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Missouri loses one last 2018 heartbreaker in Liberty Bowl

Missouri loses one last 2018 heartbreaker in Liberty Bowl

Bennett Durando
December 31, 2018
Rainy day at the Liberty Bowl? MU’s Odom is prepared

Rainy day at the Liberty Bowl? MU’s Odom is prepared

Bennett Durando
December 30, 2018
If these five plays had gone differently, Missouri would be 11-1

If these five plays had gone differently, Missouri would be 11-1

Bennett Durando
December 30, 2018
No one has more right to brag than Jordan Geist

No one has more right to brag than Jordan Geist

Bennett Durando
December 23, 2018
Missouri boasts Illinois’ exes into Braggin’ Rights

Missouri boasts Illinois’ exes into Braggin’ Rights

Bennett Durando
December 22, 2018
MU defensive end Tre Williams arrested on suspicion of domestic assault

MU defensive end Tre Williams arrested on suspicion of domestic assault

Bennett Durando
December 10, 2018
Notebook: Odom talks contract, Kelly Bryant, bowl game prep

Notebook: Odom talks contract, Kelly Bryant, bowl game prep

Bennett Durando
December 8, 2018
Missouri’s Santos debuts under unusual circumstances after foot injury

Missouri’s Santos debuts under unusual circumstances after foot injury

Bennett Durando
December 7, 2018
Missouri extends Odom through 2024

Missouri extends Odom through 2024

Bennett Durando
December 5, 2018
Watson shows first signs of scoring potential in MU’s 65-45 rout of UT-Arlington

Watson shows first signs of scoring potential in MU’s 65-45 rout of UT-Arlington

Bennett Durando
December 4, 2018
Prized transfer Kelly Bryant chooses Missouri

Prized transfer Kelly Bryant chooses Missouri

Bennett Durando
December 4, 2018
Geist’s shot ‘into the ocean’ leads Missouri to unforgettable win

Geist’s shot ‘into the ocean’ leads Missouri to unforgettable win

Bennett Durando
December 2, 2018
Missouri lands in Liberty Bowl against Oklahoma State

Missouri lands in Liberty Bowl against Oklahoma State

Bennett Durando
December 2, 2018
Senior duo hopes Missouri can turn Temple loss into fuel rather than failure

Senior duo hopes Missouri can turn Temple loss into fuel rather than failure

Bennett Durando
November 28, 2018
Assessing Missouri’s possible bowl game destinations

Assessing Missouri’s possible bowl game destinations

Bennett Durando
November 27, 2018
Lock runs rampant in bittersweet Faurot finale

Lock runs rampant in bittersweet Faurot finale

Bennett Durando
November 23, 2018
Kansas State’s uncharacteristic shooting quiets Missouri in Paradise Jam final

Kansas State’s uncharacteristic shooting quiets Missouri in Paradise Jam final

Bennett Durando
November 20, 2018
Veteran Perkins records first career sack in pivotal spot after starting against Tennessee

Veteran Perkins records first career sack in pivotal spot after starting against Tennessee

Bennett Durando
November 17, 2018
Pair of Acy interceptions helps Missouri torch Tennessee 50-17

Pair of Acy interceptions helps Missouri torch Tennessee 50-17

Bennett Durando
November 17, 2018
Missouri becomes bowl eligible after fighting off Vanderbilt down to final play

Missouri becomes bowl eligible after fighting off Vanderbilt down to final play

Bennett Durando
November 10, 2018
Missouri dooms itself with 25 turnovers in 76-59 loss at Iowa State

Missouri dooms itself with 25 turnovers in 76-59 loss at Iowa State

Bennett Durando
November 9, 2018
Tilmon plays Porter-to-be as Missouri swats Central Arkansas in opener

Tilmon plays Porter-to-be as Missouri swats Central Arkansas in opener

Bennett Durando
November 6, 2018
Hall eagerly makes his return to football to lead Missouri after injury, father’s death

Hall eagerly makes his return to football to lead Missouri after injury, father’s death

Bennett Durando
November 4, 2018
Missouri chomps Florida 38-17 for first defeat of ranked team under Odom

Missouri chomps Florida 38-17 for first defeat of ranked team under Odom

Bennett Durando
November 3, 2018
Missouri's Truest Daughter: The stories that shaped Sophie Cunningham

Missouri’s Truest Daughter: The stories that shaped Sophie Cunningham

Bennett Durando
October 31, 2018
Missouri falls short of beating ranked opponent again as last-second touchdown squanders defensive gem

Missouri falls short of beating ranked opponent again as last-second touchdown squanders defensive gem

Bennett Durando
October 27, 2018
Illinois transfer Mark Smith granted immediate eligibility from NCAA

Illinois transfer Mark Smith granted immediate eligibility from NCAA

Bennett Durando
October 26, 2018
Jontay Porter out for 2018-19 season with knee injury

Jontay Porter out for 2018-19 season with knee injury

Bennett Durando
October 21, 2018
Drop-prone Johnathon Johnson catches Missouri’s fall at a low point

Drop-prone Johnathon Johnson catches Missouri’s fall at a low point

Bennett Durando
October 20, 2018
Still in search of first SEC win, Missouri regroups at halfway point

Still in search of first SEC win, Missouri regroups at halfway point

Bennett Durando
October 14, 2018
Instant Reaction: Three takeaways after Missouri falls to Alabama 39-10

Instant Reaction: Three takeaways after Missouri falls to Alabama 39-10

Bennett Durando
October 13, 2018
Game day at Alabama is a "sea of humanity" when Missouri – or anyone else – comes to town

Game day at Alabama is a “sea of humanity” when Missouri – or anyone else – comes to town

Bennett Durando
October 13, 2018
Hellacious third quarter will haunt Missouri for rest of season

Hellacious third quarter will haunt Missouri for rest of season

Bennett Durando
October 6, 2018
MU volleyball’s success derives from its failures

MU volleyball’s success derives from its failures

Bennett Durando
October 6, 2018
Editor’s picks: Time to start thinking about basketball

Editor’s picks: Time to start thinking about basketball

Bennett Durando
September 30, 2018
Moral victories, anyone? Barry Odom says no after loss to Georgia

Moral victories, anyone? Barry Odom says no after loss to Georgia

Bennett Durando
September 22, 2018
Missouri done in by missed opportunities in 43-29 loss to Georgia

Missouri done in by missed opportunities in 43-29 loss to Georgia

Bennett Durando
September 22, 2018
Notebook: Missouri keeps level head as it braces for Georgia

Notebook: Missouri keeps level head as it braces for Georgia

Bennett Durando
September 18, 2018
Week three report card: Grading the MU defensive position groups against Purdue

Week three report card: Grading the MU defensive position groups against Purdue

Bennett Durando
September 16, 2018
Week three report card: Grading the MU offensive position groups against Purdue

Week three report card: Grading the MU offensive position groups against Purdue

Bennett Durando
September 16, 2018
Speed settles Missouri into true debut of Dooley offense

Speed settles Missouri into true debut of Dooley offense

Bennett Durando
September 9, 2018
Missouri takes care of business in season-opening beatdown of UT-Martin

Missouri takes care of business in season-opening beatdown of UT-Martin

Bennett Durando
September 1, 2018
Speed remains focal point of Emanuel Hall’s game, except when counting down his days at MU

Speed remains focal point of Emanuel Hall’s game, except when counting down his days at MU

Bennett Durando
August 28, 2018
Heisman-hopeful quarterback primed for final act

Heisman-hopeful quarterback primed for final act

Bennett Durando
August 28, 2018
Mizzou Camp: Odom emphasizes depth following second scrimmage

Mizzou Camp: Odom emphasizes depth following second scrimmage

Bennett Durando
August 21, 2018
Reflecting on up-and-down career at Missouri, Cam Hilton embraces leadership as secondary’s lone senior

Reflecting on up-and-down career at Missouri, Cam Hilton embraces leadership as secondary’s lone senior

Bennett Durando
August 18, 2018
Practices underway, Missouri volleyball makes most of limited time searching for identity

Practices underway, Missouri volleyball makes most of limited time searching for identity

Bennett Durando
August 14, 2018
SEC Media Days: Drew Lock’s ability will be on display soon enough, but his personality already is

SEC Media Days: Drew Lock’s ability will be on display soon enough, but his personality already is

Bennett Durando
July 18, 2018
Missouri players respond after Florida lineman calls playing at Faurot Field “boring”

Missouri players respond after Florida lineman calls playing at Faurot Field “boring”

Bennett Durando
July 18, 2018
"They bring that Big 12 mentality": SEC East opponents praise Lock, Missouri offense at league Media Days

“They bring that Big 12 mentality”: SEC East opponents praise Lock, Missouri offense at league Media Days

Bennett Durando
July 18, 2018

No major rules shake-ups as officials coordinator speaks at SEC Media Days

Bennett Durando
July 17, 2018
Barry Odom one of the veterans at 2018 SEC Media Days in Atlanta

Barry Odom one of the veterans at 2018 SEC Media Days in Atlanta

Bennett Durando
July 16, 2018
Column: Porter can play the point, or pave way for Pinson at same position

Column: Porter can play the point, or pave way for Pinson at same position

Bennett Durando
June 30, 2018
Missouri’s Jontay Porter opts out of NBA Draft, will return for sophomore season

Missouri’s Jontay Porter opts out of NBA Draft, will return for sophomore season

Bennett Durando
May 30, 2018
Lackluster conference campaign snubs Missouri baseball from NCAA Tournament

Lackluster conference campaign snubs Missouri baseball from NCAA Tournament

Bennett Durando
May 28, 2018
How Missouri softball spent its 12 days off before the NCAA Tournament

How Missouri softball spent its 12 days off before the NCAA Tournament

Bennett Durando
May 18, 2018
Familiar foes Missouri, Kansas State highlight 2018 Paradise Jam

Familiar foes Missouri, Kansas State highlight 2018 Paradise Jam

Bennett Durando
May 12, 2018

Missouri outfielder Cade Bormet in stable condition after collision with wall

Bennett Durando
May 3, 2018
In frantic Friday, Missouri basketball picks up point guard, misses out on another

In frantic Friday, Missouri basketball picks up point guard, misses out on another

Bennett Durando
April 27, 2018
Courtney Ramey passes on Missouri, commits to Texas

Courtney Ramey passes on Missouri, commits to Texas

Bennett Durando
April 27, 2018
Missouri lands commitment from Evansville transfer Dru Smith

Missouri lands commitment from Evansville transfer Dru Smith

Bennett Durando
April 27, 2018
Trey Harris sparks Missouri bats to 8-2 win over nemesis Missouri State in flagship faceoff

Trey Harris sparks Missouri bats to 8-2 win over nemesis Missouri State in flagship faceoff

Bennett Durando
April 25, 2018
Steadfast scorer Torrence Watson ready to fit into fluid role in guard-heavy lineup at Missouri

Steadfast scorer Torrence Watson ready to fit into fluid role in guard-heavy lineup at Missouri

Bennett Durando
April 20, 2018

Coaching tree comrades Matt Painter and Bruce Weber talk Cuonzo Martin’s start at Missouri

Bennett Durando
April 17, 2018
Illinois transfer Mark Smith commits to Missouri

Illinois transfer Mark Smith commits to Missouri

Bennett Durando
April 15, 2018
Xavier Pinson signs letter of intent, talks future at Missouri

Xavier Pinson signs letter of intent, talks future at Missouri

Bennett Durando
April 11, 2018
Signing period: Where Missouri may stand among Courtney Ramey’s final 10

Signing period: Where Missouri may stand among Courtney Ramey’s final 10

Bennett Durando
April 11, 2018
Missouri stopped short by missed opportunities in series-opening defeat to Alabama

Missouri stopped short by missed opportunities in series-opening defeat to Alabama

Bennett Durando
April 7, 2018
Jontay Porter declares for NBA draft, leaves possibility open to return to Missouri

Jontay Porter declares for NBA draft, leaves possibility open to return to Missouri

Bennett Durando
April 5, 2018
Porter Jr. declares for NBA draft

Porter Jr. declares for NBA draft

Bennett Durando
March 26, 2018
A sports writer’s musings: I finally covered an event alongside my biggest hero

A sports writer’s musings: I finally covered an event alongside my biggest hero

Bennett Durando
March 20, 2018
Column: Missing 'flow' in March damaged Missouri’s depleted roster

Column: Missing ‘flow’ in March damaged Missouri’s depleted roster

Bennett Durando
March 17, 2018
Missouri needs March magic against Florida State

Missouri needs March magic against Florida State

Bennett Durando
March 14, 2018
Jordan Barnett arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated

Jordan Barnett arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated

Bennett Durando
March 10, 2018
Missouri falls short in SEC Tournament second rounder doubling as Porter Jr. return

Missouri falls short in SEC Tournament second rounder doubling as Porter Jr. return

Bennett Durando
March 8, 2018
Gateway Getaway: Everything Missouri fans need to know ahead of the SEC men’s basketball tournament

Gateway Getaway: Everything Missouri fans need to know ahead of the SEC men’s basketball tournament

Bennett Durando
March 7, 2018
‘Next guy up’ mentality fuels Missouri wrestling past Cox era to perfect season

‘Next guy up’ mentality fuels Missouri wrestling past Cox era to perfect season

Bennett Durando
March 7, 2018
Tigers trounced by Kentucky for third straight loss

Tigers trounced by Kentucky for third straight loss

Bennett Durando
February 25, 2018
Missouri basketball has made offer to Courtney Ramey, high school coach confirms

Missouri basketball has made offer to Courtney Ramey, high school coach confirms

Bennett Durando
February 23, 2018
Michael Porter Jr. cleared for all basketball activities

Michael Porter Jr. cleared for all basketball activities

Bennett Durando
February 22, 2018
Inside a garage in mid-Missouri, the wrestling mat that built a dynasty

Inside a garage in mid-Missouri, the wrestling mat that built a dynasty

Bennett Durando
February 21, 2018
Missouri rallies, then beats itself late again to help Ole Miss snap seven-game skid

Missouri rallies, then beats itself late again to help Ole Miss snap seven-game skid

Bennett Durando
February 21, 2018
Down 9, 30-point run paces Missouri wrestling to methodical win in Edwardsville

Down 9, 30-point run paces Missouri wrestling to methodical win in Edwardsville

Bennett Durando
February 15, 2018
Column: Despite lights-out first half, Barnett goes overlooked late as Missouri nearly gives away lead again

Column: Despite lights-out first half, Barnett goes overlooked late as Missouri nearly gives away lead again

Bennett Durando
February 13, 2018
Against all odds, Puryear’s shot saves Missouri, sinks Mississippi State

Against all odds, Puryear’s shot saves Missouri, sinks Mississippi State

Bennett Durando
February 11, 2018
Michael Porter Jr. says he may be back before season’s end

Michael Porter Jr. says he may be back before season’s end

Bennett Durando
February 9, 2018
‘We’re back’: Pingeton prides Missouri’s resilience after second straight win

‘We’re back’: Pingeton prides Missouri’s resilience after second straight win

Bennett Durando
February 9, 2018
Robertson, Porter bail Missouri out on the road against Ole Miss

Robertson, Porter bail Missouri out on the road against Ole Miss

Bennett Durando
February 7, 2018
Three-star point guard Xavier Pinson commits to Missouri

Three-star point guard Xavier Pinson commits to Missouri

Bennett Durando
February 6, 2018
Missouri turns Tide to snap three-game skid

Missouri turns Tide to snap three-game skid

Bennett Durando
February 1, 2018
Terrence Phillips investigated by Office for Civil Rights & Title IX

Terrence Phillips investigated by Office for Civil Rights & Title IX

Bennett Durando
January 30, 2018
Column: It’s time for Jeremiah Tilmon to overcome his problem with fouls

Column: It’s time for Jeremiah Tilmon to overcome his problem with fouls

Bennett Durando
January 25, 2018
Just how bad is Mizzou basketball with a late lead?

Just how bad is Mizzou basketball with a late lead?

Bennett Durando
January 23, 2018
Puryear’s double-double off the bench makes for happy Rocky Top reunion for Martin

Puryear’s double-double off the bench makes for happy Rocky Top reunion for Martin

Bennett Durando
January 18, 2018
Missouri overcomes slow start to handle Georgia in SEC showdown, 68-56

Missouri overcomes slow start to handle Georgia in SEC showdown, 68-56

Bennett Durando
January 11, 2018
Missouri falls short after floundering first half in Braggin’ Rights game

Missouri falls short after floundering first half in Braggin’ Rights game

Bennett Durando
December 24, 2017
Robertson makes key plays at both ends as Mizzou holds off Stephen F. Austin

Robertson makes key plays at both ends as Mizzou holds off Stephen F. Austin

Bennett Durando
December 20, 2017
C.J. Roberts to transfer from Mizzou at the end of semester

C.J. Roberts to transfer from Mizzou at the end of semester

Bennett Durando
December 8, 2017
Wrestling notebook: Injury updates on Miklus, Eierman ahead of conference opener

Wrestling notebook: Injury updates on Miklus, Eierman ahead of conference opener

Bennett Durando
December 1, 2017
Harrowing weekend in Virginia brings out elite character in Mizzou wrestling

Harrowing weekend in Virginia brings out elite character in Mizzou wrestling

Bennett Durando
November 28, 2017
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