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Young, but Developed, Experienced, and Talented; 2025 McPherson Bullpup Football Season Preview

Friday, August 1

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Bullpups faced a roller coaster of a 2024 season as injuries and a tough schedule resulted in a 5-5 season. The teams McPherson lost to in the 2024 season finished with three or fewer losses, including in the playoffs. The first... Read More.

Royals’ Trade Deadline Moves Aim to Balance Winning Now and Building for the Future

Friday, August 1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals found themselves in a strange and precarious position at the trade deadline: They were both buyers and sellers, interested in supplementing the club to win now while simultaneously continuing to build for the future. In other words,... Read More.

AfterShocks Roll Into Championship Game On Sunday

Friday, August 1

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - AfterShocks 66, We Are D3 54 Leading scorers AfterShocks: James Woodard 12, Marcus Keene 10 We Are D3: Ty Nichols 14 What's next: The AfterShocks can win The Basketball Tournament title and the $1 million winner-take-all prize at 3 p.m. Sunday (FOX) at Koch Arena. They face... Read More.

KU Adds High School Champs Wall to Stadium, Eyes State Title Games with K-State

Thursday, July 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas Football added a special piece to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium ahead of the conclusion of Phase I of renovations: A wall commemorating the current Kansas state champions in high school football. The Kansas Football social media announced the addition of the... Read More.

Royals Trade Catcher Fermin to Padres Right-Handed Pitchers Bergert, Kolek

Thursday, July 31

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The Royals on Thursday traded backup catcher Freddy Fermin to the Padres for right-handed pitchers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek. In the leadup to MLB’s Trade Deadline, the Royals made moves that balanced what they hope is a postseason run in 2025... Read More.

K-State Women’s Basketball Sets 2025-26 Non-Conference Schedule

Thursday, July 31

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie announced the complete non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season on Thursday. The Wildcats' non-conference slate features six home games, including a visit from SEC foe Texas A&M, participation in the 2025 Cancun Challenge in... Read More.

Goodland Native, KU Football’s Leyton Cure Named to Wuerffel Trophy Preseason Watch List

Thursday, July 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas redshirt senior Leyton Cure was one of 116 players named to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, the organization announced on Thursday, awarded to college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify community service, academic excellence, and... Read More.

McPherson Announces Tim McCutchen as New Director of Athletic Communications

Thursday, July 31

McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) - Josh Daume, Director of Athletics at McPherson College, has announced the hiring of Tim McCutchen as the Director of Athletic Communications for Bulldog Athletics. McCutchen will serve as the primary media contact for all 17 varsity programs and lead the... Read More.

Perez’s Single in 10th Lifts Royals over Braves 1-0. KC Ties Record by Using 9 Pitchers in Shutout

Wednesday, July 30

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Salvador Perez drove in MJ Melendez with a single leading off the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Wednesday while matching a major league record by using nine total pitchers in the shutout. Sam... Read More.

K-State Men’s Basketball to Begin Exhibition Series with Missouri in 2025-26

Wednesday, July 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Former conference foes Kansas State and Missouri will play a home-and-home exhibition series each of the next two seasons beginning with a matchup on Friday, Oct. 24 at Mizzou Arena to open the 2025-26 season. The exhibition will be broadcast nationally... Read More.

Central Christian Women’s Wrestling to Have More Conference Foes After Merger

Wednesday, July 30

KANSAS (KCACSports.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) and the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) will merge their respective women's wrestling programs into one qualifying group for the 2025-26 season, both conference offices announced Wednesday. “The KCAC is excited to work with the Sooner Athletic... Read More.

Sarno Resigns as Larks’ Women’s Soccer Coach, Mitchell Takes Over as Interim

Wednesday, July 30

HESSTON, Kan. (HCLarks.com) - Hesston College women's soccer head coach Eric Sarno has announced his resignation as the head coach of the women's soccer program. Sarno will be returning to his home country of Canada after spending the past two seasons leading the Larks... Read More.