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Iola High to Celebrate New Turf Field with Ribbon Cutting and Blue and Gold Scrimmage

Friday, August 14

Iola High School will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 for the newly turfed Municipal Stadium field at Riverside Park. The ceremony will be followed by the Blue and Gold Scrimmage, with the IHS cross country team beginning a run at 6:45... Read More.

Important Fan Information for Saturday’s Preseason Game at Arrowhead Stadium

Thursday, August 13

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Los Angeles Rams on August 15 at Arrowhead Stadium. Fans can find important information and reminders regarding Saturday's game below. Chiefs Charity Game and Junior Chiefs Cheerleaders Recognized as the top philanthropic game of its type... Read More.

K-State WBB Signs Osazuwa to 2026-27 Roster

Thursday, August 13

MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has added another international talent to the 2026-27 roster, as forward Cristina Osazuwa from Italy has signed with the Wildcats. "Cristina gives us a power forward that is versatile enough to play away... Read More.

KJCCC Men’s Soccer Puts Three Teams In Preseason Top 10, Five Teams Ranked In Top 15

Tuesday, August 11

NJCAA Division 1 Men's Soccer Poll | NJCAA Division 2 Men's Soccer Poll CHARLOTTE, NC – Ahead of the start of the 2026 NJCAA men’s soccer season next week, the NJCAA has released its 2026 men’s soccer preseason polls with five Kansas Jayhawk... Read More.

Royals Add 9-time All-Star Kimbrel to Bolster Bullpen

Tuesday, August 11

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals have finalized a Major League deal with veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel, and he was activated and available in their bullpen for Monday night's series opener against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Right-hander Read More.

Kansas Volleyball Picked Third in 2026 Big 12 Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Tuesday, August 11

Lawrence, Kan. – Coming off a Sweet 16 campaign in 2025, Kansas Volleyball has been picked to finish third in the 2026 Big 12 Preseason Coaches' Poll, as announced by the conference today. The Jayhawks earned 159 points, trailing Arizona State (194 points, 12 first-place votes)... Read More.

Neosho County’s Dr. Riann Mullis Appointed to NJCAA Board of Regents

Friday, August 7

Chanute, Kan. - Dr. Riann Mullis, Director of Athletics at Neosho County Community College, has been selected as one of four At-Large members to serve on the NJCAA Board of Regents, the association's highest governing body. As an At-Large Regent, Mullis will help provide... Read More.

Washburn Men’s Basketball Coach Brett Ballard Seriously Injured in One-vehicle Crash

Wednesday, August 5

Washburn University men’s basketball head coach Brett Ballard, a Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College alum, was seriously injured after a one-vehicle crash Tuesday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the driver of the Ford, identified as Ballard, suffered serious injuries due to the... Read More.

Royals Deal Bubic for Reliever Duran, Acquire RHP Hoffman in Slow Deadline

Tuesday, August 4

KANSAS CITY -- On a frenzied Trade Deadline, the Royals were fairly quiet. General manager J.J. Picollo called it a “slow day.” By the end, it will be remembered more for what the Royals didn’t do than the deals they did make. Kansas... Read More.

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.

Neosho County’s Dr. Riann Mullis Appointed to NJCAA Board of Regents

Tuesday, August 4

Chanute, Kan. - Dr. Riann Mullis, Director of Athletics at Neosho County Community College, has been selected as one of four At-Large members to serve on the NJCAA Board of Regents, the association's highest governing body. As an At-Large Regent, Mullis will help provide... 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.