Sports Open Line

The nightly program has been a fixture on KMOX for many years and features a variety of hosts.

Hear from new Missouri State Men's Basketball Head Coach

In this segment of Sports Open Line, hear Matt Pauley's interview with Cuonzo Martin, new Missouri State Men’s Basketball Head Coach.

05-17
13:01

Hour 2: Battlehawks look to bounce back vs DC Defenders

In the second hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley chats with Jaryd Jones-Smith, offensive lineman for the Battlehawks, on everything from his QB AJ McCarron, music at practice, and food in STL. Chad Jennings, Boston Red Sox writer for The Athletic, previews the Cardinals and Red Sox series this weekend, and Matt interviews Cuonzo Martin, Missouri State Men’s Basketball Head Coach.

05-17
37:31

Hour 1: Following home loss, what is St. Louis City SC’s identity?

In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, he discusses the possible make or break homestand the Cardinals are about to begin. KMOX’s Golf Editor Dan Reardon joins the show to talk about the PGA Championships, and Devon Kerr, Analyst for Apple TV and MLS Season Pass, joins on the phone to debate what the identity of St. Louis City SC is.

05-17
32:56

Jordan Walker in Triple A-Memphis - Hour 1

Sports Open Line is shortened today due to Cardinals baseball. In this hour however, Matt sits down with Memphis reporter Matt Infield to discuss Jordan Walker's progress in Triple A, as well sitting down with Mitchell Hansen to discuss Caitlin Clark and her WNBA debut.

05-16
33:26

Matt Infield gives an update on Jordan Walker

On this edition of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley sits down with Memphis sports reporter Matt Infield, as he gives a breakdown on what's going on with Jordan Walker down in Triple A-Memphis.

05-15
10:49

Battlehawks tight end Jake Sutherland

St. Louis Battlehawks tight end Jake Sutherland joins Matt on Sports Open Line to discuss the current success the Battlehawks have seen so far this season.

05-15
08:50

Andrew Weibe talks City SC

Matt Pauley sits down with Andrew Weibe as they discuss the struggles City SC has been facing this season as well as how they can bounce back.

05-15
13:12

Jake Sutherland talks Battlehawks - Hour 2

This hour of Sports Open Line is shortened due to Cardinals baseball. However, in this hour Matt sits down with Battlehawks tight end Jake Sutherland, as well as Missouri State athletic director Kyle Moats.

05-15
18:52

Cardinals win streak breakdown - Hour 1

Matt Pauley hosts Sports Open Line! In hour 1, Matt discusses the Cardinals recent victories in Milwaukee and Anaheim. Then Matt sits down with Mark Sweeney to talk more Cardinal baseball, as well as Andrew Weibe to talk all things about City SC.

05-15
33:32

John Perrotto Discusses Paul Skenes' MLB Debut

Listen to this segment from Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley where he is joined by John Perrotto, a baseball writer for the Pittsburgh Pirates who discusses Top Prospect Paul Skenes' MLB Debut and the current status of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

05-14
09:55

Erica Weston Previews Cardinals vs Angels Series

Listen to this segment from Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley where he is joined by Los Angeles Angels Reporter Erica Weston, who discusses the Angels recent struggles and previews the Cardinals vs Angels series.

05-14
10:28

Hour 2: Battlehawks HC Anthony Becht with an Injury Update on AJ McCarron

In hour 2 of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, he plays audio from St Louis Battlehawks Head Coach Anthony Becht and the status of QB AJ McCarron. He then plays Tom Ackerman's recent interview with Cardinals POBO John Mozeliak discussing the current struggles of the team.

05-14
15:57

Hour 1: Cardinals Avoid Sweep; Look to Build on End of Losing Streak

In hour 1 of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, Matt is joined by Los Angeles Angels Reporter Erica Weston to discuss the status of the Angels heading into their upcoming series against the Cardinals. He is also joined by John Perrotto, a Baseball Writer for the Pittsburgh Pirates discusses Paul Skenes' first career start and the oddities that followed.

05-14
33:08

Interview with Derrick Lewis, UFC heavyweight contender!

Hear Matt Pauley's interview with Derrick Lewis, UFC heavyweight contender, before he headlines the card at this Saturday's UFC event in St. Louis!

05-09
11:15

Hour 2: Despite the ties, Bradley Carnell remains optimistic

In the second and final hour of Sports Open Line, we take your calls and texts in the Strike Zone hour. Hear audio from City SC Head Coach Bradley Carnell, and listen to Matt's interview with Derrick Lewis, before he headlines the card at this Saturday's UFC event!   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.

05-09
33:34

Hour 1: Willson Contreras out for 6-8 weeks

In the first hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley speaks on why today’s postponement between the Cardinals and Mets is actually beneficial for the club. KMOV’s Jacob Cersosimo joins the show to discuss the Redbirds’ recent struggles and Willson Contreras’ fractured left arm. The we move the conversation to City SC, where MLS Season Pass matchday analyst Kyndra de St. Aubin breaks down City’s game fresh out of the League’s Cup Break.

05-09
34:37

UFC flyweight contender Charles "Inner G" Johnson on fighting in STL

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.

05-03
12:03

Hour 2: Future of sports gambling in Missouri

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.

05-03
35:53

Hour 1: City SC with one of their biggest games of the young season on Saturday

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.

05-03
34:21

Hour 2: Norm Stewart inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians

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.

05-02
35:50

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