The NCAA has changed its participation policy for transgender athletes, limiting competition in women’s sports to athletes assigned female at birth only. The change came on day after President … more

The freshman West Plains High School boys basketball team will travel to Waynesville to compete in a tournament that begins with the first round on Wednesday and continues with semifinals and finals on Feb. 15. more

A proposed rule change intended to discourage players from faking injuries that prompt unwarranted timeouts will be considered when the NCAA Football Rules Committee meets this month. Feigning … more

With the Super Bowl coming up Sunday and on the minds of many weekend warriors and armchair coaches alike, game developer Michael Wray, Jr., of Raymondville has presented the second edition of his You're The Coach football table game, available for sale now and designed to capture the imagination and interest of fans of all ages and skill levels. more

The West Plains High School Zizzers battled through three electrifying games at the recent Mtn. Grove Tournament, showcasing grit, skill and determination en route to a hard-fought third-place finish under the guidance of head coach Mason Miller.
West Plains kicked off last week’s tournament with a statement win against the Marshfield Bluejays in the first game, claiming a commanding 53-41 victory. The Zizzers set the tone early, with Clayton Robbins scoring the opening basket, followed quickly by Aden Judd to put the Zizzers up 4-0. However, the Bluejays responded with a 7-0 run, seizing a brief lead before Ethan Tuma’s clutch rebound and score tied the game at 8-8 heading into the second quarter. more

President Donald Trump is signing an executive order designed to prevent people who were biologically assigned male at birth from participating in women’s or girls' sporting events. Wednesday's … more

Tiger Woods says his mother, Kultida, has died. Woods did not give details on the Tuesday morning death of his 78-year-old mother. He describes her as a force of nature who was quick with the needle. … more

Zizzer Wrestling competed Saturday in the Ozark Mountain Conference Wrestling Tournament. The inaugural event was held at Hillcrest High School. more

Special Olympics Howell County is active with 40 athletes competing in nine sports, year-round. Athletes are currently competing in powerlifting, basketball and bowling, said Head Coach Patrick Meszaros, and spring sports, coming soon, will include volleyball, swimming, and track and field.   more

Five schools are participating in a change collection drive this week in conjunction with the West Plains High School Lady Zizzer Pink Out game, which will take place at 5:30 p.m. against Doniphan in the West Plains High School gym. more

Umpire Pat Hoberg is the latest professional sports figure caught in a betting scandal. The 38-year-old Hoberg was fired by Major League Baseball on Monday for sharing his legal sports gambling … more

West Plains R-7 School District officials announce Brock Kenaga is the new head coach for the Zizzer football team for the upcoming 2025 season. more

The West Plains High School Lady Zizzers put up a valiant fight but ultimately fell to the visiting Logan-Rogersville Lady Wildcats, 58-44, on Monday night in a fast-paced, hard-fought contest. more

Today in Sports, February 5 - New England Patriots erase 25 point deficit to beat Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl more

Southern Cal’s second loss of the season has dropped the Trojans to seventh in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll. The Trojans lost at Iowa in an upset over the weekend. UCLA, … more

The National Women’s Soccer League and its players’ association agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement that eliminated the college draft. Players, teams and the league are adjusting to … more

For the 12th year, Lady Zizzer Basketball, with the help of West Plains Bank and Trust Company, will raise funds to benefit local cancer patients through the team’s annual Pink Out game, scheduled for Thursday at West Plains High School. The Lady Zizzers will take on the Donettes of Doniphan, with junior varsity action beginning at 5:30 p.m. and a varsity contest beginning at about 7 p.m. more

It has taken a monumental effort for any team to beat No. 3 Iowa State so far this season. Arizona needed a desperation heave at the end of regulation to beat the Cyclones in overtime and only two … more

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The crash of an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter was the latest to strike the sports world in the U.S. and globally. Among the passengers were several members of the … more