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Athlete of the Week Cade Strathman, McPherson Baseball

Wednesday, August 5

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Cade Strathman, a 2026 McPherson High School graduate, as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Strathman had a great week in helping lead McPherson to third place at the Class... Read More.

Washburn Men’s Basketball Coach Brett Ballard Seriously Injured in One-vehicle Crash

Wednesday, August 5

Washburn University men’s basketball head coach Brett Ballard, a Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College alum, was seriously injured after a one-vehicle crash Tuesday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the driver of the Ford, identified as Ballard, suffered serious injuries due to the... Read More.

Marshall Returns to Football Staff as Defensive Backs Coach

Tuesday, August 4

Lindsborg, Kan. - The Bethany College Athletic Department welcomes Khyree Marshall back as part of the Swedes Football program. He will serve as the Defensive Backs coach. "I have always tried to hire from within the program for coaches," said Head Football Coach Mike... Read More.

Royals Deal Bubic for Reliever Duran, Acquire RHP Hoffman in Slow Deadline

Tuesday, August 4

KANSAS CITY -- On a frenzied Trade Deadline, the Royals were fairly quiet. General manager J.J. Picollo called it a “slow day.” By the end, it will be remembered more for what the Royals didn’t do than the deals they did make. Kansas... Read More.

Kansas City Royals Acquire Former Blue Dragon Nolan Hoffman on Trade Deadline Day

Tuesday, August 4

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed relief pitcher Nolan Hoffman and cash considerations from the Philadelphia Phillies for 19-year-old minor league right-handed pitcher Manuel Colón. Monday was the Major League Baseball trade deadline. The Royals added Hoffman, who pitched two seasons at Hutchinson Community College and... Read More.

KJCCC Releases 2026 Football Predicted Order Of Finish Poll

Monday, August 3

COLBY, Kan. – Five-time defending Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference champion Hutchinson Community College has once again been picked to finish atop the KJCCC standings after receiving a league-best 48 points and six of seven first-place votes following a vote of league coaches as... Read More.

Royals Pick up Pair of Pitching Prospects for Thomas, Falter

Sunday, August 2

DENVER -- The Royals traded outfielder Lane Thomas and left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter to the Braves in exchange for right-hander Lucas Braun (Atlanta’s No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline) and left-hander Carter Holton. Thomas... Read More.

Meet The Cats Fall Season Kickoff Set for August 22

Friday, July 31

MANHATTAN, Kan. – With less than 40 days until the football home opener, K-State fans can kick off the 2026-27 sports season with an opportunity to meet and get autographs from their favorite K-State players as K-State Athletics hosts Meet The Cats on Saturday, August... Read More.

Blue Blood Classic Coming to Allen Fieldhouse

Friday, July 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas men's basketball will host Duke in the Blue Blood Classic on Sunday, Oct. 25, Homecoming Weekend, in an exhibition contest to be played in historic Allen Fieldhouse. Tip time for the contest will be released later. Kansas will make a return exhibition... Read More.

Kansas City Chiefs Announce 2026 Season Kickoff

Friday, July 31

KANSAS CITY, Mo – The countdown is on. Today, the Kansas City Chiefs officially announce the start of the 2026 Season Kickoff, a month-long celebration that brings together fans, players, partners, and the community as Chiefs Kingdom gears up for the return of football. Beginning with... Read More.

Chris Jones Lands at No. 43 in “NFL Top 100” Rankings

Friday, July 31

Another member of the Kansas City Chiefs appeared in the annual "NFL Top 100" rankings on Thursday as defensive lineman Chris Jones checked in at No. 43 in the league-wide composite. ones, whose inclusion marks an eighth-consecutive mention in the yearly "Top 100," amassed 63... Read More.

Hillsboro Outside Hitter Amyah Werth is Volleyball Player to Watch

Friday, July 31

Amyah Werth has been one of Class 2A’s top defensive specialists throughout her high school volleyball career, but she’ll take on a new challenge this fall as Hillsboro’s six-rotation outside hitter. Werth was recognized by Sports in Kansas as a preseason Player to Watch in... Read More.