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Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes to Sit Regular-Season Finale against Chargers

Thursday, January 4

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes will sit out the Kansas City Chiefs’ regular-season finale against the Chargers on Sunday in Los Angeles with their eighth straight AFC West title secured and the No. 3 seed in the playoffs already locked... Read More.

K-State Football Promotes Riley, Hires Wells to Football Staff

Thursday, January 4

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Conor Riley, a five-year member of the Kansas State football staff who directed the Wildcat offense during its recent bowl victory, has been promoted to offensive coordinator, while Matt Wells, a great offensive mind and developer of quarterback talent,... Read More.

K-State Women Overwhelm Houston in Second Half

Thursday, January 4

MANHATTAN, Kansas (KStateSports.com) – (11/12) K-State outscored Houston, 43-14, in the second half of Wednesday night's game at Bramlage Coliseum to secure a 72-38 win over the Cougars. With the win, K-State has won 10 straight home games for the first time in the Read More.

Jayhawk Women Suffer Second Big 12 Setback at Iowa State

Thursday, January 4

AMES, Iowa (KUAthletics.com) – The Kansas Jayhawks made a valiant effort to overcome a 16-point second half deficit at Iowa State on Wednesday, but came up just short, falling 69-61 to the Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum.BOX SCOREWith the loss, Kansas falls to 7-6 on... Read More.

Cobee Bryant Announces Intention to Return to Kansas for a Senior Season

Tuesday, January 2

By Michael Swain LAWRENCE, Kan. (247Sports.com) – Cobee Bryant is returning to Kansas, he announced on Monday. The KU cornerback will be back in Lawrence for his senior season in 2024. The return of Bryant means the Jayhawks will get back both of their... Read More.

Player Selections Announced for 51st Kansas Shrine Bowl

Tuesday, January 2

KANSAS - The roster of invitations for the 51st Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth was announced during the annual Kansas Shrine Bowl Selection Show on Monday, January 1st. The selections are the result of a combination of statewide media votes and Shrine Bowl coaching... Read More.

Harrison Butker Hits 6 Field Goals, Kicks Chiefs to AFC West Title with 25-17 Win over Bengals

Monday, January 1

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have grown accustomed to wrapping up the AFC West by the middle of December.Turns out they’re perfectly fine with clinching it on New Year’s Eve.Amid an up-and-down season in which the Chiefs... Read More.

Bengals Visit Chiefs in AFC Title Game Rematch as Both Teams Fight for the Playoffs

Saturday, December 30

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs are accustomed to playing each other for a spot in the Super Bowl when the snow begins to fly.On Sunday, they are merely playing to get into the playoffs.The Bengals... Read More.

(11/16) K-State Women Cruise Past Cincinnati in Big 12 Opener

Saturday, December 30

CINCINNATI, Ohio (KStateSports.com) – (11/16) K-State welcomed Cincinnati to the Big 12 with a 66-41 win over the Bearcats at Fifth Third Arena on Saturday afternoon.BOX SCOREK-State improved its record to 13-1 for the first time under the direction of head coach Read More.

Team Effort Carries K-State Past NC State in Pop-Tarts Bowl

Saturday, December 30

By: D. Scott FritchenORLANDO, Fla. (KStateSports.com) – No. 25 Kansas State ate up nearly eight minutes while putting together its final scoring drive in a 28-19 win over No. 18 NC State.BOX SCOREAfterward, the Wildcats enjoyed some Pop-Tarts while looking toward the... Read More.

Dickinson’s Double-Double Helps No. 2 Kansas to 86-67 Win Over Wichita State

Saturday, December 30

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had 22 points and 13 rebounds, Kevin McCullar Jr. added 20 points, and second-ranked Kansas routed Wichita State 86-67 on Saturday in the first matchup between the in-state rivals in nearly nine years.BOX SCORE“Coach told us the... Read More.

Kansas Shrine Bowl names Brice Kesler as New Executive Director

Thursday, December 28

KANSAS – The Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors is pleased to announce Brice Kesler as its new Executive Director effective January 1, 2024. Kesler will replace B.J. Harris, whose resignation was accepted in November to step down at the end of 2023 to... Read More.