learning more about their opponent. But the rowdy crowd is also a topic. The ringleader for Portland fans comes equipped with a chainsaw. “TKO”, The Kilcoyne Opinion with a closer look at the unique tradition. → Read More
TKO: Hey St. Louis, forget Kroenke!
There’s been a lot of buzz with the new sports teams rolling into town. St. Louis City SC threw a giant soccer celebration in their home debut at City Park. Next up will be the Battlehawks home opener at the Dome. TKO, “The Kilcoyne Opinion” says to enjoy this fun time and stop worrying about Enos Stan Kroenke. → Read More
Billikens support Coach Ford as post season begins
The Billikens won 20 games and earned the number 4 seed for the Atlantic 10 tournament. On some levels it’s been a good year, but it was expected to be a great year. SLU not quite reaching their own lofty goals had some wondering about the future of Head Coach Travis Ford. Athletic Director Chris […] → Read More
TKO: Kobe Brown staying at Mizzou pays off
It just doesn’t happen very often in college basketball. A player picks his college, goes there, and stays four years without leaving. In an era where everyone transfers, Mizzou’s Kobe Brown stands out. This year he really stood out for the Tigers. Named 1st team All-Sec as well as the SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year. TKO, “The Kilcoyne Opinion” on this rare feat. → Read More
1-on 1: MLS commissioner discusses St. Louis CITY SC with Martin Kilcoyne
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis CITY SC debuted CITYPARK in the franchise’s inagural home match with a 3-1 win over Charlotte FC Saturday night. In attendance? MLS commissioner Don Garber, taking in the sites and sounds of Major League Soccer’s newest team. Before the game, Garber discussed all things St. Louis soccer with Fox 2 […] → Read More
MVC Arch Madness – Day 1 recap
It’s the 33rd straight year that St. Louis plays host to the Missouri Valley Men’s Basketball tournament. In the opening round on Thursday at Enterprise Center, all four of the higher seeds won their games. 8th seeded Northern Iowa beat Illinois State 75-62. The 5-seed Indiana State blew out Evansville 97-58. Murray State, the 7 seed, blew […] → Read More
TKO: Arenado’s fresh take on salaries
We’ve probably all done it. Yelled at the tv when it comes to professional athletes salaries and said “how much do they need to make?”. The Cardinals All-Star third baseman answered that question in a recent interview. The topic came up because of Manny Machado’s huge contract and Arenado’s decision to not opt out of […] → Read More
Local 17 year old helps in City SC’s debut win
We all know St. Louis City SC had a successful MLS debut with a 3-2 win over Austin FC this past Saturday But a local soccer player, a senior at Pattonville High School in Maryland Heights helped in that victory. Miguel Perez had just signed a professional contract the week before City SC began their […] → Read More
TKO: City SC earns early luck
When you have a shiny new stadium and a thrilling franchise debut, it would be easy to assume it’s all been smooth sailing for the new MLS team in town. TKO, “The Kilcoyne Opinion” here to remind you about the bumps along the way. In other words, St. Louis City SC has earned a bit of good luck. → Read More
J-J-K named grand marshal for Enjoy Illinois 300 Nascar race
There is a common denominator, speed. Nascar circles the track at high speeds, so when the Enjoy the Illinois 300 went looking for a grand marshal for this year’s race, Jackie Joyner-Kersee was a natural choice. J-J-K, olympic legend, known for her work at the track, gets that honor this summer. It’s a great combination […] → Read More
Blues lost for the 4th time, head coach is not happy
After Thursday’s loss, the Blues’ head coach was not happy. → Read More
TKO: Local sports pop quiz
Adding MLS and XFL to the local sports scene may have some fans scrambling to keep it all straight. TKO tried to help by holding a pop quiz. The Kilcoyne Opinion doing it’s best to make sure you’re on your game. → Read More
Battlehawks win 20-18 on last second field goal, off to 2-0 start
Probably too early to compare the Battlehawks to the Cardiac Cards (St. Louis Football Cardinals) from the 1970’s, but the latest version of the XFL has provided back to back thrillers. Thursday night in Seattle the St. Louis Battlehawks came back from a 12-0 deficit to win 20-18 on a last second field goal by Donnie […] → Read More
TKO: Battlehawks buzz is back!
From ticket sales to tv ratings, it appears the Battlehawks fan base is ready to party like it’s 2020. TKO, “The Kilcoyne Opinion” on the early buzz generated by the latest XFL edition for St. Louis football fans. → Read More
Taylor Twellman looks ahead to ‘really special’ St. Louis CITY SC season
Bringing the MLS to the Gateway City has been in the works for years. Among those really excited for the first season of CITY SC is Taylor Twellman, a former star player at SLU High School. → Read More
TKO: Racing’s bright future in St. Louis
It was a mix of prominent St. Louis business leaders along with racing royalty. Nascar legend Richard Petty helped folks from World Wide Technology Raceway get the ball rolling for year two of the Enjoy Illinois 300. “TKO”, The Kilcoyne Opinion says the long-term mission is to affect the region. → Read More
Petty in St. Louis to hype Enjoy Illinois 300
It was racing royalty mixed with some of St. Louis’ top business leaders on Tuesday night in Ladue. If you invite Richard Petty to dinner, people will show up. The event was an unofficial kickoff to the countdown to year two of Nascar in St. Louis. The Enjoy Illinois 300 was a huge success in […] → Read More
TKO: Remembering Tim McCarver
Tim McCarver packed a lot into his life. Before he was a well-known network announcer, he was a World Series winning player for the Cardinals. TKO “The Kilcoyne Opinion” takes a look back at the many talents of this Cardinals Hall of Famer. → Read More
Reaction to Tim McCarver’s passing
Fox 2 Sports Director Martin Kilcoyne talked with long time Fox baseball play by play announcer Joe Buck. He gave his thoughts on the passing of his Fox baseball analyst, partner and friend, Tom McCarver who passed away on Thursday at the age of 81. McCarver starred with the Cardinals in the 1960’s when the […] → Read More
SLU beats Davidson 78-65
The Billikens got 35 points off the bench as they beat Davidson 78-65 on Wednesday night at Chaifetz Arena. → Read More