Bears upset by Bradley in MVC Tournament opener

SPRINGFIELD, MO  – Mike Tauchman’s two-run single in the top of the ninth inning lifted seventh-seeded Bradley to a 5-3 victory over the Missouri State Bears Tuesday evening in opening-round...

Tuesday's sectional soccer scores and highlights

SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Catholic Lady Fightin' Irish and the Glendale Lady Falcons advanced to the state quarterfinals with shutout victories Tuesday.

Tuesday's sectional baseball scores and highlights

SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Willard Tigers and Rogersville Wildcats punched their tickets to the state quarterfinals Tuesday evening.

Monday's class 1-2 sectional baseball scores and highlights

SPRINGFIELD, MO - 4 Ozarks area teams punched their tickets to the state quarterfinals Monday evening.

Branson's Mike Compton named 2nd team All-ACC at Florida State

TALLAHASSEE, FL - Former Branson High School (MO) star Mike Compton picked up 2nd team All-ACC honors at Florida State for his freshman campaign.  Compton went 10-1 with a 2.96 ERA in...

Petree tabbed MVC Pitcher of the Year, 9 Bears honored

ST. LOUIS, MO  – Headlined by Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Year Nick Petree and four-time First-Team All-MVC second baseman

Keenan Maddox previews Valley Tournament

SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Missouri State Bears (37-18) host Bradley (26-25) in the opening round of the MVC Tournament Tuesday May 22nd, 7:30 pm at Hammons Field.  The Bears finished 2nd in the Valley regular season race behind Indiana State.

Maness shines for Springfield in Double-A debut

Springfield, MO- Looking to take three of four from the division rival Tulsa Drillers, the Cardinals looked to right hander Seth Maness, making his Double-A debut, to seal the deal.

Missouri State claims Valley All-Sports Trophy

ST. LOUIS, MO - Behind the efforts of five conference championships and four league runner-up finishes during the 2011-12 school year, Missouri State University has won the Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports Trophy, the MVC league office announced Monday (May 21).

Cards give away lead late

Springfield, MO – The Tulsa Drillers scored three in the eighth to defeat the Springfield Cardinals 3-2 to take the third game of the four-game series.

One run good enough for Cardinals win

Springfield, MO – Fresh off a win to open up the four-game series with the Tulsa Drillers, the Cardinals looked to make it two in a row with a victory on Saturday night.

Willie Wilson visits Springfield Metro League kick off

Ozark, MO - The Springfield Metro Baseball League kicked off it's 6th season on Saturday, and former Kansas City Royal outfielder Willie Wilson was there to take part.  Wilson on hand to sign autographs and throw out the first pitch at the league's season opening ceremony. 

Evangel women discuss recent mission trip to Guatemala

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Evangel University women’s basketball team returned from Guatemala earlier this week.

Shildt discusses suspension before 6-3 win over Tulsa

Springfield, MO- Back at home after a long eight-game road trip, the Cardinals welcomed the Tulsa Drillers to Hammons Field for a four-game set.

MSU Bears lock up Valley 2-seed with win at Indiana St

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St. Louis Cardinals show unique fashion sense in team picture

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The reigning World Series ChampionSt. Louis Cardinalslike to keep it light on road trips.

Lacrosse gaining popularity in the Ozarks

REPUBLIC, MO - Lacrosse is the fastest growing team sport in the United States and is gaining popularity in Southwest Missouri.  The Republic Tigers (club sport team) hosted Springfield in its 7th season finale...

Petree's scoreless streak snapped as Indiana State clinches MVC title

TERRE HAUTE, IN  – Indiana State pounded out 15 hits and rode a complete-game effort from Dakota Bacus to wrap up its first outright...

May 16 Athlete of the Week: Ricky Nichols

CASSVILLE, MO - In an age of specialization, Cassville senior Ricky Nichols is a throwback.  Football, basketball, baseball, he does it all.  And does it all well.

Brewer's goal lifts Glendale to 4th district title in 5 years

SPRINGFIELD, MO - Senior Molly Brewer came through big for her Lady Falcon teammates Wednesday night as her goal with 15 minutes to go gave Glendale (17-5) a 2-1 class 3 district 11 championship win over Nixa.

Wednesday's district baseball scores and highlights

SPRINGFIELD, MO - Several districts around the Ozarks crowned champions Wednesday night.  Here are the scores and schedules for Southwest Missouri's MSHSAA playoffs.

Glendale's Harbour signs with Evangel basketball

SPRINGFIELD, MO - Glendale senior guard Joey Harbour is following in his brother Spud's footsteps, signing Wednesday afternoon to play basketball at Evangel University this fall.

2013 Tournament of Champions field and bios announced

SPRINGFIELD, MO - Springfield Public Schools announced the 2013 field for the 29th Bass Pro Tournament of Champions.  The 8-team field includes 6 national powers and 2 local contenders.  The event, which has become one of the top high school tournaments in the country,...

Catholic girls continue state 3-peat quest with district title

SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Catholic Lady Irish continued their state 3-peat quest with a 5-0 win over Greenwood in Tuesday night's class 1 district 12 championship.

Tuesday's district baseball scores and highlights

SPRINGFIELD, MO - Several districts around the Ozarks crowned champions Tuesday night.  Here are the scores and schedules for Southwest Missouri's MSHSAA playoffs.

Republic's Dylan Bekemeier wins state golf title

SPRINGFIELD, MO - After failing to qualify for the state tournament as a freshman, Republic sophomore Dylan Bekemeier more than made up for it by winning the class 3 state golf title at Rivercut Golf Course Tuesday afternoon.

Lady Bear great Carly Deer Stubblefield steps down as MSU assistant

SPRINGFIELD, MO -- After nine years associated with the Missouri State women’s basketball program as...

Missouri Tigers: Columbia police arrest Mizzou quarterback

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- University of Missouri Tigers quarterback Corbin Berkstresser is in trouble with the law.  Columbia police arrested Berkstresser early Tuesday for leaving the scene of an accident. 

SBU officially names Chris Martin as head baseball coach

BOLIVAR, MO - Southwest Baptist University announced today the hiring of Chris Martin as the new head baseball coach. Coach Martin had been the interim head coach for the 2012 season, and has served in some capacity at SBU since his graduation from the institution in 2007.

Monday's district soccer scores and highlights

SPRINGFIELD - Kickapoo, Glendale, Nixa, and Ozark highlighted an intense semifinal night of the class 3 district 11 tournament at Cooper Soccer Complex Monday.

Monday's district baseball scores and highlights

SPRINGFIELD, MO - Most district baseball tournaments played semifinal games Monday night.  Here are the scores for Southwest Missouri.

State Golf Day 1 Results

SPRINGFIELD, MO - Day 1 of the MSHSAA high school golf tournament teed off Monday morning around the Ozarks.  Competition wraps up Tuesday with final round action.

Missouri State manages 1 hit in loss to Evansville

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.  – Evansville’s Kyle Freeland held the Missouri State Bears hitless for eight innings before settling for a complete-game, 1-0 shutout Sunday afternoon at Hammons Field....

Bears fall to Evansville

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.  – Behind Eric Stamet’s three-hit day and the pitching of Kyle Lloyd, Evansville pulled out a 3-1 victory over the Missouri State Bears Saturday afternoon at Hammons Field....

Springfield Cardinals manager hits umpire with helmet

Springfield Cardinals manager Mike Shildt was ejected from his team's game against Northwest Arkansas on Friday.  After the ejection, Shildt threw his helmet, hitting the umpire in the head.  After reviewing the incident, the Texas League has suspended Shildt for the next 3 games. 

Bears win, Petree Dominates

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.  – On a night when offense was hard to come by, Missouri State’s

KSPR Prep Spotlight: Payton DeHart, Nixa Soccer

NIXA, MO - Each week the KSPR Sports Team gives you an inside look at a local high school athlete.  This week we chat with Nixa sophomore soccer player Payton DeHart.

Brian McTague named Branson boys basketball coach

BRANSON, MO - Former Clever head coach Brian McTague was officially announced as Branson's new boys basketball coach Thursday night at the Branson School Board meeting.

Drury Panthers add juco transfer guard Colby Carr

SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Drury basketball Panthers have signed Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College guard Colby Carr to an NCAA letter-of-intent for the 2012-13 season.

MSU releases quarterback Trevor Wooden for rules violation

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Missouri State University dismissed starting quarterback Trevor Wooden from its football program due to violations of team rules, head coach Terry Allen announced...

9-year-old Haven Shepherd tries out her new "running legs"

CARTHAGE, MO - 9-year old Haven Shepherd from Carthage, MO embarked on a life changing moment Wednesday.  Haven competed for the first time on her new running legs, which were paid for with a grant from the Challenged...

May 9 Athlete of the Week: Molly Brewer

SPRINGFIELD, MO - Glendale senior Molly Brewer is arguably the best girls soccer player in the Ozarks area.  With that title comes a lot of pressure, but she doesn't see it that way.

Mizzou uses late surge to sweep Missouri State

COLUMBIA, MO  – After facing an early four-run deficit, Missouri scored 10 of the final 11 runs of the night to cruise to a 10-5 victory over the Missouri State Bears Wednesday evening at Simmons...

Lorenzo Williams and Friends Weekend returns featuring a dozen NFL stars

SPRINGFIELD, MO - The 4th annual Lorenzo Williams and Friends Weekend returns to the Ozarks Friday and Saturday July 6th and 7th.

Glendale's Bell coaches final home game

Springfield, MO -Glendale High School lost to Ozark on the baseball field, 10-7 on Tuesday, but this contest was about much more than just the final score.  This game would be the final home contest for Glendale head coach Howard Bell.  The coach, in his 7th year at the helm, was diagnosed...

Bears Basketball signs Texas shooter

SPRINGFIELD -- Missouri State men's basketball coach Paul Lusk announced late Tuesday (May 8) that Spring, Texas, native Michael Simpson has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Bears this fall.

Cards shutout Travs in series finale

Springfield, MO- The Springfield Cardinalshad a chance to win six of eight on the homestand; all they needed was a win on Tuesday afternoon against the Arkansas Travelers.

Ozark tops Parkview in district preview

OZARK, MO - The Ozark Tigers beat Parkview 7-3 in a back-and-forth ballgame Monday afternoon.  The game was originally scheduled to be played at Parkview, but was relocated due to rain.  Both teams begin class 4 district 11 play this weekend at Nixa.

Springfield blanked by Travelers, snapping 3-game win streak

Springfield, MO- Winners of three straight games and five of their first six on the homestand, the Cardinals looked to make it four in a row with a win over the Arkansas Travelers and get pitcher Scott Gorgen his first win since May of 2010.

MSU's Petree picks up national honor

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – On the heels of a 3-0 weekend at the Jayhawk Classic,

Cardinals hit their way to win over Arkansas

Springfield, MO – The Cardinals narrowly escaped a late-inning comeback bid by the Arkansas Travelers, winning 10-7.

Cards Take Series Opener with Arkansas

Springfield, MO – Michael Blazek earned his first win of the season, while Jake Shaffer and Greg Garcia added some power with solo homers to lead the Cardinals over the Arkansas Travelers 4-2.

Nixa claims City Bowling Championship

Springfield, MO - Twelve area high school bowling teams got together on Saturday with trips to state on the line.

Drury splits with UMSL

Three shutout innings of relief work from Tyler VanGerpen held UMSL at bay long enough for the...

Cards hit their way to win

Springfield, MO- The Cardinals' offense erupted tonight for a 14-9 victory over the NW Arkansas Naturals for Springfield's first series win since April 17 against the Midland RockHounds.

Lady Bears taking trip to Costa Rica

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Nixa sharp shooter Austin Ruder verbals to Missouri State

NIXA, MO - Nixa junior Austin Ruder

Picture Gallery: Dorial Green-Beckham earns national high school football honor

Hillcrest High School football star Dorial Green-Beckham was awarded the Bobby Dodd National High School Player of the Year honor.

May 2 Athlete of the Week: Jacob Fair

MONETT, MO - Golf is the ultimate mental game.  Shot after shot, it's just you against the course.

Derba steps up in Springfield's 2nd straight win

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Cardinals pull off a 2-1 win against the NW Arkansas Naturals after a fight to the finish to take a two game lead so far in the series.

Lebanon's Mather earns medalist honors at class 4 sectional

SPRINGFIELD, MO - Several Ozarks area golfers advanced to the state tournament Wednesday morning at Millwood Country Club.  Lebanon senior Match Mather tied with Rock Bridge's William Echelmeier for medalist honors with a +2 70.

Former Willard star Travis Wilkins signs with Ohio University

ATHENS, OH - 2007 Willard High School graduate Travis Wilkins has officially signed at Ohio University.  Wilkins previously transferred to Southern...

Purdy beats Morrisville in battle of top 10 teams

MORISVILLE, MO - The class 2 6th ranked Purdy Eagles knocked off 9th ranked Morrisville 5-2 Tuesday night in an impromptu game that was not previously scheduled.

Springfield Cardinals snap 10-game losing streak with offensive outburst

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The beginning of May brought more cheer than the month of April for the Springfield Cardinals as they put a ten-game losing streak in the past with a 12-5 win over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

Bolivar quarterback Rafe Peavey drawing major D-I interest

BOLIVAR, MO - Bolivar sophomore quarterback Rafe Peavey has quickly become a hot prospect in the world of college football recruiting.  Peavey has recently picked up offers from Arkansas,...

Former Bears coach Mark Bernsen accepts Mountain Grove boys job

MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO - Former Missouri State mens basketball coach Mark Bernsen is returning to the Ozarks.  The 62-year-old Bernsen agreed to take over the Mountain Grove boys basketball team, replacing Wayne Jessen, who left to accept an administration position at Mountain View/Birch Tree-...

Moats' goal gives Nixa overtime win over Catholic

NIXA, MO - The Nixa Lady Eagles improved to 15 and 1 on the season with a 3-2 overtime win over Springfield Catholic Monday night at Cooper Soccer Complex.

MSU Basketball picks up juco point guard Tevin Bracey

SPRINGFIELD, MO - Westchester (N.Y.) Community College standout Tevin Bracey has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball for the Missouri State Bears this fall, MSU head coach Paul Lusk announced Monday (April 30).

Evangel football names team captains

Springfield, Mo. – The Evangel University football team named six of their team captains for the 2012 season. A seventh captain will be named at the end of two-a-day practices in August.

KSPR Prep Spotlight: Ricky Nichols, Cassville Baseball

CASSVILLE, MO - Each week the KSPR Sports Team gives you an inside look at a local high school athlete.  This week we chat with Cassville senior football/basketball/baseball star Ricky Nichols.

Drury assistant Denny Hunt honored with MBCA Lifetime Achievement Award

SPRINGFIELD, MO - Drury assistant men's basketball coach Denny Hunt was honored Sunday with the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association's   "Gary Filbert Lifetime Achievement Award" for his many years of successful service to the game as a high school and college coach.

Bears slug their way to win over SIU

Springfield, MO - Missouri State rode a seven-run fifth inning and its first four-home run game in seven years to a 12-6 victory over Southern Illinois Sunday afternoon at Hammons Field. Led by

Garrison named Lady Bears' MVP for 4th time

Photo Gallery: Mizzou basketball visits Lebanon

Some of the seniors from this year's Mizzou basketball team came through Lebanon as part of a barnstorming tour.

MSU players sign with NFL teams

Springfield, MO - The NFL draft came and went without a Missouri State player hearing his name called.  But as soon as the draft ended, two Bears announced that they had been signed as free agents. 

Bears win thriller over SIU

Springfield, MO - Keenen Maddox’s walk-off home run with one out in the bottom of the ninth...

Republic's Yocum signs with SBU basketball

REPUBLIC, MO - Nick Yocum is trading in his Republic orange for SBU purple.  The senior point guard signed his national letter of intent Thursday to play basketball at NCAA D-II Southwest Baptist University this fall.

NFL Draft: NFC West preview

The NFC West, long considered a laughingstock of the NFL -- after all, the Seattle Seahawks did win the division in 2010 with a 7-9 record -- could finally be turning the corner with the recent success of the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers' run to the NFC Championship game has upped the ante for the...

NFL Draft: AFC West Preview

AFC West Preview:

April 25 Athlete of the Week: Karter Moran

ASH GROVE, MO - People have always wanted to fly.  But Ash Grove high jumper Karter Moran gets a lot closer than most of us ever will. 

Mizzou tops Bears in extras to even all-time series

SPRINGFIELD, MO  – Missouri overcame a late Missouri State rally to pull out a 4-3 victory over the Bears Wednesday evening at Hammons Field, as Andreas Plackis’s sacrifice fly in the top of...

MSU's Petree named to Pitcher of the Year watch list

LUBBOCK, TX – Sophomore right-hander

Fair and Palen share class 3 district 6 title

AURORA, MO - Rogersville's Alec Palen and Monett's Jacob Fair shared the class 3 district 6 individual title with matching 74's Tuesday at Honey Creek Golf Course, but it was the Wildcats beating Monett by7 strokes for the team championship.

Ozark tops Nixa in walk-off fashion

OZARK, MO - The Nixa Eagles rallied to tie it at 2 in the 7th, but Ozark came right back and won it 3-2 in the bottom half with a Zeke Barnes walk-off single.

Ozarks athletes dominate at 90th MSU Relays

SPRINGFIELD, MO - The West Plains boys reigned supreme at the 90th Aldo Sebben MSU Relays Tuesday afternoon at Missouri State's Plaster Sports Complex.

Mizzou's Alden discusses potential cross-over rivalry with Arkansas

SPRINGFIELD, MO - Mizzou Director of Athletics Mike Alden was on hand Tuesday afternoon at the monthly Springfield Tiger Club Lunch at Bass Pro's White River Convention Center.

John L. Smith introduced as Razorbacks head coach

FAYETTEVILLE, AR (AP) - New Arkansas coach John L. Smith says he couldn't pass up the opportunity to guide a team he helped mold, one without a leader since Bobby Petrino's firing.

Pictures: 90th Aldo Sebben MSU Relays

Images from the 90th annual Aldo Sebben MSU Relays at Plaster Sports Complex on the campus of Missouri State University.

Jenisch powers Billings over top ranked Clever

BILLINGS, MO - The class 1 9th ranked Billings Wildcats (11-3) knocked off visiting class 2 1st ranked Clever (15-2) 10-1 Monday afternoon.

NFL Draft: NFC South Preview

Just when you thought the only NFL news you were going to hear about for the rest of your football off-season life was about some 36 year old guy's neck, the New Orleans Saints get smacked with the harshest punishment the NFL has ever handed down in the wake of a bounty program that gave money to...

NFL Draft: AFC North preview

The always tough AFC North will once again be a competitive division with three of the four teams in a position to make a move in the conference.

NFL Draft: AFC East preview

The AFC East is always good for some off-season NFL entertainment.  2012 is no exception. 

NFL Draft: NFC East Preview

The NFC East could be one of the toughest divisions in the National Football League this season. That being said, it could also be one the most unpredictable.

NFL Draft: AFC South Preview

For the first time in over a decade, the main storyline in the AFC South will not revolve around Peyton Manning.  Even last season when he missed the entire campaign, there was more discussion surrounding his injuries and his future than there was about the play on the field.  ...

NFL Draft: NFC North Preview

It was a quiet offseason in the NFL's northlands.  No head coaching changes, no significant retirements, and no big acquisitions besides Chicago's gamble on wide receiver Brandon Marshall.  The lack of action indicates that bringing in talent through the draft is clearly a point of...

KSPR Prep Spotlight: Eric Wilmoth, Mt Vernon Golf

MT VERNON, MO - Each week the KSPR Sports Team gives you an inside look at a local high school athlete.  This week we chat with Mt Vernon golfer Eric Wilmoth.

Former Miami (Ohio) coach named Missouri State basketball assistant

SPRINGFIELD, MO – A cornerstone of the men’s basketball program at the University of Miami for the past 19 years is coming to Missouri State University.

Lamont Frazier named Willard boys coach

WILLARD, MO - Current Poplar Bluff head coach Lamont Frazier has accepted the same position at Willard High School after being approved by the school board Thursday night.

35th Lions All-Star Basketball Classic rosters announced

SPRINGFIELD, MO - The 35th annual Lions All-Star Basketball Classic will be Saturday June 9th at Baptist Bible College on Springfield's north side.  The girls game begins at 6:30 with the boys game to follow.

Rose earns 600th strikeout in split with Shockers

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Missouri State softball team (19-19, 7-9) split a doubleheader, 1-0 and 1-5, against visiting Wichita State (11-32, 4-13) at Killian Stadium on Wednesday.  In the doubleheader,...