Iola Sports

Kansas Basketball’s 18-Game Big 12 Matchups Announced

Thursday, June 12

By Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - The Big 12 has announced its 18-game men's basketball league opponent matrix for the upcoming 2025-26 schedule. Each school has a home-and-home with three other Conference opponents, and faces the other 12 opponents once, with six at home... Read More.

Neosho County CC Baseball’s Williamson Named Honorable Mention All-American

Thursday, June 12

CHANUTE, Kan. - The NJCAA released their All-American honors for the 2025 baseball season, tabbing Neosho County Community College's Maverick Williamson as an Honorable Mention All-American. Williamson was the KJCCC East Division Freshman of the Year, finishing with a league-high 21 home runs, a division-best 74... Read More.

Registration Open for 2nd Annual Iola Alumni 5k/1mi. Walk

Thursday, June 12

IOLA, Kan. - Registration is open for the 2nd Annual Iola Mustang Alumni 5k/1mi. walk, held July 19. The event is hosted by Iola High School Cross Country and is free to Iola High School alumni or to those who enjoy running. The run will take... Read More.

K-State Baseball’s Martin Named First Team All-Region by ABCA/Rawlings

Thursday, June 12

By K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Kansas State junior Maximus Martin received First Team All-Central Region recognition Tuesday, as the American Baseball Coaches Association revealed the 2025 ABCA/Rawlings All-Region teams. Martin is one of seven players from the Big 12 Conference named to... Read More.

KU Baseball’s Ballinger, Hauge Each Collect All-American Honors

Thursday, June 12

By Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas baseball's Brady Ballinger and Jackson Hauge were both named All-Americans this week by various publications. Ballinger received a Second Team All-American honor from NCBWA on Wednesday and a Third Team All-American recognition from Perfect... Read More.

McConnell, Mathurin Lead Pacers’ Bench Charge in Game 3, Fueling 2-1 NBA Finals Lead Over Thunder

Thursday, June 12

By Tim Reynolds - The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - TJ McConnell stole inbounds passes not once, not twice, but three times in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. He waved his arms, pumped his fists and shouted at an already delirious crowd to make... Read More.

Shockers Basketball Adds Three Home Games to Non-Conference Schedule

Thursday, June 12

By Wichita State Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State's men's basketball schedule continues to take shape with the addition of three home games to the 2025-26 non-conference schedule. Wichita State will host Prairie View A&M on Nov. 8, Milwaukee on Nov. 22 and Wofford on... Read More.

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

Thursday, June 12

By Kansas Athletics EUGENE, 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.com KANSAS 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 Athletics MANHATTAN, 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/Royals KANSAS 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 Center The 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.