We turn the spotlight onto one of our own as we celebrate Art Haines being named the 2025 Missouri Co-Broadcaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. NSMA Executive Director Dave Gorn stops by to discuss the award's historic legacy, the voting procedures, and how local sports journalism has undergone a major technological and corporate shift. 

Later in the hour, our hosts dig into local media challenges, detailing the evolution of sports reporting and the blurring lines between straight coverage and opinion pieces. We also share our hot takes on the surging Kansas City Royals, analyzing rookie Jack Caglione's monstrous June home run streak and how they are winning without Bobby Witt and Vinny Pasquantino. Finally, we launch our weekly Ozarks Legends series with 64-year-old amateur golfer Wayne Frederick, who shares incredible stories from his Glendale and SMS playing days, alongside a hilarious story of how local legend Sam Reynolds drastically fixed his short game.

We turn the spotlight onto one of our own as we celebrate Art Haines being named the 2025 Missouri Co-Broadcaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. NSMA Executive Director Dave Gorn stops by to discuss the award's historic legacy, the voting procedures, and how local sports journalism has undergone a major technological and corporate shift. 
Later in the hour, our hosts dig into local media challenges, detailing the evolution of sports reporting and the blurring lines between straight coverage and opinion pieces. We also share our hot takes on the surging Kansas City Royals, analyzing rookie Jack Caglione's monstrous June home run streak and how they are winning without Bobby Witt and Vinny Pasquantino. Finally, we launch our weekly Ozarks Legends series with 64-year-old amateur golfer Wayne Frederick, who shares incredible stories from his Glendale and SMS playing days, alongside a hilarious story of how local legend Sam Reynolds drastically fixed his short game.

Stay in the Game with 102.1 The Won – Springfield’s Sports Hub

Welcome to the official 102.1 The Won — your all-access pass to local sports, expert picks, live betting odds, and real-time updates for the Springfield, MO area.

-Local Coverage, Local Voice — In-depth coverage of Springfield-area teams and sports stories you care about.
-Live Sports Odds & Boards — View real-time odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more.
-Pro Picks & Betting Insights — Daily expert picks and analysis to help you level up your game.
-On-Air Shows & Podcasts — Stream live shows like VSiN Primetime, Keys to the Kingdom, and more.
-Alerts & News — Get notified on big games, breaking scores.

Stay in the Game with 102.1 The Won &ndash; Springfield&rsquo;s Sports Hub
Welcome to the official 102.1 The Won &mdash; your all-access pass to local sports, expert picks, live betting odds, and real-time updates for the Springfield, MO area.
-Local Coverage, Local Voice &mdash; In-depth coverage of Springfield-area teams and sports stories you care about. -Live Sports Odds &amp; Boards &mdash; View real-time odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more. -Pro Picks &amp; Betting Insights &mdash; Daily expert picks and analysis to help you level up your game. -On-Air Shows &amp; Podcasts &mdash; Stream live shows like VSiN Primetime, Keys to the Kingdom, and more. -Alerts &amp; News &mdash; Get notified on big games, breaking scores.