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Hofstra's ace looking to upend Missouri softball's Chelsea Thomas

Missouri pitcher Chelsea Thomas throws the ball in a game against Tennessee on Saturday at University field. Missouri was led to victory by Thomas, who pitched a no-hitter.

Missouri's Chelsea Thomas and Hofstra’s Olivia Galati, who face each other Saturday in the NCAA Columbia Regional at University Field, have a combined 22 career no-hitters and eight perfect games.


Zastryzny hopes to extend his pitching career with Missouri baseball team

It wasn’t Rob Zastryzny's Senior Day, but Saturday still might have been his last game at Taylor Stadium. Zastryzny, who has been the Tigers’ top starter for the past three seasons, is eligible for the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft and, barring catastrophe, will likely be offered a six- or seven-figure contract to pitch professionally.

Hudson pitches Missouri softball past Stony Brook in NCAA Regional opener

With her teammates struggling at the plate, senior Nicole Hudson stepped up in Chelsea Thomas's absence to lead the Tigers past Stony Brook 3-0 in Friday's NCAA regional opener.

Kelsey Bequette gets chance to play for Tolton's boys baseball team

Tolton scorekeeper Kelsey Bequette has played three of the last four games for the Tolton baseball team after making the switch from softball.

Missouri swimmer Connor Nolan fights anxiety, asthma to succeed in pool

Connor Nolan faces this anxiety in the pool: His lungs will constrict, the product of both exercise-induced asthma and the fear that it will happen.

Victory earns Missouri baseball team trip to SEC tournament

Friday night's results earned the Tigers the 12th and final spot in the Southeastern Conference tournament. Tennessee lost at home to Texas A&M just before Missouri rallied to beat visiting Kentucky 4-3.

Missouri softball defeats Stony Brook Seawolves

The Tigers defeated the Seawolves on Friday at University Field.

Distance running part of natural progression for Rock Bridge athlete

Nathan Keown was mentored by his brothers Jimmy and Ben as he grew up. By going to their high school and college cross country and track meets, he developed a love for distance running.

Royals fade in eighth at Oakland

Adam Rosales hit a go-ahead home run leading off the eighth inning after Josh Donaldson connected one inning earlier in the Athletics' 2-1 victory over Kansas City on Friday night.

Freese slam puts Cardinals past Brewers

David Freese hit a grand slam for his first home run of the season, and the Cardinals used a five-run first inning to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 on Friday night.

Chelsea Thomas battles arm injury as Missouri softball enters postseason

Doctors think Thomas is suffering from exertional compartment syndrome, a condition that causes her hand to go numb after arm muscle exertion.

Seniors Sommerfeld and Champagne continue resurgence for Missouri baseball team

Seniors Scott Sommerfeld and Brannon Champagne played key roles in the Tigers' 4-2 win Thursday over Kentucky.

Missouri golfers sixth after first round of NCAA Columbus Regional

Missouri shot a team total of 294, tying for sixth after the first round. The top five teams advance to the 2013 NCAA Championships.

Laurence Bowers ready for whatever the future holds

Whether it's basketball in the NBA or overseas, Laurence Bowers, the first scholarship basketball player in Missouri history to earn a master's degree, is prepared to take the next step.

Kentucky Derby winner Orb has gone from ordinary to extraordinary

Orb, who will attempt to win the Preakness this weekend, was not always a sure winner.

Chiefs adopting more aggressive defense in spring camp

New defensive coordinator Bob Sutton has installed a defense built upon exotic blitzes and constant movement, a welcome sight for Chiefs defensive players.

Niese helps Mets beat Cardinals, end losing streak

Jonathan Niese allowed only two runs in 7 1/3 innings as the Mets defeated the Cardinals on Thursday, 5-2.

Rock Bridge wins district baseball crown 13-7 over Camdenton

Another Rock Bridge offensive explosion, this one a 12-hit barrage, resulted in a 13-7 win over Camdenton on Wednesday in the Class 5, District 9 championship game.

 

Missouri senior golfer Jace Long embraces the moment

Missouri golfer Jace Long played nine holes with Missourian reporter Andrew Wagaman a few weeks before the NCAA regional championships — before both graduate. 

Tolton golfer Jack Golden finishes 58th at state tournament

Golden is Tolton's first golfer to qualify for the state tournament.

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