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We need to let Robbie Rogers move on

Kalen Wagoner • February 19, 2013

The blog post, entitled “The Next Chapter,” came to the world’s attention on an otherwise uneventful Friday morning. In 400 words the author made two announcements – first, that he is gay, then,...

After early season road losses, Tigers face late-game struggles

Hunter Woodall • February 19, 2013

For coach Frank Haith, Missouri’s struggles on the road in the Southeastern Conference have defined his team’s season. Lately, however, a new issue has begun to hurt the team: the ability to close...

Tigers clean house in final home meet

Jacob Scholl • February 19, 2013

For their last home indoor meet of the season, the Tigers went out with a bang. Missouri dominated the field, winning many events while setting meet records and a school record along the way. Freshman...

No. 6 Tigers win twice, head to NWCA finals

Ryan Williamson • February 19, 2013

The Missouri wrestling team grappled inside the Hearnes Center for the last time this season at the NWCA Cliff Keen Midwest Regional Duals. The No. 6 Tigers won both of their duals and will head to the...

Mother’s visit comes at opportune time for Ross

Hunter Woodall • February 15, 2013

When Toy Sue Miller Ross came to visit Columbia earlier this month, it was a big deal for her son Earnest. She’s rarely able to see him play in person, so he wanted to make sure she saw him at his best...

It’s too soon to compare LJ to MJ

Derek Franks • February 15, 2013

The sports gods have really done it this time. The stars have aligned. A strange feeling is in the air. There’s a sense of déjà vu in the NBA. Everyone’s talking once again. They’re talking about...

Seniors lead No. 5 Tigers to Regional Duals

Katherine Knott • February 15, 2013

Missouri’s fifth-ranked wrestling program wrapped up its dual schedule thrashing the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars on Wednesday for senior night. But the Tigers' season is not over, Coach Brain Smith said....

Missouri baseball enters first SEC season with stacked pitching rotation

Connor Casey • February 15, 2013

Missouri baseball went out on top last year. In the team's final season of the Big 12 conference, the Tigers went on a five-game winning streak and won the Big 12 championship for the first time in school...

Softball opens season in Santa Barbara

Matt Muenzberg • February 15, 2013

The overarching storyline of the 2012-13 Missouri sports year is undoubtedly the schools move to the Southeastern Conference, but softball coach Ehren Earleywine hasn’t exactly gotten caught up in the...

Tigers sitting in third after day one of first 2013 outing

Ryan Williamson • February 12, 2013

The fall season was nearly perfect for the Missouri men’s golf team. The Tigers finished first in all but one of their tournaments. The team looks to continue its success into 2013 in the first event...

Track team breaks records in Washington, Arkansas

Jacob Scholl • February 12, 2013

The Missouri Tigers broke records and won medals this weekend at the Husky Invite in Seattle, Wash. and at the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark., home of the No. 1-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks. Freshman...

Tigers’ best asset countered by Bulldogs’ perimeter defense

Tracy Cook • February 12, 2013

On paper, Missouri had a clear advantage over Mississippi State, especially when it came to the 3-point line. At an average of 2.9 3-pointers made per game, Mississippi State’s totals seemed like pocket...