Jacksonville is now favored to have the No. 1 pick, according to ESPN Football Power Index projections.
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New Columbia city manager to be announced Monday afternoon
We’ll know who Columbia’s next city manager is by the end of the day Monday. The Columbia city council plans a 4 o’clock announcement at city hall …
Read More »Jefferson City’s mayor: Bicentennial bridge project is “game changer”
It’s been talked about in Jefferson City for more than 30 years, and it becomes a reality Monday afternoon. Missouri Governor Mike Parson, Jefferson City Mayor Carrie …
Read More »Pep: City lineup shift result of players’ ‘behavior’
Pep Guardiola has said the changes he made to his Manchester City team for the 4-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday were linked to "behaviour" issues.
Read More »Bears DC clears COVID protocols, back for MNF
Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai will return for Monday night's game against the Vikings after clearing COVID-19 protocols.
Read More »Mild weather contributing to progress on Boone Electric’s Columbia headquarters project
Columbia-based Boone Electric Cooperative expects its new headquarters at Rangeline and I-70 to be completed in 2022. Boone Electric general manager Todd Culley tells 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »Columbia’s planning and zoning commission recommends approval of Tacos 4 Life restaurant plan
A proposal to build a new Tacos 4 Life restaurant on heavily-traveled East Green Meadows is now heading to Columbia’s city council. The planning and zoning commission …
Read More »Columbia’s city council considering use tax ballot measure
Columbia officials say vendors located outside city limits and internet-based vendors have a competitive advantage over Columbia vendors because they don’t have to charge the local sales …
Read More »Gabbert, Clausen and Rosen, oh my! Bears QB Fields in dubious company amid rough rookie season
Historically speaking, Justin Fields' numbers this season don't bode well for his future, but there's time to change course.
Read More »Vikings’ Peterson finds niche with podcast, possible post-NFL career
Peterson and his cousin Bryant McFadden have turned their podcast into a forum that serves multiple roles.
Read More »Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand right now
Our experts break down all 30 teams in the final rankings before Christmas Day.
Read More »Notable Bets: Lions’ upset fuels big Sunday for sportsbooks
David Purdum recaps the weekend in betting, detailing a rough stretch for the betting public.
Read More »Men’s basketball: Baylor stays, Villanova goes and LSU breaks in
Baylor ekes out a win to stay at the top, Villanova's postseason chances look shaky and COVID-19 affects some programs this week.
Read More »MLB postpones Opening Day until April 14, removes two more series from schedule
It's time for another update on where baseball's immediate and long-term future stand.
Read More »Does being top of the Premier League at Christmas matter?
Though a mere three-point gap is hardly insurmountable, the omens are not good for clubs trying to stop Man City winning the title.
Read More »Why recruiting has turned into a never-ending grind
Coaches are having to recruit not just potential players they want to sign, but also players already on their team.
Read More »College football fans have found a new spot to gather for group therapy, debate
During a wild coaching carousel, college football fans have become enthusiastic adopters of the ability to host and moderate their own online discussions, debates or therapy sessions on Twitter Spaces.
Read More »Enjoy Joaquin while you can. Football won’t be the same without him
This is likely Joaquin's final season, a farewell tour, and the 40-year-old is receiving standing ovations everywhere he goes -- for good reason.
Read More »Inside Lincoln Riley’s first three weeks at USC
The excitement that reverberated around USC when it hired Lincoln Riley has yet to wear off as Riley has brought "a new sense of relief and belief."
Read More »Is there a way back for Aubameyang at Arsenal?
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was supposed to lead Arsenal's renaissance. What happens now?
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