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Larned Junior Lauren Sleder is a Sports in Kansas Girls Tennis Player to Watch

Wednesday, August 5

Lauren Sleder turned in one of the top singles seasons in Kansas Class 3A as a sophomore, finishing with a 36-3 record and placing fifth at the state girls tennis tournament. The Larned junior earned All-State, Academic All-State and Academic All-CKL honors, establishing herself as... Read More.

Washburn Men’s Basketball Coach Brett Ballard Seriously Injured in One-vehicle Crash

Wednesday, August 5

Washburn University men’s basketball head coach Brett Ballard, a Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College alum, was seriously injured after a one-vehicle crash Tuesday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the driver of the Ford, identified as Ballard, suffered serious injuries due to the... Read More.

Royals Deal Bubic for Reliever Duran, Acquire RHP Hoffman in Slow Deadline

Tuesday, August 4

KANSAS CITY -- On a frenzied Trade Deadline, the Royals were fairly quiet. General manager J.J. Picollo called it a “slow day.” By the end, it will be remembered more for what the Royals didn’t do than the deals they did make. Kansas... Read More.

Larned senior Jadyn Crosby Commits to Washburn University Women’s Basketball Program

Tuesday, August 4

Larned High School’s Jadyn Crosby, a 6-foot senior forward, has announced her commitment to play basketball at Washburn University for the 2027-28 season. “Jadyn is an outstanding three-sport athlete that looks to be a leader on an off the court this year,” said the Larned... Read More.

Kansas City Royals Acquire Former Blue Dragon Nolan Hoffman on Trade Deadline Day

Tuesday, August 4

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed relief pitcher Nolan Hoffman and cash considerations from the Philadelphia Phillies for 19-year-old minor league right-handed pitcher Manuel Colón. Monday was the Major League Baseball trade deadline. The Royals added Hoffman, who pitched two seasons at Hutchinson Community College and... Read More.

KJCCC Releases 2026 Football Predicted Order Of Finish Poll

Monday, August 3

COLBY, Kan. – Five-time defending Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference champion Hutchinson Community College has once again been picked to finish atop the KJCCC standings after receiving a league-best 48 points and six of seven first-place votes following a vote of league coaches as... Read More.

Royals Pick up Pair of Pitching Prospects for Thomas, Falter

Sunday, August 2

DENVER -- The Royals traded outfielder Lane Thomas and left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter to the Braves in exchange for right-hander Lucas Braun (Atlanta’s No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline) and left-hander Carter Holton. Thomas... Read More.

Great Bend Senior Cooper Ohnmacht is K-State Bound Next Year

Sunday, August 2

Few players in Kansas can match the all-around talent and athletic résumé of Cooper Ohnmacht. Sports in Kansas recognized Ohnmacht as a football player to watch during the 2026 season. College recruiters have taken notice, with scholarship offers from Kansas State, Wisconsin, Louisville, Penn State, Vanderbilt,... Read More.

Meet The Cats Fall Season Kickoff Set for August 22

Friday, July 31

MANHATTAN, Kan. – With less than 40 days until the football home opener, K-State fans can kick off the 2026-27 sports season with an opportunity to meet and get autographs from their favorite K-State players as K-State Athletics hosts Meet The Cats on Saturday, August... Read More.

Blue Blood Classic Coming to Allen Fieldhouse

Friday, July 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas men's basketball will host Duke in the Blue Blood Classic on Sunday, Oct. 25, Homecoming Weekend, in an exhibition contest to be played in historic Allen Fieldhouse. Tip time for the contest will be released later. Kansas will make a return exhibition... Read More.

Kansas City Chiefs Announce 2026 Season Kickoff

Friday, July 31

KANSAS CITY, Mo – The countdown is on. Today, the Kansas City Chiefs officially announce the start of the 2026 Season Kickoff, a month-long celebration that brings together fans, players, partners, and the community as Chiefs Kingdom gears up for the return of football. Beginning with... Read More.

Chris Jones Lands at No. 43 in “NFL Top 100” Rankings

Friday, July 31

Another member of the Kansas City Chiefs appeared in the annual "NFL Top 100" rankings on Thursday as defensive lineman Chris Jones checked in at No. 43 in the league-wide composite. ones, whose inclusion marks an eighth-consecutive mention in the yearly "Top 100," amassed 63... Read More.