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Mizzou Athletics reminds fans no tailgating for 2020 football season

September 11, 2020 5:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

University of Missouri athletic department wants to remind fans there is no tailgating prohibited at any 2020 Mizzou home football game.

North Callaway cancels its football game after the death of a student

September 11, 2020 4:22 PM Nathalie Jones

KINGDOM CITY, Mo (KMIZ) The North Callaway Thunderbirds canceled their football game on Friday night following the death of one of its players. The district superintendent Nicole Kemp said the student was active in school and extracurricular activities, which included football. “We are saddened by this loss and send our condolences to his family and

Kansas City takes the season opener over Houston

September 10, 2020 11:17 PM Nathalie Jones

KANSAS CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Just about every aspect of 2020 has been a bit off, except for the Kansas City Chiefs’ season-opener versus the Houston Texans The Chiefs are now 1-0, after a 34-20 win over the Texans. Kansas City came out just about as fans expected them to, with 31 unanswered points, including quite

The football field at Battle High School

Columbia Sports Commission set to discuss fall events as COVID-19 orders continue

September 10, 2020 11:43 AM Ben Fein

The City’s Sports Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday at noon to discuss upcoming sports bids and events in Columbia.

Mizzou hoops adds second in-state commitment in two days

September 9, 2020 9:33 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou basketball coach Cuonzo Martin added another in-state commitment to his team on Wednesday night. St. Louis prospect Yaya Keita has committed to play for the Tigers. The three-star big man announced his decision on social media. It's been great experience for me since day one of my recruiting process as I

Local highlights and scores: Sept. 9, 2020

September 9, 2020 9:24 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local high school scores from Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BOYS SOCCER Helias (0) Rock Bridge (5) FINAL MMA (0) Southern Boone (8) FINAL HS SOFTBALL Hickman (0) Tolton (6) FINAL Jefferson City (0) Helias (4) FINAL

Mizzou soccer and volleyball announce fall schedules

September 9, 2020 2:44 PM Andrew Kauffman

The SEC announced its soccer and volleyball conference-only schedules on Wednesday afternoon. Both sports will play an eight game schedule in the fall. The Mizzou volleyball team will open up its season on Oct. 17 on the road against Alabama. The Tigers home opener will be on Oct. 28 against Kentucky. According to a release

Mizzou football gives COVID-19 update

September 8, 2020 7:31 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz said four of his players are currently out after testing positive for COVID-19. He added there are 14 other players currently in quarantine due to contact tracing. “This is the most number we’ve had out from COVID-related issues, so that’s not ideal,” Drinkwitz said on a Zoom

Battle’s Marteen win Week 2 SportsZone Football Friday play of the week

September 8, 2020 7:06 PM Andrew Kauffman

Battle running back Gerry Marteen is our Week 2 SportsZone Football Friday play of the week winners! You can watch the play from Friday night’s game against Capital City in the video player above. Up next – Battle will play at Helias on Friday at 7 p.m. We will announce our Week 3 SZFF play

Local highlights and scores: Sept. 7, 2020

September 7, 2020 8:02 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local high school highlights and scores from Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. SOFTBALL Tolton (7) Southern Boone (0) FINAL BOYS SOCCER Mexico (0) Battle (3) FINAL

SportsZone Football Friday play of the week nominees 2020: Week 2

September 6, 2020 10:12 PM Andrew Kauffman

Congratulations to our Week 2 SportsZone Football Friday Play of the Week Nominees! You can watch the plays in the video player above. You can vote for your favorite play here. Nominee No. 1 – Battle running back Gerry Marteen runs it 98 yards for a touchdown Nominee No. 2 – Jefferson City running back

Sunday Sit-down with KTGR’s Matt Michaels

September 7, 2020 12:23 AM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on KTGR’s Matt Michaels in this week’s virtual edition of Sunday Sit-down.

Hickman’s offense has chemistry that you just can’t teach

September 6, 2020 1:35 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Since Missouri’s high school football season started on August 28, there have been three players making their names known on Hickman’s offense: wide receiver Devin Turner, quarterback T.J. Tuner, and wide receiver L.J. Williams. Fans and coaches alike said it is easy to see their bond on and off the field. It’s

MU football’s second scrimmage is ‘refreshing,’ for Coach Drink

September 5, 2020 2:00 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) There are just 21 days until Mizzou football hosts the Alabama Crimson Tide on Faurot Field for the season opener. Eli Drinkwitz said although it’s approaching quickly, the season definitely did not creep up on him. “We’re supposed to have played today, man,” he said. “I feel like I’m on that movie

SportsZone Football Friday game of the week preview: Capital City vs. Battle

September 4, 2020 2:11 AM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Capital City Cavaliers will continue their first varsity season with a week two match up versus the Battle Spartans on Friday night. You can watch the game live on KZOU over the air channel 17.3. Here is a look at other local listings: DirecTV – channel 18Dish Network – channel 32Mediacom

University of Missouri athletes march to shed light on social injustice

September 2, 2020 3:00 PM Nathalie Jones

Players, coaches, and staff across Missouri’s athletic department will march alongside the MU community to bring awareness to social injustices in America on Wednesday evening.

Local highlights and scores: Sept. 1, 2020

September 1, 2020 10:16 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local high school scores from Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS SOFTBALL Boonville (2) Hickman (3) FINAL Southern Boone (11) Fatima (6) FINAL HS VOLLEYBALL Capital City (0) Hickman (3) FINAL Jefferson City (1) Rock Bridge (3) FINAL Sullivan (0) Blair Oaks (3)

Hickman’s TJ and Devin Turner win Week 1 SportsZone Football Friday play of the week

September 1, 2020 9:55 PM Andrew Kauffman

Hickman QB TJ Turner and WR Devin Turner are our Week 1 SportsZone Football Friday play of the week winners! You can watch their play from Friday night’s game against Francis Howell in the video player above. Up next – Hickman will host Helias on Friday at 7 p.m. We will announce our Week 2

SEC announces football kickoff times

September 1, 2020 1:13 PM Andrew Kauffman

The SEC announced several kickoff times for the Mizzou football team on Tuesday. 9/26: Mizzou vs. Alabama, 6 p.m. on ESPN 10/3: Mizzou at Tennessee, 11 a.m. on SEC Network 10/10: Mizzou at LSU, TBD 10/17: Mizzou vs. Vanderbilt, 6:30 p.m. on SEC Network 10/24: Mizzou at Florida, TBD 10/31: Mizzou vs. Kentucky, 11 a.m.

Tolton cancels football game on Friday “out of respect for the game”

August 31, 2020 11:33 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tolton has canceled its football game on Friday against Macon, according to a release. A spokesman confirmed to ABC 17 news this is not COVID-19 related. The school said the Blazers entered the season with just 19 players, and they suffered multiple injuries against Hallsville this past Friday night. “Head Coach Michael