Larned Sports

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 System GREAT 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 Sports LAWRENCE, 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 63 Leading scorers AfterShocks: Marcus Keene 17, Marcus Santos Silva, 15, Nike Sibande 14 Forever Coogs: Tyrece Radford 15 What'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.

Matthew Boyd Sharp for 11th win, Cubs Blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0

Wednesday, July 23

CHICAGO (AP) - Matthew Boyd pitched seven crisp innings for his 11th win, and the Chicago Cubs spoiled Rich Hill’s return to the majors with a 6-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw each had... Read More.

JHX Hoops Escapes Alumni Sunflower Showdown, Move On to TBT Regional Championship

Tuesday, July 22

KANSAS CITY, Mo - The KU alumni squad, JHX Hoops, defeating the K-State alumni team, Purple Reign, in the TBT second round Mon., July 21, winning 59-57 after a thrilling final three minutes of action. The game was close all throughout, but once the Elam... Read More.

Royals Calling Up 45-Year-Old Pitcher Rich Hill from Minors for a Start Against the Cubs

Tuesday, July 22

CHICAGO (AP) - The Kansas City Royals plan to call up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from the minors for a start against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, marking the left-hander’s 21st season in the majors. Hill has been at Triple-A Omaha after joining the Royals... Read More.