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Injury timelines and O-line: Notes from first Missouri football practice of spring camp

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March 1, 2025

Injury timelines and O-line: Notes from first Missouri football practice of spring camp

It must be spring.

For the first time in 2025, Missouri football opened a portion of its practice to the media, running through drills Saturday morning inside the Stephens Indoor Facility in Columbia.

The Tigers, who have 28 new players between transfers and high school early enrollees this spring, reported to the team facility Friday and held a walkthrough practice. On Saturday, the team went through more organized drills. The opening five periods of the practice — lasting approximately 25 minutes — were open for observation.

That makes takeaways tricky. Missouri’s big group of newcomers don’t yet have a number on their respective jerseys — a common practice under head coach Eli Drinkwitz, as players earn numbers as a performance-based incentive — which makes identification a challenge from three floors up on an observation deck.

In Saturday’s practice, the team mostly ran through special teams work and some ball-security drills. The team likely got into some situational work later.

Drinkwitz’s message for Day 1?

“I told them, ‘today should be the worst day you (have) as a Missouri football player, because it’s your first day, you’re unsure of everything,’” Drinkwitz said. “From this point on, it’s about growing and getting better. And I’m confident all those guys will do that.”

Spring camp is underway, and here are three notes to know from Mizzou’s first open practice:

Injury recovery: Who was practicing, who wasn’t for Missouri football?

Three players were wearing green no-contact jerseys Saturday: Tight end Brett Norfleet, outside linebacker Khalil Jacobs and boundary safety Marvin Burks Jr.

At least two prominent players did not appear to be on the field running through drills: Defensive end Darris Smith and center Connor Tollison, although Drinkwitz said both have been doing limited, non-contact work.

Most of those names were expected. Both Tollison and Jacobs sustained season-ending injuries during the 2024 campaign and likely are still in the recovery phase. Norfleet underwent surgery shortly after the Tigers’ regular-season finale and missed MU’s win in the Music City Bowl. Smith sustained a season-ending knee injury before the 2024 campaign started.

On Smith: “He’s going through what he can. He’s one of those that we want to be really cautious just because of his length and speed and twitch, and so everything’s on track but we limit the contact that he can have,” Drinkwitz said. … “He’s doing all the non-contact stuff that we can, but we just don’t want to put him in a negative situation. We know how physical and talented he is, now it’s just about getting him back acclimated.”

On Tollison: “He’s doing really good,” Drinkwitz said. “You know, he’s able to be out here and snap during seven-on-seven. Obviously he’s no-contact, but he’s really attacked his rehab, and I’m really proud of him and how much he’s gotten done.”

On Norfleet: “We like where we’re at. Obviously, we’re going to be very cautious in how we try to utilize him this spring. Don’t want any setbacks.”

Offensive line turnover in full swing

With Tollison on the sideline, the makeup of Missouri’s offensive line was almost entirely different.

Mizzou is replacing right tackle Armand Membou, right guard Cam’Ron Johnson and left tackle Marcus Bryant this season. On Saturday, Tollison’s absence meant left guard Cayden Green was the only holdover from MU’s five starters last year.

In the brief windows that the offensive line lined up for something that resembled a live rep Saturday, Mizzou ran with West Virginia transfer Johnny Williams IV at left tackle, Green at left guard, Michigan transfer Dominick Guidice at center, returning redshirt junior Tristan Wilson at right guard and Wake Forest transfer Keagan Trost at right tackle.

In another lineup, it looked like true freshman Henry Fenuku was at left guard while redshirt freshman Talan Chandler was at center, redshirt junior Curtis Peagler was at right guard and redshirt sophomore Brandon Solis was at right tackle. Redshirt freshman Whit Hafer, who has moved from tight end to offensive line in the offseason, also took some reps at right tackle, Drinkwitz said.

Drinkwitz said he appreciates how Guidice has taken on the challenge at center since arriving on campus, and the coach said he joked with Tollison about Wally Pipp, who famously was replaced at first base by Lou Gehrig for the Yankees after asking to sit out because of a headache. But, you can expect Tollison to return as the starting center once he’s cleared to practice again.

The head coach also expanded on the recruitment of the Tigers’ three new transfers — Williams, Trost and Guidice — who appear to be frontrunners for starting spots in the fall.

“It always starts for us with athleticism,” Drinkwitz said. “We want big, long, athletic guys, and then toughness. And, ultimately, we’ve got to make sure that they’re a scheme fit. We start with the outside zone. We felt like those guys were athletic enough and able to handle it.”

Special teams work

Most of the open portion practice centered on special teams drills. The Tigers were using returning wide receivers Daniel Blood and Marquis Johnson as punt returners, which is consistent with last season.

The Tigers have two kickers on campus, with returning starter Blake Craig and preferred walk-on Robert Meyer taking reps kicking field goals. Mizzou currently does appear to have just one punter in Stanford transfer Connor Weselman.

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Missouri Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 winning numbers for March 27, 2026

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March 28, 2026

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The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at March 27, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from March 27 drawing

13-27-28-41-62, Mega Ball: 16

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 27 drawing

Midday: 1-2-5

Midday Wild: 5

Evening: 1-5-9

Evening Wild: 6

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 27 drawing

Midday: 4-9-8-1

Midday Wild: 7

Evening: 6-7-3-3

Evening Wild: 6

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Winning Cash Pop numbers from March 27 drawing

Early Bird: 10

Morning: 10

Matinee: 03

Prime Time: 15

Night Owl: 09

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Winning Show Me Cash numbers from March 27 drawing

08-15-18-25-29

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.

To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:

Ticket Redemption

Missouri Lottery

P.O. Box 7777

Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777

For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.

For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.

When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Boone Health files lawsuit against Missouri Heart Center, alleging contract breaches, data misuse

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March 27, 2026

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Boone Health files lawsuit against Missouri Heart Center, alleging contract breaches, data misuse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Boone Health is suing a Columbia-based cardiology group, alleging breaches of contract, misuse of confidential information and plans to engage in unlawful competition.

The lawsuit, filed in Boone County Circuit Court, targets Missouri Cardiovascular Specialists LLP, also known as the Missouri Heart Center or MO Heart, which has provided cardiology services to Boone Health for more than a decade. According to court documents, a renewed agreement was signed in 2021 covering professional services and management of Boone Health’s cardiology operations.

Boone Health alleges it paid the cardiology group millions of dollars under those agreements for staffing, administrative oversight and revenue cycle management, which included access to sensitive financial and patient-related data. In return, MO Heart and its physicians agreed to noncompete and confidentiality provisions designed to protect Boone Health’s business interests.

The health system claims MO Heart violated those agreements by preparing to launch a competing cardiology practice in the Columbia area, potentially as soon as the contracts expire on May 6, 2026. The lawsuit alleges the new venture would fall within a restricted geographic area and time frame outlined in the noncompete clause, which Boone Health argues is enforceable under Missouri law.

Boone Health also accuses MO Heart of disclosing or misusing confidential information, including billing rates, reimbursement data and strategic business details during its transition to new partnerships with outside organizations. Boone Health alleges in the lawsuit those actions could cause “severe and irreparable injury.”

In addition, Boone Health claims MO Heart obstructed access to critical systems and data. The lawsuit alleges the cardiology group cut off Boone Health’s access to a key billing and patient information platform and stopped sharing necessary data, raising concerns about continuity of patient care.

Boone Health alleged that MO Heart indicated that it intends to operate independently and has taken the position that the noncompete provisions are unenforceable, according to the filing.

Boone Health is asking a judge to rule the noncompete agreements that MO Heart signed are valid, as well as having MO Heart return or destroy confidential information, and delay starting a competing practice until May 2027.

A jury trial has been requested.

A spokesperson for Boone Health told ABC 17 News that it would provide additional details early next week.

Dr. James T. Elliott of MO Heart disagreed with allegations in the lawsuit through a written statement.

“For months, we have tried to meet with leadership team at Boone Health to work constructively towards a new, collaborative arrangement that would preserve access to and expand high‑quality care for our patients and for the entire community. Unfortunately, Boone refused to engage with us in any meaningful way. Instead, we have been met with a series of escalating legal threats, culminating in today’s filing,” the statement reads.

“Earlier today Boone Health filed a lawsuit against Missouri Heart Center. We disagree with the lawsuit’s allegations and believe those claims are both legally and factually incorrect. This litigation does not change our commitment to caring for patients.”

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Missouri bill that would split Jackson County and Kansas City gets little support from lawmakers

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March 27, 2026

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Missouri bill that would split Jackson County and Kansas City gets little support from lawmakers

A Missouri House committee had its first hearing this week on a proposed constitutional amendment that would split Kansas City and Jackson County upon approval by voters.

The legislation is nicknamed “Jackxit,” a nod to Brexit, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union in 2020.

Republican state Rep. Mike Steinmeyer is sponsoring the bill. He said eastern Jackson County voters feel underrepresented in the county government, and this legislation would give them the power to change that.

At the hearing, committee members listened to Steinmeyer’s presentation of the bill before asking questions and sharing their thoughts.

Democratic state Rep. Bridget Walsh Moore compared what the bill proposes to “The Great Divorce” that saw the legal separation of the city of St. Louis from St. Louis County in 1876.

Several committee members criticized a part of the bill that says if it’s signed into law, the question of whether to split the county in two would appear on the Missouri ballot every 10 years.

Moore called it a “never-ending clause.”

“There’s a provision that says every 10 years this has to go back on the ballot, whether you like it or not,” Moore said. “And we’re going to keep voting on it, until you vote the way we think you should.”

Democratic state Rep. Jeff Hales said the bill’s language suggests the question would reappear on the ballot every 10 years until it’s approved by voters.

“Why does it end when it’s approved if the importance and the value here is giving the voters of Jackson County a right to weigh in on their charter and their government?” Hales said.

Steinmeyer said that clause exists to give Jackson County voters the opportunity to weigh in on their form of government.

“It gives them the right to speak and say we want change, or we want to abolish and start over,” Steinmeyer said. “That’s all we’re asking for.”

Democratic state Rep. Ashley Aune questioned how the ballot question would protect the right of voters. Steinmeyer said it protects their right to vote and be heard, specifically on their governance.

Lobbyist Shannon Cooper testified on behalf of the city of Kansas City, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City. He said during a public comment period that the bill was “the most befuddling piece of legislation” that he’s had to testify for or against.

Cooper brought up the historic recall election of County Executive Frank White Jr. and said the recall showed the system Steinmeyer is trying to fix with this bill can work.

“If the voters are not happy, they can deal with their problems,” Cooper said. “They’ve proven that in the last year.”

No action was taken on the bill, and it is not yet scheduled for a future hearing.

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