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Brad Pitt and Johnny Morris will serve as grand marshals for NASCAR’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026, adding star power to a key Chase series event.
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt will act as grand marshal for the NASCAR Bristol Bass Pro Shops Night Race on September 19, joining Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris in a ceremony that highlights veterans, first responders, and the shared Missouri heritage that ties the event to Pitt’s recent film ‘Heart of the Beast.’
Four-star defensive back Za'Kari Johnson committed to Florida State in July 2024, but Texas A&M’s aggressive recruiting push, highlighted by recent visits and commitments of top Florida prospects, now positions the Aggies as the likely leader in his final decision.
After a brief flirtation with Kentucky, Mark Mitchell decided to finish his college career at Missouri, a move that underscores the impact of conference transfer regulations on player decisions.
A 20‑year‑old William Jewell Cardinals player died during a game in Missouri, prompting a campus vigil and a GoFundMe campaign for his family.
A young athlete’s sudden death during a college game in Missouri has sparked grief, a vigil and a community‑wide effort to support his family.
20‑year‑old MicahJo Barnett, a business administration major and Cardinals football player, collapsed during a game at William Jewell College. The incident sparked a campus vigil, counseling services and a GoFundMe to support his family.
A 20‑year‑old junior football player collapsed on the field at William Jewell College, leading to the suspension of play, a campus‑wide vigil and heartfelt tributes from teammates, administrators and local leaders.
Junior running back MicahJo Barnett died after collapsing on the sideline following a touchdown in his team's season opener, prompting the cancellation of the game and a communitywide outpouring of grief.
Kansas has become the 18th state to approve girls' flag football, with the Chiefs leading efforts in Missouri as a petition garners over 11,000 signatures and the NFL backs the growth of the sport
Missouri football returns after a 245‑day layoff, bolstered by a revamped roster and high hopes under Eli Drinkwitz. With quarterback Austin Simmons poised for a breakout and a challenging SEC slate ahead, the Tigers are projected to surpass modest predictions and contend for a winning season.
The University of Missouri announced that a unanimous Senate resolution affirms its claim to the 1960 national football title, a distinction it shares with three other schools but holds as its sole championship year.
After decades of debate, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating the 1960 Missouri Tigers as national champions, celebrating an 11‑0 season that included a victory over Navy in the Orange Bowl.
Following a unanimous Senate resolution introduced by Sen. Eric Schmitt, the University of Missouri will honor its 1960 football squad as national champions during a September 19 ceremony, reviving a story of on‑field triumph, contentious rankings, and legislative recognition.
Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari backs a new bill to overhaul NCAA eligibility, criticizing the five‑for‑five rule and urging urgent reforms before a September vote.
A look at Florida’s challenging 2025 schedule, key matchups, and the players poised to shape the team’s pursuit of a 5‑4 SEC record and a ReliaQuest Bowl berth
A pending SEC ruling on Mark Mitchell’s transfer could leave Kentucky without a proven frontcourt player for the upcoming season, forcing the program to adjust its lineup and brace for possible penalties.
Indiana’s men open against Eastern Illinois before meeting Missouri, UCF, Kentucky and Arkansas, while the women’s team begins with Florida Gulf Coast and then travels to a Fort Myers Tip‑Off against Boston College, Florida State, Mississippi State and Georgia Tech.
Groundbreaking is slated for fall 2026 on a three‑rink expansion at the Maryville University Hockey Center, named in tribute to Kelly Chase, a longtime St. Louis hockey figure.
The Tigers are reshaping their defensive backfield after losing key safeties, integrating experienced players like Santana Banner and Trajen Greco with new transfers and freshmen to create a more balanced and competitive unit.
A recent temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction have cleared the path for Mark Mitchell, a Kansas‑born forward, to join Kentucky’s basketball program, highlighting the ongoing legal reshaping of NCAA eligibility.
A Kentucky court has granted a temporary injunction that lets Mark Mitchell re‑enter the NCAA transfer portal, opening the possibility of a move to the University of Kentucky for the 2026‑27 season.
Jaxon Kohler chose Brigham Young over Kentucky, Kansas and Louisville, joining a lawsuit‑driven wave of 2022 prospects while Kentucky eyes All‑SEC forward Mark Mitchell for a potential ranking boost.
Alex Schiffer, a veteran basketball reporter known for blending business insight with on‑court coverage, has announced his departure from Front Office Sports, ending a stint that saw him chronicling the NBA’s evolving landscape and the commercial side of the game.