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      Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in as Supreme Court justice Thursday

      Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in as Supreme Court justice Thursday

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      Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in as Supreme Court justice Thursday

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      Columbia College WBB hires former Mizzou star Chavis

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Columbia College WBB hires former Mizzou star Chavis

Columbia College WBB hires former Mizzou star Chavis

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Former Mizzou guard Jordan Chavis starts as an assistant coach at C…

Mizzou MBB's '22-'23 SEC opponents released

Mizzou MBB's '22-'23 SEC opponents released

  • 3 hrs ago

Mizzou will play 18 conference games in 2022-23 including 5 SEC opp…

Local basketball coach Tony Phillips dies

Local basketball coach Tony Phillips dies

  • 4 hrs ago

Tony Phillips was recently hired as the head girls basketball coach…

Date of 2022 Mizzou-Kansas 'Border War' revealed

Date of 2022 Mizzou-Kansas 'Border War' revealed

  • 18 hrs ago

Mizzou and Kansas will meet in men's basketball at Mizzou Arena for…

Dennis Gates on Sports Xtra

Dennis Gates on Sports Xtra

  • Jun 27, 2022

New Mizzou basketball coach Dennis Gates joined Ben Arnet on Sports…

Josh Day enters transfer portal; Mizzou baseball adds former Arkansas catcher

Josh Day enters transfer portal; Mizzou baseball adds former Arkansas catcher

  • Jun 27, 2022

Mizzou Baseball's Josh Day entered the transfer portal on Monday af…

Peacock to stream Royals-Tigers game without announcers

Peacock to stream Royals-Tigers game without announcers

  • Jun 27, 2022

Peacock has a package of Sunday games that start at noon Eastern.

Cubs overcome 5-run deficit to beat Cards 6-5, Flaherty hurt

Cubs overcome 5-run deficit to beat Cards 6-5, Flaherty hurt

  • Jun 27, 2022

The Cardinals have lost three of their last four games and seven of…

Colorado Avalanche win first Stanley Cup title since 2001

Colorado Avalanche win first Stanley Cup title since 2001

  • Jun 26, 2022

Colorado Avalanche defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Sunday night. 

Hendricks carries shutout into 8th, Cubs blank Cardinals 3-0

Hendricks carries shutout into 8th, Cubs blank Cardinals 3-0

  • Jun 24, 2022

Kyle Hendricks carried a shutout into the eighth inning and Nico Ho…

Greinke, Olivares return, power Royals to 3-1 win over A's

Greinke, Olivares return, power Royals to 3-1 win over A's

  • Jun 24, 2022

Salvador Perez placed on IL prior to game versus Oakland.

Lightning win Game 5, deny Avs chance to take Stanley Cup

Lightning win Game 5, deny Avs chance to take Stanley Cup

  • Jun 24, 2022

Lightning force a game 6.

Former Tiger Phil Pressey joins Mizzou coaching staff

Former Tiger Phil Pressey joins Mizzou coaching staff

  • Jun 24, 2022

Mizzou's all-time assists leader is returning to Columbia as a memb…

Tony Siragusa, Super Bowl winner turned fun-loving sideline reporter, dies at age 55

Tony Siragusa, Super Bowl winner turned fun-loving sideline reporter, dies at age 55

  • Jun 23, 2022

The team announcement didn't list a cause or place of his death.

Katie Ledecky wins 1,500m free, earning record-extending 17th world title

Katie Ledecky wins 1,500m free, earning record-extending 17th world title

  • Jun 23, 2022

Ledecky also tied fellow American Natalie Coughlin for the women's …

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson dies aged 26

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson dies aged 26

  • Jun 22, 2022

No cause of death was given.

NFL star Rob Gronkowski announces his retirement

NFL star Rob Gronkowski announces his retirement

  • Jun 22, 2022

This is Gronkowski's second time retiring from the NFL.

Serena Williams returns to tennis after a year out with doubles win alongside Ons Jabeur

Serena Williams returns to tennis after a year out with doubles win alongside Ons Jabeur

  • Jun 22, 2022

The 23-time grand slam winner admitted that there were times during…

Former NBA player Caleb Swanigan dies aged 25

Former NBA player Caleb Swanigan dies aged 25

  • Jun 22, 2022

The Allen County coroner's office confirmed that he had died of nat…

Reed-Francois reflects on Title IX's legacy with the National Archives Foundation

Reed-Francois reflects on Title IX's legacy with the National Archives Foundation

  • Jun 22, 2022

Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX. MU athletic direct…

Morgan Cato becomes first woman of color to be hired by an NBA team as Assistant GM

Morgan Cato becomes first woman of color to be hired by an NBA team as Assistant GM

  • Jun 21, 2022

The Harvard Business School graduate will report to General Manager…

Mid-Missouri high schoolers shine in Nike Outdoor Nationals

  • Updated Jun 21, 2022

Connor Burns and Tolton’s Garrett Wilmes placed sixth and 11th out …

Kansas city mayor: $50 million in renovations coming to Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas city mayor: $50 million in renovations coming to Arrowhead Stadium

  • Jun 20, 2022

additional costs will be needed for “increased transit between the …

Matt Fitzpatrick revels in 'special' US Open win and 'incredible' record he now shares with Jack Nicklaus

Matt Fitzpatrick revels in 'special' US Open win and 'incredible' record he now shares with Jack Nicklaus

  • Jun 20, 2022

The 27-year-old edged past American duo Scottie Scheffler and Will …

Wacha sharp, Red Sox hold off Cardinals' rally in 9th

Wacha sharp, Red Sox hold off Cardinals' rally in 9th

  • Jun 17, 2022

Paul Goldschmidt strikes out against Houck to end close comeback at…

New Mizzou women's golf coach wants to establish a winning culture

New Mizzou women's golf coach wants to establish a winning culture

  • Jun 17, 2022

Westrup spoke with the media for the first time since becoming the …

Golden State Warriors win NBA championship with Game 6 victory over Boston Celtics

Golden State Warriors win NBA championship with Game 6 victory over Boston Celtics

  • Jun 17, 2022

The victory gives the trio of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymo…

Mizzou Athletics to expand NIL program after bill signed into law

Mizzou Athletics to expand NIL program after bill signed into law

  • Jun 16, 2022

After amendments to Missouri's NIL laws, the University of Missouri…

Kansas City selected as host city for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Kansas City selected as host city for 2026 FIFA World Cup

  • Jun 16, 2022

Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New …

WNBA legend Sue Bird to retire after this season

WNBA legend Sue Bird to retire after this season

  • Jun 16, 2022

Bird has won championships at every level, notably a record-tying f…

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