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Web Extra: Mizzou softball team speaks during quarantine

April 30, 2020 12:08 PM Tyler Murry

Hear from Mizzou softball’s Larissa Anderson, Cayla Kessinger and Eli Daniel as they talk about what lies ahead for the team.

Mizzou AD firmly believes football season will kick off as scheduled

April 28, 2020 5:39 PM Andrew Kauffman

Mizzou athletic director Jim Sterk remains optimistic about the 2020 college football season, Sterk said in a letter to season ticket holders on Tuesday. “I can tell you that we remain encouraged with the progress being made against the virus and firmly believe the Tigers will kick off as scheduled this fall,” Sterk said in

Mizzou gymnast named SEC event specialist of the year

April 28, 2020 5:21 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou gymnast Helen Hu is the SEC event specialist of the year, as announced by the conference on Tuesday. 2️⃣ All-America honors6️⃣ @SEC weekly awards1️⃣5️⃣ Event titles Helen Hu is the 2020 @SEC Event Specialist of the Year❗📰 https://t.co/fgAleIRUAr#MIZ 🐯 pic.twitter.com/mHlkdVGCnK— Mizzou Gymnastics (@MizzouGym) April 28, 2020 The Chicago native is the

Intern Tyler’s tip of the week: April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020 11:14 AM Andrew Kauffman

Every Monday, our sports intern Tyler Driesenga will look back at this past week in sports news. Plus – he’ll give us his at-home tip of the week to keep you motivated during these tough times. You can watch his latest tip of the week in the video player above. Without further ado, here’s Tyler:

Columbia Memorial Stair Climb holds virtual event

April 25, 2020 2:15 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. The 4th annual Columbia Memorial Stair Climb was a virtual event for the first time due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. The executive team held the opening ceremony at Rock Bridge High School while others followed along on Facebook Live. “It’s touching,” Climb Director Tommy Goran said. “It’s a little bit emotional to be

Denver Broncos draft Mizzou’s Albert Okwuegbunam

April 25, 2020 6:32 PM Tyler Murry

Mizzou tight end Albert Okwuegbunam became the second Tiger taken in the 2020 NFL Draft. The Denver Broncos selected Okwuegbunam in the fourth round with the 118th overall pick. He will get to join back up with his former Mizzou teammate, Drew Lock. “We talked to @DrewLock23 this morning, and he loves you to death.”@AOkwuegbunam

Mizzou’s Jordan Elliott drafted by Cleveland

April 24, 2020 11:03 PM Tyler Murry

Mizzou defensive lineman Jordan Elliott became the first Tiger drafted in the 2020 draft. The Browns selected Elliott with the 88th overall selection (third round). You can watch Elliott’s reaction to hearing the selection below. Welcome to Cleveland, @BIGJ5K !!! @Browns pic.twitter.com/q017fIMP6o— Peter Ariz (@PeterAriz) April 25, 2020 No other Mizzou Tigers heard their names

Former MU basketball player takes head coaching job at Owensville

April 21, 2020 9:17 PM Andrew Kauffman

OWENSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou basketball player Cullen VanLeer is Owensville’s new high school boys basketball coach. “I’m really excited to be a part of the Owensville community, and I’m really excited to build a stellar basketball program with stellar young men,” VanLeer said. Owensville High School would like to introduce new Head Boys Basketball

Local golfer transfers home to Mizzou

April 20, 2020 7:46 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ashland native Walker Kesterson is coming home to Mizzou for his final year of eligibility. 📝✔️ NEWS: #Mizzou Lands Grad Transfer Walker KestersonWelcome home, @walkerkesty!🔗 https://t.co/hZtE2RK5mm pic.twitter.com/64rXiQQACJ— Mizzou Men's Golf (@MizzouMensGolf) April 20, 2020 Kesterson played his previous four years at Southern Mississippi. Due to COVID-19, his senior season was cut short.

Mizzou football player suspended after arrest

April 20, 2020 9:35 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou defensive lineman Antar Thompson is suspended indefinitely from the football team following his arrest over the weekend. “We’re aware of the situation, and Antar has been suspended indefinitely, per department policy,” MU football spokesman Chad Moller said. MUPD arrested Thompson on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and

Mizzou running back plans to transfer

April 17, 2020 3:52 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A team spokesperson confirmed that running back Anthony Watkins will transfer away from the Mizzou football team. Watkins played just one game for the Tigers as a Freshman against SEMO in 2019. He had six carries for 19 yards before redshirting the rest of the season. The remaining running backs on the

Web Extra: Jefferson City basketball star Sarah Linthacum talks about committing to Mizzou

April 17, 2020 3:26 PM Tyler Murry

ABC 17’s Tyler Murry spoke with Jefferson City forward Sarah Linthacum about committing to play for Mizzou and join her sister, Micah.

Multiple Mizzou coaches and administrators volunteer to temporary pay cuts

April 16, 2020 8:21 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A spokesperson for the Mizzou athletic department said athletic director Jim Sterk, football coach Eli Drinkwitz, men’s basketball coach Cuonzo Martin, women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton, wrestling coach Brian Smith and baseball coach Steve Bieser all volunteered to take each a salary reduction from May 1 to July 31. The six were

Web Extra: Robin Pingeton speaks about signings and staying home

April 16, 2020 4:28 PM Tyler Murry

Mizzou women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton met with reporters, virtually, to talk about her team and the offseason.

Mizzou athletics to reduce salaries for some staff due to COVID-19 impacts

April 14, 2020 9:02 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mizzou spokesman said 20 members of the Mizzou athletics department have been asked to take a 10% reduction in pay for the next three months. This comes in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The individuals were not named, but the spokesman said it’s a mix of coaches and administration staff.

Mizzou tennis coach resigns to pursue other opportunities

April 13, 2020 5:14 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou tennis coach Colton Gaston has resigned in order to pursue other opportunities, according to a release from MU. “I would like to thank Colt for all of his hard work and dedication in building our women’s tennis program over the last five seasons,” Mizzou athletic director Jim Sterk said in a

Full interview: Former XFL standout L’Damian Washington ready for next challenge

April 13, 2020 4:18 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former XFL and Mizzou football standout L’Damian Washington is back in Columbia during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said his playing career is likely over, but he’s thankful for his opportunity to play for the St. Louis Battlehawks this past season. “If someone guarantees you five games and some excitement and to meet

Intern Tyler’s tip of the week: April 13, 2020

April 13, 2020 9:12 AM Andrew Kauffman

Every Monday, our sports intern Tyler Driesenga will look back at this past week in sports news. Plus – he’ll give us his at-home tip of the week to keep you motivated during these tough times. You can watch his latest tip of the week in the video player above. Without further ado, here’s Tyler:

Mizzou football assistant coach creates workouts for kids at home

April 12, 2020 10:37 PM Tyler Murry

New Mizzou strength coach Zac Woodfin and his family created a YouTube series for workouts for kids to do during quarantine.

Mizzou wrestler runs impromptu marathon

April 12, 2020 10:01 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou wrestler Allan Hart ran an impromptu marathon this past Monday. “Think of all the little soccer moms that do it like I can definitely do it,” Hart said. “I’m 21-years-old.” The rising junior finished in about five and a half hours. He said it was much harder than he anticipated. “The