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Little River’s Lafferty, West Defense Come up Clutch in 21-20 Shrine Bowl Win

Wednesday, July 19

By Rick Peterson Jr., KSHSAA Covered HAYS, Kan. – Tony Crough had Little River’s Braxton Lafferty pinned as a possible breakout star in the Kansas Shrine Bowl. The more the Hays High coach watched the Eight-man standout in the West practices, the more Crough thought... Read More.

Buhler vs McPherson Among Games to be Featured in Inaugural Air Capital Football Series at Riverfront Stadium

Tuesday, July 18

Tim Grubbs, Wichita Wind Surge Director of Public Relations WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Wind Surge serves as host for the inaugural Air Capital High School Football Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford at Riverfront Stadium in fall 2023. Thirteen teams will have an... Read More.

West Defeats East 21-20, in 50th Kansas Shrine Bowl Football Game Saturday

Monday, July 17

HAYS, Kan. - A handful of high school football players from the Central-Kansas area competed for the West team in the 50th Kansas Shrine Bowl Football game Saturday at Lewis Field in Hays, defeating the East 21-20, to claim their fourth win in the... Read More.

Marcus Adams Jr. Departs the KU Basketball Program

Monday, July 17

By Michael Swain, 247Sports.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas freshman Marcus Adams Jr. has left the program and requested a release from his National Letter of Intent to attend to KU, he announced on Sunday. Adams arrived on campus in mid-June and was working out with... Read More.

Blue Dragon Volleyball Wins AVCA Academic Award

Monday, July 17

Hutchinson CC Sports Information The 2022 Hutchinson Community College volleyball team earned a team academic award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association on Thursday. The Blue Dragons were one of 22 NJCAA Division I programs to earn the AVCA Academic Award, which is sponsored by the... Read More.

Pre-Camp Breakdown: Examining the Chiefs’ Young and Athletic Linebacker Corps

Monday, July 17

By: Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter The Kansas City Chiefs are set to kick off training camp in just a few days, and with the annual pilgrimage to St. Joseph nearly here, we're examining every position group on the roster heading into camp. Here's a look at... Read More.

Brigham Named Bulldogs’ New Director of Track and Field and Cross Country

Monday, July 17

Courtesy of McPherson College Athletics McPHERSON, Kan. (macbulldogs.com) — McPherson College has named Damien Brigham the new Director of Track and Field and Cross Country, athletic director Josh Daume announced Friday (July 14). "After a national search, we are excited to welcome Damien to McPherson College,"... Read More.

Mason Fairchild Nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

Monday, July 17

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Senior tight end Mason Fairchild is one of 136 college football players who have been nominated for the 2023 Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team®, which was announced by the AFCA... Read More.

Chris Klieman 2023 Big 12 Football Media Day

Friday, July 14

Chris Klieman Press Conference Quotes (Courtesy of ASAP Sports) Opening Statement… “Thank you, and appreciate everybody having here and coming out to AT&T Stadium. First thing I'd like to do is thank Commissioner Yormark for his vision, for his leadership. He's done an absolutely phenomenal job... Read More.

Buhler, WSU Standout Taryn Torgerson Hired as Assistant Golf Coach for UTSA

Thursday, July 13

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. (GOUTSA.com) – UTSA head women's golf coach Summer Batiste on Wednesday announced that she has hired Taryn Torgerson as assistant coach. "I'm very excited to welcome Taryn Torgerson to Roadrunner Nation," Batiste said. "Taryn has an impressive playing resumé and years of experience leading... Read More.

Big 12 Conference and AT&T Stadium Extend Football Championship Agreement Through 2030

Thursday, July 13

Courtesy of Big 12 Athletics ARLINGTON, Tex. (big12sports.com)- The Big 12 has extended its agreement through the 2030 season to continue to host the Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Widely considered to be one of the premier venues... Read More.

‘A Night-and-Day Difference’: How the Royals Revamped Their MiLB Pitching

Thursday, July 13

By: Anne Rogers, Kansas City Royals (mlb.com/royals) - Paul Gibson was in the car on a hot July day last year, making the 3 1/2-hour trek from Springdale, Ark., where the Royals’ Double-A team plays, to Kansas City. The Royals’ senior pitching director was deep... Read More.