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Coming next week: Missourian explores eating challenges

For an upcoming story, Missourian reporters Ben Frederickson and Harry Plumer are wading into the world of competitive eating. Frederickson attempted his first contest on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Midway Truckstop. The Big 70 Challenge, made up up seven … Continue reading

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An interesting look at Miami

Grantland takes a look at Miami’s basketball program and what a tough time the school has had drumming up support for its team. Last season, when current Missouri head coach Frank Haith headed Miami’s program, the average game attendance was … Continue reading

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MU Track & Field has record-setting day in Missouri Collegiate Challenge

The MU Track & Field Team broke five and tied one meet records Friday after hosting teams from all over the state for the Missouri Collegiate Challenge — the final home meet of the season. To view the results, click … Continue reading

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Nelly and Chase Daniel talk Missouri basketball

Former Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel and hip-hop artist Nelly have talked Missouri basketball over the phone this season. On Feb. 9 Daniel tweeted, “Just got off the phone with @Nelly_Mo ….good to catch up with a Missouri native & such a … Continue reading

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Mike Anderson’s road woes continue

Missouri went 5-11 in Big 12 road games during Mike Anderson’s last two seasons as coach of the Tigers. Missouri has reversed that trend by going 4-2 in those games so far this season, but Anderson is not faring so … Continue reading

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Former Tiger DeMarre Carroll signs with Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz (13-11) signed free agent and former Tiger DeMarre Carroll on Wednesday. He practiced with his new teammates on Thursday. He signed with Memphis as a first round pick in 2009 and played 71 games his rookie season. … Continue reading

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Shapiro sends e-mails from prison, discusses Miami, Haith

Nevin Shapiro, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for operating a Ponzi scheme, has been sending e-mails from prison regarding the University of Miami football program, as well as current Missouri head basketball coach Frank Haith, the Miami Herald … Continue reading

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Big 12 all set for 2012 football season, almost, kinda, sorta

For those still interested in what the Big 12 Conference landscape will look like next football season, reports are circulating that questions surrounding West Virginia’s entry into the conference for 2012 will soon be resolved. The Charleston (W.Va.) Daily Mail … Continue reading

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Denmon, Moore and English almost at 100 wins

A win on Saturday against Baylor (12:30 p.m. at Mizzou Arena) would give seniors Marcus Denmon, Steve Moore and Kim English their 100th win in a Tiger uniform. Their first win as a Tiger was against Praire View A&M on … Continue reading

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The memorable Missouri-Oklahoma game 23 years ago

Previewing tonight’s Missouri-Oklahoma basketball game, Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World wrote an article this morning highlighting one of the stranger games ever played between the two teams, a rivalry spanning 208 games. The game took place on Feb. 9, … Continue reading

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