Sports Update – Aug. 4, 2025 – KMAQ Sports

This weekend in St. Louis Cardinals action: the birds were beaten in a 3-game road series by the San Diego Padres two games to one. Losing Friday 4-1, winning Saturday 8-5, and dropping yesterday’s game 7-3. The Cardinals begin another 3-game road series today, this time against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pregame coverage will be at 8:15 tonight right here on KMAQ.

The NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 was held yesterday at the Iowa Speedway in Newton. William Byron took home the win, Chase Briscoe finished second, and Brad Keselowski came in third. 

In NBA news: Luka Doncic signed a 3-year $165 million dollar maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. ​​The critical new deal keeps Doncic out of free agency next summer.

In NFL News: Star linebacker Micah Parsons has formally requested a trade from the Dallas Cowboys, stating he “no longer wants to be there.” Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones says he will not consider trading the star pass rusher.

The Maquoketa Booster Club and Maquoketa Community School District invite families to a “Meet & Greet” on Thursday, August 7th at 6:30 p.m. in the High School foyer. This is a chance to meet Maquoketa’s new Athletic Director, Colin Larson, learn more about the future of Maquoketa athletics, and explore how you can become involved in the Booster Club.