The news continues to pile up, and it’s looking more and more likely that former Bears head coach Cuonzo Martin will be back coaching at Great Southern Bank Arena. Jeff Goodman and Pete Thamel both reported last night that Missouri State University and Martin had agreed, in principle, to a …
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39th Annual Bass Pro Tournament of Champions Bracket, Matchups Released
It’s a glorious time of year for basketball fans in the Ozarks, as the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions will begin a week from today. At a breakfast event Wednesday morning, Springfield Public Schools Athletic Director Josh Scott released the names of the eight teams competing, which include: Edmond North …
Read More »Glendale Quarterback, Kickapoo Transfer Kylan Mabins Granted Preliminary Injunction, Eligibility Reinstated
Glendale senior quarterback and Kickapoo transfer will now be able to play football again after a judge granted him a preliminary injunction in his court case. The signal caller transferred from Kickapoo to Glendale in the spring of 2023, citing racial discrimination and the use of homophobic slurs. Springfield Public …
Read More »DRAFTED: Spencer Nivens Selected in the 5th Round by the Kansas City Royals
After two standout seasons at Missouri State, it appears Spencer Nivens will be taking his talents to the professional ranks. The redshirt sophomore was selected in the fifth round of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals with the 142nd overall pick. Nivens, who was nearly cut by …
Read More »Sports Talk Best Sports Movie Tournament
Tom Ladd and Logan Weber are trying to determine what the best sports movie of all-time is.. according to the Jock listeners! Every weekday at 10:30, the matchup of the day will be posted on Facebook and Twitter, just search ESPN the Jock! The complete bracket can found below:
Read More »Baptist Bible College, College of the Ozarks Make NCCAA World Series; Will Face Off in Round 1
Two local universities, Baptist Bible College and College of the Ozarks, will appear in this seasons National Christian College Athletic Association Baseball World Series this weekend in Kansas City. BBC was named as the tournaments 3-seed, yet another accomplishment in a remarkable season under second-year head coach Randy Merryman. The …
Read More »Former Logan-Rogersville, Missouri State Star Dylan Cole Inks Deal with Chicago Bears
Former Bears All-American Dylan Cole came into the NFL in 2017 as an undrafted free agent. Seven years later, the 28-year-old is still making his mark in football. Thursday morning Cole announced he is signing a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears. He played his first four NFL seasons with …
Read More »Springfield Officially Granted Franchise for New Arena League in 2024
Springfield is getting an Arena League football franchise, starting in the summer of next year. At a press conference Thursday afternoon, the league’s founders Tommy Benizio and Tim Brown, announced the city was selected to have a team. Benizio began the festivities thanking the city of Springfield for its hospitality, …
Read More »Former Bears Head Coach Bobby Petrino Hired as Offensive Coordinator at Texas A&M
Less than a month after leaving Missouri State to be the offensive coordinator at UNLV, Bobby Petrino is on the move once again.Reports say he accepted an offer from Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher Wednesday afternoon to be the Aggies next offensive coordinator.Petrino is considered one of the premier …
Read More »Springfield, Missouri State Community Show Support for Legendary Broadcaster Art Hains
As Art Hains, the Voice of the Bears and Sports Talk host, continues his fight against West Nile Virus, members of the Springfield community are now showing monetary support for the beloved broadcaster. A GoFundMe was set up for Hains and his family on Saturday, with the goal of raising …
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