Rice County Sports

Pro Football Focus Ranks Andy Reid as the Best Head Coach in the NFL

Friday, June 30

By: Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter (chiefs.com) - Pro Football Focus published their rankings of the top head coaches in the National Football League on Wednesday, and after leading the Kansas City Chiefs to their second Super Bowl title in four seasons, Andy Reid topped the... Read More.

Ramirez Steal of Home Not Enough as Fermin’s Double in 10th Lifts Royals over Guardians 4-3

Friday, June 30

By: Marc Bowman, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — José Ramirez daringly stole home for the go-ahead run in the 10th inning, but the Kansas City Royals rebounded to beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 Thursday on pinch-hitter Freddy Fermin’s two-run double in the bottom... Read More.

Thursday’s Scores and Weekend Schedule; Jayhawk Collegiate League All-Star Game and HR Derby Sunday in Great Bend

Friday, June 30

Below are Thursday’s Collegiate Baseball Scores and upcoming schedule from the Kansas Collegiate League Baseball and the Sunflower Collegiate League: KCLBWellington Heat 10, Kansas Curve 9USA Wardogs 18, Valley Center Mud Daubers 10SCLColorado Springs Cage Rats 8, Great Bend BatCats 15Hays Larks 7, Kansas Cannons... Read More.

Surge Secure Second Win in a row at Home

Friday, June 30

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge WICHITA, Kan. (milb.com/wichita) - Wichita grabbed the lead in the third from a two-run home run by Aaron Sabato that the Surge held for the rest of the ball game. The Wichita Wind Surge defeated the Northwest Arkansas Naturals... Read More.

Shocker Softball to host AAC Championship in 2024

Friday, June 30

Courtesy of the American Athletic Conference IRVING, Texas (theamerican.org) – Sites and dates for American Athletic Conference championships for the 2023-24 year have been announced.The Fall 2023 championship season will begin with the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships, to be held Oct. 28 at... Read More.

Attendees Revealed for 2023 Big 12 Football Media Days Presented by Old Trapper

Thursday, June 29

Courtesy of Big XII Sports (big12sports.com) - The student-athletes attending 2023 Big 12 Football Media Days presented by Old Trapper have been announced. In addition to the players, each school’s head coach will also be in attendance.The two-day event will be held at AT&T Stadium... Read More.

Royals Owner John Sherman Envisions New Stadium by 2027 or 2028 Season

Thursday, June 29

By: Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals hope to settle on the location for a new ballpark by the end of the summer, and owner John Sherman said Thursday that he envisions the club playing in a new... Read More.

Newton to host 2024 U.S. Adaptive Open

Thursday, June 29

NEWTON, Kan. – At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Newton City Commission approved an agreement with USGA to host the 2024 U.S. Adaptive Open at Sand Creek Station Golf Course.KemperSports regional manager Chris Tuohey, who serves as Sand Creek Station’s general manager, said hosting the... Read More.

Wilson Selected as Finalist for Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year

Wednesday, June 28

Courtesy of Sterling College Athletics STERLING, Kan. (scwarriors.com) -Sterling College women's basketball standout, Taya Wilson, has been selected as a finalist for the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission (GWASC) Collegiate Female Athlete of the year.Wilson led the Lady Warriors to their third straight KCAC Conference... Read More.

Tuesday’s Collegiate Baseball Scores and Schedule

Wednesday, June 28

Below are Tuesday’s Collegiate Baseball Scores and the upcoming schedule from the Kansas Collegiate League Baseball and the Sunflower Collegiate League: Tuesday’s ScoresKCLBUSA Wardogs 4, Wellington Heat 12 Park City Rangers 8, Dirtbag Baseball Club 9 Kansas Curve 0, El Dorado Walnuts 3SCLNewton Sluggin’ Rebels 6, Derby... Read More.

State Football Changes, Key Items Approved by KSHSAA Executive Board

Wednesday, June 28

By: KSHSAA Staff TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas State High School Activities Association Executive Board approved several items during the June meeting. Starting in 2024, State Football will be held at three locations with three games taking place at each site. State soccer and wrestling will... Read More.

Gavin Williams Shuts Down Royals for 7 Innings, Guardians Rally to Win in 9th on Brennan’s Double

Wednesday, June 28

By: Marc Bowman, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gavin Williams held Kansas City to one hit through seven innings in his second major league start, Will Brennan hit a two-run double in the ninth inning, and the Cleveland Guardians rallied past the Royals... Read More.