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Web Extra: Cuonzo Martin previews Mizzou’s game against No. 17 Kentucky

January 3, 2020 9:32 AM Tyler Murry

You can watch Cuonzo Martin’s full press conference heading into Mizzou’s first SEC game of the season against (17) Kentucky in the media player below.

Local highlights and scores: Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020

January 2, 2020 10:16 PM Tyler Murry

Here is your first edition of local highlights and scores for 2020. The Capital City boys basketball team made history by playing its first home game in its new gym. The Cavaliers lost to Iberia, 59-55. Columbia College men’s basketball defeated Central Christian, 96-61.

Mizzou women’s basketball drops SEC opener

January 2, 2020 5:58 PM Tyler Murry

The Mizzou women’s basketball team has now lost five straight games after a road loss to (22) Tennessee to kick off SEC action. The loss drops Mizzou’s record to 3-11 (0-1 SEC). The Tigers are in the middle of their worst losing streak since the 2012-13 season. Despite the loss, Mizzou lead much of the

Watson’s record night leads Mizzou to fourth straight win

December 30, 2019 10:02 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou basketball team dominated Chicago State 91-33 on Monday night. Mizzou guard Torrence Watson set a new Mizzou Arena record with eight three-pointers. He finished with a season-high 24 points in 19 minutes. (8-13 from three-point range). “Oh man – it does a lot of things for me. It makes me

Decade Recap: Top Ten Sports Stories

December 30, 2019 12:03 AM Andrew Kauffman

The ABC 17 Sports Department came up with a list of the top ten most important sports stories of the decade. You can watch the full recap in the video player above. TOP TEN STORIES 10. Porter family returns to Columbia 9. Michael Sam becomes first openly gay player drafted in the NFL 8. Karissa

Local highlights/scores: Dec. 29, 2019

December 29, 2019 9:06 PM Andrew Kauffman

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are the local high school scores from Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS HOOPS Jefferson City (51) Blue Springs South (29) FINAL – Championship Blair Oaks (46) Deer Creek OK (82) FINAL Helias (50) Eureka (53) FINAL Benton (42) Hickman (28)

Former Mizzou standouts shine for Denver pro sports teams

December 29, 2019 10:18 PM Andrew Kauffman

DENVER (KMIZ) Two former Mizzou standouts played well for their respective professional teams in Denver on Sunday. Former MU quarterback Drew Lock led the Broncos to a 16-15 win over the Raiders. The Lee’s Summit native is now 4-1 as a starter. The last @Broncos rookie QB with four wins? John Elway. The difference? #MizzouMade

Chiefs beat Chargers, lock up No. 2 seed

December 29, 2019 3:17 PM Andrew Kauffman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers, 31-21, on Sunday afternoon. The Chiefs will be the No. 2 seed in the playoffs thanks to a Miami win over New England. The Dolphins upset the Patriots, 27-24. in Foxborough, Mass. How bout them Dolphins?Coach Flores breaks it down after the

Local HS highlights/scores: Dec. 28

December 28, 2019 10:12 PM Andrew Kauffman

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are the local high school basketball scores from Saturday Dec. 28, 2019. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS HOOPS Jefferson City (55) Deer Creek OK (44) FINAL Blair Oaks (28) Blue Springs South (54) FINAL Hickman (35) Eureka (54) FINAL Helias (36) Benton (27) FINAL

Local athletes win Holiday Hoops dunk contest and 3-point competition

December 28, 2019 3:08 PM Andrew Kauffman

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three local high school athletes came away with hardware on Saturday at Fleming Fieldhouse. Blair Oaks standout Eric Northweather won the 2019 Capital City Hoops Showcase slam dunk competition. Watch: @WeAreBlairOaks standout Eric Northweather is the 2019 Great 8 Slam Dunk Champ! Here's his winning dunk! pic.twitter.com/yxzXaaGWC5— Andrew Kauffman (@A_Kauff) December

Local HS basketball highlights/scores: Dec. 27

December 27, 2019 10:14 PM Andrew Kauffman

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are the local high school basketball scores from Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS BASKETBALL Hickman (27) Jefferson City (62) FINAL Blue Springs South (48) Helias (35) FINAL Benton (43) Blair Oaks (48) FINAL Deer Creek OK (71) Eureka (35) FINAL

Recap: Mizzou’s defense is worth Braggin’ about

December 22, 2019 11:08 PM Andrew Kauffman

ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) The Mizzou basketball team beat Illinois 63-56 on Saturday to claim Braggin’ Rights for the second straight year. ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman recaps the Tigers big win over the Fighting Illini.

Mahomes throws 2 TDs, runs for 1 as Chiefs beat Bears 26-3

December 22, 2019 11:23 PM Andrew Kauffman

CHICAGO (AP) Patrick Mahomes threw for two touchdowns and ran for another score, and the AFC West champion Kansas City Chiefs beat the Chicago Bears 26-3 to stay in contention for a first-round playoff bye. Kansas City earned its fifth straight win and remained a game behind New England for the AFC’s second seed. The

Sunday Sit-down with Gabe DeArmond

December 22, 2019 11:10 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on PowerMizzou publisher Gabe DeArmond in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down.

Lock leads Denver to win over the Lions

December 22, 2019 11:04 PM Andrew Kauffman

DETROIT (KMIZ) Former Mizzou quarterback Drew Lock improved to 3-1 as a starter in the NFL after Denver’s 27-17 win over Detroit on Sunday. The Lee’s Summit native was 25/33 for 192 yards and a touchdown. His QB Rating was 99.6. First TD of the season for @SkeeterMills__‼️#BeatTheLions pic.twitter.com/JjBcZ7Wyv7— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 22, 2019

Former Helias star scores first career touchdown

December 22, 2019 10:50 PM Andrew Kauffman

WASHINGTON D.C. (KMIZ) Former Helias football star Hale Hentges scored his first career NFL touchdown on Sunday. Watch: Former @heliascatholic star Hale Hentges catches his first career TD in the NFL! pic.twitter.com/VuNTQQYvpu— Andrew Kauffman (@A_Kauff) December 22, 2019 Hentges plays for the Washington Redskins. He had two catches for 28 yards and a score in

Local highlights and scores: Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019

December 21, 2019 10:45 PM Tyler Murry

Here is a look at your local highlights and scores for Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. The Rock Bridge boys basketball team beat Lafayette, 60-47. The win marks Jim Scanlon’s 800th career coaching win. Jackson boys basketball defeated Hickman, 77-63.

Mizzou basketball wins second straight Braggin’ Rights game

December 21, 2019 3:28 PM Tyler Murry

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dru Smith scored 19 points, Javon Pickett added 17, and the Missouri Tigers beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 63-56 in the 39th Annual Braggin’ Rights game on Saturday. Xavier Pinson also scored a career-high 14 points for the Tigers, who won their third straight game. Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 and Kofi

Mizzou football coach speaks before Braggin’ Rights

December 21, 2019 12:50 PM Andrew Kauffman

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz met with reporters before the Braggin’ Rights game. Watch: #Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz says it's important to have regional rivalries like the Braggin' Rights game."I saw Coach Smith in the hotel lobby and shook his hand and said looking forward to playing you in a

Local highlights and scores: Friday, Dec. 20, 2019

December 20, 2019 10:11 PM Tyler Murry

Here is a look at your local highlights and scores for Friday, Dec. 20, 2019. The Tolton boys basketball team won its home opener over St. Dominic, 67-60. Southern Boone boys basketball beat California, 72-55. Centralia boys basketball beat Hallsville, 70-35. Hallsville girls basketball beat Centralia, 58-55, in overtime. Blair Oaks boys basketball defeated Springfield