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Andover Native, KU Track’s Ashton Barkdull Claims National Runner Up on Day 1 of NCAA Nationals

Thursday, June 12

By Kansas AthleticsEUGENE, Ore. (KUAthletics.com) - The Kansas Track & Field team completed Day 1 of the NCAA National Championships with Ashton Barkdull taking second place in the Men's Pole Vault.In the Men's Pole Vault, Ashton Barkdull jumped a PR... Read More.

Bubic Falters as Royals’ Tough Stretch vs. Yankees Continues

Thursday, June 12

By Anne Rogers - Royals.comKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - As the Royals prepared to welcome the Yankees to town this week, they felt like their rotation was in a good spot with who they had lined up to start and how the six-man... Read More.

K-State to Stripe Out Bill Snyder Family Stadium for Home Opener vs. North Dakota

Wednesday, June 11

By K-State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State fans, get ready to make a bold statement under the lights! The Wildcats will kick off the 2025 home season in style with a Stripe Out of Bill Snyder Family Stadium when K-State hosts North Dakota on... Read More.

Royals’ Ragans Returns to IL After One Start

Wednesday, June 11

From MLB.com/RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - Shortly after getting left-hander Cole Ragans back in the fold, the Royals have returned their ace to the injured list. Ragans landed on the 15-day IL, retroactive to Sunday, with a left rotator cuff strain just one start... Read More.

NCAA Approves Coaches Challenge, Other Rule Changes for Men’s Basketball

Wednesday, June 11

By Greg Johnson - NCAA.org Media CenterThe NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Tuesday approved changes to help enhance the flow of the game in men's basketball for the 2025-26 season.Changes include a coach's challenge at any point in a game to review... Read More.

Kansas Inks Big 12 Coach of the Year Dan Fitzgerald to New 6-Year Deal

Tuesday, June 10

By Kansas AthleticsLAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – On the heels of one of the finest seasons in Kansas baseball history, including a program record 42 regular season wins, Director of Athletics Travis Goff announced Tuesday that 2025 Big 12 Coach of the Year Read More.

Kansas Softball Coaches Release 2025 All-State Teams

Tuesday, June 10

The Kansas Softball Coaches Association released the 2025 edition of the High School Softball All-State teams. The teams are listed below by classification with area athletes highlighted in bold text.2-1A First Team:Pitcher: Lily Pullen - So. - Oskaloosa Pitcher: Dani Lee - Sr. -... Read More.

Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino Named AL Player of the Week

Tuesday, June 10

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Royals' first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was honored by Major League Baseball as the American League Player of the Week after his efforts in the series' against St. Louis and the Chicago White Sox.Pasquantino hit 13-26 (.500) combined in the... Read More.

Creed Humphrey Ranked as the Best Center in the NFL by PFF

Tuesday, June 10

By Matt McMullen - Chiefs Senior ReporterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The role of center is often an under-the-radar job in the NFL, but thanks to the folks at Pro Football Focus, Creed Humphrey is once again getting the credit that he deserves.Humphrey... Read More.

K-State Baseball’s Evasco Earns Freshman All-America Accolades

Tuesday, June 10

By K-State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State's AJ Evasco added to his historic rookie season, as he was named a 2025 Freshman All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), the organization announced Monday.The NCBWA recognized 34 standout freshmen across the... Read More.

Royals Rookie Jac Caglianone Gets First Career Hit & RBI

Friday, June 6

By Joe Harris - The Associated PressST. LOUIS (AP) - Kansas City Royals rookie outfielder Jac Caglianone got a pair of firsts out of the way with one swing of the bat Thursday.Caglianone ripped Miles Mikolas’ curveball into the right-field corner for... Read More.

Area Athletes Set for 8-Man All-Star Games Saturday

Thursday, June 5

BELOIT, Kan. – This Saturday marks the 40th Anniversary of the Kansas 8-Man All-Star Games. The Ad Astra Radio area has a storied tradition of athletes that have competed in the event and this year is no different.The day is split up into two... Read More.