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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy with different seat colors at Mizzou Arena?

July 24, 2023 2:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou Arena is going to look different this upcoming season.

Former Mizzou linebacker Nick Bolton deemed ‘commander’ of Chiefs defense

July 23, 2023 1:15 PM Chanel Porter

ST. JOESPH, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou linebacker Nick Bolton took the field Sunday at Missouri Western for his third training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs. After a breakout year last season, the team is looking for Bolton to step into a leadership role. “Nick is the leader of the defense in that the play

Sunday Sit-down with Dave Matter

July 23, 2023 10:10 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Dave Matter in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the pair’s full conversation in the video player above.

Chiefs kick off training camp without veteran Chris Jones on the field

July 23, 2023 1:02 PM Chanel Porter

ST. JOESPH, Mo. (KMIZ) Kansas City Chiefs training camp kicked off at Missouri Western on Sunday and defensive tackle Chris Jones did not take the field with the rest of the team. According to head coach Andy Reid, Jones and the Chiefs are “in communication” to reach an agreement on a new contract. Jones has

Royals drop fifth-straight series in fifth-straight loss

July 23, 2023 4:42 PM Nathalie Jones

NEW YORK, N.Y. (KMIZ) Kansas City pitcher Jordan Lyles continued a rocky 2023 season with his 12th loss of the year, on Sunday. The Royals offense tried to make up ground, but it was too little too late, as the Yankees won 8-5 in New York. KC’s loss also meant that New York secured the

Cardinals drop third-straight in series loss to the Cubs

July 23, 2023 4:26 PM Nathalie Jones

Despite landing more hits, the Cardinals lost the club’s third straight game in Chicago, on Sunday. The rival Cubs put up seven runs in the first three innings on the group’s way to a 7-2 win at Wrigley Field. With the loss, STL dropped to 44-56 overall in 2023, as Chicago won the series 3-1.

Kobe Brown back in Columbia after NBA Summer League

July 22, 2023 6:16 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou basketball standout Kobe Brown was back in Columbia Saturday for a send off at Bud’s BBQ after making his presence known in the NBA Summer League. Watch the full interview with Brown in the player below. https://youtu.be/XkJyuU7LHq4 Brown was drafted in the first round by the Los Angeles Clippers. On

Mizzou men’s basketball holds first open practice of the year

July 22, 2023 5:24 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fans and media got a first look at the 2023-24 Mizzou men’s basketball team on Saturday afternoon as head coach Dennis Gates held an open practice at Mizzou Arena. The full interview with Coach Gates, Nick Honor and Noah Carter can be found in the player below. https://youtu.be/RMgQt6fGhqw Gates’ team this season

Mizzou Arena to get fresh look with black seats

July 21, 2023 3:53 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Arena is set to get a fresh look for the 2032-24 season with black bleacher seats to replace the current ones that are gold. The last remodel to the Arena came back in August of 2021 with a fresh court. Last season, the MU men’s basketball finished 25-10 and 11-7 in

Mizzou picked to finish sixth in SEC East, no players selected to first team

July 21, 2023 11:21 AM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is entering the 2023 season as an underdog. The Tigers were selected to finish sixth in the SEC East during preseason media polls that were released Friday. This would be the same spot that MU finished in last season with a 6-7 record, just above Vanderbilt. Here is

Glen Millican named new Mizzou men’s golf coach

July 21, 2023 11:52 AM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou has a new men’s golf coach after Glen Millican was appointed by the university on Friday. This news comes less than two weeks after Mark Hankins resigned from the position. Millican joins the Tigers after spending the previous 22 seasons leading the University of New Mexico program, where he led the

Show-Me State Games to bring thousands to Columbia this weekend

July 21, 2023 11:31 AM Mitchell Kaminski

The annual Show-Me State Games kick off Friday night at Mizzou Arena with a torch-lighting ceremony.

Mizzou hoops set for a busy Saturday in Columbia

July 20, 2023 5:51 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team has a busy Saturday ahead, as the team will host an open practice for fans, as well as give a proper send off to former Tiger star Kobe Brown. It will be the first time fans will be able to catch a glimpse of head coach Dennis

Royals drop second-straight series following All-Star break

July 20, 2023 5:35 PM Nathalie Jones

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City offense was stagnant in the series finale against Detroit on Thursday afternoon. Tigers’ pitcher Michael Lorenzen threw seven innings of three-hit baseball on the club’s way to a 3-0 win against KC. The Royals finished with four hits, total, through the loss. Maikel Garcia, Kyle Isbel, MJ Melendez

“You’ve got to be the best to beat the best”: Hallsville football continues summer practice

July 19, 2023 7:04 PM Nathalie Jones

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Hallsville football team will look to clean out the bad taste that 2022’s district title loss to Bowling Green left in the group’s mouth headed into the 2023 season. Head coach Justin Conyers said his team knows that it will have tough opponents week-in and week-out in the coming weeks. Conyers

Show Me Squad shows out in TBT opener

July 19, 2023 10:09 PM Nathalie Jones

WICHITA, Kan. (KMIZ) The Basketball Tournament, otherwise known as TBT, tipped off on Wednesday on the campus of Wichita State. The No. 4-seeded Show Me Squad, made up of Mizzou hoops alumni, won its first round game against the Vegas Rebellion, 96-90, TBT is a 64-team, single elimination tournament, which runs in July and August.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Mizzou football improve this season?

July 19, 2023 2:43 AM ABC 17 News Team

The SEC just wrapped up its annual Media Days — the annual summer preview of the coming football season.

Drinkwitz and players name Tigers to watch in 2023

July 17, 2023 10:25 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz brought a veteran group to SEC Media Days in Nashville, but a lot of the experienced guys wanted to shout out other upcoming stars that have shined in summer camp. “Armand Membou, he’s going to be very special. He’s going to be sitting here one day,” said

Mizzou football prepares for crucial year four under Eli Drinkwitz

July 17, 2023 9:42 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz is headed into year four at the helm of Tiger football knowing that each season is never a guarantee. At SEC Media Days, on Monday, Drinkwitz said he thinks that his program is headed in the right direction. MU finished the 2022 season 6-7 overall and 3-5

Mizzou football takes its turn at talkin’ time; SEC Media Days in Nashville

July 17, 2023 3:07 PM Nathalie Jones

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team took center stage in Nashville on Monday morning, as SEC Media Days kicked off. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz and players all took questions from both national and local media at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The conversation widely centered around the impending quarterback competition. Drinkwitz will be deciding between

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