Rice County Sports

Chiefs Wide Receiver Rashee Rice Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail over Dallas High-Speed Crash

Thursday, July 17

DALLAS (AP) - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and another speeding driver caused a chain-reaction crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway last year.The Dallas County District Attorney’s... Read More.

Limited Tickets Remain for K-State Football’s First Three Home Games

Thursday, July 17

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State Athletics announced today that limited tickets remain for the first three home football games, and fans are encouraged to act quickly to secure their seats inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium for the highly anticipated season.Fewer than 2,000 tickets are... Read More.

Jayhawks Women’s Basketball Unveils 2025-26 Non-Conference Slate

Wednesday, July 16

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider has announced a challenging, 12-game non-conference schedule that awaits the Jayhawks during the upcoming 2025-26 season.The Jayhawks will face three power conference opponents prior to league play, beginning with the previously announced StorageMart Border Showdown against... Read More.

Adam Frazier Returns to Royals in Trade with Pirates

Wednesday, July 16

By Alex StumpfKANSAS CITY, Mo. (MLB.com) - The first domino in what should be a busy Trade Deadline for the Pirates fell Wednesday, as the Bucs struck a deal to send utilityman Adam Frazier to the Royals in exchange for Minor League infielder Cam Devanney.Frazier... Read More.

Chiefs Beat Franchise Tag Deadline, Sign Guard Trey Smith to a 4-year, $94M Deal, AP Source Says

Tuesday, July 15

By Stephen WhynoKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs beat the deadline to sign franchise-tagged guard Trey Smith to a multiyear contract, agreeing to terms Tuesday on a $94 million deal, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.The four-year... Read More.

Here are Royals’ Draft Picks From Day 2

Tuesday, July 15

By Jackson StoneKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The Royals dipped into the high school ranks with their first two picks in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday, selecting a pair of high-upside hitters that could have a future impact at both the top and middle... Read More.

Two Wildcats Taken on Final Day of 2025 MLB Draft

Tuesday, July 15

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State saw two baseball players selected on the final day of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft, as shortstop Maximus Martin and left-handed pitcher Jacob Frost heard their names called on Monday.Martin was selected in the 10th round by the Boston Red Sox... Read More.

Trio of Jayhawks Hear Names Called in 2025 MLB Draft

Tuesday, July 15

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas baseball infielder/outfielder Brady Counsell, right-handed pitcher Alex Breckheimer and outfielder Derek Cerda were all selected in the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday. The three Jayhawks drafted marks nine players picked from Kansas in the last... Read More.

KSHSAA Partners with PlayVs for Esports State Championship

Monday, July 14

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSHSAACovered.com) - The Kansas State High School Activities Association has partnered with the esports platform PlayVS for the inaugural year of the KSHSAA Esports season.At the April board of directors meeting KSHSAA membership voted to sanction an Esports state championship should 24... Read More.

Wichita State’s Potter Selected in MLB Draft

Monday, July 14

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State junior right-handed pitcher Nick Potter was selected in the 5th Round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros on Monday afternoon. Potter was the 156th overall selection.The Shockers have now had a player picked in 45 consecutive MLB drafts... Read More.

17th Rock Chalk Roundball Classic A Huge Success

Monday, July 14

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - The 17th Annual Rock Chalk Roundball Classic, held on July 10-11, was, once again, a huge success in raising money for six families fighting cancer. This year's event is projected to raise upwards of $250,000 for families fighting pediatric cancer... Read More.

Nebraska Football Transfer Jaidyn Doss Commits to Kansas

Monday, July 14

LAWRENCE, Kan. (247Sports.com) - Kansas football landed its first commitment of the Designated Student Athlete portal window. Sources tell 247Sports, on Monday, the Nebraska transfer Jaidyn Doss committed to Lance Leipold and the Jayhawks. The receiver spent two years with the Nebraska program, in which he played multiple positions,... Read More.