COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou basketball star Laurence Bowers is holding the 6th annual Camp Bowers this week at the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse. Bowers said 178 kids signed up to participate in this year’s camp. There are two separate sessions. Ages 8-11 go from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Ages 12-16 go from 2 p.m. to
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The Mizzou postseason ban is officially over. The MU baseball and softball teams’ have served their punishments in full, according to the NCAA. 🗣 Some GREAT news to brighten your Monday morning ⤵Mizzou Athletics received confirmation late last week from the NCAA that @MizzouBaseball & @MizzouSoftball are eligible for 2021 postseason tournaments. The bans have
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ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman spoke with Columbia Public Schools’ new athletic director David Egan. You can watch the full interview in the video player above.
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The MLB said 38 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the initial phases of testing for summer camp. The first set of results for COVID-19 testing have been jointly announced by @MLB and the @MLB_PLAYERS. pic.twitter.com/zlqZPuxLxh— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) July 3, 2020 According to the league’s 2020 operations manual, all staff and players were tested
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Moore was on hand when Jonathan Irons, 40, walked out of the Jefferson City Correctional Center.
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou athletics announced its 2020 Hall of Fame class on Wednesday afternoon. Chidi Imoh – Men’s Track & Field (1983-86) Kearsten Peoples – Women’s Track & Field (2012-15) Mike Rogers – Baseball (1984-87) Nancy Rutter – Women’s Basketball (1975-78) Don Smith – Track & Field (1959-62) These five individuals will be inducted
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The biggest concern for every sport starting back up, across the country, has been outbreaks of COVID-19 within their facilities. On June 25, the University of Missouri said that five people within MU Athletics tested positive for COVID-19. Four of the cases were asymptomatic. Of 308 #Mizzou Athletics individuals tested for COVID-19
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HALLSVILLE, Mo (KMIZ) The Hallsville Indians just started full-team practices about two weeks ago and despite all the work that has to be done, the staff said they are just excited to be back. “Just to be honest with you, just really happy to be back, if you can’t tell,” said Hallville football coach Justin
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Everybody dreams of being something when they are younger: a firefighter, a pop star, or, in some cases, a professional athlete. But, Missouri soccer alum Sarah Luebbert never really had just one dream. “I was never, honestly, dead set on becoming a professional soccer player,” she said. “It was just like, I’m
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) COVID-19 has changed how society does a lot of things, but especially sports. Special Olympics Missouri has not been immune to the changes. The organization had to cancel the majority of its contact sports, starting in March. Special Olympics Missouri is officially extending the suspension of all sports training and competition through
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo, (KMIZ) Jim Sterk announced that he and the athletic staff will be starting a group to spark diversity and inclusivity to the University’s athletic department. The Mizzou Athletics Committee on Inclusive Excellence (MACIE) will feature coaches and staff from across the athletic department. Sterk said that student-athletes and staff felt it was time
Continue Reading Mizzou Athletics said Thursday afternoon five athletes have tested positive for COVID-19.
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Anyone who has ever been to a Father Tolton athletic event has probably seen Father Mike Coleman. Baseball, football, softball, or wrestling: he’s there. “You hope you’re touching people, especially at the high school level. I just love that place,” Coleman said. One, singular week definitely showed the love that the Tolton
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Recreational sports in Columbia resumed last month, and so far most spectators and players have been diligent in following social distancing guidelines, a parks and recreation supervisor said.
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The MLB has announced its plan to begin the 2020 season. 2020 @MLB regular season announced; players to report on July 1st; openers anticipated for July 23rd or 24th in 60-game season pic.twitter.com/w72vagahLx— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) June 24, 2020 Players will report for training on July 1 and opening day will either be July 23
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Former Mizzou and Jefferson City soccer standout Sarah Luebbert signed to play for the Chicago Red Stars on Tuesday. Can’t wait to get started🤩💙 https://t.co/Zx1BsKryX9— Sarah Luebbert (@sarah_luebbe) June 23, 2020 The Red Stars are a part of the National Women’s Soccer League. Luebbert led the Tigers in assists during her senior season. The First
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team landed its fourth commitment in four days on Sunday. #NEWZOU🐯💛🖤🐯 pic.twitter.com/Cgkz69NBRg— Dayday🤴🏾 (@DameonWilson10) June 21, 2020 Four-star linebacker Dameon Wilson is the latest to commit to MU. Wilson is the 14th commitment in Mizzou’s 2021 class. Rivals now ranks MU’s class as the 29th best in the nation.
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Mizzou tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator Casey Woods met reporters on Zoom this past week. You can watch the entire interview in the video player above.
Continue Reading As COVID-19 related restrictions continue to ease, youth baseball returned to Columbia this weekend.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Rock Bridge football team continued its summer workouts on Thursday amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Head coach Van Vanatta said there are several safety measures in place to keep everyone healthy and safe. The team is split up into stable groups of 25 players. The groups rotate to different areas, and there
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