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Missouri’s firearms deer seasons are about over for this year with the only one remaining being the alternative methods season (muzzleloaders, etc.), which will run from Dec. 24-Jan.
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Repatriated WNBA Star Griner Generational Talent on Court
PHOENIX — WNBA star Brittney Griner's 10-month imprisonment in Russia on drug charges came to an end a week ago Thursday, spreading relief and joy across the sports world and beyond. It's unknown if and when she might return to a basketball court.
Trenton takes pair in clashes of black and gold
MARCELINE — After the Marceline High School basketball Lady Tigers struggled mightily to score in suffering a 36-23 loss to Trenton in their 2022-23 home opener last Tuesday, the Tigers quickly jumped out to a 6-0 lead over the visiting Bulldogs in the first three minutes of their contest.
Deer, Duck Seasons Wind Down
Three of Missouri’s 202223 firearms deer seasons are now over (early and late youth seasons and the November firearms season), leaving only two to go. One of these – antlerless-only season – will close Sunday (Dec. 11) and the last one – alternate methods season – will run Dec. 24 through Jan. 3.
BHS Basketball Lady Bulldogs Get Past Milan Again Tuesday
BROOKFIELD — Facing the same opponent they’d defeated by 10 points in a low-scoring third-place game of the Tri-Rivers Classic tournament three days before, Brookfield High School’s revived basketball Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday had what head coach Ronnie Sharp acknowledged as “not our best performance, but still found a way to win,” for a fifth time in six outings this season.
MHS Wrestling Teams Each Win Two of Three Tuesday
The opening dual-match competition of the 202223 season for the Marceline High School wrestling teams this past Tuesday ended with the host Tigers and Lady Tigers both defeating their Carrollton and Macon counterparts, but losing to Southern Boone County. Marceline’s boys bested Macon 51-18 and Carrollton 57-12, but were doubled by SoBoCo 54-27.
Linn County splits, Northwestern sweeps in Tuesday prep hoops
There was no variation in the Meadville High School basketball Lady Eagles performance Tuesday as they commenced Tri-County Conference play. The league favorites improved to 5-0 on the season with a 65-points victory at Atlanta, reaching the 80-points plateau and prevailing by at least 60 a thirdstraight time in their 83-18 rout.
Cardinals Signing Catcher Contreras for Five Years, AP Reports
SAN DIEGO — Willson Contreras is going to St. Louis to replace Yadier Molina at catcher, agreeing to an $87.5 million, five-year contract with the Cardinals on Wednesday.
UNLV Hires Ex-Missouri Coach Odom to Head Program
The University of Nevada- Las Vegas hired former Missouri football coach Barry Odom on Tuesday for the same position with the Rebels. He coached the Tigers from 2016-19, going 25-25 with two bowl appearances.
Chiefs Could Have Thuney, Toney Back for Broncos
KANSAS CITY — The Kansas City Chiefs could have two important parts of their offense back with guard Joe Thuney and wide receiver Kadarius Toney returning to practice Wednesday ahead of their trip to Denver. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said that everyone would practice in their first workout since blowing a late lead in Sunday's loss in Cincinnati.