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Drone Show and Stripe Out Highlight K-State Football Home Opener

Thursday, August 7

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - With kickoff to the 2025 K-State Football season just two weeks away, K-State Athletics announced new fan experience and gameday improvements to Bill Snyder Family Stadium for the August 30 home opener. STRIPE OUT AND DRONE SHOW Fewer than 1,200 tickets remain for the... Read More.

Leadoff Change Fuels India’s Big Night as Veteran Fights Through Struggles

Thursday, August 7

BOSTON (Royals.com) - Before Wednesday night, there had only been 10 games in which Jonathan India’s name wasn’t written in the leadoff spot, and those were the 10 games he wasn’t in the lineup at all. Wednesday was different, with Mike Yastrzemski hitting leadoff and India... Read More.

Jayhawks Volleyball Ranked No. 14 in AVCA Preseason Poll

Wednesday, August 6

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas volleyball came in ranked at No. 14 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) preseason poll, the organization announced Wednesday. The Jayhawks ended their 2024 season with a final AVCA ranking of No. 12, just shy of the top ten,... Read More.

Sterling Native Tyus Wilson Wins Gold in High Jump at USATF Outdoor Championships

Wednesday, August 6

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletics EUGENE, Ore. (Huskers.com) - Nebraska track and field graduate Tyus Wilson won the gold medal in the high jump at the USATF Outdoor Championships on Sunday in Eugene, Ore. Wilson was the only high jumper to clear 7-5 1/4 (2.27m), doing... Read More.

Travis Kelce’s Transformation: Chiefs Star Trims Down, Gears Up for Another Super Bowl Run

Wednesday, August 6

By Dave Skretta ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) - It’s easy to see Travis Kelce making plays on the practice fields of Missouri Western State University these days, whether they be those highlight-reel catches, deft maneuvers in the open field or, yes, the occasional pancake block on... Read More.

KCAC Secures Media Rights Partnership with Urban Edge Network

Wednesday, August 6

KANSAS (KCACSports.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is excited to announce that the conference has entered into a five-year media rights partnership with the Urban Edge Network (UEN), with UEN serving as an Official Streaming Network partner. All KCAC contests will continue to be... Read More.

Paul and Linda DeBruce Provide $25 Million Gift for KU Gateway District

Wednesday, August 6

From KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. (August 6, 2025)— The DeBruce name is well known across the University of Kansas. Jayhawks and sports fans from around the world have visited the DeBruce Center, housing Dr. James Naismith's original rules of basketball and countless others have benefited from... Read More.

MLB is Calling Up its First Female Umpire, Promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday’s Marlins-Braves Game

Wednesday, August 6

NEW YORK (AP) - Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves. Pawol will work the bases in Saturday’s doubleheader at Truist Park and the plate on... Read More.

Langford Aims to Take Warriors Football to Next Level Following First Full Offseason

Wednesday, August 6

STERLING, Kan. - Reggie Langford Jr. finished his first year as the Sterling College Head Football Coach in 2024, but did not go through a full offseason as he was hired in June 2024. Now, Langford has gone through a full offseason and is looking... Read More.

Crochet, Story Lead Red Sox to 7th Straight Win over Royals

Wednesday, August 6

BOSTON (AP) - Garrett Crochet scattered four hits over seven innings and Trevor Story hit a blooper into center field to break a sixth-inning tie on Tuesday night and led the Boston Red Sox to their seventh straight win, 6-2 over the Kansas City Royals. Crochet... Read More.

Chiefs Rookies Have Shined in Camp, Helping Turn Positions of Weakness Into a Strength

Tuesday, August 5

By Dave Skretta ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) - After watching his Kansas City Chiefs get dismantled by the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, general manager Brett Veach identified two specific areas where the three-time reigning AFC champions needed to improve. One was left tackle, where a... Read More.

Red Sox Ride Duran HR, Strong Outing from Bello to 6th Straight Win, Beating Royals 8-5

Tuesday, August 5

BOSTON (AP) - Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer and Brayan Bello pitched six effective innings, helping the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth consecutive victory. Rob Refsnyder drove in two runs, and Duran added a leaping, Read More.