By Associated Press Oslo, Norway (AP) — Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold has died after being struck by lightning, the Norwegian ski federation announced Wednesday. He was 49. Groenvold won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. “It is with great sadness that we have received the news of Audun Groenvold’s untimely passing,” the federation
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ATLANTA, Ga. (KMIZ) Mizzou Football is preparing to take the stage at 2025 SEC Media Days. The Tigers are scheduled to speak on the final day of the event, starting with a local media session at 7:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 17. The team will be represented by head coach Eli Drinkwitz, who is entering
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By Matias Grez and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — A Spanish government official has called for an investigation into Barcelona star Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday party after a prominent disability activist group said organizers of the event hired people with dwarfism “solely for entertainment and attractions” in contravention of Spanish law. Yamal hosted the party
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By Coy Wire, Kyle Feldscher and Kevin Dotson, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — The National League won the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday in historic fashion, coming out on top in a first-of-its-kind home run derby to break a 6-6 tie after nine innings. The National League jumped out to a quick lead in the first
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By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Hands clasped to his head, knees pinned to the emerald turf, chest convulsing in frenetic, ragged breaths, Rory McIlroy looked like a man subjugated by the weight of the world. Then, he propped himself upright, lifted his head skyward and unleashed a primal, fist-pumping roar that reverberated with the
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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Caitlin Clark was visibly emotional after leaving the court with another injury inside the final minute of the Indiana Fever’s 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. In only her fourth game back following a five-game absence due to a groin injury, the 23-year-old appeared to suffer a
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SEC Media Days kicked off in Atlanta on Tuesday. The multi-day event is a chance for the powerhouse SEC to show off its football programs, including the Mizzou Tigers. And this year, the Tigers are gunning for their third straight 10-win season. It would be the first time the program has accomplished the feat. Do
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By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — The medals for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics were unveiled in Venice on Tuesday, 206 days before the games begin. The medals, created by the Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS), will use recycled metal recovered from production waste, and will be created in induction furnaces powered by
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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — San Antonio Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama says he has been cleared to return to the court after recovering from a blood clot in his right shoulder. The 21-year-old, who was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft and is widely considered one of basketball’s
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By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — The hottest topic in Atlanta ahead of Tuesday’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game isn’t a player, a coach or a manager. It’s not even human. For the first time, the midsummer classic is going to be using automated technology to allow pitchers, catchers and batters to challenge balls
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou pitcher and quarterback Sam Horn now has a big decision on the horizon, after the redshirt junior was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 17th round of the MLB Draft, on Monday. It’s not a big surprise, as the Georgia native was actually one of the top pitching prospects
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) We all have that friend that likes to claim that they know everything. But, the friends and family of baseball enthusiast Kevin McDaniel know that he did. “He had a great memory,” his daughter, Katelyn, said. “Almost like somebody that had a photographic memory.” In many ways, McDaniel was in a
Continue Reading By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — It’s the year of The Big Dumper. With a hot and humid night making perfect conditions for the long ball, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh won the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby, defeating Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero in the finals. His prize? In addition to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Tolton two-sport phenom Cam Lee has been drafted to the MLB. On Monday, the outfielder was taken in the ninth round by the Baltimore Orioles. He was the No. 274 overall selection. He spent one year at Mineral Area Junior College, in Park Hills, Missouri. In that one season, he hit
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou baseball saw its first name get taken off the board in the 2025 MLB Draft, on Monday. Tiger shortstop Jackson Lovich heard his named called, as he got selected by the New York Yankees in the 16th round, with the No. 494 overall pick. The Overland Park, Kansas native just wrapped
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CNN By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — While Chelsea stole the show on the pitch in a masterful showing against Paris Saint-Germain, President Donald Trump was arguably the center of attention at the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday. Trump and first lady Melania Trump were at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to witness
Continue Reading By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — While Chelsea stole the show on the pitch in a masterful showing against Paris Saint-Germain, President Donald Trump was arguably the center of attention at the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday. Trump and first lady Melania Trump were at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to witness the
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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Grace Kim produced one of the most remarkable comebacks you are ever likely see as she clinched the Evian Championship to become just the fifth Australian woman to win a golf major. The 24-year-old was three shots off the lead with four holes left to play in Sunday’s final
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cardinals survived a soggy Sunday afternoon to salvage its final series before the MLB All-Star Break. Despite two weather delays, which paused the game for more than three combined hours, St. Louis (51-46) secured a 5-4 win over Atlanta (42-53) at Busch Stadium, avoiding a series sweep. The Redbirds faced
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Kansas City arrived at the MLB All-Star Break with a reason to celebrate. Royals outfielder Nick Loftin delivered a walk-off RBI single to guide Kansas City (47-50) to a 3-2 win over the New York Mets (55-42) in Sunday’s series finale at Kauffman Stadium. Loftin’s game-winning hit was his second walk-off
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