Sports Feature Archives

‘Destined for greatness’: Battle football player Rickie Dunn makes big plays on the field as he seeks justice for his late father

October 28, 2021 12:15 PM Andrew Kauffman

The son of Hickman standout Rickie Dunn is following in his father’s footsteps on the field.

Mizzou cross country previews the SEC Championships

October 27, 2021 2:42 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time in program history, the Mizzou cross country team will host the SEC Championships at the Gans Creek Cross Country course on Friday. Head coach Marc Burns said it’s a big opportunity to get MU national exposure. “This is the first time we’ll get to showcase it on national

Cardinals officially hire new manager

October 25, 2021 10:15 AM Andrew Kauffman

ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) The St. Louis Cardinals officially announced Oliver Marmol as their 51st manager on Monday morning. He will replace Mike Shildt, who was fired earlier this month. Marmol spent the last three seasons as the Redbirds bench coach. He’s been with the organization since 2017. St. Louis also drafted him as a player

Cardinals reportedly to announce new manager Monday

October 24, 2021 10:07 PM Andrew Kauffman

ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to hire Oliver Marmol as their new manager on Monday morning, according to The Athletic. St. Louis announced it will hold a news conference on Monday at 10 a.m., but the team would not specify what it is about. Marmol has been the Cardinals bench coach

Titans start fast, dominate Mahomes, Chiefs 27-3

October 24, 2021 3:23 PM Associated Press

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill threw for 270 yards and a touchdown, and he also ran for a score and the Tennessee Titans routed the Kansas City Chiefs 27-3 Sunday for their fifth win in six games. This also was the second victory in six days

Rock Bridge standout chases big aspirations

October 17, 2021 7:07 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Rock Bridge volleyball team set the stage to make history in 2021, as the group has steam rolled through its competition over the course of the regular season. One of the most important roles on any team comes at the setting position and for the Bruins that position belongs to junior

Andrew’s At-home sports: Oct. 12, 2021

October 12, 2021 6:03 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This week’s edition of Andrew’s At-home sports features a big splash at the Mendenhall pool! You can watch the clip in the video player above. Andrew’s At-home sports airs every Tuesday night in our 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. sportscasts on Fox 22 and ABC 17. ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman wants to

Harrisburg reignites town’s passion for football

October 10, 2021 6:06 PM Nathalie Jones

HARRISBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) The Harrisburg Bulldogs started the football season in historic fashion. The group went undefeated through the first six games of the year, all while bringing a Friday night culture back to their town. Beginning in 2014, the Bulldogs went three-straight seasons with just one win each year. “When I first came everything

Local highlights and scores: Oct. 9, 2021

October 10, 2021 1:17 PM Nathalie Jones

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are the local scores from Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. NCAA DII Football: Missouri Southern (52) Lincoln University (32) FINAL HS SOFTBALL: Nevada (10) Boonville (3) FINAL Monett (0) Jefferson City (9) FINAL Mexico (4) Macon (14) FINAL HS BOYS SOCCER:

Andrew’s At-home sports: Oct. 5, 2021

October 5, 2021 9:49 PM Andrew Kauffman

Five-year-old Bennett McClanahan shows of his speed in this week’s edition of Andrew’s At-home sports. You can watch the video at 10 p.m. on ABC 17! “This is his first year in flag football,” his mom Jackie Hensley said in an email submission. “He’s got the speed if he can just figure out the game.”

Chiefs get back in win column, take down Eagles on the road

October 3, 2021 3:17 PM Nathalie Jones

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs managed to snap a two-game losing streak with a 42-30 win over Philadelphia on Sunday. The win also marked head coach Andy Reid’s 100th win in Kansas City, which makes him the first NFL coach to reach 100 wins with two different teams. Watch the post game press

Andrew’s At-home sports: Sept. 28, 2021

September 28, 2021 5:52 PM Andrew Kauffman

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) Nicole Raye showcased her hoop dancing skills in this week’s edition of Andrew’s At-home Sports! Nicole is originally from Cole Camp, but she currently lives in Holts Summit. Raye said she performs with her hoops all over the country. She also has made a living making hoops since 2015. Raye has more

Kansas City loses second-straight close game

September 26, 2021 3:09 PM Nathalie Jones

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs lost their second-straight close game in a 30-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon. With the loss, KC falls 1-2 on the season. The Chiefs came out of the gates with a very uncharacteristic start on Sunday afternoon. The team turned over the ball

Local highlights and scores: Sept. 23, 2021

September 23, 2021 10:15 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are the local scores from Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. HS SOFTBALL Hickman (0) Rock Bridge (1) FINAL Mexico (4) Tolton (11) FINAL Helias (7) Battle (0) FINAL Versailles (8) Boonville (9) FINAL Pilot Grove (1) California (9) FINAL Southern Boone (9) Hallsville (2) FINAL Montgomery County (10) North Callaway (0) FINAL

Local highlights and scores: Sept. 22, 2021

September 23, 2021 9:48 AM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are the local scores from Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. HS BOYS SOCCER Helias (0) Battle (1) FINAL St. Michael the Archangel (3) Smith-Cotton (1) FINAL Rock Bridge (0) Smithton (5) FINAL HS SOFTBALL Blair Oaks (13) Jefferson City (0) FINAL St. Joseph’s (0) Helias (16) FINAL Louisiana (3) Clopton (13) FINAL

Andrew’s At-home sports: Sept. 21, 2021

September 21, 2021 2:39 PM Andrew Kauffman

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Parsons siblings showed off their football skills in this week’s edition of Andrew’s At-home sports. You can watch the clip at 10 p.m. on ABC 17! Andrew’s At-home sports airs every Tuesday night in our 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. sportscasts on Fox 22 and ABC 17. ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman

Tolton golfer shatters state record, stays humble

September 19, 2021 7:47 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) You can find the name of one Columbia golfer in the history books, shattering a 15-year state record. Tolton’s Audrey Rischer set a new best for a girls 18-hole round in Missouri, carding a 60 at Meadow Lake Acres Country Club. However, she set more than one record on Sept. 8. Rischer

Local highlights and scores: Sept. 18, 2021

September 18, 2021 11:49 PM Nathalie Jones

FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are the local scores from Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. NAIA Football Graceland (0) Central Methodist (44) FINAL Culver-Stockton (52) Missouri Valley College (28) FINAL HS SOCCER Helias (0) Bishop Dubourg (1) FINAL Warrensburg (4) Boonville (2) FINAL Battle (2) Marshall (1)

Local highlights and scores: Sept. 15, 2021

September 16, 2021 11:25 AM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are the local scores from Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BOYS SOCCER Smith-Cotton (3) Hickman (4) FINAL Gateway Legacy Sr. High (9) Helias (1) FINAL HS SOFTBALL Helias (0) Blair Oaks (9) FINAL Father Tolton (11) St. Francis Borgia (0) FINAL

Andrew’s At-home sports: Sept. 14, 2021

September 14, 2021 3:07 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 74-year-old Michael and his cat Smokey showcase their skills in the backyard in this week’s edition of Andrew’s At-home sports. You can watch the clip at 10 p.m. on ABC 17! Andrew’s At-home sports airs every Tuesday night in our 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. sportscasts on Fox 22 and ABC 17. ABC 17