Rice County Sports

Cooper Named GCAA All-America Scholar for Second-Straight Season

Thursday, August 10

Courtesy of University of Kansas Athletics NORMAN, Okla. — For the second-straight season, Kansas men’s golf senior Davis Cooper has been named a Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) All-America Scholar, the association announced Wednesday. Cooper has been named an All-America Scholar selection based on his... Read More.

Wind Surge Win Rain Shortened Game

Wednesday, August 9

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge SPRINGDALE, AR - The Wichita Wind Surge were propelled by a solid performance on the mound in a ball game that was cut short by weather after the fifth inning. Isaac Mattson and Reggie Grace combined to give... Read More.

Five Observations from Wednesday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 8/9

Wednesday, August 9

By Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the fifteenth practice of training camp on Wednesday morning as the defending Super Bowl champions continued their preparation for the upcoming season. Here's a quick rundown of what took place during Wednesday's... Read More.

Ward Earns Spot on Doak Walker Award Watch List

Wednesday, August 9

Courtesy of Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State running back Treshaun Ward earned his first honor as a Wildcat on Wednesday by being named to the 2023 Doak Walker Award watch list, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced. Ward, a transfer... Read More.

Royals Hit 3 Home Runs, Beat Red Sox 9-3 to Spoil Season Debut of Boston’s Trevor Story

Wednesday, August 9

By Kyle Hightower, AP News BOSTON (AP) — Drew Waters, MJ Melendez and Michael Massey each hit two-run home runs and the Kansas City Royals snapped a three-game losing streak with a 9-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. Brady Singer (8-8)... Read More.

Devin Neal, Daniel Hishaw Jr. Chosen as Doak Walker Award Candidates

Wednesday, August 9

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas running backs Devin Neal and Daniel Hishaw Jr. are both preseason candidates for the Doak Walker Award, which is annually presented to the nation’s top running back. The watch list was announced Wednesday by... Read More.

Leadership is Plentiful as Preseason Camp Opens

Wednesday, August 9

By D. Scott Fritchen, Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan — The initial message by Chris Klieman to the Kansas State Wildcats was "be invested in these full 21 days with no regrets," as the defending Big 12 Champions prepared to take... Read More.

Coaching Success Leads George to the University of Oklahoma

Wednesday, August 9

Courtesy of Sterling College Athletics STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College Athletics and Vice President for Athletics, Scott Downing, announced today that Tanner George has stepped down as the Head Men's and Women's Golf coach to pursue an opportunity with the University of Oklahoma. George took over the... Read More.

Howard Earns Nod on Davey O’Brien Award Watch List

Tuesday, August 8

Courtesy of Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State senior Will Howard was one of 35 quarterbacks in the nation to be named to the initial watch list for the 2023 Davey O'Brien Award, the Davey O'Brien Foundation announced Tuesday. Howard is the... Read More.

K-State Completes 2023-24 Non-Conference Schedule

Tuesday, August 8

Courtesy of Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie announced the complete non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2023-24 season on Tuesday. The Wildcats' non-conference slate features 10 home games, including a visit from Big Ten foe... Read More.

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

Tuesday, August 8

Here are some quick notes from Tuesday’s practice By Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the fourteenth practice of training camp on Tuesday morning as the defending Super Bowl champions continued their preparation for the upcoming season. Here's a quick... Read More.

Jalon Daniels Selected to Davey O’Brien Award Watch List

Tuesday, August 8

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – Jalon Daniels has been named to the 2023 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Preseason Watch List, a group that includes 35 of the nation’s top returning college quarterbacks. The watch list was announced today by... Read More.