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Analysis: Missouri baseball returns home for 4-game series against UIC

Mike Vorel • March 4, 2011

For the Missouri baseball team, there’s no place like home. After a disappointing 2-5 start to the season, the Tigers will be playing their first home game 6 p.m. Firday, hosting the University of Illinois-...

Tiger wrestling travels to Iowa for Big 12 Championship

Steve Cassidy • March 4, 2011

The No. 12 Missouri Tigers wrestling squad heads to Ames, Iowa this weekend to take on Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Nebraska and Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship at Hilton Coliseum. The Big 12 Championship...

Preview: Missouri hosts rival Kansas to close regular season

John Montesantos • March 4, 2011

The Border War between Missouri and Kansas was born in much more than sport. The rivalry can be traced back to violent disputes with roots in the Civil War, with Columbia and Lawrence often at the forefront...

Missouri’s road struggles continue with loss to Huskers

Zach Mink • March 3, 2011

The Missouri men's basketball team had one chance left to put their road demons behind them. One last opportunity to prove that the team’s dismal record away from the comforts of Mizzou Arena was merely...

Buffaloes deal heartbreaking loss to Pingeton’s Tigers

Nate Atkins • March 1, 2011

When Colorado women’s basketball player Britney Blythe drilled a 3-point shot with 15 seconds remaining to give her Buffaloes a final lead and the victory over the Missouri Tigers, a familiar feeling...

Missouri gymnastics takes down Southern Utah

Ryan Hood • March 1, 2011

The No. 23 Missouri gymnastics squad concluded a very successful February on Friday night at the Hearnes Center, defeating Southern Utah 194.925 to 193.750. The team's total fell just short of its targeted...

Cardinals face tough task without Wainwright

Jake Kreinberg • March 1, 2011

Grapefruit League play began yesterday for the St. Louis Cardinals. The crack of the bat and Cracker Jack are back — undeniable signs spring is right around the corner. Usually, fans rejoice in warmer...

Preview: Tiger basketball travels to Nebraska on Tuesday

John Montesantos • March 1, 2011

Last time the Tigers made the trip to Lincoln, Neb., the football team came home with its first road loss of the season. Tuesday, the basketball team will look to grab those bragging rights back from Nebraska. As...

Burke embracing superhero role for Tiger gymnastics

Ryan Hood • March 1, 2011

During her childhood, junior Mary Burke wanted nothing more than to be a gymnast, just like her two older sisters. She didn’t desire to one day be a superhero. She simply wanted to be a gymnast. That...

The year of David: Flaws keep teams back

Mike Vorel • March 1, 2011

When I look at the state of college basketball, I see a mosh of talented teams – none extraordinary, but all trying to appear so. Dozens of teams strive for greatness, but even the favorites seem to...

Tiger tennis takes down Hawkeyes, 4-3

Brandon Foster • March 1, 2011

Before Sunday, the Missouri women’s tennis team had never defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes. The one-loss Tigers were ready for that to change. “This team is ranked higher than we are,” senior Kaitlyn...

Tiger tennis cruises to 7-0 shutout over Pioneers

Brendan Meyer • February 28, 2011

The Missouri tennis team cruised to a 7-0 victory over Denver Friday night at the Green Tennis Center in Columbia. The win puts the team at 5-1, after dominating performances in both doubles and singles. “Today’s...