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Rasmussen and the Rays Bullpen Shine in 3-0 Win Over Royals

Thursday, June 26

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Drew Rasmussen tossed five innings of two-hit ball, Tampa Bay scored three times in the second on an array of singles and bunts, and the Rays held on the rest of the way to beat the Kansas City... Read More.

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.

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.

Athlete of the Week: Ashley Lehman, Hesston Track and Field

Wednesday, June 25

HESSTON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Hesston High School junior Ashley Lehman, Hesston High School junior as this week's Athlete of the Week. The week - Lehman had a dominant performance at the Class 3A state track and field meet May... Read More.

Moundridge Holding Pair of Athletics Fundraisers

Tuesday, June 24

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. - Moundridge High School is holding fundraisers for multiple athletics programs. Football's fundraiser is currently ongoing as theirs is a raffle for their Football program and their Strength program. They are holding a Lift-A-Thon raffle where patrons can donate to sponsor a Moundridge Student... 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.

Hesston College Softball Hosts Skills and Prospects Camps

Tuesday, June 24

HESSTON, Kan. (HCLarks.com) - Aspiring softball players in the 2025–2029 high school graduating classes will have the opportunity to elevate their game this summer at the Hesston College Skills and Prospect Camps, held July 16–17 at Bess Mullet Field in Hesston, Kansas. Led by the... 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.

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.