Rice County Sports

Regional Softball: Haven, Hillsboro Headed Back to State

Thursday, May 18

Regional Softball Finals 6A Derby 8, Topeka 6 Washburn Rural 6, Haysville 0 Manhattan 9, Wichita Northwest 7 Olathe Northwest 16, Mill Valley 0 Olathe West 15, Gardner Edgerton 0 Shawnee Mission North 6, Olathe South 0 Olathe North, 13, Blue Valley 3 5A Bishop Carroll 10, Maize 0 Valley Center 9, Maize South 1 Salina... Read More.

Regional Baseball: Little River, Marion Punch Tickets to 2-1A State

Thursday, May 18

Regional Baseball Finals 6A Manhattan 10, Wichita Heights 0 Free State 13, Lawrence 3 Topeka 11, Haysville 1 Derby 10, Dodge City 0 Blue Valley West 3, Shawnee Mission West 2 Blue Valley North 2, Olathe South 0 Olathe North 10, Olathe East 1 Shawnee Mission East 6, Shawnee Mission Northwest 3 5A Bishop Carroll... Read More.

Perez Has 2-Run Double in Kansas City’s 5-run 2nd, Royals beat Padres 5-4

Wednesday, May 17

By: Richard J. Marcus, AP News SAN DIEGO (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a two-run double in Kansas City’s five-run second, Brady Singer pitched six solid innings and the Royals beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game losing streak. The... Read More.

K-State Signs Football Coach Chris Klieman to a new 8-Year, $44 Million Contract

Monday, May 15

By: Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State signed football coach Chris Klieman to a new eight-year contract Monday that will pay an average of $5.5 million annually and could keep him tied to the defending Big 12 champion Wildcats through... Read More.

Five Thoughts on Area Softball Regionals

Sunday, May 14

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Maybe one of these years, Haven won't be doomed due to geography. It doesn't seem to matter the sport. Haven could start a tiddlywinks team, be ranked in the top 10, and still manage to have two or three or four... Read More.

Recapping the Spring Transfer Portal Window for KU Basketball

Friday, May 12

By Michael Swain, 247Sports.com LAWRENCE, Kan. - It was quite the transfer portal window for the Kansas basketball program. Following KU’s exit in the Round of 32 in the 2023 NCAA Tournament, the roster movement began. Over the last two months, a grand total of... Read More.

Kansas Big Man Ernest Udeh Jr. to Transfer

Thursday, May 11

By Michael Swain, 247Sports.com LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas basketball’s Ernest Udeh Jr. has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, he announced on Thursday morning. His departure means KU will only return two scholarship players from last year’s KU team. Udeh departs after his freshman... Read More.

Chiefs Sign Three Free Agent Defensive Players

Thursday, May 11

By Matt McMullen, Chiefs.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs made several roster moves on Wednesday, signing three veteran defensive players while releasing two others. The new additions are defensive tackle Matt Dickerson, cornerback Lamar Jackson and defensive tackle Chris Williams. In a pair... Read More.

2023 Regular Season Schedule Finalized; Chiefs Slated in Six Primetime Contests

Thursday, May 11

By Chiefs.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The National Football League announced the regular season schedule for the 2023 season on Thursday. The Chiefs are currently slated to play in six primetime contests, including three nationally televised games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The reigning... Read More.

Royals acquire James McArthur from Phillies, Designate Franmil Reyes for Assignment

Wednesday, May 10

By KCRoyals.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. —The Kansas City Royals announced this morning that they have acquired right-handed pitcher James McArthur from the Philadelphia Phillies for minor league outfielder Junior Marin and cash considerations. McArthur, 26, was designated for assignment by Philadelphia last Thursday. He will... Read More.

Chiefs to Play Dolphins in Frankfurt for 2023 Germany Game

Wednesday, May 10

By Chiefs.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The NFL announced today that the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, November 5 at Frankfurt Stadium, home of Eintracht Frankfurt, for one of two 2023 NFL Germany Games. "We are thrilled... Read More.

AP Source: K-State Close to $44 Million New Deal for Chris Klieman

Tuesday, May 9

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP/KPR) — Kansas State and Chris Klieman are finalizing a new contract that would give the Wildcats' football coach a substantial pay raise while keeping him tied to the program for the next eight seasons. A person familiar with the deal... Read More.