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96.9 - 99.9 - 1060 AM ESPN Radio The Jock
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96.9, 99.9 & 1060 AM ESPN Radio The Jock is Springfield’s sports leader covering Southwest Missouri and The Ozarks. Not only do we carry ESPN’s top rated national talent, our local weekday programming features Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Broadcasters Ned Reynolds from 9-11 am and Art Hains with Wyatt Wheeler from 4-6 pm. The Jock is dedicated in it’s coverage of local sports including the Springf

ield Cardinals, Missouri State Bears, Drury Panthers, high school sports and other special events. Be sure to check out our full lineup and current headlines at www.969TheJock.com.

09/23/2024

Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/23/24 Hour 2: Chris Pinson guest hosts, as the guys talk about what's going on with the Royals, MSU's win over UT Martin, Mizzou's narrow victory against Vandy, and more! | Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/23/24 Hour 2: Chris Pinson guest hosts, as the guys talk about what's going on with the Royals, MSU's win over UT Martin, Mizzou's narrow victory against Vandy, and more!

Join Tom Ladd and Logan Weber weekdays from 4-6 for all things sports! From the KC Chiefs to high school sports... we've got you covered!

09/23/2024

Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/23/24 Hour 1: Chris Pinson guest hosts, Jordan Foote joins the show to talk Chiefs-Falcons, how the Chiefs have started the year 3-0, Polls, and more! | Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/23/24 Hour 1: Chris Pinson guest hosts, Jordan Foote joins the show to talk Chiefs-Falcons, how the Chiefs have started the year 3-0, Polls, and more!

Join Tom Ladd and Logan Weber weekdays from 4-6 for all things sports! From the KC Chiefs to high school sports... we've got you covered!

09/23/2024

Today on : move to 3-0, Bears take down UT-Martin, limping to the finish line, escapes Vandy, and more w/

4:20-Jordan Foote, Arrowhead Report
4:40-Polls, Tweets of the Day
5:00-What is going on with the Royals?

09/23/2024

The Kansas City are still undefeated, climbing to 3-0 last night against the .

What's your confidence level for a potential three-peat at this point in the year?

09/23/2024

Sports Reporters visit with Evangel Volleyball HC Mary Whitehead and Columbia Tribune writer Calum McAndrew | Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd visit with Mary Whitehead of Evangel Volleyball and Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Tribune. Monday September 23. Hour 2.

Ned Reynolds talk about the top sports stories of the day.

09/23/2024

Sports Reporters visit with Springfield Catholic Golf HC Frank Gallant | Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd with Top Stories and a visit with Springfield Catholic Golf HC Frank Gallant. Monday September 23, Hour 1.

Ned Reynolds talk about the top sports stories of the day.

09/20/2024

Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/20/24 Hour 2: Kelly Harper talks about her coaching journey and what's next, the guys break down Cardinals-Guardians and Royals-Giants, Patriots-Jets recap, and more! | Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/20/24 Hour 2: Kelly Harper talks about her coaching journey and what's next, the guys break down Cardinals-Guardians and Royals-Giants, Patriots-Jets recap, and more!

Join Tom Ladd and Logan Weber weekdays from 4-6 for all things sports! From the KC Chiefs to high school sports... we've got you covered!

09/20/2024

Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/20/24 Hour 1: Ryan Collingwood joins the show for Week 3 NFL Picks, Shohei Ohtani is NUTS, Cardinals lose to the Pirates, Logan takes the Falcons OVER the Chiefs (?!), latest on the SGF Cardinals, and more! | Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/20/24 Hour 1: Ryan Collingwood joins the show for Week 3 NFL Picks, Shohei Ohtani is NUTS, Cardinals lose to the Pirates, Logan takes the Falcons OVER the Chiefs (?!), latest on the SGF Cardinals, and more!

Join Tom Ladd and Logan Weber weekdays from 4-6 for all things sports! From the KC Chiefs to high school sports... we've got you covered!

09/20/2024

Sports Reporters visit with Kaci Bailey of Drury Women's Basketball and Evangel Football HC Chuck Hepola | Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd visit with Kaci Bailey of Drury Women's Basketball and Chuck Hepola of Evangel Football. Friday September 20, Hour 2

Ned Reynolds talk about the top sports stories of the day.

09/20/2024

Sports Reporters visit with Dee Dee Hunter from Ozark Mountain Sports Complex | Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd with Top Stories and a visit with Dee Dee Hunter from the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex. Friday September 20, Hour 1

Ned Reynolds talk about the top sports stories of the day.

09/19/2024

Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Mark Beas talk MSU Athletics | Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Mark Beas talk Mo Valley Conference and Missour St. Athletics. Thursday September 19 Hour 2.

Join Tom Ladd and Logan Weber weekdays from 4-6 for all things sports! From the KC Chiefs to high school sports... we've got you covered!

09/19/2024

Reppin the Valley visit with Jay Spoonhour from MSU NIL | Reppin the Valley with Tom Ladd and Mark Beas visit with Jay Spoonhour of MSU NIL. September 19

Tom Ladd and Mark Beas discuss the latest topics surrounding the Missouri State Bears and the Missouri Valley Conference.

09/19/2024

Sports Talk visits with Jay Spoonhour from MSU NIL | Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and guest host Mark Beas with Top Stories and visit with Jay Spoonhour of MSU NIL. Thursday September 19, Hour 1.

Join Tom Ladd and Logan Weber weekdays from 4-6 for all things sports! From the KC Chiefs to high school sports... we've got you covered!

09/19/2024

Here are the top 4 Def. Lineman from Southwest Missouri. Select one of these as the Top All time in Area HS history. All former NFL Players.

Steve Warren Kickapoo and Green Bay
Forest Merrill Willard and (Chargers, Seahawks & Bronco's)
Grant Wistrom Webb City and (Rams & Seahawks)
Dennis Heim Monett and NY Giants

Select one of the above as the top All time Defensive Lineman from the Ozarks.

09/19/2024

Sports Reporters visit with Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest and former NFL official Larry Nemmers | Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd visit with Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest and Former NFL Official Larry Nemmers. Thursday September 19, Hour 2.

Ned Reynolds talk about the top sports stories of the day.

09/19/2024

Sports Reporters visit with Republic football HC Ryan Cornelson | Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd visit with Republic football HC Ryan Cornelson. Thursday September 19, Hour 1.

Ned Reynolds talk about the top sports stories of the day.

09/18/2024

Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/18/24 Hour 2: Top Five: Stadium/Ballpark Foods, Polls, Tweets of the Day, Jock Chat messages, Underdog Fantasy, and more! | Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/18/24 Hour 2: Top Five: Stadium/Ballpark Foods, Polls, Tweets of the Day, Jock Chat messages, Underdog Fantasy, and more!

Join Tom Ladd and Logan Weber weekdays from 4-6 for all things sports! From the KC Chiefs to high school sports... we've got you covered!

09/18/2024

Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/18/24 Hour 1: Springfield Rugby Club joins the program, latest on Isaiah Pacheco's injury, Chiefs make a roster move, Cardinals beat the Pirates, Royals fall to the Tigers, and more! | Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/18/24 Hour 1: Springfield Rugby Club joins the program, latest on Isaiah Pacheco's injury, Chiefs make a roster move, Cardinals beat the Pirates, Royals fall to the Tigers, and more!

Join Tom Ladd and Logan Weber weekdays from 4-6 for all things sports! From the KC Chiefs to high school sports... we've got you covered!

09/18/2024

With a stolen base last night, Bobby Witt Jr. become the first SS in history to have multiple 30 HR-30 SB seasons.

Is he the of the American League, or is there more to be done?

09/18/2024

Sports Reporters visit with MSU Assistant Coach Steve Woodbery, MSU Assistant Baseball Coach Jeremy Cologna and Springfield Cardinals executive Scott Bailes. | Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd visit with MSU Assistant Coach Steve Woodbery, MSU Assistant Baseball Coach Jeremy Cologna and Springfield Cardinals executive Scott Bailes. Wednesday September 18, Hour 2.

Ned Reynolds talk about the top sports stories of the day.

09/18/2024

Sports Reporters visit with UT Martin PxP voice Davis Gregory | Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd with Top Stories and a visit with UT Martin voice Davis Gregory. Wednesday September 18, Hour 1.

Ned Reynolds talk about the top sports stories of the day.

09/17/2024

Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/17/24 Hour 2: Mizzou beat BC 27-21 but falls in the polls(?), chats with listeners, Polls, Tweets of the Day, and more! | Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/17/24 Hour 2: Mizzou beat BC 27-21 but falls in the polls(?), chats with listeners, Polls, Tweets of the Day, and more!

Join Tom Ladd and Logan Weber weekdays from 4-6 for all things sports! From the KC Chiefs to high school sports... we've got you covered!

09/17/2024

Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/17/24 Hour 1: Royals lose to the Tigers, Cardinals blank the Pirates, Chiefs sign Kareem Hunt, the strangeness of Week 2 in the NFL, injury updates, and more! | Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/17/24 Hour 1: Royals lose to the Tigers, Cardinals blank the Pirates, Chiefs sign Kareem Hunt, the strangeness of Week 2 in the NFL, injury updates, and more!

Join Tom Ladd and Logan Weber weekdays from 4-6 for all things sports! From the KC Chiefs to high school sports... we've got you covered!

09/17/2024

The North Division Championship begins tonight for the Springfield Cardinals, as they take on the Arkansas Travelers!

What do you think of the Cardinals chances of winning a Texas League title?

09/17/2024

Sports Reporters visit with MSU Hockey Coaches | Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd visit with MSU Hockey coaches. Tuesday September 17, Hour 2

Ned Reynolds talk about the top sports stories of the day.

09/17/2024

Sports Reporters visit with Kickapoo Football HC Nate Thomas | Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd with Top Stories and a visit with Kickapoo Football HC Nate Thomas. Tuesday September 17. Hour 1

Ned Reynolds talk about the top sports stories of the day.

09/16/2024

Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/16/24 Hour 2: Polls, Tweets of they Day, latest on the Ozarks HS All-Time Football Team, Underdog Fantasy, Cardinals and Royals upcoming series', and more! | Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/16/24 Hour 2: Polls, Tweets of they Day, latest on the Ozarks HS All-Time Football Team, Underdog Fantasy, Cardinals and Royals upcoming series', and more!

Join Tom Ladd and Logan Weber weekdays from 4-6 for all things sports! From the KC Chiefs to high school sports... we've got you covered!

09/16/2024

Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/16/24 Hour 1: Beth Cunningham talks Lady Bears preseason, Chiefs down the Bengals, Isaiah Pacheco injury and fallout, officiating controversy, Bears beat Lindenwood, Royals are rolling, and more! | Sports Talk with Tom Ladd and Logan Weber 9/16/24 Hour 1: Beth Cunningham talks Lady Bears preseason, Chiefs down the Bengals, Isaiah Pacheco injury and fallout, officiating controversy, Bears beat Lindenwood, Royals are rolling, and more!

Join Tom Ladd and Logan Weber weekdays from 4-6 for all things sports! From the KC Chiefs to high school sports... we've got you covered!

09/16/2024

As we continue to build our Ozarks HS All-Time Football team, we now look at the defensive line!

Who are some of the best game wreckers the Ozarks has ever seen at the high school level? Drop some names in the comments!

09/16/2024

Sports Reporters visit with Boxing Coach Daryl Smith and Hal Lewis and Springfield Cardinals executive Brad Beattie. | Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd visit with Boxing Coaches Daryl Smith and Hal Lewis and Springfield Cardinals executive Brad Beattie. Monday September 16. Hour 2.

Ned Reynolds talk about the top sports stories of the day.

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Jason and Travis #Kelce discussed Trav's interaction with Andy Reid during Super Bowl 58 on today's #newheights episode. What is your opinion on what happened between the two?

Scott Cox from Clear 99 Mornings talking Honor Flight of the Ozarks Radiothon!

90 minutes to go for our Honor Flight of the Ozarks Radiothon presented by Roto-Rooter! We've got folks from our Columbia station here today to help us out, including Scotty Cox from Clear 99! To donate, dial (417) 865-0969! #partnership

Here’s is the clip from KOLR10 & Ozarks Fox on the new show changes, and a look into our hosts for both Sports Reporters and Sports Talk

Wyatt's World debut! The time has finally come... the new segment on Sports Talk, "Wyatt's World" aired for the first time on Thursday's edition of Sports Talk. Check it out to hear Wyatt rant about the hotel industry!

Longtime NBA player Anthony Tolliver spoke with the hosts of Sports Talk yesterday at the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The Springfield native was a big part of Kickapoo's 2002-2003 State Championship run and then went on to play for Creighton University.

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KWTO-FM 98.7 The Jock became an ESPN Radio affiliate on January 1, 2015.

It originally went on the air in November 1972 at 98.7 FM with a rock format and was known as "Rock 99." This format lasted well into the 1980's. In 2001, the station adopted an all-sports format and became known as "The Jock, 98.7 FM." The station became an affiliate of Fox Sports Radio but also carried The Jim Rome Show from CBS Sports Radio daily. On October 23rd, 2014, it was announced that KWTO-FM would drop Fox Sports Radio and affiliate with ESPN Radio effective January 1st, 2015. Jock 98.7 is now Springfield's sports leader for the Ozark's and carries both local shows with talents like Arthur Haines to nationally ranked ESPN programming. Jock 98.7 also carries local sporting events such as: The Springfield Cardinals, Drury University athletics, Missouri State University athletics, high school football, and other sporting events throughout the year.