Rice County Sports

⚾️ Kansas Drops Game One to Baylor

Saturday, April 20

WACO, Texas (KUAthletics.com) – In the weekend series opener, Baylor defeated Kansas 14-5 on Friday night at Baylor Ballpark. Despite the loss, Michael Brooks extended his hitting streak to 15 games, the longest by a Jayhawk this season. BOX SCORE Baylor jumped out to... Read More.

Pasquantino, Melendez Homer as Royals Win 9-4 and Stop Orioles’ 4-Game Winning Streak

Saturday, April 20

BY MARC BOWMAN KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino and MJ Melendez homered to help the Kansas City Royals beat Baltimore 9-4 on Friday night and stop the Orioles’ four-game winning streak. Adley Rutschman hit his first career grand slam for the Orioles, a seventh-inning... Read More.

???? Mayo and Storr Sign to Play at Kansas

Thursday, April 18

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Standout transfer guards Zeke Mayo and AJ Storr have signed financial aid agreements to play basketball at Kansas, KU head coach Bill Self announced today. Entering the 2024-25 season, Mayo will be a senior, while Storr will be a... Read More.

???? Embiid Named to the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team

Wednesday, April 17

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Former Kansas men’s basketball standout Joel Embiid has been named to the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team, USA Basketball announced April 17. The team will compete at the Olympic Games in Paris, July 26-Aug. 11, 2024. Embiid will be... Read More.

Sterling Baseball Keeps Postseason Hopes Alive with Sweep

Wednesday, April 17

Sterling, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) – Warrior baseball came away with a huge sweep over the Avila University Eagles over the weekend with comeback wins in two of the three games, including an extra innings walkoff in the final game of the series. They won game... Read More.

???? Furphy Declares for the NBA Draft

Wednesday, April 17

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas freshman guard Johnny Furphy has announced that he has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft. Furphy will retain NCAA eligibility while testing the draft process. Per NCAA rules, student-athletes can participate in the NBA Draft process if withdrawn... Read More.

The Chiefs’ Rashee Rice, Facing Charges From Texas Car Crash, Will Participate in Offseason Work

Tuesday, April 16

BY DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that wide receiver Rashee Rice, who is facing charges that include aggravated assault as a result of a sports car crash in Texas, would participate in the team’s voluntary offseason program beginning... Read More.

Royals Catcher Salvador Perez Sidelined by Mild Groin Strain

Tuesday, April 16

CHICAGO (AP) — Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez had an MRI on Monday that showed a mild groin strain. It was a promising development for Kansas City after Perez left Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the New York Mets following a fourth-inning collision at home... Read More.

Lugo Pitches 7 Crisp Innings as the Royals Beat the White Sox 2-0

Tuesday, April 16

BY JAY COHEN CHICAGO (AP) — Seth Lugo pitched seven crisp innings, Vinnie Pasquantino homered and the Kansas City Royals topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Monday night. Lugo (3-0) allowed four hits — all singles — in his third straight win. The right-hander also... Read More.

???? Taiyanna Jackson Selected by Connecticut Sun in WNBA Draft

Tuesday, April 16

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas super-senior center Taiyanna Jackson will begin her professional career as a member of the Connecticut Sun. The Sun selected Jackson Monday night in the second round of the 2024 WNBA Draft at pick No. 19. Jackson becomes the eighth all-time... Read More.

Sterling Softball Meets Match at Friends

Tuesday, April 16

Wichita, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) – Lady Warrior softball met their match on Saturday against the Friends University Falcons. They played a double header and lost 8-0 in game one, and fell 9-4 in game two. Game 1 – Sterling 0, Friends 8 BOX SCORE Game one was... Read More.

Kansas City Chiefs’ Rashee Rice Surrenders to Police on Assault Charge after High-Speed Crash

Friday, April 12

GLENN HEIGHTS, Texas (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice surrendered to police Thursday on charges including aggravated assault after he and another driver of a speeding sports car allegedly caused a crash involving a half-dozen vehicles on a Dallas... Read More.