Rice County Sports

2024 KCAC Football Virtual Media Day Set for August 2

Tuesday, July 16

-- KCAC MEDIA RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) — The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) will conduct a virtual media day for the 2024 football season, the conference office announced Monday. The event will take place Friday, August 2, starting at 10 AM CST. The 2024 KCAC... Read More.

K-State’s Culpepper Taken 21st Overall by the Twins in 2024 MLB Draft

Monday, July 15

-- K-STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – K-State infielder Kaelen Culpepper became the program's first positional player taken in the first round Sunday night, as he was taken 21st overall by the Minnesota Twins in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft."When you look... Read More.

Former Jayhawks, Wildcats and Shockers Look to Earn Spot on NBA Roster in NBA 2K25 Summer League

Friday, July 12

Friday, July 12 marks the beginning of the 2024 NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas, Nev., where basketball prospects from around the world look to earn a spot on an NBA roster for the 2024-25 season. Former Jayhawks, Wildcats and Shockers are amongst... Read More.

KU Basketball Season Tickets Celebrating the 70th Season of Allen Fieldhouse Now on Sale

Thursday, July 11

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – The most historic arena in college sports, Allen Fieldhouse, will celebrate its 70th season beginning in late October, and Kansas Basketball fans will have the opportunity to experience the upgraded venue throughout the 2024-25 campaign.The Fieldhouse, which... Read More.

WSU Basketball: Former Conference Rivals Agree to Home-and-Home Series

Thursday, July 11

-- WICHITA STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State and Northern Iowa have agreed on a two-game, home-and-home basketball series, beginning with a home game in Charles Koch Arena this season.The Shockers and Panthers will meet in Wichita this season on Nov. 14,... Read More.

KU’s Voegele Shines with USA Baseball Collegiate National Team

Thursday, July 11

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- CARY, N.C. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas starting pitcher Dominic Voegele pitched five dominant shutout innings and earned a win in two appearances for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team at the end of June. Voegele was invited to training camp in early... Read More.

Men’s Basketball Schedule Loaded as KU Celebrates the 70th Season in Allen Fieldhouse

Thursday, July 11

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas' upcoming men's basketball's non-conference schedule once again features a loaded slate as the Jayhawks celebrate the 70th season inside historic Allen Fieldhouse in 2024-25.Fans will get a first look at an enhanced Allen Fieldhouse at... Read More.

Big 12 Conference and Microsoft Announce First-Ever Partnership to Bring Microsoft Tablets to College Football Sidelines and Coaching Booths

Wednesday, July 10

-- BIG 12 CONFERENCE RELEASE -- LAS VEGAS (Big12Sports.com) – The Big 12 Conference and Microsoft have announced a partnership that will see Microsoft Surface devices provided to each Big 12 football program for use throughout the 2024 season. This is Microsoft’s first partnership... Read More.

Big 12 Conference Launches First-Ever Big 12 Alumni Council

Wednesday, July 10

-- BIG 12 CONFERENCE RELEASE -- LAS VEGAS (Big12Sports.com) - Today, the Big 12 Conference announced the formation of the first-ever Big 12 Alumni Council.Membership of the Big 12 Alumni Council includes:Arizona Richard JeffersonArizona Jennie FinchArizona State Lawrence GuyArizona State Briann JanuaryBaylor Whitney CanionBaylor Robert Griffin IIIBYU Steve YoungBYU Ashley HatchUCF Tacko FallUCF Shaquem GriffinCincinnati Jordan... Read More.

Former “Voice of K-State Women’s Basketball” O’Donnell Passes Away

Wednesday, July 10

-- KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kansas (KStateSports.com) – The first "Voice of K-State Women's Basketball" Ed O'Donnell, who held the position beginning in 1985 and remained in the role for 17 years, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, at his home after... Read More.

K-State Previews 2024 Season at Big 12 Football Media Day

Wednesday, July 10

-- KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAS VEGAS (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State hit the media circuit on Tuesday afternoon during the first day of the 2024 Big 12 Football Media Day held at Allegiant Stadium. Linked above is Coach Klieman's press conference and breakout... Read More.

Royals Rained Out, To Play Split Twin Bill Wednesday vs. Cards

Tuesday, July 9

-- WRITTEN BY ANNE ROGERS, ROYALS.COM -- ST. LOUIS (Royals.com) -- Tuesday’s series opener against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium was postponed due to rain in the St. Louis area throughout Tuesday night.It’ll be made up as part of a split doubleheader Wednesday,... Read More.