Larned Sports

Center Paul Mbiya Signs with Kansas Men’s Basketball

Wednesday, June 25

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Center Paul Mbiya has signed a financial aid agreement to play basketball at Kansas, KU head coach Bill Self announced today. Mbiya is from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo will be a freshman for the 2025-26 season.Mbiya is 6-foot-11,... Read More.

Former Royal Whit Merrifield Retires After Twice Leading MLB in Hits Over His 9 Seasons

Wednesday, June 25

Whit Merrifield is retiring after a nine-season career that included twice leading the MLB in hits and three trips to the All-Star Game.The 36-year-old posted on social media that the birth of his daughter last year played a role in the decision. Merrifield, a... Read More.

Tuesday’s Bat Cats at A’s Game Canceled, Two Players Win Weekly Awards

Wednesday, June 25

DODGE CITY, Kan. - While the Bat Cats were unable to play Tuesday, June 25 in Dodge City, there were two players that were named to weekly honors by the Jayhawk Collegiate League.The Great Bend Bat Cats were scheduled to play the Dodge City A's... Read More.

Kansas Women’s Basketball to Face Missouri at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City

Wednesday, June 25

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas women's basketball will renew a longtime rivalry on Saturday, November 15, as the Jayhawks take on Missouri at the T-Mobile Center in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.The Storagemart Border Showdown matchup will be part of the 28.5 Shootout hosted by... Read More.

Jansen Has HR and 3 RBIs, Bradley Pitches 6 2/3 Scoreless Innings as the Rays Beat Royals 5-1

Wednesday, June 25

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Danny Jansen hit a two-run home run and finished with three RBIs, Taj Bradley pitched two-hit ball for 6 2/3 scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Tuesday night.Yandy Díaz and Jonathan Aranda... Read More.

Chiefs Sign Two Veteran Tryout Players Following Minicamp

Tuesday, June 24

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs made a handful of roster moves on Tuesday with the signings of offensive lineman Joey Lombard and tight end Geor'Quarius Spivey.Lombard and Spivey both attended mandatory minicamp last week on a tryout basis, and while... Read More.

Kohl Rosario Signs with Kansas Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, June 24

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Shooting guard Kohl Rosario has signed a financial aid agreement to play basketball at Kansas, KU head coach Bill Self announced today. Rosario will be a freshman for the 2025-26 season.Rosario, 6-foot-5, 185 pounds, comes to Kansas after playing at Overtime... Read More.

1st Round Matchups Set for KU, KSU, and WSU Basketball Alumni Teams in TBT

Tuesday, June 24

The TBT Basketball Tournament released their regional seedings and matchups for the first round of the $1 million winner-take-all tournament. Alumni teams from KU, K-State, and Wichita State Men's Basketball will be participating in the tournament.In years past, all three teams would be... Read More.

Monday’s Great Bend Bat Cats Game vs. Kingman Moved to Thursday

Tuesday, June 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. - The Great Bend Bat Cats were originally scheduled to face the Kingman Islanders Monday, June 23, but the game was postponed due to inclement weather. The team announced that the reschedule game will be played Thursday, June 26.The game was scheduled... Read More.

Area Athletes Named to Sports in Kansas All-State Softball Teams

Tuesday, June 24

Sports in Kansas released their All-State teams from the 2025 High School Softball season Monday evening. Many athletes in our Ad Astra Radio coverage area were named as part of the All-State teams.The local athletes honored by Sports in Kansas are listed below: 2-1A First Team... Read More.

Who Are the Royals’ Top All-Star Candidates?

Monday, June 23

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - Last year, Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez, Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo all boarded a plane together and headed to Texas for the 2024 All-Star Game. Just the simple fact that the Royals had four All-Stars spoke to the team’s... Read More.

K-State Mourns the Passing of Former AD, Track Coach Steve Miller

Monday, June 23

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Steve Miller, a Hall of Fame track coach who led Kansas State through a transformative period as athletics director, including the hiring of legendary football coach Bill Snyder, passed away on June 15 at the age of 81 at his home... Read More.