Rice County Sports

Jalon Daniels, Devin Neal Named to Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List

Tuesday, August 1

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels and running back Devin Neal are among the standout college football players who have been named to the preseason watch list for the 87th annual Maxwell Award.The Maxwell Award has... Read More.

Five Observations from Monday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 7/31

Tuesday, August 1

By: Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter ST. JOESPH, Mo. (chiefs.com) – The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the eighth practice of training camp on Monday morning as the defending Super Bowl champions continued their preparation for the upcoming season.Here's a quick rundown of what took... Read More.

Royals Acquire Pitcher Taylor Hearn from Atlanta for Infielder Nicky Lopez

Tuesday, August 1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have acquired left-handed pitcher Taylor Hearn from the Atlanta Braves for infielder Nicky Lopez. Hearn, who is on the 40-man roster, was optioned to Triple-A Omaha. Hearn, 28, made Texas’ Opening Day roster... Read More.

Howard Named to Maxwell Award Watch List

Tuesday, August 1

Courtesy of Kansas State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. (kstatesports.com) – After guiding the Wildcats to a Big 12 Championship in 2022, Kansas State quarterback Will Howard was one of 85 players selected to the initial watch list for the 87th Maxwell Award as the outstanding player in college... Read More.

Blue Dragon Football Tapped as KJCCC Favorites

Monday, July 31

Hutchinson CC Sports Information WICHITA, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) – The Hutchinson Community College football team was picked as the preseason favorite to win the 2023 Jayhawk Conference championship on Friday, according to the league's annual preseason coaches' poll released at the KJCCC Football Media Day at... Read More.

Shockers Depart for Greece Tuesday

Monday, July 31

Courtesy of the Wichita State University Athletics Wichita State men's basketball is set to embark on a 10-day foreign tour in Greece, August 1-10.While in Greece, Wichita State will play three exhibition games against foreign competition. The Shockers open exhibition play on August 4 against... Read More.

Biggers Big Game Leads Frisco to Series Win

Monday, July 31

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge WICHITA, Kan. (milb.com/wichita) - Jax Biggers had three hits at the plate for Frisco after coming off the bench with four RBIs and two home runs. The Frisco RoughRiders defeated the Wichita Wind Surge 8-5 and took the series... Read More.

Five Observations from Sunday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 7/30

Monday, July 31

By: Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter ST. JOESPH, Mo. (chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the seventh practice of training camp on Sunday morning as the defending Super Bowl champions continued their preparation for the upcoming season.Here's a quick rundown of what... Read More.

Yarbrough’s Strong Start and Fermin’s Homer Help Royals Sweep Twins 2-1

Monday, July 31

By: Avery Osen, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Freddy Fermin hit a homer, Maikel Garcia had an RBI double, Ryan Yarbrough gave up one run over seven innings and the Kansas City Royals completed a sweep of the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Sunday.It’s... Read More.

Thursday’s Scores and Weekend Schedule

Friday, July 28

Below are Collegiate Baseball Scores from Thursday, and the upcoming schedule for the weekend in the Kansas Collegiate League Baseball and the Sunflower Collegiate League:Thursday’s Scores KCLB No GamesSCL Derby Twins 6, Newton Sluggin’ Rebels 3 Hutchinson Monarchs 13, Kingman Islanders 2 Kansas Cannons 13, Haysville Aviators 0Friday’s Schedule KCLB Valley... Read More.

Details on Kansas Men’s Basketball Upcoming Puerto Rico Trip, Aug. 1-8

Friday, July 28

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Kansas men’s basketball will play three preseason exhibition games on its upcoming trip to Puerto Rico, which takes place from August 1-8. Included in the trip will be exhibition contests on August 3, 5... Read More.

Colorado Leaving Pac-12 and Returning to Big 12 in 2024 Following Unanimous Vote by Board of Regents

Friday, July 28

By: Arnie Stapleton, AP News BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado is leaving the Pac-12 to return to the conference the Buffaloes jilted a dozen years ago, and the Big 12 celebrated the reunion with a two-word statement released through Commissioner Brett Yomark: Read More.