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Old pandemic is a murky guide for sports The image is striking: Fans watching a college football game in the midst of a pandemic, wearing masks with a smidge of social distance between them on row after row of bleacher seats. by Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 9:50pm

Little League offers 'best practices' for return WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Little League is offering youth baseball organizations a pathway forward as they eye a restart amid the COVID-19 pandemic. by Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 9:40pm

Gone fishing? Thrower's Olympic dreams capsized by silly fib It makes no difference whether Mark Dry was at the fishing hole or at his parents' house on the day that all but pulverized what's left of his Olympic dreams. by Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 9:35pm

Vanderbilt's Lee becomes SEC's first woman full-time athletic director NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt has removed the interim title, making Candice Storey Lee the first woman to become a full-time athletic director in the Southeastern Conference. by Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 9:30pm

Lace them up: Boxing set for June 9 return in Las Vegas Promoter Bob Arum said Thursday he plans to stage a card of five fights June 9 at the MGM Grand, the first of a series of fights during the next two months at the Las Vegas hotel. A second fight card will be held two nights later, with ESPN televising both cards, kicking off twice weekly shows at the hotel in June and July. by Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 9:20pm

Age-defying Gore excited to help Jets win NEW YORK — Frank Gore just keeps running — defying logic and Father Time with each hard-fought yard. by Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 9:15pm

NFL looks at adding "booth umpire" and tech adviser for refs The NFL is considering adding a "booth umpire" and a senior technology adviser to the referee to assist the officiating crew. by Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 9:10pm

Busch's mistake could lead to feud with Elliott CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Busch is NASCAR's reigning Cup champion and the resident villain of the series. Chase Elliott has been voted most popular driver the last two years and is quickly building a loyal and rabid fan base. by Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 9:05pm

Heartbreaking week ends with Xfinity win for Briscoe DARLINGTON, S.C. — Chase Briscoe was grateful to bring a moment or two of happiness to his wife Marissa in the worst week of their lives. by Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 9:00pm

Hamlin scores second win of season at rain-shortened Darlington DARLINGTON, S.C. — Denny Hamlin won NASCAR's first Wednesday race since 1984 when rain stopped the event with 20 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway. by Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 12:00am

Chiefs holding virtual competition for punting job LEAWOOD, Kan. — It's a good thing an NFL kicking operation requires no more than three players. by Associated Press Published May. 21 2020 @ 12:00am

NFL studying helmet face guard that works like surgical mask ATLANTA — With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face guard that might provide the same sort of protection as a surgical mask. by Associated Press Published May. 20 2020 @ 11:55pm

Former Jays hoops player Paul McMahon named top assistant at Missouri Southern Former Jefferson City basketball standout Paul McMahon has been promoted to the top assistant coaching position on the Missouri Southern men's basketball staff. by News Tribune Published May. 20 2020 @ 11:55pm

NFL conditionally reinstates Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith FRISCO, Texas — Aldon Smith will be able to take part in team activities with the Dallas Cowboys after the NFL on Wednesday conditionally reinstated the pass rusher from an indefinite suspension for off-field issues. by Associated Press Published May. 20 2020 @ 11:50pm

NCAA to lift moratorium on football, basketball workouts The NCAA Division I Council voted Wednesday to lift a moratorium on voluntary workouts by football and basketball players effective June 1 as a growing number of college leaders expressed confidence fall sports will be possible in some form despite concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. by Associated Press Published May. 20 2020 @ 11:45pm

Historically black schools hit hard by academic penalties Historically black colleges and universities have once again been hit disproportionately hard with NCAA-imposed penalties based on Academic Progress Rates. by Associated Press Published May. 20 2020 @ 11:40pm

U.S. Open loses part of identity without qualifying The U.S. Open lost a big part of its identity. And it has nothing to do with par. For years, the USGA has boasted — and rightly so — it was the most democratic of all majors. Half of the 156-man field had to go through some form of qualifying just to get a tee time. by Associated Press Published May. 20 2020 @ 11:35pm

Cross-border leagues seen as idea for post-pandemic soccer GENEVA — With soccer clubs losing revenue during the pandemic, one industry leader said Wednesday the idea of creating multi-nation leagues will be revived. by Associated Press Published May. 20 2020 @ 11:30pm

NFHS releases guidelines for prep sports to resume There could be quite a few safety hurdles to clear for high school sports to return this fall in Missouri. by Tom Rackers Published May. 19 2020 @ 11:07pm

NCAA Division II schools to cut back on sports contests next season In a press release Tuesday from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, it was announced the NCAA Division II Presidents Council has adjusted the maximum number of permissible contests played by Division II schools for the upcoming school year. by Greg Jackson Published May. 19 2020 @ 11:06pm

Games of the Year: MU men score 91 in game to top list The Missouri men's squad opened the season 4-1 without letting an opponent break 65 points, then turned in three straight defensive performances that were not up to Cuonzo Martin's standards, losing to Butler and Oklahoma at the Sprint Center and Charleston Southern at home. by Colin O'Brien Published May. 19 2020 @ 11:03pm

Koetting to lead Russellville boys program Greg Koetting has been retired for a dozen years, coaching basketball during all but two of them. The bench is where he wants to be each winter. by Jason Strickland Published May. 19 2020 @ 11:01pm

Tigers post perfect APR scores in 12 sports COLUMBIA — The NCAA released its Division I Academic Progress Rating scores on Tuesday, and 12 of Missouri's 18 programs earned perfect 1,000 scores for the 2018-19 academic year. by Colin O'Brien Published May. 19 2020 @ 11:00pm