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Wichita Helps TBT Set All-Time Viewership and Attendance Record

Thursday, August 7

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - The Basketball Tournament (TBT), which just completed its 12th annual event, announced that Sunday's $1 Million Championship Game on FOX set a TBT record for highest average television viewership. Over 444,000 watched the AfterShocks (Wichita State) defeat Eberlein Drive in... Read More.

Mahomes, Chiefs Starters to Play in Preseason Opener Against Cardinals

Thursday, August 7

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) - Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is glad that coach Andy Reid is sending him onto the field with the rest of their starters when Kansas City visits the Arizona Cardinals for their preseason opener Saturday night.“I don’t necessarily look forward to... Read More.

New Food and Beverage Partners for David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium Unveiled

Thursday, August 7

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - With the opening of the reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium set for later this month, Kansas Athletics in partnership with OVG and Jayhawk Sports Properties (Learfield) is excited to share the reimagined food and beverage partners for the upcoming... Read More.

Bracket Revealed for Wichita State Basketball in Battle 4 Atlantis

Thursday, August 7

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - The 2025 Battle 4 Atlantis bracket was announced Thursday morning with Wichita State opening tournament play vs. Saint Mary's on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN2.The Shockers open with the Gaels and then will face either Colorado... Read More.

Drone Show and Stripe Out Highlight K-State Football Home Opener

Thursday, August 7

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - With kickoff to the 2025 K-State Football season just two weeks away, K-State Athletics announced new fan experience and gameday improvements to Bill Snyder Family Stadium for the August 30 home opener.STRIPE OUT AND DRONE SHOW Fewer than 1,200 tickets remain for the... Read More.

Leadoff Change Fuels India’s Big Night as Veteran Fights Through Struggles

Thursday, August 7

BOSTON (Royals.com) - Before Wednesday night, there had only been 10 games in which Jonathan India’s name wasn’t written in the leadoff spot, and those were the 10 games he wasn’t in the lineup at all.Wednesday was different, with Mike Yastrzemski hitting leadoff and India... Read More.

Jayhawks Volleyball Ranked No. 14 in AVCA Preseason Poll

Wednesday, August 6

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas volleyball came in ranked at No. 14 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) preseason poll, the organization announced Wednesday.The Jayhawks ended their 2024 season with a final AVCA ranking of No. 12, just shy of the top ten,... Read More.

Travis Kelce’s Transformation: Chiefs Star Trims Down, Gears Up for Another Super Bowl Run

Wednesday, August 6

By Dave SkrettaST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) - It’s easy to see Travis Kelce making plays on the practice fields of Missouri Western State University these days, whether they be those highlight-reel catches, deft maneuvers in the open field or, yes, the occasional pancake block on... Read More.

Paul and Linda DeBruce Provide $25 Million Gift for KU Gateway District

Wednesday, August 6

From KUAthletics.comLAWRENCE, Kan. (August 6, 2025)— The DeBruce name is well known across the University of Kansas. Jayhawks and sports fans from around the world have visited the DeBruce Center, housing Dr. James Naismith's original rules of basketball and countless others have benefited from... Read More.

MLB is Calling Up its First Female Umpire, Promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday’s Marlins-Braves Game

Wednesday, August 6

NEW YORK (AP) - Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.Pawol will work the bases in Saturday’s doubleheader at Truist Park and the plate on... Read More.

Crochet, Story Lead Red Sox to 7th Straight Win over Royals

Wednesday, August 6

BOSTON (AP) - Garrett Crochet scattered four hits over seven innings and Trevor Story hit a blooper into center field to break a sixth-inning tie on Tuesday night and led the Boston Red Sox to their seventh straight win, 6-2 over the Kansas City Royals.Crochet... Read More.

Chiefs Rookies Have Shined in Camp, Helping Turn Positions of Weakness Into a Strength

Tuesday, August 5

By Dave SkrettaST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) - After watching his Kansas City Chiefs get dismantled by the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, general manager Brett Veach identified two specific areas where the three-time reigning AFC champions needed to improve.One was left tackle, where a... Read More.