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Little River Senior Jaren Garrison is Sports in Kansas Eight-Man football Player to Watch

Friday, July 31

Jaren Garrison has developed into one of the top all-around players in Eight-Man football, making an impact in every phase of the game for Little River. Garrison, 6-foot, 195 pounds, fullback/quarterback/linebacker, is a Sports in Kansas Football Player to Watch in 2026. Garrison is expected to... Read More.

Inman senior Malachi Brunk Recognized by Sports in Kansas

Friday, July 31

Malachi Brunk returns for his senior season as one of the top two-way players in Class 1A after an outstanding junior campaign that earned him First Team All-State honors at both quarterback and defensive back. Sports in Kansas said Brunk is one of the football... Read More.

Isbel (Left Foot) Continues Rehab Stint, on Track for Early August Return

Wednesday, July 29

Royals center fielder Kyle Isbel continued his Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday as he nears his return to the Major League club after being sidelined by plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Isbel, who has been... Read More.

Garcia (Left Hand) Begins Rehab Stint After Month-Plus on IL

Wednesday, July 29

By the time Maikel Garcia was placed on the 10-day injured list back on June 23, he had already been battling the left hand muscle sprain for quite some time. It was affecting his play and his mind, and it was... Read More.

Chiefs Wrap Rookie Portion of Training Camp Ahead of Veteran Arrival

Wednesday, July 29

The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up a three-day set of "pre-camp" practices on Monday as the quarterbacks, rookies and select veterans in attendance took part in one final introductory session before the rest of the team arrived later that afternoon. It was an opportunity for... Read More.

K-State to Face Nebraska in Exhibition Matchup

Wednesday, July 29

MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State will play an exhibition game against former Big 12 foe Nebraska on Monday, Oct. 26 at Eihusen Arena inside the BigIron Events Center in Grand Island, Neb., in a matchup presented by Pinnacle Bank. Ticket information, tipoff and broadcast information will be... Read More.

Late Night in the Phog to Coincide with KU Exhibition Contests

Wednesday, July 29

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas men's and women's basketball will conduct separate 2026 editions of Late Night in the Phog presented by HyVee in conjunction with an exhibition contest for each program. With elements from previous Late Nights, the KU men's team will host Pittsburg State on... Read More.

Salvy Stands Alone: Perez is Royals’ New HR King

Sunday, July 26

DETROIT -- Salvador Perez now stands alone among royalty. Three days after tying George Brett’s franchise record for most home runs in Royals history with his 317th home run, Perez hit his 318th career homer on Saturday afternoon against the Tigers at Comerica... Read More.

McPherson’s Adeline Kramer is Among Top Sophomore Runners in the State

Sunday, July 26

After an impressive freshman campaign, McPherson’s Adeline Kramer enters the 2026 cross country season looking to take another step forward among Kansas’ top distance runners. Sports in Kansas rates Kramer as one of the top sophomore runners to watch in Kansas this fall. As a freshman,... Read More.

A Legacy Reimagined: Kansas City Chiefs Release Renderings for New Stadium Set To Open in 2031

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs released initial concept renderings for the club's brand new enclosed stadium set to open in Kansas City, Kansas, in 2031. "Today we are excited to show Chiefs Kingdom a first look at our new home," Chiefs... Read More.

Witt (Lower Back Tightness) Placed on IL for 1st Time in His Career

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS CITY -- Bobby Witt Jr. is in the middle of his fifth Major League season and had never been on the injured list until Wednesday, when the Royals placed their star shortstop on the 10-day IL with back tightness that hasn’t improved enough for... Read More.

Salvy’s 317th Homer Ties Brett’s All-time Royals Record

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS CITY -- George Brett and Salvador Perez are the two faces that have defined the two best eras of Royals baseball across the 58-season history of this club, from the championships they’ve won, to the All-Star Games they’ve played in, to the thousands of... Read More.