Ben Arnet
@BenArnetKOMU
Sports Director @KOMUnews, Occasional PxP @SECNetwork Plus, Nicole's husband & Lyla's dad. News tips or story ideas? Send me a message!
If you’re looking for something to watch, check out my “quarantine project”. Perfection: The 1993-94 Missouri Tigers shows how a unique team went from 7th place in ‘93 to undefeated in ‘94 in the old Big 8 Conference. Stream it now on YouTube! youtu.be/iNrFJrTyYr8
BREAKING: Right-hander Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals are finalizing a multiyear contract extension, sources tell ESPN. One of the best potential trade candidates this deadline season -- and top free agent arms this winter -- instead will remain in Kansas City.
Sam Horn has signed with the Dodgers. He told me earlier today he was still considering it. This should not impact this football season. He is expected to play football at #Mizzou this fall
17th-rder Sam Horn signs w/@Dodgers for $497,500 ($347,500 counts vs pool). @MizzouBaseball RHP, 1st-rd stuff (fastball touches 98 mph, mid-80s sweeper), just 15 IP in three college seasons because of TJ surgery. Also plays QB & will return to Missouri to play football this fall
.@KOMUsports 🤝@FLYFROMCOU We're ready for football season to 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒐𝒇𝒇 with our new #Mizzou Xtra presenting sponsor. Don't miss the season premiere on Saturday Aug. 9th at 9 am or streaming the evening of Aug. 7th on komu.com & the @KOMUnews app
#Mizzou Football is just 4⃣ days away from the start of preseason camp. With football finally just over the horizon, this is where the excitement starts to set in for @CoachDrinkwitz "We're fixin' to go into a journey that's 5 months of every single day, showing up to work..."
Exciting Season ahead for these two‼️ Maya Sands and Caylen Alexander have been named @AVCAVolleyball National Player of the Year Watch List 🔗: bit.ly/4mbbcY0 #MIZ🐯🏐 | #LoveFamilyGrit
#Mizzou puts its faith in @CoachDrinkwitz to continue @MizzouFootball's success through 2029 w/ a contract extension. 📰👉komu.com/sports/mizzou-… By coincidence, Drink taped a wide-ranging interview at @KOMUnews yesterday. Watch it on the #Mizzou Xtra season premiere Aug 9th
#Mizzou announces a contract extension for head coach Eliah Drinkwitz through 2029
#Jets QB Justin Fields, who left today’s training camp practice on a cart after suffering a lower leg injury, is dealing with a toe injury, per coach Aaron Glenn. Glenn indicated that, by the way the play unfolded, he believes someone stepped on Fields’ foot.
As Chiefs Camp starts in St. Joe this week, former #Mizzou star @_nickbolton2 continues to be an indispensable part of the Chiefs defense.
The Daniel Boone LL All-Stars are just 2 wins away from the @LLSBWorldSeries after a pair of victories on Wednesday. You can still help out with their travel expenses HERE👉gofundme.com/f/12u-dbll-all…
6-5, 200-pound right handed pitcher from Wentzville
I’m very excited to announce my commitment to further my education and career at the University of Missouri! I’d like to thank everyone who has helped me through this process. Thank you to my family, coaches and teammates for supporting me along the way. #MIZ
#Mizzou Wrestling legend Ben Askren announces he is out of the hospital after fighting for his life for weeks.
Update #4- GOING HOME
The @danielboonell u12 softball all-stars remain alive at the central region tournament with a win.
Turati Steps Down as Head Tennis Coach; Chinellato Named Interim 📰 bit.ly/4f9mREE #MIZ🐯🎾
Chiefs and 2022 first-round pick George Karlaftis reached agreement today on a four-year $93 million contract extension that includes $62 million guaranteed, per his agency the @WINSportsGroup. Karlaftis posted 24.5 sacks during his first three seasons in Kansas City - and now…
Former #Mizzou big man Mabor Majak is joining Dennis Gates' staff as a graduate assistant this season. Majak played for Gates at Cleveland State, suited up for the Tigers from 2022-24 and finished his college career at Coastal Carolina last year 🏀 @PowerMizzoucom
Luther Burden officially signs with the Bears
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️