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Missouri falls in series opener to Baylor

Ian Frazer • April 6, 2012

On paper, Missouri baseball's loss to Baylor on Thursday night at Taylor Stadium was a close game: It was decided by a 3-1 margin, both teams had six hits and both offenses had trouble cracking each starting...

Tigers downed again by Bears, 5-3

Ian Frazer • April 6, 2012

After facing three power arms in their previous series against Texas A&M, the Tigers have returned home and been treated to just the opposite. With Baylor’s Josh Turley for a 3-1 loss Thursday and Trent...

Welcoming in the MLB season with three fearless predictions

Mark Bergin • April 3, 2012

Major League Baseball begins tomorrow, and now that spring training has come to an end, it is time to determine what exactly will happen. Without further ado … **1. The St. Louis Cardinals will not...

Uncertainties are abound for men’s basketball team’s future

Ryan Hood • April 3, 2012

When it was his turn March 10 in Kansas City, Missouri senior forward Laurence Bowers delicately climbed the ladder that had been propped up at the foot of one of the Sprint Center’s hoops. The team...

Tigers roll to sweep of Baylor behind Thomas, Roth

Joe Trezza • April 3, 2012

The first swing Kelsea Roth took against Baylor starting pitcher Courtney Repka on Sunday afternoon was short and quick and resulted in a towering drive down that hooked just foul as it cleared the left-field...

Marcus Denmon and his shot brand the program he leaves behind

Seth Boster • April 1, 2012

When I think back on Marcus Denmon’s senior season, that shot of his will come to mind. When I think back to the absurdity of this historic year at Missouri — the unexpected greatness at the start...

Tigers route Bears to claim series sweep

Joe Trezza • April 1, 2012

The No. 15 Missouri softball team defeated No. 18 Baylor 7-0 on Sunday at University Field to complete a three-game weekend sweep of the Bears and improve to 7-2 in Big 12 play. Chelsea Thomas tossed...

March everything but madness on women’s side

Alex Smith • March 30, 2012

Women’s college basketball is not doing itself any favors. As the blowout victories in the NCAA Tournament pile up, interest level goes down. All eight (!) of the top seeds in the women’s bracket...

Welcome, Tim Tebow, to the bright lights of New York City

Mark Bergin • March 27, 2012

Tim Tebow is about to find out that playing a professional sport in New York City is a gift and a curse. In America’s biggest city, team success is incredibly magnified, and championships lead to glory. On...

For Missouri men’s basketball, next year will be even better

Alex Smith • March 23, 2012

As amazing as this past season of Missouri men’s basketball was, it will eventually be remembered by fans for one moment: the Norfolk State game. “Heart-breaker” fails to do it justice. The Tigers...

Missouri sweeps doubleheader over Iowa, extends shutout streak to nine

Matthew Flores • March 21, 2012

The drizzle stayed away just long enough for the No. 10 Tigers to take both games in their doubleheader against Iowa, 8-0 and 2-0, Wednesday at University Field. Missouri’s pitching staff shined again...

Indiana State blasts Missouri 15-1

Ian Frazer • March 21, 2012

In its Wednesday afternoon matchup with Indiana State, the Missouri baseball team looked nothing like a squad that had run off 10 straight wins. The Tigers looked nothing like the team that thumped North...