Rice County Sports

Chiefs Get Super Bowl Rings, Take Subtle Shot at Rival Bengals

Friday, June 16

By: Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had a stinging answer for Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who upon learning that his own QB Joe Burrow had picked Mahomes as the league’s best replied: “Pat who?” “That’s who,” Mahomes... Read More.

Royals Officials: Possible Sites for New Ballpark Narrowed to Two

Thursday, June 15

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMBC) — Officials with the Kansas City Royals say the team has narrowed the search to two possible locations for a new ballpark and entertainment district. One location, known as the East Village site, is in downtown Kansas City. The other... Read More.

Weather Postpones A Handful of Collegiate Baseball Games; Scores From Wednesday

Thursday, June 15

Mother nature was a factor in a number of Wednesday's Collegiate Baseball Games in Central Kansas. Below are the scores from the games that took place. KCLBWellington Heat 11, McPherson Pipeliners 1Kansas Curve 10, Park City Rangers 0Valley Center Mud Daubers 6, MidWest Moos 7 SCLNewton... Read More.

Shockers, Jayhawks Agree to Regular Season Matchup in 2023

Thursday, June 15

By: Wichita State Shockers Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (goshockers.com) - Head coach Paul Mills and Director of Athletics Kevin Saal announced today that Wichita State and Kansas have agreed to a regular season men's basketball game in 2023 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.The game will be Dec. 30, 2023... Read More.

Royals Lose 1B Pasquantino to Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Thursday, June 15

By: Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals slugger Vinnie Pasquantino has a torn labrum in his right shoulder and will undergo season-ending surgery, taking one of the best hitters out of the Kansas City lineup as it strives to turn around... Read More.

27th Annual Warrior Wood and Wedge A Success

Wednesday, June 14

By: Sterling College Athletics NEWTON, Kan. (scwarriors.com) -The 27th Annual Warrior Wood & Wedge Golf Tournament took place Saturday, June 10th, at Sand Creek Station in Newton, Kansas.Thirty-six teams participated in this year's event. The proceeds from the tournament are used to purchase new athletic... Read More.

2024 State Basketball Sites Selected

Wednesday, June 14

By: KSHSAA Coverered Staff TOPEKA, Kan. – The 2024 Class 1A DI State Basketball Championships are headed to the Colby Event Center March 6-9, 2024, while class 2A will compete at the United Wireless Arena in Dodge City.The KSHSAA maintains a very strong relationship with... Read More.

Tuesday’s KCLB & SCL Scores

Wednesday, June 14

Below are Tuesday's Scores from across the Collegiate Baseball League's. KCLB7 Valley Center Mud Daubers, 1 McPherson PipelinersDirtbag Baseball Club 0, Kansas Curve 5MidWest Moos 15, Wellington Heat 11 SCLNewton Sluggin Rebels 6, Great Bend BatCats 9Kansas Cannons 6, Kingman Islanders 1Hutchinson Monarchs 6, Derby Twins... Read More.

Chiefs’ All-Pro DT Chris Jones Absent for Start of Mandatory Minicamp

Wednesday, June 14

By: Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones, who is entering the final year of his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, was absent from the start of the Super Bowl champions’ mandatory three-day minicamp Tuesday. Chiefs coach Andy... Read More.

Jayhawk Christian Braun Wins NBA Title

Tuesday, June 13

By: The University of Kansas Athletics DENVER, Colo. (kuathletics.com) - Former Kansas guard Christian Braun became the 15th Jayhawk to win an NBA title when the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 94-89 on Monday night to win the 2023 NBA Finals, 4-1.A rookie in... Read More.

West Grinds Out 28-22 Win In DI All-Star Battle

Monday, June 12

By Dusty Deines, Sunflower State Radio BELOIT, Kan. - After a slow offensive start on Saturday afternoon in Beloit, the West overcame four turnovers with a record-breaking scoop and score and a big stand and fourth down conversion late in the game for... Read More.

East Pulls Away Early In 54-22 DII All-Star Win

Monday, June 12

By Dusty Deines, Sunflower State Radio BELOIT, Kan. - In Saturday’s DII All-Star Game at Trojan Field, the East scored early and often, taking a 30-0 lead in the first quarter on their way to a 54-22 victory, snapping a three-game winning streak... Read More.