Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Showcase: No. 1 Nebraska takes on Missouri at Wrigley Field tonight (8 p.m. CT, FOX), with the Huskers riding a 4-0 start and a dominant 74-3-1 series lead. Local Sports Pipeline: Several Missouri-area prep standouts are landing on college rosters this week, including former Parkway South and Mater Dei athletes with programs like Missouri-St. Louis, Lindenwood, Truman State, and Ball State. Baseball & Pop Culture Crossover: Kansas City’s Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is seeing a surge in visitors after “Ted Lasso” featured it, with sales up 50–60% versus last year. Stadium Upgrade Buzz: Mizzou football’s season opener returned to a newly renovated Memorial Stadium, highlighted by new lighting, a video board, fireworks, and the reinstalled Rock M. Arts & Community: SIUE will host a free screening of “A Black History Tour of St. Louis” in October, spotlighting local African American history through documentary storytelling. Music News: Godsmack frontman Sully Erna says new material is coming, aiming for a summer 2027 release. Everyday Life: Walmart is rolling out tap-to-pay in Missouri stores and Sam’s Club locations through September and October.