Sports

Kansas City Royals Acquire Former Blue Dragon Nolan Hoffman on Trade Deadline Day

Tuesday, August 4

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed relief pitcher Nolan Hoffman and cash considerations from the Philadelphia Phillies for 19-year-old minor league right-handed pitcher Manuel Colón. Monday was the Major League Baseball trade deadline. The Royals added Hoffman, who pitched two seasons at Hutchinson Community College and... Read More.

KJCCC Releases 2026 Football Predicted Order Of Finish Poll

Monday, August 3

COLBY, Kan. – Five-time defending Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference champion Hutchinson Community College has once again been picked to finish atop the KJCCC standings after receiving a league-best 48 points and six of seven first-place votes following a vote of league coaches as... Read More.

Royals Pick up Pair of Pitching Prospects for Thomas, Falter

Sunday, August 2

DENVER -- The Royals traded outfielder Lane Thomas and left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter to the Braves in exchange for right-hander Lucas Braun (Atlanta’s No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline) and left-hander Carter Holton. Thomas... Read More.

Blue Dragons Announce 2026 Football Home Game Themes

Sunday, August 2

The Hutchinson Community College Athletic Department has released its home game themes for the 2026 Blue Dragon football season. The 2025 NJCAA national runner-up Blue Dragons will open its 2026 campaign with Cisco College, a team out of the Southwestern Junior College Conference. The season-opening... Read More.

Fall Sports Practices Start Soon for Kansas High Schools, Community Colleges

Sunday, August 2

The first day of fall sports practice for Kansas high schools under KSHSAA guidelines is Monday, Aug. 17. Fall sports including football, volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys soccer, girls tennis and girls golf. Several area schools are participating in football jamborees on Aug. 21,... Read More.

Sports in Kansas Recognizes Hutchinson Junior Oaken Williams

Sunday, August 2

Oaken Williams put together an outstanding sophomore season, establishing himself as one of the top young defensive backs in Class 5A. The 5-foot-8, 150-pound Hutchinson safety earned AVCTL First Team All-League honors and Sports in Kansas All-State honorable mention after recording 98 tackles, two tackles... Read More.

Great Bend Senior Cooper Ohnmacht is K-State Bound Next Year

Sunday, August 2

Few players in Kansas can match the all-around talent and athletic résumé of Cooper Ohnmacht. Sports in Kansas recognized Ohnmacht as a football player to watch during the 2026 season. College recruiters have taken notice, with scholarship offers from Kansas State, Wisconsin, Louisville, Penn State, Vanderbilt,... Read More.

Meet The Cats Fall Season Kickoff Set for August 22

Friday, July 31

MANHATTAN, Kan. – With less than 40 days until the football home opener, K-State fans can kick off the 2026-27 sports season with an opportunity to meet and get autographs from their favorite K-State players as K-State Athletics hosts Meet The Cats on Saturday, August... Read More.

Blue Blood Classic Coming to Allen Fieldhouse

Friday, July 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas men's basketball will host Duke in the Blue Blood Classic on Sunday, Oct. 25, Homecoming Weekend, in an exhibition contest to be played in historic Allen Fieldhouse. Tip time for the contest will be released later. Kansas will make a return exhibition... Read More.

Kansas City Chiefs Announce 2026 Season Kickoff

Friday, July 31

KANSAS CITY, Mo – The countdown is on. Today, the Kansas City Chiefs officially announce the start of the 2026 Season Kickoff, a month-long celebration that brings together fans, players, partners, and the community as Chiefs Kingdom gears up for the return of football. Beginning with... Read More.

Chris Jones Lands at No. 43 in “NFL Top 100” Rankings

Friday, July 31

Another member of the Kansas City Chiefs appeared in the annual "NFL Top 100" rankings on Thursday as defensive lineman Chris Jones checked in at No. 43 in the league-wide composite. ones, whose inclusion marks an eighth-consecutive mention in the yearly "Top 100," amassed 63... Read More.

Ellinwood Senior Setter Alyvia Batchman is Volleyball Player to Watch

Friday, July 31

Alyvia Batchman has been a key piece of Ellinwood’s rise to one of the premier programs in Class 2A, culminating with a perfect 47-0 record and a state championship last fall. Sports in Kansas recognized Batchman on its Facebook page. The 5-foot-6 senior setter/outside hitter earned... Read More.