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How the Jayhawks fared in the 2025 NBA Summer League

Monday, July 21

By Jack Ritter LAWRENCE, Kan. (Phog.net) - Five former Kansas Basketball players just wrapped up their 10-day stints in the NBA Summer League, with two Jayhawks playing particularly well given their opportunities. Following the end of the 2024-25 NCAA season, KU had a small handful... Read More.

National Baseball Congress Kicks Off World Series This Week in Wichita

Monday, July 21

WICHITA, Kan. (July 21, 2025) - The 2025 NBC World Series, powered by Evergy, kicks off at Eck Stadium on Thursday Night, with 16 teams from across the country competing for a National Championship. The tournament runs from July 24-August 1st at Eck Stadium at... Read More.

Chiefs and Defensive End George Karlaftis Agree to 4-year, $93M Contract

Monday, July 21

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs and defensive end George Karlaftis agreed to a four-year, $93 million contract that includes $62 million guaranteed, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday, keeping one of the best young players... Read More.

With Goals Still in Reach, Royals Searching for Better Second Half

Friday, July 18

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The All-Star break is baseball’s breather, except of course if you’re part of the All-Star activities, like four Royals were this year in Atlanta. Still, four days off seems like a lot when you play every day, and baseball will... Read More.

Neosho’s Tanner Selected as Assistant Coach of the Year

Friday, July 18

CHANUTE, Kan. (GoNeosho.com) - Assistant Softball Coach Mateighia Tanner was selected by Easton/NFCA as the National Assistant Coach of the year for NJCAA D2. Tanner stepped into lead the Panthers after Head Panthers Coach Kim Alexander had to take the season off due to a cancer... Read More.

Garden City Walks Off Hormigas Following All-Star Break

Friday, July 18

GARDEN CITY, Kan. - The KC Iola Hormigas traveled to Garden City following a brief break after the Pecos League All-Star game, falling to the Wind 3-2 in walk-off fashion. The first five innings were scoreless as the Hormigas' TC Burns and the Wind's Winn Hahnfield... Read More.

WSU Alumni Team AfterShocks Open TBT On Friday At Koch Arena

Friday, July 18

By Paul Suellentrop WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - The AfterShocks still love all parts of their summer reunion – the Shocker fans, playing in Koch Arena, signing autographs, renewing friendships. They also want to win and take home their share of The Basketball Tournament's $1 million... Read More.

Chiefs Wide Receiver Rashee Rice Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail over Dallas High-Speed Crash

Thursday, July 17

DALLAS (AP) - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and another speeding driver caused a chain-reaction crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway last year. The Dallas County District Attorney’s... Read More.

Limited Tickets Remain for K-State Football’s First Three Home Games

Thursday, July 17

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State Athletics announced today that limited tickets remain for the first three home football games, and fans are encouraged to act quickly to secure their seats inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium for the highly anticipated season. Fewer than 2,000 tickets are... Read More.

Jayhawks Women’s Basketball Unveils 2025-26 Non-Conference Slate

Wednesday, July 16

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider has announced a challenging, 12-game non-conference schedule that awaits the Jayhawks during the upcoming 2025-26 season. The Jayhawks will face three power conference opponents prior to league play, beginning with the previously announced StorageMart Border Showdown against... Read More.

Adam Frazier Returns to Royals in Trade with Pirates

Wednesday, July 16

By Alex Stumpf KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MLB.com) - The first domino in what should be a busy Trade Deadline for the Pirates fell Wednesday, as the Bucs struck a deal to send utilityman Adam Frazier to the Royals in exchange for Minor League infielder Cam Devanney. Frazier... Read More.

Chiefs Beat Franchise Tag Deadline, Sign Guard Trey Smith to a 4-year, $94M Deal, AP Source Says

Tuesday, July 15

By Stephen Whyno KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs beat the deadline to sign franchise-tagged guard Trey Smith to a multiyear contract, agreeing to terms Tuesday on a $94 million deal, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. The four-year... Read More.