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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / February 8, 2024 / Moneyline Sports Inc., a provider of predictive sports analytics and data products for US sports, today announced its Big Game Day and Football Finale … more

In a series of electrifying basketball matches on Tuesday night, the West Plains High School Zizzers showcased remarkable skill, teamwork, and determination across all levels—9th grade, Junior Varsity (JV), and Varsity—culminating in a resounding triumph over the Waynesville Tigers. This thrilling trio of victories not only demonstrated the Zizzers' prowess on the court but also marked a significant improvement in their seasonal records. more

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 7, 2024--According to a popular myth, to reach mastery and expertise you must first put in 10,000 hours of practice. Pioneering Human Performance researcher at … more

Adv10 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Feb. 12 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 7 p.m. ESPN — Wake Forest at Duke 9 p.m. ESPN — … more

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Josh Woods, West Virginia University(THE CONVERSATION) One hundred years into the … more

Vicksburg Post. February 4, 2024. Editorial: Black History Month has arrived with opportunities to learn Black History Month is officially upon us and, as always, it comes as a great … more

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans on Tuesday to launch a sports streaming platform in the fall that will include offerings from at least 15 networks and all four major professional … more

In a spirited showdown at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday afternoon, the University of Missouri Women's Basketball team, despite showcasing a commendable team effort with four Tigers scoring in double figures, ultimately succumbed to the Tennessee Lady Vols in an 80-69 defeat. This game was not just a test of skill and endurance but also a display of individual milestones and promising talent emerging from the Tigers’ roster. more

The West Plains High School Lady Zizzers are the 2024 Southwest Missouri Swimming and Diving Champions! Over the weekend, the Lady Zizzer Swim Team competed at the Southwest Missouri Championships in Springfield where a year ago they finished Runner-Up to Webb City, the first time any teams had finished 1-2 other than Glendale and Kickapoo. more

The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Softball team won both games of its season opening double header against Mission University, formerly Baptist Bible College, Saturday, Feb. 3, at Hilburn Sports Complex in West Plains. more

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, and total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place … more

On February 16, 1970, the National Basketball Association (NBA) embarked on one of its most ambitious expansions, growing the league to 18 teams with the inclusion of new franchises in Buffalo, Cleveland, Houston, and Portland. This move was a significant milestone in the NBA's history, marking its evolution into a more national and later, an international league. This article delves into the intricate details of that expansion, exploring the motivations behind it, the selection process for the new cities, the impact on the league, and the legacy these teams have carved out in the decades since. more

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, and total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a … more

The highlights of Sunday's AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, … more

The highlights of Saturday's AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, … more

On a cold February day in 1944, the ice at Detroit's Olympia Stadium was on fire, metaphorically speaking, of course. The Detroit Red Wings, led by the incomparable Syd Howe, were about to give the New York Rangers a taste of hockey history that would be savored for generations to come. more

In a spirited showdown that had all the makings of a classic, the Lady Zizzers of West Plains High took on the Kickapoo Chiefs with the kind of gusto that would make any basketball purist's heart skip a beat. It was a day of fast breaks, buzzer-beaters, and nothing but net moments – a true testament to the thrills of high school basketball. more

A few years ago, I read an Our Daily Bread devotional by Mike Wittmer, about a mountain climber who reached the summit of Mount Everest in 2019. He was treated to the unique perspective of sunrise from the 29,032-foot mountain peak. He must have felt elated at having reached this famous location. Unfortunately, the climber did not survive the descent after his remarkable achievement. The high altitude had overtaxed his heart, and he died while descending the mountain. Wittmer explained medical experts often caution climbers to not view the top of Everest as their ultimate destination, but to realize “they’re in the death zone” until they reach lower altitudes. more

Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. more