Rice County Sports

Sterling College Announces Leadership Transition in Athletics, Strategic Engagement

Friday, July 25

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College is proud to announce a strategic leadership transition within its executive team. Scott Downing, class of 1979, has been appointed to a new role as Vice President for Strategy and Engagement. Downing, who has served as Vice President for... Read More.

Kansas Basketball Coach Bill Self Hospitalized; Received Two Stents

Friday, July 25

By Jack Ritter - 247 Sports LAWRENCE, Kan. (Phog.net) - Kansas Basketball head coach Bill Self was admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital and had two stents inserted on Thursday afternoon, the university announced. "Self felt unwell and experienced some concerning symptoms Thursday," KU said. "The procedure went... Read More.

KCAC Swaps Divisions for 2025 Football Season Following Committee Meeting, Feedback

Thursday, July 24

KANSAS - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) announced on social media and on their website that they have switched the names of the divisions set for the 2025 football season. The decision came following the KCAC's Governing Council Executive Committee meeting, which occurred... Read More.

Former KU Track Star, Kinsley Lawyer Al Frame, Dies at 91

Thursday, July 24

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Former Kansas cross country standout Al Frame passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91. Frame was a standout on the Jayhawk track and field and cross country teams from 1952-56, earning All-America honors in 1954 and 1955 in cross... Read More.

Royals Place Infielder/Outfielder Nick Loftin on Concussion IL, Recall MJ Melendez

Thursday, July 24

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals placed infielder/outfielder Nick Loftin on the seven-day concussion injured list and recalled outfielder MJ Melendez from Triple-A Omaha before Wednesday afternoon’s series finale against the Cubs in Chicago. Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Cubs right fielder... Read More.

Little River High School Promotes Mantz to New Head Baseball Coach

Thursday, July 24

LITTLE RIVER, Kan. - Little River High School announced that assistant baseball coach Dean Mantz will be the school's new Head Baseball Coach starting in the spring 2026 season. Mantz has been the assistant coach for the Redskins since 2020, helping the team to a pair... Read More.

Start Times Changed for Opening Day of National Baseball Congress World Series

Wednesday, July 23

WICHITA, Kan. - The National Baseball Congress (NBC) announced that the start times have changed for the opening day of the NBC World Series Thursday, July 24. The first game between the Dodge City A's and Seattle Cheney Studs will now be at 11:00 a.m. The... Read More.

Vinnie Pasquantino Hits Two of Royals’ Four Homers, Kansas City Tops Cubs 8-4

Wednesday, July 23

CHICAGO (AP) - Vinnie Pasquantino hit two of Kansas City’s four two-run homers and doubled on a 3-for-4 afternoon, leading the Royals past the Chicago Cubs 8-4 on Wednesday. Salvador Perez and rookie Tyler Tolbert also went deep as the Royals took two of three... Read More.

Conference Pairings Set for Shockers Men’s & Women’s Basketball for 2025-26

Wednesday, July 23

WICHITA, Kan. - The American Conference pairings were set for the men's and women's basketball seasons for the 2025-26 season Wednesday, July 23. The full schedule with dates and times will be announced in September, with conference play beginning in late December running through early March.... Read More.

Keene’s Shot Puts AfterShocks Into TBT Quarterfinals

Wednesday, July 23

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - AfterShocks 66, Forever Coogs 63 Leading scorers AfterShocks: Marcus Keene 17, Marcus Santos Silva, 15, Nike Sibande 14 Forever Coogs: Tyrece Radford 15 What's next: The AfterShocks will play at Koch Arena as long as they keep winning in pursuit of the $1 million prize. Tuesday's win... Read More.

Chiefs Press On with Stadium Negotiations on Both Sides of the Kansas-Missouri State Line

Wednesday, July 23

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs are making progress in stadium negotiations with lawmakers on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri state line, though it remains unclear whether the team will stay at Arrowhead Stadium or ultimately move elsewhere. The Chiefs recently were granted... Read More.

Matthew Boyd Sharp for 11th win, Cubs Blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0

Wednesday, July 23

CHICAGO (AP) - Matthew Boyd pitched seven crisp innings for his 11th win, and the Chicago Cubs spoiled Rich Hill’s return to the majors with a 6-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw each had... Read More.