Gabi Frisz, 8, and Trinity Whitney, 9, celebrate after Mizzou gymnastics completes a routine on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. The Hearnes Center had a sell out crowd, in part due to the popularity of LSU gymnast, Livvy Dunne.
Battle High School guard Ke’yion Cross leaps to catch a pass on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Battle High School in Columbia, Mo. Battle’s record stands at 18-4.
Tolton High School's Christopher Ankenman warms up before his championship match in the MSHSAA boys class 2 finals. Ankenman won his third straight championship vs Odessa's Brady Jones.
An all-male canoe racing team paddles down the Au Sable River during their time trail for the marathon race on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Grayling, Mich. The marathon is one of three races part of the "canoe racing triple crown", alongside the General Clinton Canoe Regatta in New York and the La Classique internationale de canots de la Mauricie in Quebec.
Mizzou guard Grace Slaugher, left, shoots over teammate Hannah Linthacum, ground, and Arkansas guard Makayla Daniels on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. Mizzou lost the game 67-58.
Mizzou starting pitcher Laurin Krings throws a pitch on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Mizzou Softball Stadium, in Columbia, Mo. Krings gave up three runs on six hits in four innings.
Mizzou gymnasts blow on chalk before the meet against the LSU Tigers begins on Friday, Jan. 26,. 2024, in Columbia, Mo. MU’s victory over No. 3 LSU was its highest ranked win in program history.
Kansas City Monarchs first base coach Frank White waves to the crowd in between innings on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Kansas City, Ks. White played for the Kansas City Royals for his entire 18 year career, winning the 1985 World Series.
Mizzou softball’s bench celebrates after scoring another run in the 6th inning Friday, April 12, 2024, at Mizzou Softball Stadium in Columbia, Mo.. The Tigers scored four runs in the 6th inning to upset the No. 9 Gators 6-3.
Notre Dame forward Maddy Westbeld gathers a rebound Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in South Bend, In. Westbeld finished the game with 14 points and seven rebounds.
Grant Hughes, left, and Graham Hoffman, right, walk down the fairway on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at The Club at Old Hawthorne, in Columbia, Mo. Hoffman is attending the Air Force Academy after graduation, with a plan to major in political science. He will choose political science, as that major at military academy has a lot to offer in that field compared to state schools.
Boonville High School senior captain Cooper Pfeiffer runs after a completion while teammates look ahead on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Boonville, MO. The Pirates won their season opener vs the Clinton Cardinals 27-14.
United States Men's National Team defender Segino Dest (2) chases after the ball against Uzbekistan midfielder Jaloliddin Masharipov on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in St. Louis. The States won the friendly 3-0 in City Park.
The United States Women's National Team poses for press photographers before the national anthem on Saturday, Sept, 3, 2022, in Kansas City, Ks. The team won the friendly 4-0, with two goals from Sophia Smith.
Tolton Catholic High School's cheerleading team lay down tired and frustrated after a three-hour practice on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. The practice had missed stunts and incomplete routines as the regional competition approached. Despite the grind of the long day, Coach Lauren McDaniels praised her squad. "This was your first full-on. No one’s first full-on is easy. We are only building from here. Don’t be too hard on yourselves. I am really proud of you guys. I mean it! It’s all about getting our minds right first.”
Former University of Alabama quarterback Bryce Young takes questions from reporters after being drafted number one overall in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.
