Sports

Kansas Men’s Basketball Unveils Challenging Non-Conference Slate

Thursday, June 5

By Kansas AthleticsLAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Highlighted by a marquee home matchup with UConn, a trip to North Carolina and an appearance at Madison Square Garden against Duke, Kansas men's basketball on Wednesday announced its loaded non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season.Additionally, KU... Read More.

Bailey Backhaus Named 1st-Team NJCAA All-American

Thursday, June 5

By Hutchinson CC Sports InformationHUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore shortstop Bailey Backhaus earned another postseason award Wednesday being named first-team NJCAA Division I Softball All-American.The sophomore from Newkirk, Oklahoma, became the first Blue Dragon in 33 years to be named a first-team... Read More.

Central Christian College Announces Golf Tournament Athletics Fundraiser

Wednesday, June 4

McPHERSON, Kan. - The Central Christian College of Kansas (CCCK) has announced details of their Athletics Golf Tournament Fundraiser.The golf tournament will played Saturday, July 19 at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson. The tournament is a fundraiser for the CCCK Tigers' Athletic Department. Anyone... Read More.

Kansas Men’s Basketball Agrees to Home-and-Home Series with UConn

Wednesday, June 4

LAWRENCE, Kan - The Kansas Jayhawks Men's Basketball team as agreed with the University of Connecticut (UConn) for a home-and-home series starting in 2025.The first meeting of the new series will be at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The series will then... Read More.

Former Conference Foes Wichita State & Loyola-Chicago Agree to Men’s Basketball Home-and-Home Series

Wednesday, June 4

By Wichita State AthleticsWICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Former Missouri Valley Conference foes, Wichita State and Loyola Chicago, have agreed to a home-and-home series, beginning in 2025.Wichita State will host the Ramblers in Charles Koch Arena on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 and make the return trip... Read More.

Long-Tenured Bethany XC & Track Coach Yoder to Lead Programs at Tabor College

Wednesday, June 4

HILLSBORO, Kan. - Aaron Yoder, the current longest-tenured coach at Bethany College and one of the premium Cross Country and Track & Field coaches in the KCAC, will move on from Lindsborg and will lead Tabor College as the new Director of Cross Country and... Read More.

Sterling College Softball Coach Lira Steps Down to Take NCAA DII Position

Wednesday, June 4

By Sterling College AthleticsSTERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College Athletics and Director of Athletics Justin Morris announced today that head softball coach Taylor Lira has resigned from her position. "While we are extremely sad to see Coach Lira step down, we are very excited for... Read More.

Hutch CC Softball’s Bailey Backhaus Named NFCA Golden Shoe Winner

Wednesday, June 4

By Hutchinson CC Sports InformationHUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore shortstop Bailey Backhaus was named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Golden Shoe winner for 2025 NJCAA Division I Softball on Tuesday.The Golden Shoe Award is presented by New Balance. The award is... Read More.

Royals Call up Slugging Top Prospect Jac Caglianone

Tuesday, June 3

By: Anne Rogers, mlb.comKANSAS CITY -- The Royals’ best prospect since Bobby Witt Jr. is on his way to the Major Leagues, as the club called up top prospect Jac Caglianone on Monday morning.It sets the stage for the slugging first... Read More.

Monarchs storm back to beat Derby Twins

Tuesday, June 3

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs scored seven runs in the eighth inning Monday, overturning a four-run deficit in beating the Derby Twins 8-5 at Hobart-Detter Field.The win improved the Monarchs, the 2023 NBC World Series champions and 2024 NBC runner-up, to 3-0.The Monarchs did... Read More.

Red Raiders, Former Kansas High School Player of the Year NiJaree Canady Heading to WCWS Championship Series

Tuesday, June 3

By: Texas Tech Athletics Communications OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – This season has been one of numerous "firsts" for the Texas Tech softball program. On Wednesday, the Red Raiders will add another one as Texas Tech will play for its first softball national championship in history.WCWS... Read More.

2025 Baseball All-State Honorees Announced

Monday, June 2

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches (KABC) released their All-State honorees for the 2025 High School Baseball season.Listed below are the All-State honorees in Kansas.2-1A 3A 4A 5A 6A