by Mathew Pilger | Aug 25, 2026 | News, Politics / Govt
University of Missouri Athletic Director Laird Veatch is backing a college sports bill championed by U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri. The Protect College Sports Act would create national standards for name, image and likeness compensation, athlete transfers and...
by Bill Pollock | May 4, 2026 | News, Sports Features
The University of Missouri Board of Curators has approved a three-year contract extension for Mizzou Athletic Director Laird Veatch. Since taking over May 1, 2024, Veatch has guided the department through a period of major transformation. That includes record revenue...
by Mathew Pilger | Sep 5, 2025 | News
Several University of Missouri students are frustrated after not being able to get tickets to Saturday’s Border War football game between Mizzou and Kansas. The Zou Pass gives Mizzou students access to home games, but many are frustrated after paying $200 and are...
by Bill Pollock | Aug 28, 2025 | News, Sports Features
Ahead of tonight’s season-opening football game at Memorial Stadium, Mizzou leaders are sending a blunt message to Tiger fans: Stay off the field. University President Mun Choi and Athletic Director Laird Veatch say rushing the field after games is no longer an...
by Bill Pollock | Jun 9, 2025 | Crime / Courts, News, Sports Features
College athletes can now be paid directly by their schools. A federal judge has approved the Grant House and Sedona Prince v. NCAA settlement, clearing the way for Division One programs to share up to $20.5 million per year with athletes starting this year. The NCAA...
