Rice County Sports

Kansas Women’s Basketball Honored at State Capitol

Friday, April 28

By: The University of Kansas Athletics TOPEKA, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – The 2023 Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) Champion Kansas Jayhawks were recognized by the State Senate, State House of Representatives and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly at the capitol building Thursday afternoon. Present from the Kansas women’s... Read More.

Kansas City Ready for NFL Draft Spotlight on Union Station

Thursday, April 27

By Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bryce Young had been catching grief from Alabama teammate Will Anderson Jr. all morning after dragging a blanket out of his hotel room, wrapping up in it and trying to fight off a brisk wind... Read More.

Singer’s New Slider Grip Brings Congratulatory Handshakes

Wednesday, April 26

By: Anne Rogers, Kansas City Royals PHOENIX, Ariz. (mlb.com/royals) - Brady Singer was not happy about the way his past couple starts had gone -- outings that had him searching for answers about how hard and how often he was getting... Read More.

Warriors Take Series Against Friends

Tuesday, April 25

By: Sterling College Athletics STERLING, Kan. (scwarriors.com) - The Warriors gained two more wins for their record when they played against the Friends University Falcons in a weekend triple header. Game One- Sterling -6 Friends -5 Sterling gained the first run of the game in the first inning,... Read More.

Warrior Wood & Wedge Set for June 10th at Sand Creek Station

Wednesday, April 19

By: Sterling College Athletics STERLING, Kan. (scwarriors.com) – The 27th Annual Sterling College Warrior Wood and Wedge Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Sand Creek Station in Newton, Kansas. The tournament format will be a four-man best-ball scramble. There are only... Read More.

Wichita State Names Nooner Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Tuesday, April 18

By: Wichita State University Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (goshockers.com)– Wichita State has chosen Terry Nooner as its 10th head women's basketball coach, Director of Athletics Kevin Saal announced Monday afternoon. Wichita State Athletics will introduce Coach Nooner Thursday at 3:30 p.m. inside Charles Koch Arena. The event... Read More.

Chiefs’ Mahomes: Ankle Recovering as Offseason Work Begins

Monday, April 17

By Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes plans to be ready for training camp with no limitations from the high ankle sprain that occurred during the playoffs and was such the focal point of their run to a... Read More.

Brandon Schneider Named KBCA Coach of the Year

Saturday, April 15

By KU Athletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider has been named the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) Women’s Four-Year College Coach of the Year for the 2022-23 season. This is the third KBCA Coach of the Year award for Schneider, who also earned the... Read More.

Kansas Hosts K-State in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown This Weekend

Friday, April 14

By: The University of Kansas Athletics *The start time of Friday’s game vs. K-State was adjusted to a 3 p.m. CT first pitch due to the potential for inclement weather on Friday evening. LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Kansas will be seeking its third straight Big 12 series... Read More.

Barnett Hired as Director of Strength and Conditioning

Friday, April 14

By: Sterling College Athletics STERLING, Kan. (scwarriors.com) - Sterling College Athletics, and Vice President for Athletics, Scott Downing, announced today that Marty Barnett will be Sterling College's next Director of Strength and Conditioning. Barnett comes to Sterling after spending the last 14 years in high school... Read More.

Royals Rally vs. Rangers, but Lose Heartbreaker in 10th

Wednesday, April 12

By: Anne Rogers, Kansas City Royals ARLINGTON, Tex. (mlb.com/royals) - The slider Jonah Heim hit off Royals closer Scott Barlow on Tuesday night was crushed -- and it crushed the Royals on a night they had finally shown some offensive life. Battling back from a two-run... Read More.

Mills Announces Assistants

Tuesday, April 11

By: Wichita State Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (goshockers.com) - Kenton Paulino, Chris Hollender and Quincy Acy will be the assistants on Paul Mills' inaugural Wichita State coaching staff, Mills formally announced. Mills, who was recently hired as WSU's 27th head men's basketball coach, will introduce additional members of... Read More.