Rice County Sports

Kansas Volleyball Ranked No. 13 in First AVCA Poll

Tuesday, August 20

By Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - The Kansas Volleyball team was ranked No. 13 in the first AVCA poll of the season, the organization announced on Monday.The team ended the 2023 season with a final AVCA ranking of 17 after their season came to... Read More.

Four KCAC Teams Recognized in 2024 NAIA Football GoRout Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Tuesday, August 20

By KCAC Sports KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCACSports.com) — Four teams from the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) were recognized in the 2024 NAIA Football GoRout Preseason Coaches' Poll, the national office announced Monday.Three of the four teams were ranked in the Top 25, with Evangel University... Read More.

2024 KCAC Women’s Soccer Preseason Team Announced

Monday, August 19

-- KCAC SPORTS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) — The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is proud to announce the 2024 KCAC Women's Soccer Preseason Team. This year's preseason team is compromised of nine First Team All-KCAC Honorees and five Second Team All-KCAC Honorees from... Read More.

Kansas Women’s Soccer Secures 1-0 Shutout at Drake

Monday, August 19

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- DES MOINES, Iowa (KUAthletics.com) – The Kansas Jayhawks moved to 2-0 on the season as Kansas shutout Drake 1-0 on Sunday afternoon at Mediacom Stadium. Redshirt junior Emika Kawagishi scored her first goal as a Jayhawk in the 43rd minute and... Read More.

Patrick Mahomes Unveils a Behind-the-Back Pass in Preseason Matchup Against Detroit

Monday, August 19

-- BY MATT McMULLEN, CHIEFS.COM -- KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Detroit Lions, 24-23, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday afternoon, but despite the final score, the preseason matchup wasn't without its memorable moments.Read More.

Former K-State Basketball’s Beasley Named BIG3 MVP

Monday, August 19

-- K-STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MORE ON THE BIG3MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Former K-State All-American Michael Beasley was named the 2024 BIG3 Most Valuable Player by league players and coaches on Friday afternoon (August 16).The BIG3 is a 12-team, 3-on-3 basketball league that was... Read More.

Royals Announce 2025 Spring Training Schedule

Friday, August 16

-- KANSAS CITY ROYALS RELEASE -- KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) — In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Royals today announced their 33-game exhibition schedule for 2025. Game times will be announced at a later date.The Royals will begin their 23rd season in the... Read More.

Lie, Kansas Women’s Soccer Earn First Win of 2024 Season

Friday, August 16

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- BROOKINGS, S.D. (KUAthletics.com) – In the 2024 season opener and the coaching debut of first-year head coach Nate Lie, Kansas defeated South Dakota State 2-1 on Thursday night at Fishback Soccer Park. Freshmen Jillian Gregorski and Shea Ryan both scored their first... Read More.

Five KCAC Teams Recognized in 2024 NAIA Women’s Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Thursday, August 15

-- KCAC RELEASE -- KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCACSports.com) — Five teams from the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) were recognized in the 2024 NAIA Women's Volleyball Preseason Coaches' Poll, the national office announced Wednesday.Three teams from the KCAC were ranked in the Top 25,... Read More.

Jalon Daniels Honored on Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List

Thursday, August 15

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels is one of 63 quarterbacks named to the watch list for the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, which was announced Wednesday by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation.This is the fifth... Read More.

Dates Announced for 2024 Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold

Tuesday, August 13

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Athletics has announced the dates and times for Hawk Talk with Kansas Football head coach Lance Leipold, which begins Tuesday, August 27 live from Johnny's Tavern West Lawrence.The hour-long show will feature Leipold alongside 'Voice... Read More.

Kansas Football Ranked No. 22 in Associated Press Preseason Poll

Monday, August 12

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Football was ranked No. 22 in the Associated Press (AP) Preseason Poll, the organization announced on Monday, marking Kansas' first preseason appearance in the poll since 2009.With Kansas being ranked No. 22 by the AP... Read More.