Rice County Sports

Goodland Native, KU Football’s Leyton Cure Named to Wuerffel Trophy Preseason Watch List

Thursday, July 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas redshirt senior Leyton Cure was one of 116 players named to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, the organization announced on Thursday, awarded to college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify community service, academic excellence, and... Read More.

Perez’s Single in 10th Lifts Royals over Braves 1-0. KC Ties Record by Using 9 Pitchers in Shutout

Wednesday, July 30

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Salvador Perez drove in MJ Melendez with a single leading off the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Wednesday while matching a major league record by using nine total pitchers in the shutout.Sam... Read More.

K-State Men’s Basketball to Begin Exhibition Series with Missouri in 2025-26

Wednesday, July 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Former conference foes Kansas State and Missouri will play a home-and-home exhibition series each of the next two seasons beginning with a matchup on Friday, Oct. 24 at Mizzou Arena to open the 2025-26 season.The exhibition will be broadcast nationally... Read More.

Sterling College Named Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Institution

Wednesday, July 30

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College was named a 2024-25 Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Institution.The NAIA measures institutions on a demonstrated commitment to Champions of Character and each school earns points in character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character... Read More.

Isbel and Pasquantino Power Royals to 9-6 Win over Braves After Acuña Exits with Injury

Wednesday, July 30

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kyle Isbel hit a pivotal three-run double and Vinnie Pasquantino homered as the Kansas City Royals beat Atlanta 9-6 on Tuesday night after Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. exited with tightness in his right Achilles tendon.Seth Lugo (8-5) won his... Read More.

2025 KCAC Football Virtual Media Day Scheduled for August 11

Tuesday, July 29

KANSAS (KCACSports.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) will conduct a virtual media day for the 2025 football season, the conference office announced Tuesday. The event will take place Monday, August 11, starting at 9 AM CST. The 2025 KCAC Football Virtual Media Day... Read More.

Acuña, Ozuna and Riley Homer as Braves End 5-Game Skid and Royals Tie Club Mark with 14 Walks

Tuesday, July 29

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Ronald Acuña Jr., Marcell Ozuna and Austin Riley homered as the Atlanta Braves snapped a five-game losing streak with a 10-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals, who equaled a club record by walking 14 batters Monday night.It was the... Read More.

Ten Home Games Highlight K-State Men’s Basketball’s Non-Conference Schedule in 2025-26

Monday, July 28

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Ten home games at Bramlage Coliseum, including power conference matchups with California and Seton Hall, highlight the non-conference schedule for fourth-year coach Jerome Tang and his Kansas State men's basketball program announced on Monday afternoon (July 28).Season tickets for the 2025-26... Read More.

The Kansas City Royals and Pitcher Seth Lugo Agree to 2-Year Extension

Monday, July 28

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo have agreed to a two-year extension that includes a vesting option for the 2028 season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday night.The person spoke on condition... Read More.

AfterShocks Advance to TBT’s Final Four

Monday, July 28

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - AfterShocks 74, Heartfire 68 Leading scorersAfterShocks: Marcus Keene 15, Markis McDuffie 13 Heartfire: Tevin Mack 18What's next: The AfterShocks are in the Final Four of The Basketball Tournament for a second time. Sunday's quarterfinal win puts them two wins away from the title and the... Read More.

K-State Women’s Basketball Adds Belgian Player Claessens for 2025-26 Season

Friday, July 25

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has added an international talent to the 2025-26 roster, as Nastja Claessens from Belgium has signed with the Wildcats.A forward, Claessens most recently helped the Belgian Senior National Team win the 2025 FIBA Women's... Read More.

Kansas Basketball Lands International Guard Nginyu Ngala

Friday, July 25

By Michael Swain - 247 SportsLAWRENCE, Kan. (Phog.net) - Bill Self said Kansas was still looking for one more player when he met with reporters on Monday. Well, on Friday, KU landed a new commitment from an international player. Nginyu Ngala is headed to KU, his... Read More.