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Meet The Cats Fall Season Kickoff Set for August 22

Friday, July 31

MANHATTAN, Kan. – With less than 40 days until the football home opener, K-State fans can kick off the 2026-27 sports season with an opportunity to meet and get autographs from their favorite K-State players as K-State Athletics hosts Meet The Cats on Saturday, August... Read More.

Blue Blood Classic Coming to Allen Fieldhouse

Friday, July 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas men's basketball will host Duke in the Blue Blood Classic on Sunday, Oct. 25, Homecoming Weekend, in an exhibition contest to be played in historic Allen Fieldhouse. Tip time for the contest will be released later. Kansas will make a return exhibition... Read More.

Kansas City Chiefs Announce 2026 Season Kickoff

Friday, July 31

KANSAS CITY, Mo – The countdown is on. Today, the Kansas City Chiefs officially announce the start of the 2026 Season Kickoff, a month-long celebration that brings together fans, players, partners, and the community as Chiefs Kingdom gears up for the return of football. Beginning with... Read More.

Chris Jones Lands at No. 43 in “NFL Top 100” Rankings

Friday, July 31

Another member of the Kansas City Chiefs appeared in the annual "NFL Top 100" rankings on Thursday as defensive lineman Chris Jones checked in at No. 43 in the league-wide composite. ones, whose inclusion marks an eighth-consecutive mention in the yearly "Top 100," amassed 63... Read More.

Hillsboro Outside Hitter Amyah Werth is Volleyball Player to Watch

Friday, July 31

Amyah Werth has been one of Class 2A’s top defensive specialists throughout her high school volleyball career, but she’ll take on a new challenge this fall as Hillsboro’s six-rotation outside hitter. Werth was recognized by Sports in Kansas as a preseason Player to Watch in... Read More.

Little River Senior Jaren Garrison is Sports in Kansas Eight-Man football Player to Watch

Friday, July 31

Jaren Garrison has developed into one of the top all-around players in Eight-Man football, making an impact in every phase of the game for Little River. Garrison, 6-foot, 195 pounds, fullback/quarterback/linebacker, is a Sports in Kansas Football Player to Watch in 2026. Garrison is expected to... Read More.

Inman senior Malachi Brunk Recognized by Sports in Kansas

Friday, July 31

Malachi Brunk returns for his senior season as one of the top two-way players in Class 1A after an outstanding junior campaign that earned him First Team All-State honors at both quarterback and defensive back. Sports in Kansas said Brunk is one of the football... Read More.

Isbel (Left Foot) Continues Rehab Stint, on Track for Early August Return

Wednesday, July 29

Royals center fielder Kyle Isbel continued his Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday as he nears his return to the Major League club after being sidelined by plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Isbel, who has been... Read More.

Garcia (Left Hand) Begins Rehab Stint After Month-Plus on IL

Wednesday, July 29

By the time Maikel Garcia was placed on the 10-day injured list back on June 23, he had already been battling the left hand muscle sprain for quite some time. It was affecting his play and his mind, and it was... Read More.

Chiefs Wrap Rookie Portion of Training Camp Ahead of Veteran Arrival

Wednesday, July 29

The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up a three-day set of "pre-camp" practices on Monday as the quarterbacks, rookies and select veterans in attendance took part in one final introductory session before the rest of the team arrived later that afternoon. It was an opportunity for... Read More.

K-State to Face Nebraska in Exhibition Matchup

Wednesday, July 29

MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State will play an exhibition game against former Big 12 foe Nebraska on Monday, Oct. 26 at Eihusen Arena inside the BigIron Events Center in Grand Island, Neb., in a matchup presented by Pinnacle Bank. Ticket information, tipoff and broadcast information will be... Read More.

Late Night in the Phog to Coincide with KU Exhibition Contests

Wednesday, July 29

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas men's and women's basketball will conduct separate 2026 editions of Late Night in the Phog presented by HyVee in conjunction with an exhibition contest for each program. With elements from previous Late Nights, the KU men's team will host Pittsburg State on... Read More.