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Nijaree Canady Leads Texas Tech Past Alabama to Women’s College World Series Final Rematch

Tuesday, June 2

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Nijaree Canady pitched a complete-game two-hitter and Texas Tech advanced to its second straight championship series of the Women’s College World Series after defeating top-seeded Alabama 2-0 on Monday night in their second semifinal matchup of... Read More.

Texas Tech, UCLA Thriller Sets Field for WCWS Semifinals

Monday, June 1

OKC delivered once again, serving a an instant classic between No. 3 Texas Tech and No. 2 UCLA through nine innings to set the semifinal field in the WCWS. 👉 Click or tap to view the interactive bracket The Red Raiders survived theRead More.

Kansas Claims Lawrence Regional Championship; Defeats Arkansas 13-10

Monday, June 1

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Baseball is headed to a Super Regional for the first time in school history after a 13-10 victory over Arkansas on Sunday evening in front of 4,007 fans at Hoglund Ballpark to win the first-ever Lawrence Regional. BOX SCORE Kansas (45-16) picked up... Read More.

Pando, Starbuck Lead Lyons Boys at 3A State

Sunday, May 31

Lyons High School junior David Pando placed fifth in Class 3A boys with a time of 11.18 seconds at the Kansas State Track and Field Championships, held Friday and Saturday at Wichita State University’s Crossland Stadium. Pando also placed eighth in 3A boys long jump... Read More.

Little River State Track Results: Olander Four-peats as 1A State Girls Triple Jump Champion

Sunday, May 31

Little River High School senior Havana Olander is a four-time state champion in the 1A girls triple jump. She won her fourth state title Saturday at Wichita State University’s Crossland Stadium with a mark of 37 feet, 6 inches. Teammate Dempsey Lafferty captured the first-place gold... Read More.

Malik Carson Wins Class 1A Long jump, First Chase Track Athlete to Win State Title Since 1999

Sunday, May 31

Chase High School sophomore Malik Carson captured the first-place gold medal in the Kansas Class 1A boys long jump with a Kansas Top 50 mark of 22 feet, 1.75 inches at the Kansas State Track and Field Championships at Wichita State University’s Crossland Stadium. Carson... Read More.

Sterling’s Kilgore, Farney Combine for Four Gold Medals

Sunday, May 31

Sterling High School senior Julia Kilgore won the Class 2A girls 400-meter gold medal for the fourth straight year at the Kansas State Track and Field Championships Friday and Saturday at at Crossland Stadium on the Wichita State University campus. Kilgore posted a time of... Read More.

First Three K-State Game Times, TV Designations Announced

Saturday, May 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. – An evening season opener and a pair of morning kickoffs begin the Collin Klein era of Kansas State football, as the Big 12 Conference and its television partners have made selections for the first three weeks of the 2026 season. The first game... Read More.

Kansas Football Game Times Set for First Three Weeks of Season

Saturday, May 30

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The 2026 Kansas football season is officially 100 days away and the Big 12 Conference announced Kansas' first three game times and tv designations of the season. Kansas will kick off its 135th season on Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. CT on ESPNU... Read More.

Several Players Impress as Chiefs Kick Off OTAs at the Team Facility

Friday, May 29

The Kansas City Chiefs took one step closer to the 2026 campaign this week as the team kicked off "Phase 3" of the offseason training program. "Phase 3" is headlined by the beginning of Organized Team Activities, or OTAs, which include offensive vs. defensive drills... Read More.

Kansas Baseball Ready to Host First Ever Lawrence Regional

Friday, May 29

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Baseball will host a regional at Hoglund Ballpark this week for the first time ever. Kansas will face Northeastern in the first game of the regional on Friday at 12 p.m. CT on ESPN+. "It's four unbelievable teams that have all played... Read More.

18 Athletes Named to 2026 NAIA Spring Scholar Athlete list

Thursday, May 28

KANSAS CITY, Mo - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) proudly announces the 2026 NAIA Scholar-Athletes for spring sports. Each semester, the NAIA Scholar‑Athlete list celebrates student‑athletes who excel in both academic and athletic arenas. This honor recognizes student-athletes in each of the... Read More.