Rice County Sports

K-State Signs Transfer Running Back Dylan Edwards

Tuesday, April 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State added a piece to its backfield on Monday with the signing of transfer running back Dylan Edwards to a Financial Aid Agreement. Edwards, who is transferring in from Colorado and will have three years of eligibility remaining, returns to... Read More.

Turner Hits 2 Home Runs, Jansen Also Connects as Blue Jays Beat Royals 6-5

Tuesday, April 30

BY IAN HARRISON - ASSOCIATED PRESS TORONTO (AP) — Justin Turner hit two home runs, Danny Jansen added a solo homer and the Toronto Blue Jays held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Monday night. Turner hit a two-run home run in the... Read More.

Chiefs Sign Star Tight End Travis Kelce to New 2-Year, $34.25 Million Deal, AP Source Says

Tuesday, April 30

BY DAVE SKRETTA - ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs signed Travis Kelce to a new two-year, $34.25 million contract on Monday, wrapping up their star tight end as they attempt to win an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl, a person familiar... Read More.

Wenceel Pérez Hits a 2-run Drive for 1st Big League Homer as the Tigers Beat the Royals 4-1

Monday, April 29

BY DAVE HOGG - ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT (AP) — Wenceel Pérez hit a two-run drive for his first major league homer, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday. “He hit one to the track last night,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said.... Read More.

Chiefs Address Biggest Concerns in NFL Draft with Selections of Wide Receiver and Offensive Tackle

Monday, April 29

BY DAVE SKRETTA - ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs had two distinct holes on their roster as they headed into the offseason. The two-time defending Super Bowl champions filled them with their first two picks in the NFL draft. While every... Read More.

Shockers, Green Wave Split Doubleheader

Monday, April 29

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State and Tulane split a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon at Eck Stadium, with Wichita State winning the opener 6-3 in seven innings and the Green Wave claiming the second game, 10-4. Game One The Shockers got an excellent start from Read More.

Baseball Cats Take Series Finale in Saturday’s Doubleheader

Monday, April 29

FORT WORTH, Texas (KStateSports.com) – K-State secured a historic 6-3 victory in the series finale to salvage Saturday's doubleheader, after TCU's come-from-behind win in game one, 7-4, at Lupton Stadium. The victory handed the Wildcats their first win in Fort Worth over the Horned Frogs... Read More.

⚾️ Kansas Sweeps Texas Tech to Extend Win Streak

Monday, April 29

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas completed a three-game series sweep of Texas Tech on Sunday at Hoglund Ballpark, with a 7-3 victory over the Red Raiders. The red-hot Jayhawks have now won six straight games and 10 of their last 11. The Jayhawks, who now... Read More.

Tamba Hali to be Inducted into Chiefs Hall of Fame

Sunday, April 28

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - Kansas City Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt has announced that former Chiefs Linebacker/Defensive End Tamba Hali will be the 2024 inductee into the Chiefs Hall of Fame. Hali is the 53rd individual and 49th player to earn this... Read More.

Leveston Taken on Final Day of NFL Draft

Saturday, April 27

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Following a pair of selections on Friday, Kansas State offensive lineman KT Leveston joined his two K-State teammates by hearing his name called on Saturday during the final round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Leveston was selected... Read More.

⚾️ Kansas Beats Texas Tech 11-2 to Secure Series Win

Saturday, April 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas clinched the series win against Texas Tech and improved to 9-1 in its last 10 games with an 11-2 victory on Saturday at Hoglund Ballpark. After falling behind 2-0, the Jayhawks scored 11 unanswered runs to secure a... Read More.

Austin Booker Goes to Chicago Bears in Fifth Round of 2024 NFL Draft

Saturday, April 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Football standout defensive lineman Austin Booker was selected in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Saturday, chosen by the Chicago Bears at pick No. 144. Booker becomes the second Jayhawk selected in the 2024 NFL Draft,... Read More.