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Swedes Close Opening Tournament With Three Matches in Atchison

Sunday, August 23

ATCHISON, Kan. — The Bethany College volleyball team opened its 2026 season with three matches at Ralph Nolan Gymnasium in Atchison, facing Benedictine College and Crowley's Ridge College on Thursday before closing the tournament against Baker University on Friday. The Swedes finished the opening weekend... Read More.

Bulldogs fall to Baker 3-1 in Season Opener

Sunday, August 23

Baldwin City, Kan. – The McPherson Bulldogs Men's Soccer team traveled to Baker University on Thursday night for their 2026 season opener. This is only the sixth meeting between the two teams, including last year's season opener, with the Wildcats leading the series 5-0. The Basics Location: Hartley... Read More.

Little River is a Sports in Kansas 8M-II Team to Watch

Saturday, August 22

Little River enters the 2026 season looking to build on a strong 9-2 campaign while replacing eight seniors from last year’s team. Little River is listed by Sports in Kansas as an Eight-Man II Team to Watch in 2026. The Redskins dropped down from Eight-Man... Read More.

Hesston Junior Avery Larson is Class 3A Girls Cross Country Runner to Watch

Saturday, August 22

Hesston High School junior Avery Larson enters her junior season as one of the top runners to watch in Kansas Class 3A after playing a major role in back to back state cross country team championships for Hesston during her first two years of... Read More.

Andale, McPherson Volleyball Teams Ranked in MoKan Poll

Saturday, August 22

High school volleyball teams from Andale and McPherson are ranked 19th and 20th in the MoKan Sports Network Kansas Top 25 poll released on Saturday. Maize South is ranked third, Great Bend is 24th and Andover is 25th. Blue Valley West is ranked first, followed by... Read More.

Garcia Likely Headed Back to IL After MRI Reveals Hamstring Strain

Friday, August 21

KANSAS CITY — Maikel Garcia just returned from the injured list on Monday after missing 46 games with a left hand muscle strain. Now, it appears he’s headed back to the IL with another injury. As Garcia rounded third base in the bottom... Read More.

Chiefs to Bring Backyard Sports-Inspired Gameday to Arrowhead Stadium for Preseason Matchup Against Seattle

Thursday, August 20

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs will bring the beloved world of Backyard Sports to Arrowhead Stadium when the club hosts the Seattle Seahawks during the 2026 preseason finale on Friday, August 28. The gameday thematic will spotlight Backyard Football, integrating the iconic football title's characters... Read More.

Tabor Women’s Soccer Picked to Finish 4th in KCAC Women’s Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll

Thursday, August 20

KANSAS – The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) released the 2026 KCAC Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll on Friday. Tabor College Women's Soccer was picked to finish 4th by the conference head coaches, following a historic 2025 campaign that saw the Bluejays post a 12-6-2 overall record... Read More.

Royals Option Struggling Erceg to Triple-A Omaha for Reset; Duran Called Up

Wednesday, August 19

KANSAS CITY – In a move that would have once been hard to imagine but seemed likelier recently with each outing, the Royals optioned Lucas Erceg to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, sending the reliever down for a reset amid a season of struggles. The... Read More.

Patrick Mahomes Lands at No. 18 in “NFL Top 100” Rankings

Wednesday, August 19

A fourth member of the Kansas City Chiefs appeared in the annual "NFL Top 100" rankings on Tuesday as quarterback Patrick Mahomes checked in at No. 18. Mahomes, who has made the league-wide rankings in each of the last eight years, threw for 3,487 yards... Read More.

Bluejay Men’s Soccer Picked to Finish 9th in KCAC Men’s Soccer Preseason Poll

Wednesday, August 19

KANSAS – The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) released the 2026 KCAC Men's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll on Friday. Tabor College Men's Soccer was picked to finish 9th by the conference head coaches, following the 2025 campaign that saw the Bluejays post a 9-7-3 overall record and... Read More.

Bluejays Battle, Steal one Set Before Falling in Season-Opener

Wednesday, August 19

OLATHE, Kan. – Tuesday evening marked the opening of the 2026 Tabor Volleyball season as the Bluejays made the trip to Olathe to take on a very familiar foe in MidAmerica Nazarene. The two programs have met 17 times in total, with the last three... Read More.