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Blue Dragon Football Picked to Win Jayhawk Conference Again

Tuesday, August 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - For the seventh straight time, the Hutchinson Community College football team has been picked to win the KJCCC title this season.The 2025 KJCCC Coaches' Preseason Poll was released Tuesday. Hutchinson is coming off winning its fifth straight Jayhawk conference title.The... Read More.

Red Sox Ride Duran HR, Strong Outing from Bello to 6th Straight Win, Beating Royals 8-5

Tuesday, August 5

BOSTON (AP) - Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer and Brayan Bello pitched six effective innings, helping the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth consecutive victory.Rob Refsnyder drove in two runs, and Duran added a leaping, Read More.

Former Blue Dragon Basketball Player & Buhler Coach Ryan Swanson Dies at 56

Tuesday, August 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Ryan Swanson, a former national champion basketball player at Hutchinson Community College and former coach at Hutch CC and Buhler High School, died Saturday, Aug. 2 at Hospice House at the age of 56.Swanson graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1987 before... Read More.

Hesston College to Join KCAC in Women’s Flag Football in 2026

Monday, August 4

HESSTON, Kan. (KCACSports.com) - Hesston College (Kan.) will be joining the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) as a per-sport member in Women's Flag Football for the 2026 season, the conference office announced Monday. The Larks began sponsoring women's flag football in 2023 and officially joined... Read More.

K-State No. 20 in College Football Preseason Coaches Poll, KU Receiving Votes

Monday, August 4

Coaches Top 25 Poll by USA TodayRk.Team Pts. 1st Pl. Conference1Texas 1606 28 SEC2Ohio State 1565 20Big 103Penn State 1525 14 Big 104Georgia 1466 3 SEC5 Notre Dame 1360 0Independent6 Clemson 1324 2ACC7Oregon 1307 0 Big 108 Alabama 1210 0SEC9LSU 1056 0 SEC10 Miami (FL) 823 0ACC11Arizona State 806 0 Big 1212 Illinois 734 0Big 1013South Carolina 665 0 SEC14 Michigan 580 0Big 1015Ole Miss 573 0 SEC16 SMU 555 0ACC17Florida 498 0 SEC18 Tennessee 492 0SEC19Indiana 460 0 Big 1020 Kansas State 438 0Big 12T-21Texas A&M 392 0 SECT-21 Iowa State 392 0Big 1223BYU 287 0Big 1224 Texas Tech 261 0Big 1225 Boise State 246 0Mountain WestReceiving Votes: Oklahoma 221; Missouri 142; Louisville 126; USC 116; Utah 86; Baylor 76; Auburn 50; Iowa 49; Memphis 34; Army West Point... Read More.

10 Recognized in Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Monday, August 4

TOPEKA, Kan. - 10 individuals were officially inducted to the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Sat., Aug. 2 at Washburn University in Topeka.The honorees included former Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Wichita State Shockers, as well as honorees from local schools and small colleges.Listed below... Read More.

AfterShocks Win TBT Title In Front of 9,029 Fans

Monday, August 4

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - AfterShocks 82, Eberlein Drive 67Leading scorersAfterShocks: Marcus Keene 22, Nike Sibande 14 Eberlein Drive: Junathaen Watson 14What's next: The AfterShocks are champions of The Basketball Tournament. They will divide the $1 million prize after Sunday's win in front of 9,029 fans, most for a... Read More.

Twenty-One Barton Athletic Teams Garner NJCAA Academic Honors

Monday, August 4

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Twenty-one athletic teams within Barton Community College were recognized recently by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in announcing its 2024-25 Academic Teams of the Year achievements.Compiling a cumulative 3.29 GPA within Barton's athletic teams reporting to the... Read More.

Gouldsby, Dragons Back to Work for 2025 Season

Monday, August 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - The last time Kordell Gouldsby walked off the football field, he was celebrating a national championship and was celebrated as the game's Most Valuable Player.Now it's time to get back to work for Gouldsby and his Hutchinson Community College football... Read More.

Kyle Isbel Has Go-Ahead Hit as Royals Score 5 in 10th to Beat Blue Jays 7-4

Monday, August 4

TORONTO (AP) - Kyle Isbel hit an RBI double in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 on Sunday.Vinnie Pasquantino hit a tying single with two out in the eighth, and Kansas City scored five in... Read More.

Young, but Developed, Experienced, and Talented; 2025 McPherson Bullpup Football Season Preview

Friday, August 1

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Bullpups faced a roller coaster of a 2024 season as injuries and a tough schedule resulted in a 5-5 season.The teams McPherson lost to in the 2024 season finished with three or fewer losses, including in the playoffs. The first... Read More.

Royals’ Trade Deadline Moves Aim to Balance Winning Now and Building for the Future

Friday, August 1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals found themselves in a strange and precarious position at the trade deadline: They were both buyers and sellers, interested in supplementing the club to win now while simultaneously continuing to build for the future.In other words,... Read More.