July 04, 2008

MU grad heads to Arena Football League playoffs

By SHARISSE HUBBARD Craig Heimburger, a defensive lineman for the Cleveland Gladiators, has extended his professional football career by playing for the team.

June 23, 2008

Tour of Missouri to add new stage when race returns in September

By R.B. FALLSTROM/The Associated Press The race, which drew about 370,000 spectators last year, will not go through Columbia.

June 19, 2008

Former Olympian discus medalist part of the field at Missouri State Senior Games

By JESSI WOOD A month after turning 21, Dick Cochran was participating in discus throwing in the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. Now, the 69-year-old retiree has picked the sport back up again.

June 18, 2008

Franklin set to sign with Chiefs

By Missourian staff The Kansas City Chiefs said Wednesday they have reached agreement on a four-year contract with former Missouri receiver Will Franklin.

June 17, 2008

Askren showing lots of confidence

By JOSH MOSLEY/The Associated Press After winning at last week’s Olympic wrestling trials over the weekend, former MU wrestler Ben Askren received a standing ovation Tuesday in Columbia at the Tiger Style Wrestling Camp.

June 15, 2008

Ben Askren makes Olympics

By ALAN ROBINSON/The Associated Press Former Missouri wrestler Ben Askren made a quick transition from NCAA champion to Olympian when he won the U.S. 163-pound freestyle trials Sunday night.

June 14, 2008

Edwards keeps fans in mind

By Mike Harris/The Associated Press The Columbia native said he is concerned about the hardships NASCAR fans are facing these days.

June 10, 2008

Calming horse racing controversy

By RACHEL DUFF It’s been a thoroughbred racing season of extreme ups and downs, but racing experts say the downs haven’t been all that out of the ordinary.

June 05, 2008

Missouri's Crow picked by Nationals

By Missourian Staff and The Associated Press Missouri pitcher Aaron Crow was selected ninth overall by the Washington Nationals in Thursday’s Major League Baseball draft. It was the highest draft pick in Missouri history and only the second time a Missouri player was selected in the first round.

June 01, 2008

Popular or not, Kyle Busch wins Dover race

By DAN GELSTON/The Associated Press Kyle Busch dominated the second half of the 400-mile NASCAR race Sunday at Dover International Speedway and charged to his Sprint Cup series-best fourth win of the season.

May 10, 2008

Missouri thrower looks to represent Barbados at Olympics

By William Powell After sprinting didn't work out for Shernelle Nichols, she took up throws and has been successful ever since.

May 08, 2008

Lyons withdraws from NBA draft

By JOHN JUETTNER The MU forward will remain with the Tigers for another year. There is no word yet on whether fellow player DeMarre Carroll will also remove his name from consideration.

May 07, 2008

Swim site conflict opens debate over sport's video rights

By BRETT KNIGHT When USA Swimming banned the swimming Web site Floswimming’s press credential, it opened debate over its new partnership with a media company.

May 01, 2008

Hickman baseball coach will take job in North Kansas City

By Staff and wire reports When this season ends Hickman baseball coach Dave Wilson will leave to take a job at Staley High School in North Kansas City. Meanwhile, the MU baseball team's home finale will be televised.

April 25, 2008

Competition draws skaters to Columbia

By ADAM BURRIS A skateboarding competition hosted by MSA was held on MU campus on Friday. The competition brought skaters from around the region to compete for prizes and a spot at a competition in Cincinnati.

April 24, 2008

Tigers prepared for the draft

By DAN ANGELL Eight players from last year’s Missouri football team have a chance to be taken in this weekend’s NFL Draft.

Carroll and Lyons declare for NBA draft

By JOHN JUETTNER MU forwards DeMarre Carroll and Leo Lyons have entered their names in the 2008 NBA Draft, but will not hire agents.

April 18, 2008

Former Tiger player playing well in minor leagues

By Missourian Staff Former Missouri baseball pitcher Max Scherzer dominated late Thursday night in Sacramento for the AAA Tucson Sidewinders.

April 17, 2008

Eighteen from Columbia in Monday’s Boston Marathon

By JOSH WOLFF After two years of preparation Brett Barton is set to run in his first Boston Marathon on Monday. Seventeen other runners from Columbia wiil join him in this year's race.

April 08, 2008

Scherzer impressive in debut

By MISSOURIAN STAFF