In the aftermath of Drury's run to the National Championship, a common topic has arisen in the area. In a one game scenario, could the Panthers beat Missouri State? Naturally, my first inclination is to say no. The difference between the mid-major,...

Just 16 days ago Nyla Milleson was let go as the head coach of the Lady Bears. Missouri State President Clif Smart and Athletic Director Kyle Moats both took turns citing a laundry list of reasons, both on and off the court, as to why the...

Conference realignment is finally affecting The Valley. Last week, as many have been speculating for months, Creighton announced its decision to leave the Valley and join the "Catholic 7" in the revamped Big East. For Creighton, the opportunity...

After nearly four months the high school basketball season has reached its end. Over the next few weeks, all-conference, all-district, and all-state teams will be released, recognizing the area's best young talent. I've also decided to recognize area...

After nearly four months the high school basketball season has reached its end. All-conference, all-district, and all-state teams have been released, recognizing the area's best young talent. I've also decided to recognize area round-ballers for their...

Random thoughts from an eventful Ozarks sports weekend… *So the Chiefs canned Romeo Crennel (expected), but have delayed the occupational execution of GM Scott Pioli (unexpected) on this wild and wacky "Black Monday" in the NFL? The...

Yes, it's official now. Basketball is truly a family affair for the coaching Millesons. Used to be that Nyla Milleson was kind of the lone ranger in that regard, as husband Brent and their oldest son, Barrett, were once relegated to offering up...

One of the highlights of the annual winter basketball high school tournaments in the Ozarks is the people-watching aspect. Because these things, after all, are as much a social happening as a sporting event. And found perched high in the stands at...

This is one of my favorite times in our sports calendar. We have our fall sports crowning state champions, and next week schools around the area will kick off their 2012-13 winter sports slate. The spirit of competition is alive and well. And as I...

Certain things in sports are outdated, however because we like the feel of tradition we keep them around. I am a fan of tradition; however I am not a fan of specious thought. We all applauded football governing bodies for taking advantage of...

Without doubt, there are some Mizzou fans gathered around the coffee machine at work on Monday morning who are starting to wonder if the trumpeted and ballyhooed move to the Southeastern Conference was really a good thing. An 0-4 beginning to their...

As a sports reporter I've long been told "people don't care about sports." Well fellow athletic enthusiasts, we know that's not true, and you are proving the pudding. As if a gift sent down from the heavens, we at KY3 Inc. have been blessed with a...

With one Hail Mary pass - a blown call that really did decide the outcome of a game - and a ton of media attention in the aftermath, the entire nation now has officially taken notice of the NFL's painful, embarrassing "replacement officials"...

We marveled at the masterful football work of Dorial Green-Beckham at Hillcrest High the past four years because it was both so great and so unique. Not just for our region, but state and nationwide. We hailed it as something and someone we might not...

We will dub this "The Aftermath," or a few random thoughts from our first full weekend of the football trifecta – prep, college and pro – in the Ozarks … *I'm sure Gary Pinkel knows a little bit more about it than I do, so...

It's Year Two of the Shore-to-Shore baton exchange of football head coaching duties at Camdenton High School. That'd be the passing of the keys to the tradition-rich CHS Lakers football machine from Missouri coaching legend Bob Shore to his son, former...

As a kid I can remember watching Braves' games with my dad and always being baffled when Bobby Cox would decide to argue a call. It was extremely clear to me that no matter what he said the call wouldn't be changed, yet he would always storm out to the...

This just in … Dorial Green-Beckham is not going to catch 119 passes for 2,233 yards and 24 touchdowns as a freshman this fall at Mizzou. At least we don't think so. But that brings to mind an interesting point: What is a reasonable...

Needless to say, Tyler Evans' football plans for 2012 have drastically changed. But, in a weird way, it just might be for the better. The former Strafford High School star and three-year starter for the Oklahoma Sooners' offensive line is out for...

Video Platform Video Management Video Solutions Video Player For the first time ever, the Ozarks heads into the 2012-2013 campaign boasting three defending state champions. And that is just the tip of the ice berg… Also new this fall is a...

For most sports, preseason games are usually pretty uneventful affairs. In an NFL preseason game, you get to see the starters play for a quarter at the most. Provided you are home at noon on a weekday to watch an MLB Spring Training game, your chances...

For the past four years we have had the privilege of watching the greatest wide receiver in the history of high school football play right here in our back yard. With every play came an "I remember when Dorial…" moment. Well folks, Dorial...

This fall brings something new to the sport of football for Springfield Public Schools. All five high schools will have artificial turf in their football stadiums for this upcoming fall season. The "Healthy Place To Play" initiative has had major...

It will be interesting to see what happens if John L. Smith, operating on a 10-month contract as the Arkansas football coach after Bobby Petrino's Sunday bike ride gone terribly wrong, delivers the goods for the Hogs this season. An Arkansas squad...

Once again, Missouri State football fans are bracing for a less-than-stellar season from the Bears. The team is picked to finish last in the Missouri Valley Conference, which has once again brought up the issue of whether football should continue at...

Arkansas Razorback's senior Quarterback Tyler Wilson's numbers say he should be playing in the NFL. Last year he threw less interceptions than Andrew Luck, had a higher QB rating than Ryan Tannehill, and he did it all playing in the SEC, the conference...