Slugger Albert Pujols designated for assignment by Angels
Albert Pujols has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels, abruptly ending the 41-year-old superstar slugger’s decade with his second major league team.
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Sunday Sit-down with PowerMizzou publisher Gabe DeArmond
ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on PowerMizzou publisher Gabe DeArmond in this week’s edition of Sunday sit-down. You can watch the full conversation on SportsZone at 9:30 on Fox 22 and 10:30 on ABC 17!
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Four Mizzou hopefuls selected in day three of NFL Draft
CLEVELAND, Ohio (KMIZ) The remaining Mizzou hopefuls all found their new NFL homes in day three of the 2021 NFL Draft, on Saturday. The Las Vegas Raiders drafted safety Tyree Gillespie with the 143rd pick in round four. Gillespie is the first former MU safety to be drafted since William Moore in 2009. Offensive lineman
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Cardinals place Yadier Molina on injured list
ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) Cardinals star catcher Yadier Molina is on the 10-day IL with a right foot tendon strain. The team announced the move on Tuesday afternoon. Molina initially hurt himself during an at-bat on Friday night in Cincinnati. The nine-time All-Star returned to the lineup on Monday after missing two games. He was 0-3
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Sunday Sit-down with KTGR’s Andy Humphrey
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on KTGR’s Andy Humphrey in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down.
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Aldon Smith booked in Louisiana battery case
CHALMETTE, La. (AP) — Aldon Smith has surrendered to authorities in Louisiana after an arrest warrant had been issued for the Seattle Seahawks defensive end. The St. Bernard Parish sheriff’s department says Smith was booked on a second-degree battery charge. Officials say Smith was released on bond. The sheriff’s office issued the warrant following an
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Britt Reid crash case now being reviewed by Jackson County prosecutor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMBC) According to KMBC, the Jackson County prosecutor’s office is now reviewing the case involving former Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid and a Feb. 5 crash that caused brain injuries to a 5-year-old girl. The girl’s injuries have left her unable to speak or walk. She remains in a Kansas City hospital
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the All-Star Game leave Georgia?
The decision comes as more corporations face pressure to take a stand against a new voting law in Georgia that critics say will suppress votes from minorities and the poor. Supporters of the law say those fears are overblown.
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Sunday Sit-down with KTGR’s Matt Michaels
ABC17’s Nathalie Jones brought on KTGR’s Matt Michaels in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down.
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MLB moves 2021 All-Star Game, Draft out of Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (KMIZ) Major League Baseball announced it will be moving the 2021 All-Star Game and 2021 Draft out of Atlanta in response to a recent voting law passed by the state of Georgia. The law received criticism from civil rights groups and President Biden for restricting voting access for residents in the state. In
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NFL owners vote to add 17th game to schedule
The NFL owners voted in favor of adding a 17th game to the schedule starting this upcoming season. The league made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon. The Chiefs will host the Packers for their extra game. That was determined because Kansas City and Green Bay are in opposite conference. The two teams also both finished
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Sunday Sit-down with Royals beat writer Anne Rogers
ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on MLB.com Royals beat writer Anne Rogers in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the full conversation in the video player above.
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Chiefs release two starting offensive linemen
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Chiefs released standout offensive linemen Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz on Thursday morning. The team released the following statements in a release. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for both Eric and Mitchell,” General Manager Brett Veach said in a statement. “With Eric, obviously he was the very first
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Tiger Woods in surgery with ‘multiple leg injuries’ after rollover car accident near LA, agent says
Golf legend Tiger Woods was hospitalized Tuesday morning after a serious one-car rollover accident in Los Angeles County that required the “jaws of life,” according to the LA County Sheriff’s Department.
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Cardinals officially bring back nine-time All-Star Yadier Molina
ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) Yadier Molina is officially returning for his 18th season with the Cardinals. The team says Molina signed a one-year deal with the organization. MLB Network reports it’s worth $9 million. Click here to hear Molina’s news conference from Tuesday. The 38-year-old hit .262 with four home runs and 16 RBI in last
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Mahomes reportedly to have surgery on injured toe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will have foot surgery on Wednesday, according to a report from NFL.com. Ian Rapoport tweeted, “Source: #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes will undergo surgery tomorrow to repair a torn plantar plate in his foot, also known as turf toe. The rehab will be several months, but he’s expected
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Marty Schottenheimer, legendary NFL head coach, dies at 77
Marty Schottenheimer, a former NFL coach who led four teams to 200 regular season victories over more than two decades, has died. He was 77. He passed away from Alzheimer’s disease, according to ESPN. “Marty will rightfully be remembered as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history, but his legacy extends far beyond his
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Tom Brady and Tampa Bay dethrone the defending champs
TAMPA BAY, Fla. (KMIZ) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are Super Bowl champions for the first time in 19 years, with a 31-9 win over Kansas City. The duo of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski stole the show for Tampa Bay, going for two touchdowns over the course of the game. Those touchdowns broke the record
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Super Bowl LV features several Mizzou connections
TAMPA BAY (KMIZ) There’s a ton of Mizzou in Tampa Bay this week as the Tigers are well represented in Super Bowl LV. You can watch the full story in the video player above. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was MU’s offensive line coach from 1989 to 1991. KC special teams coordinator Dave Toub joined
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Former Mizzou football coach breaks down Super Bowl LV
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel to breakdown Super Bowl LV. The two spoke about the Chiefs matchup against the Buccaneers. Plus, Coach Pinkel shared his thoughts on a few of his friends playing and coaching in the big game. You can watch the
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