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Tigers get lost in ‘Phog’ of big-boy ‘Showdown’

Mark Bergin • February 28, 2012

Traveling behind enemy lines is always a challenge — especially when the lines cross into Lawrence, Kan., where the Kansas Jayhawks have won 89 of their last 90 home games. The Tigers fell victim of...

Return to international glory: Ostad climbs back

Ian Frazer • February 28, 2012

The path of Missouri junior gymnast Sandra Ostad’s athletic career is a bit scrambled. She has competed for the national team of her native Norway in the Northern European Championships, winning an...

Relay for history: 200m freestyle record highlights historic swimming weekend

Brandon Grammer • February 28, 2012

In a weekend of many firsts at the Big 12 Conference swimming and diving Championships, perhaps none was as dramatic as the Missouri women’s team's victory in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Competing...

Kansas students sound off on Border Showdown end

Nick Ehrhard • February 28, 2012

LAWRENCE, KAN. — After more than 100 years of basketball, a rivalry that started with blood came to an end in an 87-86 Kansas victory in overtime. And like their bitter rivals, KU students weren't shy...

Missouri drops home finale to Texas

Sam Rourke • February 28, 2012

The Missouri women’s basketball team couldn’t continue its recent winning ways Tuesday, falling 75-62 to the Texas Longhorns in the team's home finale. The Tigers (12-16, 2-15 Big 12 Conference) had...

Missouri women notch first home victory, 61-56 over Kansas State in overtime

Sam Rourke • February 25, 2012

Down by three with nine seconds to play in her team's 61-56 victory over Kansas State on Saturday at Mizzou Arena, Missouri coach Robin Pingeton called her final timeout and drew up a play for leading...

Kansas downs Missouri in overtime showdown

Seth Boster • February 25, 2012

LAWRENCE, KAN. — There were 8.3 seconds remaining of the ancient Border Showdown inside Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday, and it was up to visiting Missouri to decide how the final chapter would be told. Down...

Missouri finishes third in program-best Big 12 Championships

Brandon Grammer • February 25, 2012

The Big 12 swimming and diving Championships drew to a close over the weekend, and many Missouri swimmers left the pool smiling. In its second season under coach Greg Rhodenbaugh, the team finished with...

The dunk has stunk for far too long

Alex Smith • February 24, 2012

The NBA’s annual slam dunk contest is this Saturday night, and it’s going to suck. Four no-name players will be pitted against one another, none of whom matter in the slightest. Paul George of the...

Missouri football gears up for conference switch

Nate Atkins • February 24, 2012

For Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel, “SEC” wasn’t the peak and “DGB” wasn’t the highlight. The past year’s switch to the Southeastern Conference and addition of Scout.com’s No. 1 football...

Change in mentality has Missouri’s Haynes back on track

Matthew Fairburn • February 24, 2012

Missouri wrestler Brent Haynes didn’t start his junior season the way he wanted to. After his second straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament as a sophomore, Haynes came into the season with high...

Tigers ready for final Border Showdown

Seth Boster • February 24, 2012

When he was a freshman, senior guard Kim English made his first start at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kans., where his attempts to make an audible sound to former teammate Leo Lyons right next to him...