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Salvy’s 317th Homer Ties Brett’s All-time Royals Record

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS CITY -- George Brett and Salvador Perez are the two faces that have defined the two best eras of Royals baseball across the 58-season history of this club, from the championships they’ve won, to the All-Star Games they’ve played in, to the thousands of... Read More.

Barton to Host Region 6 basketball Tournament for Second Consecutive Year

Wednesday, July 22

For the second consecutive year, Barton Community College has been selected to host the final two rounds of the 2027 Region 6/Plains District Division I Basketball Championship Tournament. Following a vote by the region's athletic directors and college presidents earlier this week, Barton will welcome... Read More.

NFHS Issues New Volleyball Serving Screen Rule

Monday, July 20

A new National Federation of State High School Associations serving screen rule is coming for the 2026-2027 high school volleyball season. Players on the serving team may not raise their hands above their heads before the serve if it creates a screen that blocks the... Read More.

National Baseball Congress Kicks Off 92nd World Series This Week

Monday, July 20

WICHITA, Kansas – The 92nd NBC World Series, powered by Evergy, officially kicks off at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium this Thursday night. A premier 16-team field of top collegiate and amateur talent from across the country will compete across 10 action-packed days for a... Read More.

How will Royals Balance Present, Future at Deadline After Rough First Half?

Wednesday, July 15

KANSAS CITY -- When the calendar flipped to July, all we heard from a lot of teams, including the Royals, was the need to get to the All-Star break to have a better idea of Trade Deadline strategy. Well, the All-Star break is here. Is... Read More.

Ted Owens to be Inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame

Wednesday, July 15

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Former Kansas men's basketball coach Ted Owens will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on October 22, 2026, in a ceremony at the College Basketball Experience in Kansas City, Missouri, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced... Read More.

Ellinwood’s Eleanor Joiner is a Sports In Kansas Runner to Watch

Wednesday, July 15

Ellinwood High School junior Eleanor Joiner enters the 2026 cross country season as one of the athletes to watch after building an impressive résumé during her first two high school seasons. Joiner holds the Ellinwood school record in the 800 meters with a time of... Read More.

KJCCC Announces 2025-26 All-Academic Awards

Tuesday, July 14

COLBY, Kan. — The Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference has announced its 2025-2026 KJCCC All-Academic Award winners with 1,660 student-athletes across 20 conference schools earning the award after finishing the academic year with at least a 3.5 overall GPA. Among the 1,660 student-athletes to earn... Read More.

Here Are the Royals’ 2026 Draft Picks

Monday, July 13

The Royals took a bit of a different route on the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft, at least according to the industry, especially with their first pick when they selected Louisville outfielder Zion Rose at No. 6 overall on Saturday. On... Read More.

Sports in Kansas Lists Top Returning Class 3A Volleyball Players

Monday, July 13

Ten volleyball players return from the Kansas Volleyball Association/Sports in Kansas 2025 Class 3A All-State Team. Returning first team performers are Silver Lake senior Kylie Hanni, Hoisington senior Sofia Simic, Silver Lake senior Jaylie Whitehead and Holton senior Tinley Wilson. Second team returners are Holton junior... Read More.

Great Bend Bat Cats Down Junction City Brigade

Monday, July 13

The Great Bend Bat Cats dropped an 11-1 decision to the Newton Rebels Thursday night at Newton’s Centennial Park, but rebounded with a 9-5 road win against the Junction City Brigade Friday at Junction City’s Rathert Stadium. Great Bend (22-7) defeated the Newton Rebels 18-6... Read More.

Surging Caglianone Brings Huge Power to Derby for 1st Time

Friday, July 10

KANSAS CITY -- One of the best young sluggers in the game is taking his powerful left-handed swing to Citizen Bank Park next week. Jac Caglianone on Wednesday announced his decision to participate in Monday’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Philadelphia, airing... Read More.