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Athletes have long used sports as a forum for civil rights activism. And their voices could be more vital than ever today as President Donald Trump has issued sweeping orders to end federal … more

No. 8 North Carolina, No. 9 N.C. State and No. 16 Duke are all within reach of hosting NCAA Tournament opening-weekend games together. That hasn't happened since 1998. All three teams in North … more

In front of a packed house at Mtn. View-Birch Tree Liberty High School on Friday night, the Thayer Lady Bobcats and the Liberty Lady Eagles squared off in an intense showdown between two of the fiercest rivals in the South Central Association. With district title implications on the line, both teams left everything on the court, but it was the Lady Bobcats who surged late, capitalizing on Liberty’s missed free throws to secure a hard-fought 71-64 victory. more

The West Plains Lady Zizzers charged away with an emphatic 69-47 victory over the Carl Junction Lady Bulldogs Friday night in an action-packed battle that showcased dynamic offense, relentless defense and a display of sheer determination on the road. more

Geno Auriemma and Phil Martelli headline this year’s recipients of the Joe Lapchick Character Award. Joining the two coaches will be longtime men’s basketball official Gene Steratore and former … more

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) recently released the 2024-25 Daktronics Winter Sports Scholar-Athletes list. more

Adrian Wojnarowski is cleaning out his office of cell phones and press passes, and even offering dinner dates in a bid to raise name, image and likeness funds for the St. Bonaventure men’s … more

It wasn’t too long ago that many colleges weren’t even selling alcoholic beverages at sporting events on campus. Now, dozens upon dozens of them are partnering with local breweries to have their … more

Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official, has plowed through norms and niceties, whether scolding FBI leadership for “insubordination” in refusing his request to hand over the names of agents … more

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West Plains middle and high school athletes and their families are invited to attend a meet-and-greet event to become acquainted with Zizzer Football coaching staff. more

At least 29 recruits have died during basic training at law enforcement academies nationwide in the last decade. That's according to an AP investigation based on an extensive review of lists of law … more

Florida center Micah Handlogten, who gruesomely broke his left leg in the Southeastern Conference championship game last March, is returning to the court. Handlogten decided to forgo a redshirt and … more

West Plains High School has named veteran coach Brock Kenega as its new head football coach for the 2025-2026 season, infusing the storied Zizzers football program with a fresh wave of leadership and experience. more

A freshman boys basketball tournament that was set to begin Wednesday in Waynesville was postponed due to inclement weather. more

The West Plains Lady Zizzers soundly defeated the Bolivar Liberators 77-46 Monday night in a doubleheader set up due to winter weather. The decision to combine the games for the Zizzers and Lady Zizzers proved to be a slam-dunk of a call, igniting a night of unforgettable basketball. more

In a high-octane showdown, the West Plains High Zizzers fell to the Bolivar Liberators, 41-70, Monday night in a doubleheader set up due to wintry weather. With a packed house and the chill of winter in the air, the Zizzers battled hard on their home floor following the Lady Zizzers’ earlier triumph, but Bolivar’s relentless offense proved too much to overcome. more

Former Ohio State University coach Jim Tressel is being nominated to be the state’s next lieutenant governor. The College Football Hall of Fame inductee joins a long list of ex-athletes and coaches … more

REDONDO BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 10, 2025--The Friendship Foundation (FF), dedicated to elevating the lives of those with varying abilities for 18+ years, announced a $500,000 grant from … more