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Cheney’s Josh Burdick Leads West to Shrine Bowl Win 26-8

Monday, June 23

DODGE CITY, Kan. - The West All-Stars won a windy Kansas Shrine Bowl 26-8 in Dodge City Saturday. The East led at halftime 8-7 as they looked to get their 2nd straight win. The West had a strong third quarter thanks to a pair of QB... Read More.

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 29 Points and Thunder Beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA Title

Monday, June 23

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into the arms of coach Mark Daigneault and finally smiled. It was over. The climb is complete. The rebuild is done. The Oklahoma City Thunder are champions. The best team all... Read More.

Jose Iglesias Drives in the Tying and Winning Runs as the Padres Beat the Royals 3-2

Monday, June 23

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Jose Iglesias tied the game with two-run, two-out, bases-loaded pinch-hit single in the seventh inning and then drove in the winning run with a grounder in the ninth for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Sunday... Read More.

Five Notes and Storylines to Know Following the Chiefs Offseason Training Program

Friday, June 20

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up the offseason training program on Thursday, and now with about a month to go before training camp kicks off in St. Joseph, here's a quick rundown of some news and notes to keep... Read More.

Bluejay Soccer Programs Announce 2025 Fall Scrimmages

Friday, June 20

HILLSBORO, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) - As the summer continues to roll on, the Tabor College Men's and Women's Soccer programs have released their slate of preseason scrimmages for the fall of 2025. Bluejay Women's Soccer posted a 5-8-5 overall record and a 4-6-3 KCAC record a... Read More.

Jac Caglianone Goes Deep Twice for 1st Homers in Majors as Royals Beat Rangers 4-1

Thursday, June 19

By Schuyler Dixon ARLINGTON, Tex. (AP) - Top prospect Jac Caglianone went deep twice for his first two homers in the majors, and the Kansas City Royals finished their first three-game sweep at Texas since 2003 with a 4-1 win over the Rangers on Thursday. Vinnie Pasquantino added... Read More.

Tabor Bluejay Football Announces 2025 Schedule

Thursday, June 19

HILLSBORO, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) - The 2025 Tabor College Bluejay Football schedule is set. The Bluejays are coming off a 6-5 finish a season ago, securing a second-place finish in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC)'s Bissell Division. This season marks a slight change, as... Read More.

Athletes, Coaches, Hall of Fame Teams, and More to be Honored at KBCA All-Star Game Saturday

Thursday, June 19

SALINA, Kan. - Much is in store Saturday, June 21 in Salina for the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) All-Star Games, held at Mabee Arena at Kansas Wesleyan University. The event features lots of recognition from the 2024-25 season as well as Girls and Boys... Read More.

2025 McPherson Bullpup Football Broadcast Schedule Set

Thursday, June 19

McPHERSON, Kan. - Ad Astra Radio will provide coverage of McPherson High School Football for another season on 98.9/1540 KMCP in the fall of 2025. The McPherson Bullpups finished 5-5 in the 2024 season, falling against deep playoff teams in the regular season: Great Bend (5A),... Read More.

Travis Kelce’s Decision to Return for Another Season with Chiefs Wasn’t Much of a Decision At All

Thursday, June 19

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Travis Kelce said the decision to return for his 13th season with the Kansas City Chiefs wasn’t much of a decision at all. In fact, the four-time All-Pro tight end indicated Wednesday that No. 14 isn’t out of the... Read More.

Maikel Garcia Homers to Help the Kansas City Royals Beat the Texas Rangers 6-3

Thursday, June 19

ARLINGTON, Tex. (AP) - Maikel Garcia homered and drove in four runs, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night. Garcia capped Kansas City’s four-run third inning with a three-run drive for his career-best eighth homer. He also tripled in Bobby... Read More.

Counsell Becomes First Kansas Player to Ever Win Rawlings Gold Glove Award

Wednesday, June 18

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas baseball's Brady Counsell became the first player in school history to win a Rawlings Gold Glove Award on Wednesday. Counsell earned a spot on the 2025 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I Gold Glove team for his work at third base this... Read More.