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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.

Pasquantino (Hamate Fracture) Aiming to Return From IL on Friday

Friday, July 10

NEW YORK -- Royals manager Matt Quatraro indicated that first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino will likely come off the 10-day injured list and play in the series opener against the Orioles on Friday night at Camden Yards. Pasquantino has missed almost a month... Read More.

Wichita to Serve as 2027 and 2028 Opening Round Host for March Madness

Friday, July 10

The NCAA this week awarded Wichita, Kansas, the hosting rights for the Opening Round of the 2027 and 2028 Division I Men’s Basketball Championships. Wichita and Dayton, Ohio, which has served as the host city for the start of the tournament since 2001, both will... Read More.

Great Bend Bat Cats Fall to Newton Rebels 11-1

Friday, July 10

The Great Bend Bat Cats dropped an 11-1 decision to the Newton Rebels Thursday night at Newton’s Centennial Park. Great Bend (21-7) defeated the Rebels 18-6 Wednesday at Al Burns Memorial Field in Great Bend. The Bat Cats play the Junction City Brigade Friday night at... Read More.

Team Kansas Squad Wins High School Baseball National Championship Series

Wednesday, July 8

Team Kansas captured the High School Baseball National Championship Series on Sunday with a 6-1 victory over Florida at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, finishing an impressive 5-1 week against some of the nation’s top high school talent. The invitation-only event featured many of the... Read More.

Sports in Kansas/KVA Lists Top Returning Volleyball Players in Class 1A Divisions I and II

Wednesday, July 8

Sports in Kansas and the Kansas Volleyball Association posted lists of the top returning All-State volleyball players for the upcoming 2026 season in Class 1A Division I and Class 1A Division II. Class 1A Division I KVA All-State First Team Returners from 2025 Josie Haverkamp, Sr., Centralia Hayden... Read More.

Great Bend Bat Cats Split Doubleheader with Performance Factory Phenoms

Wednesday, July 8

The Great Bend Bat Cats baseball team split a doubleheader Monday night at Rose Hill High School against the Performance Factory Phenoms. Great Bend (20-6, first place Jayhawk Collegiate League) lost the first game 7-6 and won the second game 6-3. The Bat Cats rapped out... Read More.

Great Bend Bat Cats in First Place in Jayhawk Collegiate League

Monday, July 6

The Great Bend Bat Cats lost to the Derby Twins 10-5 Wednesday night at Panther Field in Derby, but rebounded with a 30-6 victory Thursday at Al Burns Memorial Field to hold onto first place in Jayhawk Collegiate League. Great Bend shut out Kingman 5-0 Friday... Read More.

St. John High School, K-State Alum Dean Wade Signs Four-year with Philadelphia 76ers

Thursday, July 2

Free agent forward Dean Wade agreed to a four-year, $39 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, said ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. The Sixers beat out several other contenders who had pursued the former Cavaliers forward, who has proved indispensable for Cleveland over the years. Wade,... Read More.