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Red Sox Ride Duran HR, Strong Outing from Bello to 6th Straight Win, Beating Royals 8-5

Tuesday, August 5

BOSTON (AP) - Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer and Brayan Bello pitched six effective innings, helping the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth consecutive victory.Rob Refsnyder drove in two runs, and Duran added a leaping, Read More.

K-State No. 20 in College Football Preseason Coaches Poll, KU Receiving Votes

Monday, August 4

Coaches Top 25 Poll by USA TodayRk.Team Pts. 1st Pl. Conference1Texas 1606 28 SEC2Ohio State 1565 20Big 103Penn State 1525 14 Big 104Georgia 1466 3 SEC5 Notre Dame 1360 0Independent6 Clemson 1324 2ACC7Oregon 1307 0 Big 108 Alabama 1210 0SEC9LSU 1056 0 SEC10 Miami (FL) 823 0ACC11Arizona State 806 0 Big 1212 Illinois 734 0Big 1013South Carolina 665 0 SEC14 Michigan 580 0Big 1015Ole Miss 573 0 SEC16 SMU 555 0ACC17Florida 498 0 SEC18 Tennessee 492 0SEC19Indiana 460 0 Big 1020 Kansas State 438 0Big 12T-21Texas A&M 392 0 SECT-21 Iowa State 392 0Big 1223BYU 287 0Big 1224 Texas Tech 261 0Big 1225 Boise State 246 0Mountain WestReceiving Votes: Oklahoma 221; Missouri 142; Louisville 126; USC 116; Utah 86; Baylor 76; Auburn 50; Iowa 49; Memphis 34; Army West Point... Read More.

10 Recognized in Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Monday, August 4

TOPEKA, Kan. - 10 individuals were officially inducted to the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Sat., Aug. 2 at Washburn University in Topeka.The honorees included former Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Wichita State Shockers, as well as honorees from local schools and small colleges.Listed below... Read More.

AfterShocks Win TBT Title In Front of 9,029 Fans

Monday, August 4

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - AfterShocks 82, Eberlein Drive 67Leading scorersAfterShocks: Marcus Keene 22, Nike Sibande 14 Eberlein Drive: Junathaen Watson 14What's next: The AfterShocks are champions of The Basketball Tournament. They will divide the $1 million prize after Sunday's win in front of 9,029 fans, most for a... Read More.

Kyle Isbel Has Go-Ahead Hit as Royals Score 5 in 10th to Beat Blue Jays 7-4

Monday, August 4

TORONTO (AP) - Kyle Isbel hit an RBI double in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 on Sunday.Vinnie Pasquantino hit a tying single with two out in the eighth, and Kansas City scored five in... Read More.

Royals’ Trade Deadline Moves Aim to Balance Winning Now and Building for the Future

Friday, August 1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals found themselves in a strange and precarious position at the trade deadline: They were both buyers and sellers, interested in supplementing the club to win now while simultaneously continuing to build for the future.In other words,... Read More.

AfterShocks Roll Into Championship Game On Sunday

Friday, August 1

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - AfterShocks 66, We Are D3 54Leading scorersAfterShocks: James Woodard 12, Marcus Keene 10 We Are D3: Ty Nichols 14What's next: The AfterShocks can win The Basketball Tournament title and the $1 million winner-take-all prize at 3 p.m. Sunday (FOX) at Koch Arena. They face... Read More.

KU Adds High School Champs Wall to Stadium, Eyes State Title Games with K-State

Thursday, July 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas Football added a special piece to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium ahead of the conclusion of Phase I of renovations: A wall commemorating the current Kansas state champions in high school football.The Kansas Football social media announced the addition of the... Read More.

Royals Trade Catcher Fermin to Padres Right-Handed Pitchers Bergert, Kolek

Thursday, July 31

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The Royals on Thursday traded backup catcher Freddy Fermin to the Padres for right-handed pitchers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek.In the leadup to MLB’s Trade Deadline, the Royals made moves that balanced what they hope is a postseason run in 2025... Read More.

K-State Women’s Basketball Sets 2025-26 Non-Conference Schedule

Thursday, July 31

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie announced the complete non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season on Thursday.The Wildcats' non-conference slate features six home games, including a visit from SEC foe Texas A&M, participation in the 2025 Cancun Challenge in... Read More.

Goodland Native, KU Football’s Leyton Cure Named to Wuerffel Trophy Preseason Watch List

Thursday, July 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas redshirt senior Leyton Cure was one of 116 players named to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, the organization announced on Thursday, awarded to college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify community service, academic excellence, and... Read More.

Perez’s Single in 10th Lifts Royals over Braves 1-0. KC Ties Record by Using 9 Pitchers in Shutout

Wednesday, July 30

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Salvador Perez drove in MJ Melendez with a single leading off the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Wednesday while matching a major league record by using nine total pitchers in the shutout.Sam... Read More.