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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.

Evangel Football HC Chuck Hepola and NFL picks for week 1. | Evangel Football HC Chuck Hepola and NFL picks for week 1 o...
09/05/2025

Evangel Football HC Chuck Hepola and NFL picks for week 1. | Evangel Football HC Chuck Hepola and NFL picks for week 1 on the Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd. Friday September 5. Hour 2.

Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd talk about the top sports stories of the day. The duo has some of the best interviews in the sports scene in SWMO.

Henry Thompson talks US open and Nixa All American Jackson Cantwell talks influences in his career. | Henry Thompson tal...
09/05/2025

Henry Thompson talks US open and Nixa All American Jackson Cantwell talks influences in his career. | Henry Thompson talks US open and Nixa All American Jackson Cantwell talks influences in his career on the Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd. Friday September 5. Hour 1.

Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd talk about the top sports stories of the day. The duo has some of the best interviews in the sports scene in SWMO.

Delaware Blue Hens PxP Matt Janus joins the podcast | Delaware Blue Hens PxP Matt Janus joins the Bear Down; Paws Up Pod...
09/04/2025

Delaware Blue Hens PxP Matt Janus joins the podcast | Delaware Blue Hens PxP Matt Janus joins the Bear Down; Paws Up Podcast

Tom Ladd and Mark Beas discuss the latest topics surrounding the Missouri State Bears and Lady Bears in Conference USA.

Drury Baseball HC Scott Nasby talks about Battle for Bell date. | Drury Baseball HC Scott Nasby talks about Battle for B...
09/04/2025

Drury Baseball HC Scott Nasby talks about Battle for Bell date. | Drury Baseball HC Scott Nasby talks about Battle for Bell date on the Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd. Thursday Sept. 4. Hour 2.

Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd talk about the top sports stories of the day. The duo has some of the best interviews in the sports scene in SWMO.

Top Stories and Natalie Nunn in studio to talk about Champions Committed to Kids. | Top Stories and Natalie Nunn in stud...
09/04/2025

Top Stories and Natalie Nunn in studio to talk about Champions Committed to Kids. | Top Stories and Natalie Nunn in studio to talk about Champions Committed to Kids on the Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd. Thursday Sept. 4. Hour 1.

Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd talk about the top sports stories of the day. The duo has some of the best interviews in the sports scene in SWMO.

A Coach's Perspective - Trevyor Fisher, Brandon Clark, Yancey Little | September 3, 2025
09/04/2025

A Coach's Perspective - Trevyor Fisher, Brandon Clark, Yancey Little | September 3, 2025

September 3, 2025

Marshall Thundering Herd PxP Steve Cotton Joins the Show. | Marshall Thundering Herd PxP Steve Cotton Joins the Sports R...
09/03/2025

Marshall Thundering Herd PxP Steve Cotton Joins the Show. | Marshall Thundering Herd PxP Steve Cotton Joins the Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd. Wednesday Sept. 3.

Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd talk about the top sports stories of the day. The duo has some of the best interviews in the sports scene in SWMO.

Top Stories and a visit with Ozark Football HC Jeremy Cordell. | Top Stories and a visit with Ozark Football HC Jeremy C...
09/03/2025

Top Stories and a visit with Ozark Football HC Jeremy Cordell. | Top Stories and a visit with Ozark Football HC Jeremy Cordell on the Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd. Wednesday Sept. 3.

Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd talk about the top sports stories of the day. The duo has some of the best interviews in the sports scene in SWMO.

Ozark Guns and Hoses organizers Justin Arnold and Jarrett Matheny, MSU Bears football HC Ryan Beard and Spr. Cards PxP J...
09/02/2025

Ozark Guns and Hoses organizers Justin Arnold and Jarrett Matheny, MSU Bears football HC Ryan Beard and Spr. Cards PxP Jason Schwartz. | Ozark Guns and Hoses organizers Justin Arnold and Jarrett Matheny, MSU Bears football HC Ryan Beard and Spr. Cards PxP Jason Schwartz on with the Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd. Tuesday Sept. 2. Hour 2.

Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd talk about the top sports stories of the day. The duo has some of the best interviews in the sports scene in SWMO.

Top Stories and a visit with Glendale football HC Frank Tristan. | Top Stories and a visit with Glendale football HC Fra...
09/02/2025

Top Stories and a visit with Glendale football HC Frank Tristan. | Top Stories and a visit with Glendale football HC Frank Tristan with the Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd. Tuesday Sept. 2. Hour 1.

Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd talk about the top sports stories of the day. The duo has some of the best interviews in the sports scene in SWMO.

MSU Broadcaster Tom Mast joins the show to talk Bears vs USC. | MSU Broadcaster Tom Mast joins the Sports Reporters with...
08/28/2025

MSU Broadcaster Tom Mast joins the show to talk Bears vs USC. | MSU Broadcaster Tom Mast joins the Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd to talk Bears vs USC. Thursday August 28. Hour 2.

Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd talk about the top sports stories of the day. The duo has some of the best interviews in the sports scene in SWMO.

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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.