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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.

Kansas Falls in Exhibition Finale, 87-81

Tuesday, August 8

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics BAYAMON, Puerto Rico – Redshirt junior guard Dajuan Harris Jr. scored 23 points as the Kansas men’s basketball team lost to the Bahamian National Team, 87-81, Monday afternoon in an exhibition game at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum. A crowd of... Read More.

Wind Surge Come From Behind in Exciting Series Finale

Monday, August 7

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge WICHITA, Kan. — The Wind Surge were fueled by a pair of home runs by Yoyner Fajardo and newcomer Dalton Shuffield who rallied to defeat Tulsa. Wichita won the ball game 10-9 and win the series four games... Read More.

The First Training Camp: New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell

Monday, August 7

The Setting Was Akin to An Alien Landscape By Bob Moore, Team Historian for the Kansas City Chiefs News If the object of a professional football training camp was to get players in shape, Roswell, New Mexico and its New Mexico Military Institute provided the perfect... Read More.