Ben Arnet is a journalist based in Columbia, Missouri. He writes for KOMU 8 & Mid-Missouri CW, covering local sports news and events. His work has also been featured on KBIA 91.3 FM.
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Ben Arnet's coverage is predominantly focused on local sports, particularly college sports at the University of Missouri. His work seems to heavily feature event coverage and announcements related to college-level football and basketball, including news about player transfers.
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JEFFERSON CITY- Just days after leading the Jefferson City boys basketball team to a second place finish in the Class 5 state tournament, Jays head coach Josh Buffington stepped down from the job. The Jefferson City News-Tribune first reported the news. Despite the seeming suddenness of his departure, Buffington told KOMU-8 Sports in a text message that this was not a spur-of-the-moment decision.
UT-Martin's Jacob Crews became the first player this off-season to commit to Mizzou out of the transfer portal.
KANSAS CITY - Did 26-year Missouri Head Coach Brian Smith have a pep talk planned for his wrestlers this morning as they entered day two of the battle for a
Jontay Porter, a Columbia native and former Missouri men's basketball star is reportedly under investigation by the NBA for gambling.
Mizzou men's basketball added a face familiar to Dennis Gates to complete its coaching staff for the 2024-25 season.
St. Louis-area defensive lineman Jason Dowell became Mizzou's second commitment for the class of '25.
Mizzou Xtra basketball analyst Jarrett Sutton breaks down new Tiger Mark Mitchell
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Laird Veatch worked at MU from 1997 to 2002 and for the university's Learfield operation from 2003 to 2006.
When Hermann edge rusher Daeden Hopkins committed to Missouri on Tuesday evening that made seven commits for Mizzou's 2025 recruiting class in the month of April. When the calendar turned to May on Wednesday, Mizzou just kept rolling. The Tigers got two more players out of the transfer portal who will be eligible for the 2024 season in Michigan linebacker Jeremiah Beasley and Georgia Tech defensive lineman Eddie Kelly.
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