Rice County Sports

K-State Surges Past Wichita State 69-60

Friday, December 22

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KStateSports.com) – Senior Tylor Perry led four Wildcats in double figures with a game-high 17 points, as Kansas State earned its fifth consecutive win over in-state rival Wichita State with a 69-60 victory before a record-crowd of 18,660 fans at the... Read More.

Hunter Renfroe and Kansas City Royals Finalize $13 Million, 2-year Contract

Wednesday, December 20

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Renfroe and the Kansas City Royals finalized a $13 million, two-year contract Tuesday, filling the biggest offensive hole for a club that has spent heavily in free agency in an attempt to go from worst to... Read More.

Kansas Football Lands Transfers Devin Dye (DB, Utah State) and Dylan Wudke (DL, Youngstown State)

Wednesday, December 20

By Michael Swain LAWRENCE, Kan. (247Sports.com) - It’s been a good day for the KU staff on the transfer portal front. The Jayhawks landed Devin Dye and Dylan Wudke on the same day, taking KU’s portal class to three members. There's a good amount to... Read More.

K-State Inks 15 During 2024 Early Signing Period

Wednesday, December 20

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman announced Wednesday the signing of 15 prospects during the early 2024 signing period.So far, K-State's Class of 2024 is comprised of 13 high school prospects and two community-college transfers. Of the 15... Read More.

Kansas Football Announces 2024 Early Signing Class

Wednesday, December 20

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Football head coach Lance Leipold announced the addition of 18 student-athletes who signed to join the Jayhawks on the first day of the early signing period on Wednesday.The signing class is a consensus top 50 class by the recruiting... Read More.

Kansas Coaches Named Sectional Coaches of the Year

Wednesday, December 20

TOPEKA, Kan. – The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has announced that eight high school coaches from Kansas have been named National Coaches Association Sectional Coaches of the Year for the 2022-23 school seasons.The NFHS is divided into eight geographical sections.... Read More.

Transfer safety Jordan Riley commits to Kansas State

Tuesday, December 19

BY RYAN WALLACE MANHATTAN, Kan. (247sports.com) - Another one of last weekend's visitors has now made the decision to call Manhattan home next season, as Ball State transfer Jordan Riley has committed to join the Wildcats in 2024.A day after K-State landed Austin Peay... Read More.

Kansas Shrine Bowl Announces $100,000 Donation

Tuesday, December 19

KANSAS - As the 50th anniversary year of the Kansas Shrine Bowl concludes, the Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors, along with the staff, participants, ambassadors, corporate partners, supporters, and nobles from across Kansas are proud to announce a donation of $100,000 as a result of... Read More.

Michael Wacha and Kansas City Royals Finalize $32 Million, 2-year Contract

Tuesday, December 19

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals made official their deal with starting pitcher Michael Wacha on Monday, a $32 million, two-year pact that includes a player option for 2025 and incentives based on the number of innings he pitches.The... Read More.

Kansas State Football Adds Transfer Travis Bates

Tuesday, December 19

By Ryan Wallace MANHATTAN, Kan. (247Sports.com) – After first bolstering the offensive line in the form of North Dakota transfer tackle Easton Kilty, K-State has gone back to the portal to spice up competition along the defensive line. Monday, the Wildcats won over another... Read More.

Clason Earns KCAC Offensive Player of the Week in Back to Back Weeks

Tuesday, December 19

WICHITA, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) – Korynn Clason of Sterling College and Taylor Jackson of Friends University have earned the KCAC Women's Basketball Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. The two student-athletes were selected for their performances from Dec. 11-17 by a vote of conference... Read More.

K-State’s Lee Named co-Big 12 Player of the Week

Monday, December 18

MANHATTAN, Kansas (KStateSports.com) – For the sixth time in her career and second time this season, K-State center Ayoka Lee has been named the Big 12 Conference co-Player of the Week. Lee shared this week's honor with Texas' Rori Harmon.Lee... Read More.