Larned Sports

AfterShocks Advance to TBT’s Final Four

Monday, July 28

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - AfterShocks 74, Heartfire 68 Leading scorersAfterShocks: Marcus Keene 15, Markis McDuffie 13 Heartfire: Tevin Mack 18What's next: The AfterShocks are in the Final Four of The Basketball Tournament for a second time. Sunday's quarterfinal win puts them two wins away from the title and the... Read More.

K-State Women’s Basketball Adds Belgian Player Claessens for 2025-26 Season

Friday, July 25

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has added an international talent to the 2025-26 roster, as Nastja Claessens from Belgium has signed with the Wildcats.A forward, Claessens most recently helped the Belgian Senior National Team win the 2025 FIBA Women's... Read More.

Kansas Basketball Lands International Guard Nginyu Ngala

Friday, July 25

By Michael Swain - 247 SportsLAWRENCE, Kan. (Phog.net) - Bill Self said Kansas was still looking for one more player when he met with reporters on Monday. Well, on Friday, KU landed a new commitment from an international player. Nginyu Ngala is headed to KU, his... Read More.

Barton Athletics Receives Partnership with The University of Kansas Health System

Friday, July 25

*Story courtesy of Regan Reif, Strategic Marketing Program Manager - The University of Kansas Health SystemGREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - As announced today by the University of Kansas Health System in Great Bend, partnership... Read More.

Kansas Basketball Coach Bill Self Hospitalized; Received Two Stents

Friday, July 25

By Jack Ritter - 247 SportsLAWRENCE, Kan. (Phog.net) - Kansas Basketball head coach Bill Self was admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital and had two stents inserted on Thursday afternoon, the university announced."Self felt unwell and experienced some concerning symptoms Thursday," KU said. "The procedure went... Read More.

Former KU Track Star, Kinsley Lawyer Al Frame, Dies at 91

Thursday, July 24

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Former Kansas cross country standout Al Frame passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91.Frame was a standout on the Jayhawk track and field and cross country teams from 1952-56, earning All-America honors in 1954 and 1955 in cross... Read More.

Royals Place Infielder/Outfielder Nick Loftin on Concussion IL, Recall MJ Melendez

Thursday, July 24

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals placed infielder/outfielder Nick Loftin on the seven-day concussion injured list and recalled outfielder MJ Melendez from Triple-A Omaha before Wednesday afternoon’s series finale against the Cubs in Chicago.Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Cubs right fielder... Read More.

Start Times Changed for Opening Day of National Baseball Congress World Series

Wednesday, July 23

WICHITA, Kan. - The National Baseball Congress (NBC) announced that the start times have changed for the opening day of the NBC World Series Thursday, July 24.The first game between the Dodge City A's and Seattle Cheney Studs will now be at 11:00 a.m. The... Read More.

Vinnie Pasquantino Hits Two of Royals’ Four Homers, Kansas City Tops Cubs 8-4

Wednesday, July 23

CHICAGO (AP) - Vinnie Pasquantino hit two of Kansas City’s four two-run homers and doubled on a 3-for-4 afternoon, leading the Royals past the Chicago Cubs 8-4 on Wednesday.Salvador Perez and rookie Tyler Tolbert also went deep as the Royals took two of three... Read More.

Conference Pairings Set for Shockers Men’s & Women’s Basketball for 2025-26

Wednesday, July 23

WICHITA, Kan. - The American Conference pairings were set for the men's and women's basketball seasons for the 2025-26 season Wednesday, July 23.The full schedule with dates and times will be announced in September, with conference play beginning in late December running through early March.... Read More.

Keene’s Shot Puts AfterShocks Into TBT Quarterfinals

Wednesday, July 23

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - AfterShocks 66, Forever Coogs 63Leading scorersAfterShocks: Marcus Keene 17, Marcus Santos Silva, 15, Nike Sibande 14Forever Coogs: Tyrece Radford 15What's next: The AfterShocks will play at Koch Arena as long as they keep winning in pursuit of the $1 million prize. Tuesday's win... Read More.

Chiefs Press On with Stadium Negotiations on Both Sides of the Kansas-Missouri State Line

Wednesday, July 23

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs are making progress in stadium negotiations with lawmakers on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri state line, though it remains unclear whether the team will stay at Arrowhead Stadium or ultimately move elsewhere.The Chiefs recently were granted... Read More.