Rice County Sports

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.

High School Baseball to Require Double First Base Starting 2027

Tuesday, July 8

INDIANAPOLIS (NFHS.org) - Beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base will be required in high school baseball games to minimize the risk of collisions by runners and fielders. This rule revision was one of 10 proposed by the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee during... Read More.

Witt Jr. and Perez Homer to Back Cameron’s Strong Start as Royals Beat Pirates 9-3

Tuesday, July 8

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez hit two of Kansas City’s four home runs to back a strong start by rookie Noah Cameron, and the Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-3 on Monday night. Cameron (3-4) struck out seven in... Read More.

Sterling College Swim to Host Recruit Weekend

Monday, July 7

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College Swim and head coach, Dale Heckman, are excited to announce plans for a Recruit Weekend for potential future Warriors. The weekend is set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12-13 and is geared towards high school juniors and seniors... Read More.

K-State Football’s Romaine, Swanson Named to Preseason All-Big 12 Team

Monday, July 7

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Kansas State junior linebacker Austin Romaine and senior tight end Will Swanson earned nods on the 2025 Preseason All-Big 12 team as voted on by media representatives who cover the league, the conference office announced Monday. Both players are coming off All-Big 12... Read More.

KU Football’s Bryce Foster Named to Preseason All-Big 12 Team

Monday, July 7

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas football redshirt senior Bryce Foster was named Preseason All-Big 12 Team, the Big 12 Conference announced on Monday. The honor marks Foster's first Preseason All-Big 12 designation, after being named to the All-Big 12 Second Team following the 2024 season. Foster, a... Read More.

Sterling College Welcomes Broehl as New Head Softball Coach

Monday, July 7

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College Athletics and Athletic Director, Justin Morris, announced today that Kiera Broehl will be the next head softball coach at Sterling College. "We're excited to welcome Coach Broehl to the Sterling family. Her passion for student-athlete development and vision for... Read More.

Royals’ Bubic Named to First All-Star Game, Will Join Witt Jr. in Atlanta

Monday, July 7

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - One year ago to the day, the Royals activated Kris Bubic from the 60-day injured list, adding the lefty to their bullpen after a year-plus of recovery from Tommy John surgery. They didn’t know what to expect following the elbow... Read More.

Lorenzen Dominant in 7 Innings, Witt Homers in Royals’ 4-0 Win Over Diamondbacks

Monday, July 7

PHOENIX (AP) - Michael Lorenzen struck out seven in seven dominant innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0 on Sunday. Lorenzen (5-8) kept the Diamondbacks off-balance all afternoon with a mix of mid-90s fastballs and changeups. He struck... Read More.

Vinnie Pasquantino Has 2 HRs, Career High 6 RBIs to Lift Royals over Diamondbacks 9-3

Saturday, July 5

PHOENIX (AP) - Vinnie Pasquantino homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs, Bobby Witt Jr. added three hits and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3 on Friday night. The Royals have won three of their past four games. The D-backs have... Read More.

Perez’s 2-Run Double Keys Royals Over Mariners 6-3 for 2nd win in 10 Games

Wednesday, July 2

SEATTLE (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a pivotal two-run double in the fifth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 on Tuesday night for just their second win in 10 games. Perez lofted a fly ball off... Read More.