Iola Sports

Rasmussen and the Rays Bullpen Shine in 3-0 Win Over Royals

Thursday, June 26

By Dave SkrettaKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Drew Rasmussen tossed five innings of two-hit ball, Tampa Bay scored three times in the second on an array of singles and bunts, and the Rays held on the rest of the way to beat the Kansas City... Read More.

Center Paul Mbiya Signs with Kansas Men’s Basketball

Wednesday, June 25

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Center Paul Mbiya has signed a financial aid agreement to play basketball at Kansas, KU head coach Bill Self announced today. Mbiya is from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo will be a freshman for the 2025-26 season.Mbiya is 6-foot-11,... Read More.

Former Royal Whit Merrifield Retires After Twice Leading MLB in Hits Over His 9 Seasons

Wednesday, June 25

Whit Merrifield is retiring after a nine-season career that included twice leading the MLB in hits and three trips to the All-Star Game.The 36-year-old posted on social media that the birth of his daughter last year played a role in the decision. Merrifield, a... Read More.

Hormigas Beat Fuego 8-4 in Iola, Extend Win Streak to Three

Wednesday, June 25

IOLA, Kan. - The KC Iola Hormigas defeated the Santa Fe Fuego Tuesday 8-4 in Iola, giving them now a three-game winning streak.After an 18-hit performance Monday, they followed up with 13 hits Tuesday. Reed Carter, Nicholas Chaves, Devin Radar, and Zachary Trangmar had two... Read More.

Kansas Women’s Basketball to Face Missouri at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City

Wednesday, June 25

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas women's basketball will renew a longtime rivalry on Saturday, November 15, as the Jayhawks take on Missouri at the T-Mobile Center in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.The Storagemart Border Showdown matchup will be part of the 28.5 Shootout hosted by... Read More.

Jansen Has HR and 3 RBIs, Bradley Pitches 6 2/3 Scoreless Innings as the Rays Beat Royals 5-1

Wednesday, June 25

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Danny Jansen hit a two-run home run and finished with three RBIs, Taj Bradley pitched two-hit ball for 6 2/3 scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Tuesday night.Yandy Díaz and Jonathan Aranda... Read More.

Chiefs Sign Two Veteran Tryout Players Following Minicamp

Tuesday, June 24

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs made a handful of roster moves on Tuesday with the signings of offensive lineman Joey Lombard and tight end Geor'Quarius Spivey.Lombard and Spivey both attended mandatory minicamp last week on a tryout basis, and while... Read More.

KC Iola Hormigas Earn First Win Streak of Season

Tuesday, June 24

IOLA, Kan. - The KC Iola Hormigas defeated the Trinidad Triggers 9-2 Monday, June 23 in Iola, giving them their first winning streak of the season.The team had 18 hits in total, three of which were home runs and one other was a double. Nicholas... Read More.

Kohl Rosario Signs with Kansas Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, June 24

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Shooting guard Kohl Rosario has signed a financial aid agreement to play basketball at Kansas, KU head coach Bill Self announced today. Rosario will be a freshman for the 2025-26 season.Rosario, 6-foot-5, 185 pounds, comes to Kansas after playing at Overtime... Read More.

1st Round Matchups Set for KU, KSU, and WSU Basketball Alumni Teams in TBT

Tuesday, June 24

The TBT Basketball Tournament released their regional seedings and matchups for the first round of the $1 million winner-take-all tournament. Alumni teams from KU, K-State, and Wichita State Men's Basketball will be participating in the tournament.In years past, all three teams would be... Read More.

Pittsburg State Begins Work on Dedicated Outdoor Track & Field Facility

Tuesday, June 24

PITTSBURG, Kan. (June 24, 2025) - An outdoor track and field facility for which construction has begun at Pittsburg State will improve safety, will match the standard of excellence achieved in recent years by athletes and coaches, and could play a role in the local... Read More.

Area Athletes Named to Sports in Kansas All-State Softball Teams

Tuesday, June 24

Sports in Kansas released their All-State teams from the 2025 High School Softball season Monday evening. Many athletes in our Ad Astra Radio coverage area were named as part of the All-State teams.The local athletes honored by Sports in Kansas are listed below: 2-1A First Team... Read More.