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Hank Aaron, baseball's one-time home run king, dies at 86 Hank Aaron died early Friday. He was 86. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 10:50am

Helias wins back-and-forth contest against Capital City Helias and Capital City made the first meeting between the boys basketball teams an enjoyable one to watch. The Cavaliers had their stroke from deep early, were balanced offensively and got needed bench points. Meanwhile, Desmond White couldn't be stopped on his drives to the basket and Damon Johanns found ways to get open underneath the basket and used his physicality to lead Helias to an 82-73 victory Thursday night at Rackers Fieldhouse. by Jason Strickland Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:40am

Mahomes takes most of snaps in Thursday practice Patrick Mahomes took the majority of first-team reps in practice Thursday, even though he remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, raising expectations he will start in the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:35am

Lincoln men drop close decision to Rogers State Lincoln men's basketball coach John Moseley summed up Thursday night's game against Rogers State by saying it was a good MIAA game. He just wished he had been able to say it with a smile. by Greg Jackson Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:30am

Lincoln women come up just short It was a record-breaking start Thursday night for the Rogers State women's basketball team. The Hillcats broke an MIAA record with 37 points in the first quarter. But they still barely hung on for an 81-79 win against the Lincoln Blue Tigers at Jason Gym. by Greg Jackson Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:30am

Missouri hires Wilks to be defensive coordinator The search for Missouri football's next defensive coordinator lasted two weeks, as coach Eli Drinkwitz made the announcement Thursday afternoon Steve Wilks would take over as the defensive play-caller. by Colin O'Brien Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:25am

MIAA won't hold postseason event in Kansas City The MIAA basketball tournaments will not be played in Kansas City this season. The conference announced Thursday, due to COVID-19 restrictions regarding indoor events in the city, the postseason tournaments will not be played at Municipal Auditorium. by Greg Jackson Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:20am

Bruce Smith sees future potential in 2020 Bills Win or lose Sunday, and make no mistake Bruce Smith is rooting for the Bills to beat the Chiefs, the NFL's career leader in sacks is confident Buffalo's future is bright. "This is just the beginning," Smith said by phone this week. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:15am

Late entry Hagy opens with 64 at American Express Brandon Hagy didn't find out he was in the field at The American Express until three days before it started. The Californian then left no doubt he belonged. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:10am

Tennessee hires UCF's White as A.D. Tennessee has hired UCF athletic director Danny White as the Volunteers' new athletic director just three days after the firing of football coach Jeremy Pruitt and athletic director Phillip Fulmer's retirement. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:10am

Boys Basketball: Logan-Rogersville gets double-OT win against Jefferson City Jefferson City and Logan-Rogersville needed an extra eight minutes to decide Thursday's pool-play game in the Lebanon Hall of Fame Classic. by News Tribune Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:05am

Blair Oaks romps past Licking Luke Northweather led four Falcons in double figures Thursday night as Blair Oaks rolled past Licking 90-44 in the St. James Tournament. by News Tribune Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:05am

Blair Oaks wrestling goes 2-1 on Senior Night The Blair Oaks Falcons posted two dual victories Thursday night on Senior Night. by News Tribune Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:05am

Boys Basketball: Fatima 69, Waynesville 41 The Fatima Comets dominated in the second half Thursday night and rolled to a 69-41 victory against the Waynesville Tigers in the St. James Tournament. by News Tribune Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:00am

Girls Basketball: South Callaway 58, New Haven 39 The South Callaway Lady Bulldogs used a big third quarter Thursday night to top New Haven 58-39. by News Tribune Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:00am

Boys Basketball: Blair Oaks frosh defeat Jefferson City The Blair Oaks Falcons defeated the Jefferson City Jays 43-28 in freshman action Thursday night. by News Tribune Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:00am

Boys Basketball: Mid-Mo. HomeSchool 59, Lebanon Home School 41 The Mid-Missouri Mavericks defeated Lebanon Home School 59-41 on Tuesday night. by News Tribune Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:00am

Girls Basketball: Lebanon Home School 24, Mid-Mo. HomeSchool 22 The Mid-Missouri HomeSchool Mavericks dropped a 24-22 decision Tuesday night to Lebanon Home School. by News Tribune Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:00am

Jays pin five Crusaders for edge in crosstown showdown The Jefferson City Jays and Helias Crusaders had the same plan heading into Wednesday night's wrestling dual. Score as many bonus points as possible, while giving up as few bonus points as possible. And when they split the 14 matches, bonus points decided the dual as Jefferson City got them in all seven of its victories and defeated Helias 40-32 at Fleming Fieldhouse. by Tom Rackers Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:40am

Chiefs' Mahomes practices, closer to being cleared to play Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remained in the NFL's concussion protocol Wednesday but practiced in a limited capacity, raising hopes the reigning Super Bowl MVP can play in Sunday's AFC title game against Buffalo. by Associated Press Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:35am

Helias achieves short-term goals in win against Sedalia S-C There were specific things Helias coach Garrett Wiggans wanted his Lady Crusaders to focus on Wednesday night. "Just stuff we've worked on in practice, the basics: transition, half-court offense and half-court defense," he said. "The message before the game was, 'How well can we do those things?'" As it turns out, pretty well. by Greg Jackson Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:30am

Hertl's shootout goal lifts Sharks past Blues Tomas Hertl scored the only goal in a four-round shootout to give the San Jose Sharks a 2-1 victory Wednesday night against the St. Louis Blues. by Associated Press Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:25am

Rivers, 39, retires from NFL after 17 seasons When Philip Rivers first started tossing footballs as a high-school ball boy, he heaved them any way he could. The throwing motion stuck — and success soon followed. by Associated Press Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:20am