Erin Achenbach

St. Louis

News Editor at St. Louis Call Newspapers

Lead Women’s Sports Editor at ClutchPoints

writer, editor and @mujschool alum | reach me at [email protected]

Articles

Justice Jackson discusses Supreme Court role in KC Q&A

5 days ago | molawyersmedia.com | Erin Achenbach

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, at the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made a trip to Missouri this week, where she spoke to attorneys about her time serving in the federal judiciary. The event, held at the Charles E. Whittaker Courthouse in downtown Kansas City Wednesday, was moderated by Chief Magistrate Judge Willie J.
Missouri court reverses auto policy non-renewal ruling

1 week ago | molawyersmedia.com | Erin Achenbach

The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District reversed and remanded a lower court’s judgment in an insurance law case out of St. Louis County. The appellate court reversed the St. Louis County Circuit Court’s decision in an auto insurance dispute. It stems from a January 2020 accident involving Jeremy Scott and another party not part of the lawsuit.
WNBA legend Sue Bird takes on major role with USA Basketball

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Erin Achenbach |Nish Patel

WNBA legend Sue Bird is set to become the new managing director of the USA Women’s National Basketball Team, taking over a central leadership role that will include overseeing roster and coaching selections for both the Olympics and FIBA World Cup, sources confirmed to Chantel Jennings and Joe Vardon of The Athletic ahead of Thursday’s official announcement.
Unrivaled set to ‘double down’ on success in Year 2

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Erin Achenbach |Nish Patel

After a debut season that exceeded expectations on and off the court, Unrivaled’s founders say the league is planning to expand its reach in its second year while preserving the player-first model that helped define its first year.
Los Angeles collabs with USA Deaf Basketball for Olympic training

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Erin Achenbach |Nish Patel

The Los Angeles Sparks recently teamed up with USA Deaf Basketball for a joint scrimmage and training session ahead of the upcoming 2025 WNBA regular season, in a collaborative effort focused on preparation, connection and exposure for athletes in both programs. “This is an experience where we take the opportunity to show our potential on court,” said J.A. Gray, a USA Deaf Basketball player, in a social media on Instagram Sunday post following the joint training.
Naomi Osaka seals first title win since 2021

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Erin Achenbach |Nish Patel

Naomi Osaka claimed her first title since 2021 on Sunday, defeating Slovenia’s Kaja Juvan 6-1, 7-5 in the final of the WTA 125 Challenger event in Saint-Malo, France. The win marks Osaka’s first championship on clay and signals a significant step in her comeback following maternity leave and a period away from tennis. The 27-year-old former world No. 1 had not lifted a trophy since her 2021 Australian Open title.
Coco Gauff finds silver lining in Madrid Open loss to Aryna Sabalenka

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Erin Achenbach

Coco Gauff remained positive after falling to Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets at the Madrid Open final Saturday, calling the performance a “step in the right direction” as she continues her 2025 campaign. Sabalenka, the world No. 1, secured her third Madrid title with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) win over Gauff. It marked Sabalenka’s third tournament win of the season and her 20th career title, tying Petra Kvitova for most all-time wins at the Madrid event.
Is Caitlin Clark playing today? Fever vs. Brazil injury report for game at Iowa

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Erin Achenbach |Nish Patel

The Indiana Fever face Brazil in a preseason matchup at Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, a homecoming of sorts for former Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark. The second-year guard is officially listed as “GTD” (game-time decision) on the injury report, with a return date of May 10. Clark missed the team’s last game (A 79-74 overtime win over the Washington Mystics) with a lower leg injury but all signs suggest she may be available for tonight’s game.
Coco Gauff finds silver lining in Madrid Open loss to Aryna Sabalenka

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Erin Achenbach |Nish Patel

Coco Gauff remained positive after falling to Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets at the Madrid Open final Saturday, calling the performance a “step in the right direction” as she continues her 2025 campaign. Sabalenka, the world No. 1, secured her third Madrid title with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) win over Gauff. It marked Sabalenka’s third tournament win of the season and her 20th career title, tying Petra Kvitova for most all-time wins at the Madrid event.
BAMSL celebrates annual Law Day with awards, new leadership

1 week ago | molawyersmedia.com | Erin Achenbach

The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis hosted its annual Law Day celebration May 1 at the St. Louis Club. Law Day, first proclaimed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958, is observed nationwide at the beginning of May to serve as a reminder of the importance of legal principles in protecting civil liberties and ensuring equal justice for all. The BAMSL celebration included the swearing in of a new president, Untress “Trez” Quinn, a commercial and tort trial lawyer at Armstrong Teasdale.