The Willow Springs Bears basketball program enters the new season with a buzz of excitement and high expectations. After a 13-win campaign with a young team, head coach Dustin Forrest is confident this year’s more seasoned squad has the tools to make an even bigger impact. With nearly the entire lineup returning and only one starter lost to graduation, the Bears are poised for a strong run in the highly competitive South Central Association (SCA). more

The Lady Zizzer Basketball team is set to host a Pink Out 5K and 1-mile walk/run at 8 a.m. Jan. 18 at Ozarks Healthcare, 1100 Kentucky Ave. in West Plains. more

Adv14 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Dec. 16 COLLEGE SOCCER (MEN'S) 8 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: TBD, Championship NFL … more

The athletes whose lawsuit against the NCAA is primed to pave the way for schools to pay them directly also want a players’ association to represent them in the complex contract negotiations that … more

In her first season at the helm of the Mountain View-Birch Tree Liberty girls basketball program, Head Coach Desi Smith wasted no time in making history. The Eagles soared to an 18-11 record and clinched the Class 3 District 10 title — the first district championship in the program’s history. more

The West Plains Zizzers boys basketball team has plenty to look forward to this season, and two factors stand out: the way the team ended its season last year, and the core group of experienced players returning to the court. more

The Alton High School Comets basketball team is gearing up for a season full of potential and promise. With a fresh outlook and a combination of experienced players and eager newcomers, the team is ready to make its mark on the court. more

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The West Plains Zizzers basketball team, under the direction of Coach Mason Miller, faced a challenging field at the Willard Invitational Basketball Tournament over the weekend. The team, displaying grit and determination in each of their matchups, ultimately finished in fourth place, with the tournament serving as both a learning experience and a building block for the remainder of the season. more

Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains recently awarded donor-funded athletic scholarships from the Missouri State University Foundation to student athletes for the current academic year. more

The West Plains Zizzers Boys Basketball team will host the Mtn. Home, Ark., Bombers varsity and junior varsity teams in matchups beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday. 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

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

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The highlights of the 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 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 Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 7, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point … more

Associated Press Nevada Daybook for Sunday, Dec. 08.The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.Please … 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

The highlights of Friday'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