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College Football Rankings: Preseason AP Poll Snubs that Could Finish 2023 Season in Top 25

Tuesday, August 15

By Carter Bahns (247Sports.com) - The preseason AP Top 25 Poll is here. Voters ranked the top 25 teams in college football ahead of the 2023 campaign, and unsurprisingly, Georgia claimed the top spot on the list after winning its second-straight national championship last... Read More.

Surge Secure Series Win in Extras

Monday, August 14

SPRINGDALE, AR (www.milb.com)- Alex Isola had a career day at the plate for the Wind Surge in today’s ball game. He hit a two-run home run, a grand slam and had six RBIs in the Wind Surge 9-8 victory over the Naturals that... Read More.

Chiefs Fall to Saints, 26-24, in Preseason Opener

Monday, August 14

The Chiefs kicked off the preseason on Sunday afternoon By Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter (www.chiefs.com) The Kansas City Chiefs fell to the New Orleans Saints, 26-24, in the preseason opener on Sunday afternoon as the reigning league champions took the field for the first time... Read More.

Savage Earns Nod on Bednarik Award Watch List

Monday, August 14

MANHATTAN, Kan. (www.kstatesports.com) – For the third time this preseason, Kansas State senior safety Kobe Savage was named to the watch list for a major college football honor as he is a candidate for the 29th Chuck Bednarik Award, the Maxwell Football Club... Read More.

KU’s Cobee Bryant Named to Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List

Monday, August 14

LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) - Kansas cornerback Cobee Bryant earned his fourth watch list selection Monday as he was named to the watch list for the 29th Chuck Bednarik Award, which is presented annually to the most outstanding defensive player in college football. For Bryant,... Read More.

12th Annual Blake Reed Miracle Mile Scheduled for August 26

Monday, August 14

McPHERSON, Kan. (macbulldogs.com) The 12th Annual Blake Reed Miracle Mile will be held on Saturday, August 26 at 10:00 at McPherson College Stadium. Thanks to your gifts the Blake Reed Scholarship has raised over $80,000 and been awarded to 11 McPherson College student athletes. To register... Read More.

Ragans Battles through Command Issues in 1st Loss with Royals

Sunday, August 13

By Anne Rogers KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MLB.com/Royals) - Cole Ragans figured out quickly Saturday night that he was going to have to battle without his best command while adjusting his plan against the Cardinals, who were aggressive with the Royals starter’s fastball... Read More.

Mitchell Tops Royals’ New Top 30 Prospects List

Sunday, August 13

By Anne Rogers This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers’ Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MLB.com/Royals) - In a weird quirk of the schedule, the... Read More.

Kansas State QB Will Howard lands on O’Brien watch list, Beebe candidate for Outland

Sunday, August 13

By Michael Goens MANHATTAN, Kan. (247Sports.com) - Five holdovers remain from Coach Chris Klieman’s first signing class at Kansas State, which was during leadup to the 2019 season. One of those is Cooper Beebe, and the fifth-year senior was not a heralded recruit out... Read More.

Five-star Big Man Flory Bidunga is Headed to Kansas

Sunday, August 13

LAWRENCE, Kan. (247Sports.com) - One of the most coveted big men in the class of 2024, Flory Bidunga is off the board. The native of Congo who attends Kokomo (Ind.) High and currently ranks No. 5 overall in the senior class announced that... Read More.

Jalon Daniels on Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List

Sunday, August 13

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels is one of 45 players who have been named players to watch for the 2023 Walter Camp Football Foundation’s Player of the Year Award, which is given annually to the college football player of the year. This... Read More.

NBC Royalty: Monarchs down Santa Barbara to Claim First Championship

Sunday, August 13

By Brad Hallier It was fitting the final inning of the 2023 Hutchinson Monarchs season featured these matchups. Reed Scott, the Monarchs' closer, pitching against the Santa Barbara Foresters' Rocco Gonza-Gongora, Nate Voss and Ryan Black. Scott, a Buhler product who just finished his two years at... Read More.