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Shootout preview: Capital City girls to face top-ranked Tipton today Capital City girls basketball coach Ryan Madison found out during a summer camp one of the toughest games the Lady Cavaliers would play in their first season would come during the River Region Credit Union Shootout. by Jason Strickland Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 1:00am

Shootout preview: St. Elizabeth-California boys game could be high-scoring The matchup between the St. Elizabeth Hornets and the California Pintos in today's River Region Credit Union Shootout could turn into a track meet. "We hope that we can come here and make it a competitive game and give ourselves a chance," California coach Ron Lebel said ahead of today's 4 p.m. tip-off at Fleming Fieldhouse. by Greg Jackson Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 1:00am

Jays get two wins to start Missouri Duals The Jefferson City Jays got what they wanted out of the first day of the Missouri Duals — two wins and an early night. by Tom Rackers Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 1:00am

Shootout preview: Strong defense leading good start for Iberia boys It's been all about defense so far this season for the Iberia Rangers. by Tom Rackers Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 1:00am

Helias opens 2-0 in Missouri Duals The Helias Crusaders wanted to be the ones in control. In Friday night's opening rounds of the Missouri Duals at Rackers Fieldhouse, the Crusaders did that. by Tom Rackers Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 1:00am

Shootout preview: Offenses to be tested in Blair Oaks-Hermann game Six games into the 2019-20 season, the Blair Oaks Lady Falcons are still working to get into a rhythm offensively. by Jason Strickland Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 1:00am

Shootout preview: California, South Callaway girls starting a rivalry The California Lady Pintos and the South Callaway Lady Bulldogs aren't necessarily natural rivals on the basketball court. But the schedule makers have turned it into one. by Tom Rackers Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 1:00am

Lady Jays roll to win vs. Rogers Heritage SPRINGFIELD — Eight Lady Jays had at least one point Friday night as Jefferson City toppled Rogers (Ark.) Heritage 49-11 in the Stephanie Phillips Classic at Kickapoo High School. by News Tribune Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:45am

Arkansas hires Odom, Drinkwitz adds to Missouri staff COLUMBIA — Missouri made more assistant coaching moves with its football staff Friday, and former head coach Barry Odom has been hired to take the defensive coordinator position at Arkansas. by Colin O'Brien Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:45am

Blair Oaks drops three to begin Missouri Duals For the Blair Oaks Falcons, gaining experience is a higher priority than winning at the Missouri Duals. by Greg Jackson Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:30am

Three Heisman finalist quarterbacks are transfers For all the griping from coaches and administrators about the so-called transfer epidemic in college sports, the increased movement of players has done more good than harm for the people who are supposed to matter most: The Players. by By Ralph D. Russo/AP College Football Writer Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:15am

Jays get past Lincoln Prep in OT BLUE SPRINGS — The Jefferson City Jays are making a habit of game-winning shots. by News Tribune Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Boys Basketball: Blair Oaks 69, Hickman 62 COLUMBIA — The Blair Oaks Falcons stayed perfect on the season after holding off a late charge from the Hickman Kewpies for a 69-62 win Friday night. by News Tribune Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Girls Basketball: Russellville 50, Capital City 24 RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville Lady Indians beat the Capital City Lady Cavaliers 50-24 Friday night. by News Tribune Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:00am

Boys Basketball: Eugene 67, Eldon 37 EUGENE — The Eugene Eagles defeated the Eldon Mustangs 67-37 on Friday. by News Tribune Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:00am

Boys Basketball: Otterville 63, Russellville 59 PILOT GROVE — The Russellville Indians fell 63-59 to the Otterville Eagles on Friday in the fifth-place game of the Pilot Grove Classic. by News Tribune Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:00am

Boys Basketball: South Callaway 67, New Bloomfield 33 MOKANE — The South Callaway Bulldogs defeated the New Bloomfield Wildcats 67-33 on Friday. by News Tribune Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:00am

Boys Basketball: Linn 59, Owensville 36 LINN — The Linn Wildcats got rolling by the second quarter on their way to a 59-36 win Friday against Owensville. by News Tribune Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:00am

Boys Basketball: Vienna 55, Laquey 36 VIENNA — The Vienna Eagles took an early lead and never looked back in Friday's 55-36 win against the Laquey Hornets. by News Tribune Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:00am

M.S. Basketball: Russellville sweeps Sacred Heart RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville eighth-grade girls team beat Sedalia Sacred Heart 55-7 on Friday to improve to 12-0. by News Tribune Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 11:55pm

M.S. Basketball: Blair Oaks 8th grade boys defeat Camdenton CAMDENTON — The Blair Oaks eighth-grade boys basketball team defeated the Camdenton Lakers 48-46 on Friday. by News Tribune Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 11:55pm

M.S. Basketball: Blair Oaks 8th grade girls top Camdenton WARDSVILLE — The Blair Oaks eighth-grade girls beat Camdenton 35-16 on Friday after setting the tone on both ends of the floor in the first quarter. by News Tribune Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 11:55pm

Sabates to retire from NASCAR ownership CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In his den overlooking the 14th hole at Quail Hollow, there are a handful of reminders of Felix Sabates' 30 years in NASCAR — a photo of the team owner at one of his first races; a bobblehead of close friend and rival Rick Hendrick; in the corner, a replica of the Monster Trophy won by Kyle Larson in October at Dover. It's the final trophy Sabates will earn in racing. by Associated Press Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 2:00am