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Lambert Goes Under the Knife

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:43:27 CST

COLUMBIA - Missouri junior linebacker Luke Lambert underwent surgery to repair a torn right labrum.

Tiller Out One Game

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:45:11 CST

Missouri Basketball team captain J.T. Tiller suffered from a foot injury. Tiller has a bruised bone due to last night's game which finished with a Tiger win.

Second Half Spark

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:18:21 CST

COLUMBIA- The Missouri basketball team finished its exhibition season 2-0 with a win over Northwest Missouri State on Friday. One Tiger newcomer provided a second half spark.

Smooch Into the Stands

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:23:24 CST

MANHATTAN, KS - Danario Alexander came into Saturday's game against the Kansas State Wildcats with more 1000 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. "Super Danario" continued to perform, starring Tigers 38-12 victory over the Wildcats.

Quite A Week

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:56:33 CST

ST. PETER'S - Hickman diver David Bonuchi had quite a week.

Daniel Talks

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:37:41 CST

Former Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel talks about his experiences with the New Orleans Saints and what he thinks of the 2009 Missouri Tiger football team. Click here to watch!

Welcome Another Kreklow

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:38:38 CST

Rivalry Rematch

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:10:06 CST

MEXICO- Mexico and Fulton have met 117 times in the Highway 54 rivalry, but never in the state playoffs. This will all change Monday night.

Defeated Defense

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:37:19 CST

COLUMBIA- The Missouri Tigers held an 11 point lead Saturday against Baylor before the Bears rallied in the second half, leaving the Tiger defense defeated and frustrated.

Wednesday Night Playoffs

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:56:31 CST

Its not Friday night, but there is plenty of football fever going around. High School state playoffs are bringing the heat on the field.

High School State Playoffs

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:56:41 CST

Tonight, The South Callaway Bulldogs play the undefeated Centralia Panthers in the State Platoffs. High School football kicks off at 7pm.

Preparing the Panthers

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:50:30 CST

HERMANN- The Centralia football team is having a stand out season. They are entering the playoffs undefeated, but the team is more than just the players on the field. Meet a part of the team you may not have seen before.

Big 12 Champs

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:14:52 CDT

COLUMBIA- The Missouri soccer team claimed the Big 12 regular season championship with a lopsided win over Nebraska.

Mission Accomplished

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:17:24 CDT

JEFFERSON CITY- The Jefferson City softball team claimed its first state championship in a dramatic fashion.

Tough Stretch

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:12:49 CDT

COLUMBIA- With Saturday's loss to Texas, the Missouri football team finished a tough three game stretch against some of the best teams in the Big 12 Conference.

From Walking on to Standing Up

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:18:08 CDT

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Former University of Missouri athlete Michael Oldroyd is the definition of the latter.

Opening Drive Week 9

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:51:47 CDT

KOMU 8's Michael Kelly and Brandon Spiegel bring you week 9 of Opening Drive, with the game of the week, Centralia vs. Montgomery County.

Get Ready for Texas

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:27:04 CDT

Coralled by the Cowboys

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:12:14 CDT

STILLWATER- The Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated the Missouri Tigers for the second straight season on Saturday by a score of 33-17. Find out what the Tigers said about the loss, and how they are looking forward to Homecoming.

Friday Night Fever Scores by County

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:43:46 CDT

Mid-Mo MVP Volume 1

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:04:44 CDT

JEFFERSON CITY - Meet senior Whitni Howell of the Jefferson City softball team.

Tigers Take on the Cowboys

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:48:53 CDT

The Missouri Tigers play the 16th ranked team, Oklahoma State University, this Saturday at 8:22 P.M.

More Than Fundamentals

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:10:33 CDT

COLUMBIA- Saturday the Missouri Tigers took to the pavement to teach young kids the game of basketball. While they covered shooting and dribbling, they also taught more than just the fundamentals.

Big Red is Back

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:08:35 CDT

COLUMBIA- Missouri kept the sleeping giant known as Nebraska silent for three quarters on Thursday, before it awoke with a fury.

Cardinals Eliminated

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:07:43 CDT

The St. Louis Cardinals were defeated 5-1 on Saturday night by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Fan in the Stands

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:59:11 CDT

MARSHALL- Cancer effects almost everyone, whether it's you, a family member, or a friend. In this week's edition of Fan In The Stands, see how one community comes together to fight for a cure.

Air vs. Ground

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:47:48 CDT

Missouri and Nebraska are piling up points with different styles this season.

Major League Volunteer

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:44:56 CDT

Former Major League Umpire Larry Barnett visited Truman Veteran's Hospital today in Columbia.

The Tigers On Nebraska

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:44:41 CDT

COLUMBIA- Missouri football players attested to the power of new-look Nebraska as they prepare for a Thursday encounter with the Cornhuskers.

Coach Pinkel Talks Nebraska

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:44:31 CDT

COLUMBIA- Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel addresses the media about the upcoming football game against Nebraska on Thursday.

Crosstown Rivalry

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:41:02 CDT

Columbia's rival teams Rock Bridge and Hickman bring their game to the soccer field. Rock Bridge goes home with a victory of 2-1.

Opening Drive Week 6

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:38:01 CDT

KOMU 8's Michael Kelly and Brandon Spiegel are back for another week of Opening Drive. They take a look at two undefeated teams and Brandon tries to explain his 7-5 record in Spiegel's Selections.

Dancing Duo

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:20:14 CDT

COLUMBIA- The Rock Bridge softball team has the best record in school history. Get to know the girls who are making it happen.

Opening Drive Week 5

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:10:22 CDT

KOMU 8's Brandon Spiegel and Michael Kelly preview a big week in high school football. They'll take a look at the Providence Bowl as well as a showdown between two powerhouses. They also bring you Spiegel's Selections and Kelly's Kings.

Missouri Tackles Furman

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:16:20 CDT

COLUMBIA - Missouri football wins over Furman this afternoon. The offense was clicking on all cylinders and the defense played big all day. Click here to view the highlights.

Missouri Pounds the Paladins

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:18:12 CDT

COLUMBIA - The Missouri Tigers faced the Furman Paladins Saturday at Faurot Field.

Opening Drive Week 4

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:35:46 CDT

KOMU 8's Michael Kelly and Brandon Spiegel are back for another edition of Opening Drive. The guys look ahead to the FNF game of the week between Rock Bridge and Jefferson City. They also bring you Kelly's Kings and Spiegel's Selections.

Riding and Raising

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:16:12 CDT

COLUMBIA- Bike MS has hit the quarter century mark and one man is raising money while enjoying the ride.

Comeback Victory at Faurot

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:15:46 CDT

COLUMBIA- The Missouri football team outlasted a persistent Bowling Green team to secure a 27-20 win Saturday at Faurot Field.

Tigers Talk About Bowling Green

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:06:22 CDT

Fresh off their season-opening win against Illinois, the Missouri Tigers now get set for their home opener against the Bowling Green Falcons.

Opening Drive Week 3

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:54:45 CDT

KOMU 8's Brandon Spiegel and Michael Kelly are back for another week of Opening Drive. See who Brandon thinks will take home the Callaway Cup and who Michael crowned as Kelly's King.

D-Termined Defense

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:15:10 CDT

ST. LOUIS- Missouri defeated Illinois 37-9 in St. Louis on Saturday with an impressive showing by the defense. Familiar faces, as well as some new ones helped lead the Tigers to victory.

The Bell Game from the Other Sideline

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:37:50 CDT

MARCELINE- Each year, the "Bell" game between the Marceline and Brookfield high school football teams brings out thousands of fans. This year, a coaching switch might just bring in a few more and the players will tell you, it means everything.

Opening Drive Week 2

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:59:04 CDT

Join KOMU 8's Brandon Spiegel and Michael Kelly as they look ahead to the FNF Game of the Week between the Boonville Pirates and the Fulton Hornets. Also, be sure to check out Kelly's Kings and Spiegel's Selections.

A Family's Foundation

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:54:10 CDT

BOONVILLE - High schools across mid-Missouri kicked off the football season last Friday. The Boonville Pirates lost to Versailles by three points. Despite the loss, there's one family who believes they've laid a foundation for the future of Pirate football.

Same Faces, New Places

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:51:45 CDT

A new season for the Missouri Tigers means lots of new faces. One of the newest starting Tigers is sophomore placekicker Grant Ressel.

Kelly's Kings

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:57:25 CDT

Join Michael Kelly as he profiles last week's top performers in Mid-Missouri high school football.

Mizzou Women's Soccer Gets New Player

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:50:11 CDT

COLUMBIA- The Missouri Women's Soccer team has some new faces this fall, but one of them isn't a freshman.

Edwards Wins NASCAR Nationwide Series

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:18:42 CDT

MONTREAL- Carl Edwards wins the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Montreal.

Final Scrimmage

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:07:34 CDT

COLUMBIA - The Missouri Tiger football team held their final preseason scrimmage Thursday at Devine Pavilion.

Opening Drive Week 1

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:02:14 CDT

KOMU 8's Michael Kelly and Brandon Spiegel preview Week 1 of Friday Night Fever.

Business in the Front, Party in the Back

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:45:10 CDT

COLUMBIA- Missouri senior punter Jake Harry IV, shows off his new hair style Wednesday at practice.

MU Kicker Battle

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:41:10 CDT

Tomorrow afternoon, Missouri holds its final preseason scrimmage. Among the available starting positions is for the place kicker. Columbia's Tanner Mills of Rock Bridge and Moberly's Trey Barrow fight for the spot.

Day Game for the Royals

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:46:22 CDT

Last night, Royals pitcher Zack Greinke struck out fifteen batters. Today the Royals ended their series with the Cleveland Indians.

Mid-Missouri Softball

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:47:21 CDT

Helias plays Jefferson City and Westran names its field after a former coach.

Weatherspoon's Hidden Talent

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:39:54 CDT

COLUMBIA- Sean Weatherspoon is a star on the football field, but click here to see how he stars in the locker room.

Columbia's Top Football Recruit Commits.

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:38:57 CDT

COLUMBIA- Oklahoma snags Columbia's number one high school football recruit.

Monday Sports at Ten

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:03:38 CDT

The Royals were in action tonight against the Cleveland Indians. Click here to watch KOMU 8 Sports at Ten with Ashley Farrell.

Monday Sports at Six

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:27:21 CDT

As the Missouri Tigers continue preparing for the upcoming college football season, two players take time to discuss their special connection. Eric Blumberg and Ashley Farrell bring you more.

Rough Rollers

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:36:44 CDT

COLUMBIA- For three years, Columbia has had its own roller derby team, The Como Derby Dames. The team competed on Saturday night against the Bleeding Heartland Rollergirls from Bloomington, Indiana. Learn the story of two derby dames whose feisty nicknames live up to their performance on the track.

AP Top 25 Released

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:45:20 CDT

The Associated Press released it's preseason Top 25 Poll today and the Missouri Tigers did not make the cut for the first time since September 2007.

FNF Jamborees

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:44:59 CDT

Schools across the state hosted their preseason football jamborees tonight. Watch highlights from Jefferson City, Blair Oaks, and Hallsville.

Basketball Flavored Homecoming

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:09:54 CDT

Former Missouri basketball stars Jon Sundvold and Steve Stipanovich are scheduled as Grand Marshals for the Missouri football Homecoming game against Texas on October 24th.

Former Cardinal Reliever Hosts Golf Tournament

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:10:24 CDT

Formal Cardinal reliever Tom Henke prepares to host another golf tournament. The Tom Henke Golf Tournament will help raise money for the special learning center in Jefferson City and raise money to help fight Juvenile Diabetes.

Gibson Signs

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:50:01 CDT

Former Missouri pitcher Kyle Gibson signed with the Minnesota Twins late Monday night.

Cantwell Takes Gold In Berlin

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:38:52 CDT

BERLIN - At the Track and Field World Championship in Berlin, Germany, Christian Cantwell grabbed the gold in shot put.

Finally On Faurot Field

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:38:25 CDT

COLUMBIA - This morning was the first scrimmage of the 2009 season for the Missouri Tigers.

Columbia Little League Out of Series

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:57:21 CDT

After a grand slam comeback, the Columbia little league lost in regional finals by one run.

Little Leaguers Have Big Success

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:23:54 CDT

COLUMBIA - After winning a game Thursday, the Daniel Boone Little League team is now in the running for the 2009 Little League World Series.

Big 12 Picks Mizzou Soccer as Favorites

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:49:23 CDT

The Big 12 Conference picked Missouri soccer as early favorites along with Texas A&M to win the Big 12 conference this year. Click here for more.

Alexander Receives High Praises

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:50:06 CDT

Coach Pinkel and sophomore quarterback Blaine Gabbert have a lot of hope for senior wide receiver Danario Alexander. Click here to hear what they have to say.

New Bruin Beginnings

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:40:53 CDT

Rock Bridge High School football began practice today with hopes of a new beginning.

Hickman Football Starts Practicing

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:34:47 CDT

Kewpie football coach, Jason Wright, had his team on the practice field early this morning.

Passionate About Protection

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:13:50 CDT

COLUMBIA- There's a lot of history in martial arts, and even though there are several different styles, they all have one goal, to protect lives. Timothy Fancher is a man who is passionate about just that.

No Glove, No Problem

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:12:40 CDT

FARBER - Baseball is America's past time and we are very used to the traditional rules. But, the rules of a special kind of baseball are a little different in the town of Farber.

A New Number 25

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:55:24 CDT

COLUMBIA- For the first time since the 2004 season a Missouri Football player is wearing the number 25 at practice.

Day One: Mizzou Football Camp

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:53:31 CDT

Mizzou Football Camp begins practice for its 2009 campaign today. Click here to see highlights from camp and find out which players were named captain.

Big 12 Champs Hit the Field

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:13:57 CDT

The Missouri Tigers Women's Soccer Team starts practice this week. Click here to see what they have to say about their upcoming season.

Leo Lyons heads to Israel

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:27:46 CDT

Former Mizzou basketball player Leo Lyons signed a one-year contract with Hapoel Jerusalem.

Maclin's New Contract

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:36:18 CDT

Jeremy Maclin has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. Click here to hear his thoughts on his new contract!

Maclin Signs

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:58:22 CDT

PHILADELPHIA - Former Missouri wide receiver Jeremy Maclin signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.

Golfers Give Back

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:37:41 CDT

COLUMBIA - Golfers were giving back this morning. Nine PGA pros were in Columbia for the Rainbow House fundraiser.

Missouri Football Beats The Heat

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:00:15 CDT

COLUMBIA - Today marked the third day of practice and the first day with any type of pads for the tigers.

MU Extends Alden's Contract

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:21:54 CDT

COLUMBIA - University of Missouri Chancellor Brady Deaton announced today a five-year extension of Athletic Director Mike Alden's contract, which will now extend through June 30, 2017.

Columbia Basketball Player Commits to Mizzou

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:23:37 CDT

Rock Bridge hoop star Ricky Kreklow has verbally committed to be a Tiger. Click here for all the details!

Area Girls Win Softball Championship

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:07:24 CDT

Club Elite Classics played in the 14-B ASA Girls Fast Pitch Northern Nationals in Overland Park, Kansas.

Mo-Maids

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:14:39 CDT

COLUMBIA- Today, the show me state games hosted the synchronized swimming event. Young and old alike cometed in the event and six local women made a splash.

MLB Scores

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:46:37 CDT

St. Louis 3

Houston 4

LA Angels 9

Kansas City 6

Cards Make Trade

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:47:40 CDT

The Cardinals made a trade today, sending outfielder Chris Duncan to the Boston Red Sox for shortstop Julio Lugo.

Maclin Always a Tiger Fan

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:23:40 CDT

NFL teams are beginning their training camps this week, and but one former Tiger will still follow his college team.

Maclin's New Gig

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:11:24 CDT

NFL teams are beginning their training camps this week, and a former Tiger will begin his new career.

Big 12 Schedule Set

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:04:23 CDT

The Big 12 portion of the Missouri Tiger men's basketball schedule was released Wednesday by the Big 12 Conference.

Singing in the Spotlight

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:45:36 CDT

ST. LOUIS- Few people can get up and sing in front of thousands of people, but one Mid-Missouri woman has the courage to do so for the past seven years.

Cheering for Carl

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:44:07 CDT

ILLINOIS- Carl Edwards finished in third place at the Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 last night at Gateway International Raceway just outside St.Louis. Edwards had a large showing of family and friends at the track yesterday, and for that reason, it is one of Carl's favorite places to race.

Trading Hoops for Diamonds

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:10:17 CDT

Former Missouri Tiger Basketball player Jimmy McKinney is pursuing a new dream. He's trading in a ball and hoop for a bat and mitt.

Kickball-a-Palooza Tournament

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:08:38 CDT

Columbia Chamber of Commerce held the first ever Kickball-a-Palooza tournament Wednesday, as an effort by employees to take a break from the daily stress of the job.

Chase Daniel Back In Missouri

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:13:08 CDT

Former Missouri Tiger quarterback Chase Daniel is back in the Show-Me State.

Missouri Women's Amateur Golf Championship

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:12:25 CDT

Two out of three rounds of play are complete for the Missouri Women's Amateur Golf Championship. The third round continues Thursday at the Club at Old Hawthorne.

All Star Auction

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:45:26 CDT

ST. LOUIS - From balls, to jerseys, to bats, the 2009 Live Auction will have a little bit of everything.

No Pads, No Problem

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:36:41 CDT

COLUMBIA- 21 high school teams competed in a different style of football this weekend. See why the I-70 Shootout provided an entertaining alternative to summer workouts.