College Sports

Missouri football team values Gregory's leadership

Missouri offensive lineman Kurtis Gregory (78) stretches with his teammates during a football practice Tuesday.

Missouri senior and captain Kurtis Gregory isn't likely to scream to get across a point. As an offensive lineman, his football contributions might not stand out as much as other players' skills, either. His teammates say they value his unique leadership style along with his consistent play.

Missouri wide receiver Alexander makes most of waking hours

The senior enjoys napping and updating his wardrobe when he's not on the football field.

Columbia College basketball falls in overtime

Stephens College freshman is ready for national cross country meet

By finishing in the top five in the AMC Championships on Nov. 7, Gracie Boelsems earned a spot in the NAIA Cross Country National Championships in Portland, Oregon. It is the first time a Stephens College cross country runner has reached the national meet.

Life of an NFL football scout more than game film

After over 20 years as an assistant college football coach, Bob Morris is in his eighth season as a scout for the Cleveland Browns. And unlike Morris' press box neighbors, whose gameday work begins and ends a couple hours before and after kickoff, Morris' Saturday afternoons are just the beginning of a much longer process.

Friends no longer teammates for Missouri gymnast

Missouri gymnast Alex Gold couldn't help but cry last spring when she learned her two best friends had decided to leave the gymnastics team.

Max Askren adjusts to new weight class, bad back

The senior wrestler was unsure if he'd be able to wrestle this season because of injuries.

Missouri women's basketball team loses on late basket

Missouri, which led by 17 at halftime, gave up the lead for good when Memphis sophomore Brittany Carter hit a mid-range jumper with 12 seconds remaining.

Missouri football releases 2010 schedule

The addition of a game against San Diego State for Sep. 18, 2010, completed the football schedule.

Missouri volleyball keeps NCAA Tournamant hopes alive with win

The Tigers swept Texas Tech on the road to extend their winning streak to three.

Iowa State defense key to football team's success

After struggling early in the Big 12 Conference season, the Cyclones football team has become bowl eligible largely through strong performances from its defense.

Missouri women's basketball team looks to seniors for C.H.A.N.G.E

The Tigers' new motto, C.H.A.N.G.E, an acronym standing for competitiveness, happiness, attitude, new beginning, greatness and energy, reflects the goals of the four seniors on this season's team.

Former Missouri wrestler moves into coaching role

Matt Pell, an All-American for the Missouri wrestling team in 2005, returned to the Tigers' wrestling room this season as an assistant coach after spending two years as an assistant coach in Virginia.

Bowers puts on show in Missouri men's basketball team's season-opening win

It was hard not to notice Missouri’s gangling 6-foot-8-inch, 205-pound forward during the Tigers’ season-opening 83-68 win against Tennessee-Martin on Tuesday night in front of 6,986 at Mizzou Arena.

Bench leads Missouri men's basketball team

When senior captain J.T. Tiller left the game with an ankle injury early in the second half, Missouri's bench players filled the void in the Tigers' 83-68 win over Tennessee-Martin on Tuesday at Mizzou Arena.

PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri men's basketball team defeats Tennessee-Martin

The Missouri men’s basketball team won its season-opener against Tennessee-Martin 83-68 on Tuesday night at Mizzou Arena.

Columbia College men's basketball team loses third straight

The Columbia College men's basketball team lost 51-45 to Benedictine (Kan.) College on Tuesday night in Atchison, Kan., marking its third straight loss.

Columbia College women's basketball scores road win

The Columbia College women's basketball team won 77-60 Tuesday at Ottawa (Kan.) University.

Training puts Missouri men's basketball players on the clock

Being in the proper physical shape to play "The Fastest 40 Minutes in Basketball" is no easy task, but the Missouri men's basketball team has developed a unique training program to help it get there.

Missouri freshmen gymnasts adjust to pressures of team

Coach Rob Drass has implemented competitions in practice to get the three Tigers used to having others count on them.

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