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Jayhawks Volleyball Ranked No. 14 in AVCA Preseason Poll

Wednesday, August 6

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas volleyball came in ranked at No. 14 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) preseason poll, the organization announced Wednesday.The Jayhawks ended their 2024 season with a final AVCA ranking of No. 12, just shy of the top ten,... Read More.

Travis Kelce’s Transformation: Chiefs Star Trims Down, Gears Up for Another Super Bowl Run

Wednesday, August 6

By Dave SkrettaST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) - It’s easy to see Travis Kelce making plays on the practice fields of Missouri Western State University these days, whether they be those highlight-reel catches, deft maneuvers in the open field or, yes, the occasional pancake block on... Read More.

KCAC Secures Media Rights Partnership with Urban Edge Network

Wednesday, August 6

KANSAS (KCACSports.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is excited to announce that the conference has entered into a five-year media rights partnership with the Urban Edge Network (UEN), with UEN serving as an Official Streaming Network partner. All KCAC contests will continue to be... Read More.

Paul and Linda DeBruce Provide $25 Million Gift for KU Gateway District

Wednesday, August 6

From KUAthletics.comLAWRENCE, Kan. (August 6, 2025)— The DeBruce name is well known across the University of Kansas. Jayhawks and sports fans from around the world have visited the DeBruce Center, housing Dr. James Naismith's original rules of basketball and countless others have benefited from... Read More.

MLB is Calling Up its First Female Umpire, Promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday’s Marlins-Braves Game

Wednesday, August 6

NEW YORK (AP) - Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.Pawol will work the bases in Saturday’s doubleheader at Truist Park and the plate on... Read More.

Crochet, Story Lead Red Sox to 7th Straight Win over Royals

Wednesday, August 6

BOSTON (AP) - Garrett Crochet scattered four hits over seven innings and Trevor Story hit a blooper into center field to break a sixth-inning tie on Tuesday night and led the Boston Red Sox to their seventh straight win, 6-2 over the Kansas City Royals.Crochet... Read More.

Chiefs Rookies Have Shined in Camp, Helping Turn Positions of Weakness Into a Strength

Tuesday, August 5

By Dave SkrettaST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) - After watching his Kansas City Chiefs get dismantled by the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, general manager Brett Veach identified two specific areas where the three-time reigning AFC champions needed to improve.One was left tackle, where a... Read More.

Bethany Softball Adds Logan Martin to Coaching Staff

Tuesday, August 5

LINDSBORG, Kan. (BethanySwedes.com) - The Bethany College Softball team and Head Coach Tyler Gunelson has announced the addition of Logan Martin to their coaching staff."Logan is a homerun hire for our program," said Coach Gunelson. "She has been a part of some elite programs... Read More.

Red Sox Ride Duran HR, Strong Outing from Bello to 6th Straight Win, Beating Royals 8-5

Tuesday, August 5

BOSTON (AP) - Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer and Brayan Bello pitched six effective innings, helping the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth consecutive victory.Rob Refsnyder drove in two runs, and Duran added a leaping, Read More.

Hesston College to Join KCAC in Women’s Flag Football in 2026

Monday, August 4

HESSTON, Kan. (KCACSports.com) - Hesston College (Kan.) will be joining the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) as a per-sport member in Women's Flag Football for the 2026 season, the conference office announced Monday. The Larks began sponsoring women's flag football in 2023 and officially joined... Read More.

K-State No. 20 in College Football Preseason Coaches Poll, KU Receiving Votes

Monday, August 4

Coaches Top 25 Poll by USA TodayRk.Team Pts. 1st Pl. Conference1Texas 1606 28 SEC2Ohio State 1565 20Big 103Penn State 1525 14 Big 104Georgia 1466 3 SEC5 Notre Dame 1360 0Independent6 Clemson 1324 2ACC7Oregon 1307 0 Big 108 Alabama 1210 0SEC9LSU 1056 0 SEC10 Miami (FL) 823 0ACC11Arizona State 806 0 Big 1212 Illinois 734 0Big 1013South Carolina 665 0 SEC14 Michigan 580 0Big 1015Ole Miss 573 0 SEC16 SMU 555 0ACC17Florida 498 0 SEC18 Tennessee 492 0SEC19Indiana 460 0 Big 1020 Kansas State 438 0Big 12T-21Texas A&M 392 0 SECT-21 Iowa State 392 0Big 1223BYU 287 0Big 1224 Texas Tech 261 0Big 1225 Boise State 246 0Mountain WestReceiving Votes: Oklahoma 221; Missouri 142; Louisville 126; USC 116; Utah 86; Baylor 76; Auburn 50; Iowa 49; Memphis 34; Army West Point... Read More.

10 Recognized in Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Monday, August 4

TOPEKA, Kan. - 10 individuals were officially inducted to the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Sat., Aug. 2 at Washburn University in Topeka.The honorees included former Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Wichita State Shockers, as well as honorees from local schools and small colleges.Listed below... Read More.