Rice County Sports

Andy Reid is Voted the NFL’s Top Head Coach by AP Writers

Monday, July 14

By Rob Maaddi KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Andy Reid remains the standard for NFL coaches. Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs fell short in their quest to become the first team to three-peat in the Super Bowl era and were dominated by the Philadelphia Eagles for... Read More.

Nick Loftin Hits Second Game-Winner in Less Than a Week, Royals Beat Mets 3-2 to Avoid 3-Game Sweep

Monday, July 14

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Nick Loftin delivered his second game-winning hit in less than a week, driving in Tyler Tolbert from second base with a single in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 3-2 win over the New York Mets... Read More.

Royals’ Estévez Earns Late All-Star Nod, Replaces deGrom on Squad

Friday, July 11

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - Royals closer Carlos Estévez has been named to the AL All-Star team, giving Kansas City a third representative at Tuesday's Midsummer Classic in Atlanta. Estévez got the nod on Friday to replace Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom, who is scheduled to pitch... Read More.

Former KU Basketball Coach Ted Owens to Receive Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in his Home State

Friday, July 11

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Former Kansas men's basketball coach Ted Owens will receive the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in a black-tie banquet to be held Monday, August 4, at the National Cowboy... Read More.

Addition of Javelin Specifications Highlight High School Track and Field Rules Revisions

Thursday, July 10

Article by NFHS With 21 state associations now incorporating the javelin into outdoor track and field competition, the NFHS Track and Field Rules Committee voted to move the implement construction specifications into the Track and Field Rules Book, effective with the 2026 season. The addition... Read More.

Electronic Communication by Players Clarified in High School Softball

Thursday, July 10

Article by NFHS No player shall be allowed to transmit or record audio or video from the playing surface in high school softball. This new language in Rule 1-8-6 of the NFHS Softball Rules Book further clarifies the use of electronic devices and what... Read More.

Perez and Caglianone Power Royals to 4-3 Win Over Pirates for 3-Game Sweep

Thursday, July 10

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Salvador Perez homered twice, Jac Caglianone hit the longest measured homer by a Royals rookie, and Kansas City beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Perez broke a 3-3 tie in the eighth inning with... Read More.

High School State Basketball Sites and Format Set for 2026 and 2027

Thursday, July 10

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSHSAACovered.com) - The KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament format and sites have been selected for the next two seasons. In 2026, the 1A Division I semifinals and finals will be played at United Wireless Arena in Dodge City. The 2A and 1A Division II semifinals and finals will be... Read More.

Former K-State Baseball’s, Current Wind Surge’s Culpepper Named to 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game

Wednesday, July 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Former K-State All-American and Minnesota Twins' No. 4 prospect Kaelen Culpepper has been selected to play on the American League team in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. Culpepper, who was taken 21st overall by the Twins in the 2024... Read More.

Former Cy Young Winner Keuchel Inks Minors Deal with Royals

Wednesday, July 9

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MLB.com) - The Royals have signed former AL Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel to a Minor League deal, the team announced Wednesday morning. Keuchel, 37, held a workout for the team last week and reached 92 mph on his fastball, according to a... Read More.

Nick Loftin Hits 2-Run Homer in 7th, Walk-Off Single in 9th as Royals Beat Pirates 4-3

Wednesday, July 9

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Nick Loftin hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning, then won it in the ninth with a one-out RBI single as the Kansas City Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Tuesday night. Rookie Jac Caglianone homered for the... Read More.

Former KU, KSU, & WSU Basketball Players to Participate in NBA Summer League

Tuesday, July 8

The NBA Summer League is beginning soon with matchups taking place in Utah, Las Vegas, and in California as recently drafted athletes and G-League players look to earn a spot onto an NBA roster for the 2025-26 season. Listed below are the athletes from KU,... Read More.

Andy Reid is Voted the NFL’s Top Head Coach by AP Writers

Nick Loftin Hits Second Game-Winner in Less Than a Week, Royals Beat Mets 3-2 to Avoid 3-Game Sweep

Royals’ Estévez Earns Late All-Star Nod, Replaces deGrom on Squad

Former KU Basketball Coach Ted Owens to Receive Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in his Home State

Addition of Javelin Specifications Highlight High School Track and Field Rules Revisions

Electronic Communication by Players Clarified in High School Softball

Perez and Caglianone Power Royals to 4-3 Win Over Pirates for 3-Game Sweep

High School State Basketball Sites and Format Set for 2026 and 2027

Former K-State Baseball’s, Current Wind Surge’s Culpepper Named to 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game

Former Cy Young Winner Keuchel Inks Minors Deal with Royals

Nick Loftin Hits 2-Run Homer in 7th, Walk-Off Single in 9th as Royals Beat Pirates 4-3

Former KU, KSU, & WSU Basketball Players to Participate in NBA Summer League

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