NASHVILLE, Tenn. (KMIZ) No. 15 Mizzou (6-2) suffered more than just a loss at FirstBank Stadium. Quarterback Beau Pribula was forced to leave Saturday’s 17-10 defeat at No. 10 Vanderbilt (7-1) with an ankle injury. The Penn State transfer was taken to the locker room in a wheelchair with an air cast on his leg.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday night is all about bragging rights. Rock Bridge (3-3) is ready to host Battle (0-6) in a crosstown showdown, kicking off the final-third of the regular season in rivalry fashion. The Spartans and Bruins are our SportsZone Football Friday Game of the Week. You can watch the game live over the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia and Jefferson City collide in Week 3 of SportsZone Football Friday. Battle (0-2) is preparing to host Helias (2-0) on its home turf, highlighting one of three Central Missouri Activities Conference (CMAC) showdowns between Columbia and Jefferson City high schools on Friday night. The Spartans and Crusaders are our SportsZone Football
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By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — The medals for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics were unveiled in Venice on Tuesday, 206 days before the games begin. The medals, created by the Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS), will use recycled metal recovered from production waste, and will be created in induction furnaces powered by
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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — San Antonio Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama says he has been cleared to return to the court after recovering from a blood clot in his right shoulder. The 21-year-old, who was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft and is widely considered one of basketball’s
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By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — The hottest topic in Atlanta ahead of Tuesday’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game isn’t a player, a coach or a manager. It’s not even human. For the first time, the midsummer classic is going to be using automated technology to allow pitchers, catchers and batters to challenge balls
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou pitcher and quarterback Sam Horn now has a big decision on the horizon, after the redshirt junior was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 17th round of the MLB Draft, on Monday. It’s not a big surprise, as the Georgia native was actually one of the top pitching prospects
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) We all have that friend that likes to claim that they know everything. But, the friends and family of baseball enthusiast Kevin McDaniel know that he did. “He had a great memory,” his daughter, Katelyn, said. “Almost like somebody that had a photographic memory.” In many ways, McDaniel was in a
Continue Reading By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — It’s the year of The Big Dumper. With a hot and humid night making perfect conditions for the long ball, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh won the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby, defeating Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero in the finals. His prize? In addition to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Tolton two-sport phenom Cam Lee has been drafted to the MLB. On Monday, the outfielder was taken in the ninth round by the Baltimore Orioles. He was the No. 274 overall selection. He spent one year at Mineral Area Junior College, in Park Hills, Missouri. In that one season, he hit
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou baseball saw its first name get taken off the board in the 2025 MLB Draft, on Monday. Tiger shortstop Jackson Lovich heard his named called, as he got selected by the New York Yankees in the 16th round, with the No. 494 overall pick. The Overland Park, Kansas native just wrapped
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CNN By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — While Chelsea stole the show on the pitch in a masterful showing against Paris Saint-Germain, President Donald Trump was arguably the center of attention at the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday. Trump and first lady Melania Trump were at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to witness
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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Grace Kim produced one of the most remarkable comebacks you are ever likely see as she clinched the Evian Championship to become just the fifth Australian woman to win a golf major. The 24-year-old was three shots off the lead with four holes left to play in Sunday’s final
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cardinals survived a soggy Sunday afternoon to salvage its final series before the MLB All-Star Break. Despite two weather delays, which paused the game for more than three combined hours, St. Louis (51-46) secured a 5-4 win over Atlanta (42-53) at Busch Stadium, avoiding a series sweep. The Redbirds faced
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Kansas City arrived at the MLB All-Star Break with a reason to celebrate. Royals outfielder Nick Loftin delivered a walk-off RBI single to guide Kansas City (47-50) to a 3-2 win over the New York Mets (55-42) in Sunday’s series finale at Kauffman Stadium. Loftin’s game-winning hit was his second walk-off
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Justin Conyers, the head football coach of Hickman High School, is one of Mid-Missouri’s ultimate program builders. After establishing championship cultures with two local high school football teams, Coach Conyers is already making strides at building a winning program at his alma mater. “Everybody knew that whenever you played Hickman, when you
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones caught up with Mizzou Volleyball’s head coach Dawn Sullivan to preview the upcoming 2025 season on this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-Down. The Tigers are entering their third year under Coach Sullivan’s leadership, looking to build on the early success of her tenure with the team.
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