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Sterling High School Alum Tyus Wilson Defends USATF High Jump Title

Sunday, July 26

Sterling High School and University of Nebraska alum Tyus Wilson won the high jump gold medal with a jump of 7 feet, 6 inches at the U.S. track and field championships Friday night at Icahn Stadium in New York City. Wilson successfully defended his 2025... Read More.

Hoisington Senior Outside Hitter Sofia Simic Returns as Sports in Kansas Volleyball Player to Watch

Sunday, July 26

Sofia Simic enters her senior season as one of the most accomplished volleyball players in Kansas after leading Hoisington High School to a 38-7 record and a fourth-place finish in Class 3A last fall. The 6-foot-2 outside hitter was named the 2025 Class 3A Player... Read More.

A Legacy Reimagined: Kansas City Chiefs Release Renderings for New Stadium Set To Open in 2031

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs released initial concept renderings for the club's brand new enclosed stadium set to open in Kansas City, Kansas, in 2031. "Today we are excited to show Chiefs Kingdom a first look at our new home," Chiefs... Read More.

Witt (Lower Back Tightness) Placed on IL for 1st Time in His Career

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS CITY -- Bobby Witt Jr. is in the middle of his fifth Major League season and had never been on the injured list until Wednesday, when the Royals placed their star shortstop on the 10-day IL with back tightness that hasn’t improved enough for... Read More.

Salvy’s 317th Homer Ties Brett’s All-time Royals Record

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS CITY -- George Brett and Salvador Perez are the two faces that have defined the two best eras of Royals baseball across the 58-season history of this club, from the championships they’ve won, to the All-Star Games they’ve played in, to the thousands of... Read More.

Sterling College Athletics announces 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

Wednesday, July 22

STERLING, Kan. – Sterling College Athletics announces it's 2026 Hall of Fame recipients. This year's class includes three student athletes, one coach, one community contributor and two KCAC Championship teams. Sterling College's sixteenth Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on October 3 and... Read More.

NFHS Issues New Volleyball Serving Screen Rule

Monday, July 20

A new National Federation of State High School Associations serving screen rule is coming for the 2026-2027 high school volleyball season. Players on the serving team may not raise their hands above their heads before the serve if it creates a screen that blocks the... Read More.

National Baseball Congress Kicks Off 92nd World Series This Week

Monday, July 20

WICHITA, Kansas – The 92nd NBC World Series, powered by Evergy, officially kicks off at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium this Thursday night. A premier 16-team field of top collegiate and amateur talent from across the country will compete across 10 action-packed days for a... Read More.

How will Royals Balance Present, Future at Deadline After Rough First Half?

Wednesday, July 15

KANSAS CITY -- When the calendar flipped to July, all we heard from a lot of teams, including the Royals, was the need to get to the All-Star break to have a better idea of Trade Deadline strategy. Well, the All-Star break is here. Is... Read More.

Ted Owens to be Inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame

Wednesday, July 15

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Former Kansas men's basketball coach Ted Owens will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on October 22, 2026, in a ceremony at the College Basketball Experience in Kansas City, Missouri, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced... Read More.

Ellinwood’s Eleanor Joiner is a Sports In Kansas Runner to Watch

Wednesday, July 15

Ellinwood High School junior Eleanor Joiner enters the 2026 cross country season as one of the athletes to watch after building an impressive résumé during her first two high school seasons. Joiner holds the Ellinwood school record in the 800 meters with a time of... Read More.

Little River Volleyball Standout Saelyn Raleigh Returns for Senior Campaign

Wednesday, July 15

Saelyn Raleigh enters her senior season as one of the most accomplished volleyball players in Kansas after helping Little River capture three consecutive Class 1A Division I state championships. Sports in Kansas listed Raleigh as one of the state’s top volleyball players to watch in... Read More.