The road to the Super Bowl begins on Monday Night Football as the Kansas City Chiefs open the 2026 season against the Denver Broncos. To get you ready, we’re joined by ChiefsDigest.com publisher and leading beat writer Matt Derrick.

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When you shout "Coach Woods" on the Missouri State sideline, you might want to be a little more specific! 🏈 Legendary 72-year-old coach Sparky Woods is back on the field as an assistant for the Bears—coaching alongside his son, MSU first-year head coach Casey Woods. Sparky joins the podcast to talk about the joy of sharing the sideline with his son, looking back on a storied collegiate coaching career, and giving us an insider’s look at what truly makes head coach Casey Woods tick.

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Can the Nixa Eagles get back to the state title game for a third straight year? Senior quarterback and Missouri State commit Adam McKnight joins the show to give us the inside scoop! The three-sport standout talks about the high expectations for Nixa football this season, his preparation for the gridiron, and leading the Eagles into a massive fall campaign. 🏈 

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Friday night lights and fall sports are officially back! 🏈 When a new high school season kicks off, there is only one person to call: Chris Parker, Chief Editor of Ozarks Sports Zone. Chris breaks down everything you need to know heading into the new school year—from contenders on the gridiron and the pitch to standout athletes in volleyball, softball, girls golf, and tennis. If you want the ultimate roadmap to the fall sports scene in the Ozarks, this is the episode for you.
    
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From Nixa star to the New York Mets system. ⚾️ Former Eagles three-sport standout Wyatt Vincent joins the podcast as he navigates his first full season of professional baseball! Now patrolling the outfield for the Single-A St. Lucie Mets in the Florida State League, Wyatt pulls back the curtain on minor-league life. He shares what the daily grind, travel, and lifestyle really look like for a teenager chasing the Big League dream.
   
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The former Springfield Catholic High and current University of Kansas standout golfer returns next week to the US Women's Amateur, where she opened eyes nationwide by reaching the match play semifinals in the 156-player field of top golfers in our country. This time she heads to Tennessee, looking for another strong showing despite undergoing the toughest loss of her life - that of her Mom, Cybil, to a sudden illness last month.

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One month into her professional career, Springfield’s own Reagan Zibilski is just getting started. ⛳️

Fresh off an incredible run with the Arkansas Razorbacks (including a top-10 individual NCAA finish) Reagan joins host Scott Puryear to give us the lay of the land from the Epson Tour. She opens up about the freedom of playing professional golf, the reality of life on the road with her dad on the bag, and making a mid-tournament putter switch. Plus, Reagan breaks down her push for an LPGA Tour card and shares how much the Ozarks community's support means to her during this whirlwind transition.

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Major sporting events don’t just happen by accident in the Springfield area—they are won. 🏆 Joining us to pull back the curtain on sports tourism is Lance Kettering, Executive Director of the Springfield Sports Commission. Since 2010, Lance and his team have been aggressively bidding on and securing premier events that pack local hotels and boost our economy. We take a behind-the-scenes look at their strategy and discuss just how fiercely competitive the sports tourism industry has become.
   
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What a year to be a Drury Panther! 🐾

Drury VP and Director of Athletics Nyla Milleson joins the podcast to celebrate an incredible year of sports achievements. We’re recapping the major highlights—including Drury capturing the prestigious GLVC All-Sports Trophy and breaking ground on an exciting new home for DU soccer. Tune in for an inside look at how the Panthers dominated the conference this year and what’s on the horizon for Drury Athletics!

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With Father’s Day right around the corner, we’re tackling a relatable topic: how to be a better sports dad. To help us navigate the fine line between supportive and overbearing, we’re sitting down with our favorite sports psychology expert, Angie Wiley. The founder of YouAreStrong.com shares essential advice on keeping sports fun for our kids while protecting the parent-child relationship.

Plus, Angie previews the upcoming Chuck Wiley Memorial Foundation youth baseball tournament happening July 10–12—a massive event hosting over 100 teams to raise funds that help local kids cover their sports expenses! ⚾️❤️
   
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