Chris Sanders sat on a patch of grass near a softball field, a game being played in the background. Wearing a Missouri black and gold jersey and cap with gray baseball pants, Sanders began stretching his hamstrings to prepare for his first game with the Missouri United Methodist Church’s softball team. It’s a common sight [...]
Most people think this year’s annual Braggin’ Rights game is going to be a blowout for Illinois, but Illini coach Bruce Weber knows nothing in college basketball is certain. It isn’t outlandish to think the match-up between No. 1 Illinois and a young, shaky Missouri team at St. Louis’ Savvis Center will be ugly. However, [...]
When asked about the Las Vegas Invitational this weekend, Missouri wrestler Ben Askren spoke about a meeting with a competitor from a different ring, Ultimate Fighting champion Randy Catoure invited the senior out to see his workout facility during Askren’s free time. It’s an opportunity that Askren admits he may take after his wrestling career [...]
COLUMBIA With four minutes left to play, it was difficult not to hear Carrie Levy. “Come on, let’s change it,” Levy yelled. “Right here, right now.” MoreStory Related Media Hickman goalie Adele Fritz and Hazelwood Central’s Aaliyah Smith,Juventus shirt, No. 9, fall behind as Hickman’s Taylor Forsythe, No. 7, steals the ball. Hazelwood’s Shannon Curran, [...]
So far, so good Professional coaches and players rarely spend time off the field together. In Little League, it’s a different matter. While Columbia’s Daniel Boone National Little League team was playing in its regional tournament in Indianapolis, it stayed in the same large dormitory room. Even coaches Jeff Echelmeier and Dan Clapp slept in [...]
COLUMBIA In June, Max Askren thought it was finished. Suffering from persistent back problems, especially at the end of last season, the All-American wrestler was almost certain that he would not be able to wrestle his senior year. By mid-summer those fears were eased. Nevertheless, adjustments because of lingering injuries and a new weight class [...]
PITTSBURGH First round. First class. Successful drafts are a major reason why the Pittsburgh Steelers are going for their seventh Super Bowl title. They play the Green Bay Packers next Sunday in Dallas. Hood watch Ziggy Hood, LE (96), 6-3, 300, 2nd season, Missouri Replaced key end Aaron Smith (91), who tore triceps, as starter [...]
NEW YORK – Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, the 2010-11 NBA Most Valuable Player, and LeBron James of the Miami Heat, winner of the two previous MVP awards, highlight the 2010-11 All-NBA First Team. James was the lone unanimous choice, receiving all 119 first-place votes. Joining James and Rose on the First Team are [...]
Columbia College coach Bob Burchard said his team needs some time off, but he was glad the Cougars didn’t start the semester break prematurely against Tabor College on Friday. The Cougars defeated the Bluejays 82-55 at the Arena of Southwell Complex for their 10th consecutive win. Khamari Ballard led the Cougars with 26 points on [...]
,l.a.galaxy shirt MANHATTAN, Kan. – Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel has been considered a long shot to win the Heisman Trophy in recent weeks. But on Saturday, no other candidate was closer to the coveted prize. MoreStory Related Articles A Season to Remember COMMENTARY: Missouri finally ready to talk about Kansas Maclin ends touchdown return drought [...]