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Royals Add 9-time All-Star Kimbrel to Bolster Bullpen

Tuesday, August 11

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals have finalized a Major League deal with veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel, and he was activated and available in their bullpen for Monday night's series opener against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Right-hander Read More.

Kansas Volleyball Picked Third in 2026 Big 12 Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Tuesday, August 11

Lawrence, Kan. – Coming off a Sweet 16 campaign in 2025, Kansas Volleyball has been picked to finish third in the 2026 Big 12 Preseason Coaches' Poll, as announced by the conference today. The Jayhawks earned 159 points, trailing Arizona State (194 points, 12 first-place votes)... Read More.

Kansans Capture 15/16 Girls 4×800-meter Relay at AAU Junior Olympics

Tuesday, August 11

A group of Kansas small town standouts, including Pretty Prairie High School’s Lauren Detter, posted a time of 9 minutes, 22.89 seconds to place first in the 15/16 Girls 4x800 meter relay at the AAU Junior Olympics track championships. The AAU Junior Olympics took place... Read More.

Liberty Signs Coach O’Neal to Franchise Contract

Monday, August 10

The Salina Liberty and Head Coach Heron O’Neal are proud to announce the official signing of a franchise contract. This now means that as long as the Ownership Group of Salina Liberty operates as Salina Liberty Incorporated, Coach Heron O'Neal will be the Head Coach... Read More.

Chiefs and G.E.H.A Announce Return of Arrowhead Stadium Branding Beginning with 2026 Season

Saturday, August 8

Today, the Kansas City Chiefs and G.E.H.A (Government Employees Health Association) jointly announced that beginning with the 2026 NFL season, the Home of the Chiefs will once again be known simply as Arrowhead Stadium. G.E.H.A remains a proud partner of the Chiefs, spearheading numerous programs,... Read More.

Washburn Men’s Basketball Coach Brett Ballard Seriously Injured in One-vehicle Crash

Wednesday, August 5

Washburn University men’s basketball head coach Brett Ballard, a Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College alum, was seriously injured after a one-vehicle crash Tuesday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the driver of the Ford, identified as Ballard, suffered serious injuries due to the... Read More.

Royals Deal Bubic for Reliever Duran, Acquire RHP Hoffman in Slow Deadline

Tuesday, August 4

KANSAS CITY -- On a frenzied Trade Deadline, the Royals were fairly quiet. General manager J.J. Picollo called it a “slow day.” By the end, it will be remembered more for what the Royals didn’t do than the deals they did make. Kansas... Read More.

Kansas City Royals Acquire Former Blue Dragon Nolan Hoffman on Trade Deadline Day

Tuesday, August 4

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed relief pitcher Nolan Hoffman and cash considerations from the Philadelphia Phillies for 19-year-old minor league right-handed pitcher Manuel Colón. Monday was the Major League Baseball trade deadline. The Royals added Hoffman, who pitched two seasons at Hutchinson Community College and... Read More.

KJCCC Releases 2026 Football Predicted Order Of Finish Poll

Monday, August 3

COLBY, Kan. – Five-time defending Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference champion Hutchinson Community College has once again been picked to finish atop the KJCCC standings after receiving a league-best 48 points and six of seven first-place votes following a vote of league coaches as... Read More.

Royals Pick up Pair of Pitching Prospects for Thomas, Falter

Sunday, August 2

DENVER -- The Royals traded outfielder Lane Thomas and left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter to the Braves in exchange for right-hander Lucas Braun (Atlanta’s No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline) and left-hander Carter Holton. Thomas... Read More.

Meet The Cats Fall Season Kickoff Set for August 22

Friday, July 31

MANHATTAN, Kan. – With less than 40 days until the football home opener, K-State fans can kick off the 2026-27 sports season with an opportunity to meet and get autographs from their favorite K-State players as K-State Athletics hosts Meet The Cats on Saturday, August... Read More.

Blue Blood Classic Coming to Allen Fieldhouse

Friday, July 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas men's basketball will host Duke in the Blue Blood Classic on Sunday, Oct. 25, Homecoming Weekend, in an exhibition contest to be played in historic Allen Fieldhouse. Tip time for the contest will be released later. Kansas will make a return exhibition... Read More.