Rice County Sports

Kansas Falls in Exhibition Finale, 87-81

Tuesday, August 8

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics BAYAMON, Puerto Rico – Redshirt junior guard Dajuan Harris Jr. scored 23 points as the Kansas men’s basketball team lost to the Bahamian National Team, 87-81, Monday afternoon in an exhibition game at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum.A crowd of... Read More.

Wind Surge Come From Behind in Exciting Series Finale

Monday, August 7

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge WICHITA, Kan. — The Wind Surge were fueled by a pair of home runs by Yoyner Fajardo and newcomer Dalton Shuffield who rallied to defeat Tulsa. Wichita won the ball game 10-9 and win the series four games... Read More.

The First Training Camp: New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell

Monday, August 7

The Setting Was Akin to An Alien Landscape By Bob Moore, Team Historian for the Kansas City Chiefs News If the object of a professional football training camp was to get players in shape, Roswell, New Mexico and its New Mexico Military Institute provided the perfect... Read More.

Women’s Basketball Adds Three for 2023-24

Monday, August 7

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – Brandon Schneider announced today the signing of three student-athletes who will join Kansas women’s basketball for the upcoming 2023-24 season.The newest Jayhawks include a pair of Kansas natives returning to their home state, and one... Read More.

Big 12 Conference Adds Arizona, Arizona State and Utah

Monday, August 7

Courtesy of the Big 12 Conference The Big 12 Board of Directors has voted unanimously to admit Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and University of Utah to the Big 12 Conference. “We are thrilled to welcome Arizona, Arizona State and Utah to the Big... Read More.

New Outdoor Basketball Court at Tobias Park in Lyons

Monday, August 7

By USD 405LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons community now has a regulation full-court outdoor basketball court. The City of Lyons, USD 405, and the Lyons Recreation Commission collaborated on the project to build the court, which is located in the middle of Tobias Park,... Read More.

Chiefs DE Charles Omenihu Suspended 6 Games for Violating Personal Conduct Policy

Monday, August 7

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Kansa City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu has been suspended for the first six games of the regular season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy following an alleged domestic violence incident in January.Omenihu has participated in the entire... Read More.

Five Observations from Saturday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 8/5

Sunday, August 6

By Matt McMullen, Cheifs.com The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the twelfth practice of training camp on Saturday morning as the defending Super Bowl champions continued their preparation for the upcoming season.Here's a quick rundown... Read More.

Johnny Furphy to Join Kansas Men’s Basketball Team

Sunday, August 6

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (KUAthletics.com) – Small forward Johnny Furphy has signed to play men’s basketball at Kansas, KU head coach Bill Self announced today. Furphy will be a freshman for the 2023-24 season.Known for his length, athleticism and ability to knock down threes, Furphy,... Read More.

Kansas Outlasts Bahamian National Team, 92-87

Sunday, August 6

BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (KUAthletics.com) – Senior center Hunter Dickinson scored 28 points as Kansas men’s basketball outlasted the Bahamian National Team, 92-87, Saturday in an exhibition game at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum.A crowd of 4,813 saw Kansas Dickinson score 21 second-half points to lead Kansas... Read More.

Sinnott Lands on Mackey Award Watch List

Friday, August 4

Courtesy of Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State junior tight end Ben Sinnott was one of 48 tight ends in the nation to be named to the preseason watch list for the 2023 John Mackey Award, the award's organization announced... Read More.

Five Observations from Friday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 8/4

Friday, August 4

Here are some quick notes from Friday’s practice Courtesy of Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the eleventh practice of training camp on Friday morning as the defending Super Bowl champions continued... Read More.