Kyle Helms is a Sports Anchor/MMJ at ABC 17 News. He covers a range of topics including team sports, sports tournaments, and individual sports disciplines, bringing a comprehensive perspective to the sports community. Kyle has been featured in KOMU 8 & Mid-Missouri CW, News-Press NOW, and KMIZ-TV - ABC17 News.
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Kyle Helms' focus is almost entirely on local sports, particularly football and college football. He covers events and evolving stories related to these topics.
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By: Kyle Helms
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Women's Basketball has suffered its first loss under head coach Kellie Harper. The Tigers (3-1) flirted with a comeback against Kansas (4-0) but couldn't complete it, leading to a 82-77 defeat in the first regular season meeting between the two rivals since 2012. Coach Harper's team trailed by 10 points
By: Kyle Helms
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football's 20 seniors have earned their momento from Faurot Field's "Rock M". The Tigers (7-3) defended their home turf for the final time this season, securing a 49-27 win over Mississippi State (5-6) behind a career-best effort from Ahmad Hardy. Up next - Mizzou will wrap up the 2025 regular season
The Tigers (4-2) got outscored by 11 points in the final 20 minutes of their non-conference matinee, leading to a 100-82 loss to Troy (4-1) inside Mizzou Arena.
Troy (4-1) hit the century mark and forced 18 turnovers in Thursday's non-conference matinee, leading to a 100-82 loss for the Tigers (4-2) inside Mizzou Arena. It's just the second time since the 1999-2000 campaign that MU has surrendered 100 points or more in a single game.
By: Kyle Helms
The Tigers (7-4) mathematically eliminated their chances of clinching three consecutive 10-win seasons with Saturday's 11-point defeat at Oklahoma.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou men's basketball has enjoyed a flawless eight-game start. The Tigers (8-0) cruised to a 86-59 win over Cleveland State (3-6) inside Mizzou Arena on Black Friday to close out their seven-game homestand. MU gave the Vikings a massive mountain to climb. Mizzou tipped off the game with a 23-0 scoring run,
These are your local scores and highlights from Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
ABC 17's Kyle Helms caught up with KSHB 41 sports anchor McKenzie Nelson in this week's edition of Sunday Sit-Down to dive into the NFL postseason picture.
The Cardinals (13-1) captured their first state title in program history, soaring past Putnam County (13-1) for a 39-14 victory in the MSHSAA Class 1 Show-Me Bowl.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KMIZ) Blair Oaks is adding another state championship trophy to a crowded display case.
