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Jays wrestlers take second at Hickman Tournament COLUMBIA — The Jefferson City Jays had five medalists, including one individual champion, to earn a second-place finish as a team Saturday at the Hickman Tournament. by News Tribune Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:15am

Hockey's young stars shine in NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament ST. LOUIS — Young Laila Anderson delivered one of the most poignant moments of the weekend when she introduced the Blues' four All-Stars. The players who stood out on the ice later weren't all that much older. by Associated Press Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:15am

Super Bowl back in Miami for 11th time after 10-year hiatus MIAMI — It's appropriate the Super Bowl to end droughts is Miami-bound. The Kansas City Chiefs are playing in the game for the first time in 50 years against the San Francisco 49ers, who have a chance to win their first NFL title in 25 years. And the game is returning in Miami for the first time in a decade, lured back after a stadium renovation costing more than $550 million. by Associated Press Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:10am

Shanahan to keep close eye on backpack in Super Bowl return SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kyle Shanahan knows one mistake he wants to avoid in his second trip to the Super Bowl. by Associated Press Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:10am

49ers' Super Bowl run has similarities to 1981 title team SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A first-time NFL coach turning a losing franchise into a contender in his third year and getting the label of an offensive genius. by Associated Press Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:10am

Boys Basketball: Blair Oaks JV wins WARDSVILLE — The Blair Oaks Falcons defeated the California Pintos 50-32 on Saturday in the Blair Oaks JV Tournament. by News Tribune Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Boys Basketball: Linn 69, New Bloomfield 33 NEW BLOOMFIELD — The Linn Wildcats picked up their first Show-Me Conference win of the season Saturday, beating the New Bloomfield Wildcats 69-33. by News Tribune Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Girls Basketball: Bolivar 63, Tipton 59 BOLIVAR — The Tipton Lady Cardinals held the early lead in the first half, but the Bolivar Lady Liberators responded with a strong second half to win 63-59 on Saturday to conclude the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Classic at Southwest Baptist University. by News Tribune Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Boys Basketball: Capital City 54, Lebanon JV 40 LEBANON — The Capital City Cavaliers snapped an 11-game losing streak Saturday, defeating Lebanon's JV team 54-40 in the seventh-place game of the Lebanon Hall of Fame Classic. by News Tribune Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Boys Basketball: St. Elizabeth 63, Lamar 60 CAMDENTON — The St. Elizabeth Hornets had a big third quarter Saturday, which was enough to hold off the Lamar Tigers for a 63-60 win in the Camdenton Laker Shootout. by News Tribune Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Pro Bowl rosters packed with pending free agents LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — A number of Pro Bowlers are about to get paid. by Associated Press Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

James passes Bryant on NBA scoring list in Lakers' loss PHILADELPHIA — LeBron James was a teenager when he first met Kobe Bryant at a youth basketball camp, in awe of his idol and ears open as the Los Angeles Lakers star offered advice to the prodigy that has lasted to this day. by Associated Press Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Blair Oaks boys beat host St. James to win tourney title ST. JAMES — For the second straight day, the Blair Oaks Falcons were down by 11 points in the second half. And for the second straight day, they made the needed run to overcome it. by News Tribune Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Boys Basketball: Greenwood 99, Versailles 76 BOLIVAR — The Versailles Tigers kept Saturday's game close into the fourth quarter against Class 2 No. 1 Greenwood, but the Blue Jays finished strong to win 99-76 in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Classic at Southwest Baptist University. by News Tribune Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Rahm takes the lead at Torrey Pines with McIlroy lurking SAN DIEGO — Jon Rahm is playing some of his best golf with two victories and a runner-up in his last four tournaments. He was at his best Saturday at Torrey Pines, holing a chip for birdie and a full gap wedge for eagle to start his round. by Associated Press Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Girls Basketball: Helias JV wins WARDSVILLE —The Helias Lady Crusaders cruised to a 61-15 win Saturday against California in the Blair Oaks JV Tournament. by News Tribune Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Girls Basketball: South Callaway 74, Skyline 50 BOLIVAR — In a matchup of state-ranked teams, the Class 3 No. 10 South Callaway Lady Bulldogs won handily against the Class 2 No. 5 Skyline Lady Tigers 74-50 on Saturday in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Classic at Southwest Baptist University. by News Tribune Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Boys Basketball: Tipton 72, Russellville 58 CAMDENTON — The Russellville Indians dropped a 72-58 decision Saturday to the Tipton Cardinals in the Camdenton Laker Shootout. by News Tribune Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Boys Basketball: Chamois 52, South Callaway 36 BELLE — The Chamois Pirates moved back above the .500 mark Saturday, beating the South Callaway Bulldogs 52-36 in the Belle Tournament. by News Tribune Published Jan. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Lincoln men, women fall at Rogers State CLAREMORE, Okla. — The Lincoln Blue Tigers closed their MIAA basketball doubleheader Saturday with a pair of losses to the Rogers State Hillcats. The Lincoln men fell 76-67, while women suffered a 99-75 defeat. by News Tribune Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 11:50pm

Missouri returns to Big 12/SEC Challenge against West Virginia Missouri's roster has almost completely turned over since the last time the Tigers faced West Virginia. Maybe it's for the best. by Colin O'Brien Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 12:35am

Shots from stands, women's 3-on-3 highlight event Shooting pucks from the stands and some of the best women's hockey players in the world going back and forth in a 3-on-3 game stole the show at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition. The two new events spiced up the skills competition by showcasing the kind of offensive skill that has become the norm in the sport. by Associated Press Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 12:25am

Perez becomes U.S. citizen at Royals fan event Already a World Series MVP, six-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove catcher, Salvador Perez became something else when he stepped onto the main stage at the Kansas City Royals' annual FanFest: a U.S. citizen. by Associated Press Published Jan. 25 2020 @ 12:25am