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K-State Baseball’s Evasco Earns Freshman All-America Accolades

Tuesday, June 10

By K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State's AJ Evasco added to his historic rookie season, as he was named a 2025 Freshman All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), the organization announced Monday. The NCBWA recognized 34 standout freshmen across the... Read More.

KCAC Commissioner Breidenthal Resigns

Tuesday, June 10

By KCAC Sports WICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) announced Monday that Ted Breidenthal will conclude his time as commissioner of the conference on August 22, 2025, after submitting his resignation last week. Breidenthal joined the KCAC as commissioner in September... Read More.

Hesston High School, Local College Athletes Named Finalists in 27th Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards

Monday, June 9

WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Sports Commission announced the finalists for the 27th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards, including a Hesston High School athlete, athletes from Hutchinson Community College and McPherson College, and athletes from around the south-central part of Kansas. Hesston High School's Kendal... Read More.

Royals Rookie Jac Caglianone Gets First Career Hit & RBI

Friday, June 6

By Joe Harris - The Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) - Kansas City Royals rookie outfielder Jac Caglianone got a pair of firsts out of the way with one swing of the bat Thursday. Caglianone ripped Miles Mikolas’ curveball into the right-field corner for... Read More.

Area Athletes Set for 8-Man All-Star Games Saturday

Thursday, June 5

BELOIT, Kan. – This Saturday marks the 40th Anniversary of the Kansas 8-Man All-Star Games. The Ad Astra Radio area has a storied tradition of athletes that have competed in the event and this year is no different. The day is split up into two... Read More.

Dustin Colquitt Retires a Member of the Chiefs

Thursday, June 5

By Matt McMullen - Senior Team Reporter of the Kansas City Chiefs KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - Dozens of players have left their mark on the Kansas City Chiefs over the years, whether that be through unforgettable moments or team records, but only one... Read More.

Kansas Men’s Basketball Unveils Challenging Non-Conference Slate

Thursday, June 5

By Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Highlighted by a marquee home matchup with UConn, a trip to North Carolina and an appearance at Madison Square Garden against Duke, Kansas men's basketball on Wednesday announced its loaded non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Additionally, KU... Read More.

Central Christian College Announces Golf Tournament Athletics Fundraiser

Wednesday, June 4

McPHERSON, Kan. - The Central Christian College of Kansas (CCCK) has announced details of their Athletics Golf Tournament Fundraiser. The golf tournament will played Saturday, July 19 at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson. The tournament is a fundraiser for the CCCK Tigers' Athletic Department. Anyone... Read More.

Kansas Men’s Basketball Agrees to Home-and-Home Series with UConn

Wednesday, June 4

LAWRENCE, Kan - The Kansas Jayhawks Men's Basketball team as agreed with the University of Connecticut (UConn) for a home-and-home series starting in 2025. The first meeting of the new series will be at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The series will then... Read More.

Former Conference Foes Wichita State & Loyola-Chicago Agree to Men’s Basketball Home-and-Home Series

Wednesday, June 4

By Wichita State Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Former Missouri Valley Conference foes, Wichita State and Loyola Chicago, have agreed to a home-and-home series, beginning in 2025. Wichita State will host the Ramblers in Charles Koch Arena on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 and make the return trip... Read More.

Long-Tenured Bethany XC & Track Coach Yoder to Lead Programs at Tabor College

Wednesday, June 4

HILLSBORO, Kan. - Aaron Yoder, the current longest-tenured coach at Bethany College and one of the premium Cross Country and Track & Field coaches in the KCAC, will move on from Lindsborg and will lead Tabor College as the new Director of Cross Country and... Read More.

Royals Call up Slugging Top Prospect Jac Caglianone

Tuesday, June 3

By: Anne Rogers, mlb.com KANSAS CITY -- The Royals’ best prospect since Bobby Witt Jr. is on his way to the Major Leagues, as the club called up top prospect Jac Caglianone on Monday morning. It sets the stage for the slugging first... Read More.