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Former K-State Baseball’s, Current Wind Surge’s Culpepper Named to 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game

Wednesday, July 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Former K-State All-American and Minnesota Twins' No. 4 prospect Kaelen Culpepper has been selected to play on the American League team in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. Culpepper, who was taken 21st overall by the Twins in the 2024... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Sammie Brooks, Buhler Girls Soccer

Wednesday, July 9

BUHLER, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Sammie Brooks, Buhler Crusaders goalkeeper as this week's Athlete of the Week. The week - Brooks wrapped up an impressive senior season, and career, in the Class 4-3-2-1A regional tournament. She posted another clean sheet... Read More.

Monarchs continue hot play, up win streak to six

Wednesday, July 9

The Hutchinson Monarchs continued their sizzling July play Tuesday at Hobart-Detter Field, as they beat the Haysville Aviators 8-1. The win was the Monarchs' sixth in a row and they are 5-0 in July. The Monarchs had good pitching again, as starter Ethan Giesbrecht, who plays... Read More.

Hutchinson, McPherson Student-Athletes to Play in Boys Soccer All-Star Game

Wednesday, July 9

A pair of high school boys soccer athletes will participate in the 2025 Kansas vs. Oklahoma High School Soccer Boys All-Star Game on July 19 in Wichita: Lucas Witt from Hutchinson and Manny Morales from McPherson. Witt was an AVCTL Div. I 2nd Team All-League... Read More.

Former Cy Young Winner Keuchel Inks Minors Deal with Royals

Wednesday, July 9

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MLB.com) - The Royals have signed former AL Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel to a Minor League deal, the team announced Wednesday morning. Keuchel, 37, held a workout for the team last week and reached 92 mph on his fastball, according to a... Read More.

Nick Loftin Hits 2-Run Homer in 7th, Walk-Off Single in 9th as Royals Beat Pirates 4-3

Wednesday, July 9

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Nick Loftin hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning, then won it in the ninth with a one-out RBI single as the Kansas City Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Tuesday night. Rookie Jac Caglianone homered for the... Read More.

Former KU, KSU, & WSU Basketball Players to Participate in NBA Summer League

Tuesday, July 8

The NBA Summer League is beginning soon with matchups taking place in Utah, Las Vegas, and in California as recently drafted athletes and G-League players look to earn a spot onto an NBA roster for the 2025-26 season. Listed below are the athletes from KU,... Read More.

High School Baseball to Require Double First Base Starting 2027

Tuesday, July 8

INDIANAPOLIS (NFHS.org) - Beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base will be required in high school baseball games to minimize the risk of collisions by runners and fielders. This rule revision was one of 10 proposed by the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee during... Read More.

Monarchs’ Senstock rising as they beat Wildcats in completion of suspended game

Tuesday, July 8

Joey Senstock belted another home run Monday, his third in four games, and the Hutchinson Monarchs downed the Wichita Wildcats 10-4 at Hobart-Detter Field. The game was started on June 23 but was suspended due to weather, with the Monarchs leading 3-1 with one out... Read More.

Witt Jr. and Perez Homer to Back Cameron’s Strong Start as Royals Beat Pirates 9-3

Tuesday, July 8

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez hit two of Kansas City’s four home runs to back a strong start by rookie Noah Cameron, and the Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-3 on Monday night. Cameron (3-4) struck out seven in... Read More.

Sterling College Swim to Host Recruit Weekend

Monday, July 7

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College Swim and head coach, Dale Heckman, are excited to announce plans for a Recruit Weekend for potential future Warriors. The weekend is set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12-13 and is geared towards high school juniors and seniors... Read More.

K-State Football’s Romaine, Swanson Named to Preseason All-Big 12 Team

Monday, July 7

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Kansas State junior linebacker Austin Romaine and senior tight end Will Swanson earned nods on the 2025 Preseason All-Big 12 team as voted on by media representatives who cover the league, the conference office announced Monday. Both players are coming off All-Big 12... Read More.