Rice County Sports

Raleigh extends MLB lead with 33rd homer in Mariners’ win over Royals

Tuesday, July 1

SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 33rd homer and Randy Arozarena connected twice as the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Monday night. Raleigh led off the seventh inning with a home run against reliever Daniel Lynch IV, prompting... Read More.

Shane Baz Goes 8 Scoreless in Longest Start of Career as Rays Blank Royals 4-0 for 3-Game Sweep

Thursday, June 26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Shane Baz allowed three hits over a career-best eight innings, Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero hit back-to-back homers in the sixth, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 on Thursday for a three-game sweep. Baz (8-3)... Read More.

3A SIK All-State Baseball Teams Announced from 2025

Thursday, June 26

Sports In Kansas (SIK) released their 3A All-State Baseball teams from the 2025 High School Baseball season. They released their 2-1A All-State honorees earlier Thursday. Below are the local athletes honored by Sports in Kansas. CLICK HERE to view the full list. 3A Co-Player of the... Read More.

Royals’ Witt Returns to Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Thursday, June 26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - In March 2023, Bobby Witt Jr. was a 22-year-old coming off a solid rookie campaign for the Royals and tagged as a future face of baseball, emphasized by his inclusion as the youngest player on a World Baseball Classic Team... Read More.

K-State Men’s Basketball to Play Mississippi State in Hall of Fame Classic

Thursday, June 26

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Kansas State will play Mississippi State in the second game of the Hall of Fame Classic at 8:30 p.m., CT on Thursday, Nov. 20 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, as the NABC announced the complete bracket for the... Read More.

Sports in Kansas Releases 2025 2-1A All-State Baseball Teams

Thursday, June 26

Sports in Kansas released their 2-1A All-State Baseball teams from the 2025 High School Baseball season late Wednesday night. The 3A, 4A, 5A, and 6A teams are yet to be released. Sedgwick High School had a strong showing, having the 2-1A Player of the Year,... Read More.

Rasmussen and the Rays Bullpen Shine in 3-0 Win Over Royals

Thursday, June 26

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Drew Rasmussen tossed five innings of two-hit ball, Tampa Bay scored three times in the second on an array of singles and bunts, and the Rays held on the rest of the way to beat the Kansas City... Read More.

Sterling Black Bear Football to Broadcast Live on Ad Astra Radio for 2025 Season

Wednesday, June 25

STERLING, Kan. - With the football season fast approaching, Ad Astra Radio is excited to announce another year of Sterling Black Bear Football on Ad Astra Radio for the 2025 season. All SHS games will be broadcast online at adastraradio.com on one of our streaming... Read More.

Another Season of Lyons High School Football to Broadcast on Ad Astra Radio

Wednesday, June 25

LYONS, Kan. - Ad Astra Radio will bring another season of Lyons High School Football for the 2025 season. Doug Higgins and Matt Stafford will be on the call for every play for the Lyons Lions. All games will be streamed online on adastraradio.com on... Read More.

Center Paul Mbiya Signs with Kansas Men’s Basketball

Wednesday, June 25

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Center Paul Mbiya has signed a financial aid agreement to play basketball at Kansas, KU head coach Bill Self announced today. Mbiya is from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo will be a freshman for the 2025-26 season. Mbiya is 6-foot-11,... Read More.

Former Royal Whit Merrifield Retires After Twice Leading MLB in Hits Over His 9 Seasons

Wednesday, June 25

Whit Merrifield is retiring after a nine-season career that included twice leading the MLB in hits and three trips to the All-Star Game. The 36-year-old posted on social media that the birth of his daughter last year played a role in the decision. Merrifield, a... Read More.

Kansas Women’s Basketball to Face Missouri at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City

Wednesday, June 25

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas women's basketball will renew a longtime rivalry on Saturday, November 15, as the Jayhawks take on Missouri at the T-Mobile Center in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Storagemart Border Showdown matchup will be part of the 28.5 Shootout hosted by... Read More.