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Big 12 Officially Welcomes Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah into Conference

Friday, August 2

-- BIG 12 SPORTS RELEASE -- IRVING, TEXAS (Big12Sports.com) - Today, the Big 12 Conference officially welcomes Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah. Below, please find quotes from Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, as well as quotes from leadership and student-athlete alumni of each program... Read More.

Barton Foundation Big Benefit Auction Celebrates Sapphire Anniversary; Tickets Available

Thursday, August 1

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Tickets for the Barton Foundation’s 45th Annual Big Benefit Auction, the Sapphire anniversary of the event, are available through Aug. 12. The auction will take place on Aug. 24.Tickets are $50 each or $400... Read More.

Monarchs have big second inning in rout of Diamond Kings

Saturday, July 13

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs scored six runs with two outs in the second inning Friday night, and the Monarchs won their seventh straight game in a 13-0 win over the Diamond Kings.The win improved the Monarchs to 21-7 in Jayhawk Collegiate League play.... Read More.

Big 12 Conference and Microsoft Announce First-Ever Partnership to Bring Microsoft Tablets to College Football Sidelines and Coaching Booths

Wednesday, July 10

-- BIG 12 CONFERENCE RELEASE -- LAS VEGAS (Big12Sports.com) – The Big 12 Conference and Microsoft have announced a partnership that will see Microsoft Surface devices provided to each Big 12 football program for use throughout the 2024 season. This is Microsoft’s first partnership... Read More.

Big 12 Conference Launches First-Ever Big 12 Alumni Council

Wednesday, July 10

-- BIG 12 CONFERENCE RELEASE -- LAS VEGAS (Big12Sports.com) - Today, the Big 12 Conference announced the formation of the first-ever Big 12 Alumni Council.Membership of the Big 12 Alumni Council includes:Arizona Richard JeffersonArizona Jennie FinchArizona State Lawrence GuyArizona State Briann JanuaryBaylor Whitney CanionBaylor Robert Griffin IIIBYU Steve YoungBYU Ashley HatchUCF Tacko FallUCF Shaquem GriffinCincinnati Jordan... Read More.

K-State Previews 2024 Season at Big 12 Football Media Day

Wednesday, July 10

-- KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAS VEGAS (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State hit the media circuit on Tuesday afternoon during the first day of the 2024 Big 12 Football Media Day held at Allegiant Stadium. Linked above is Coach Klieman's press conference and breakout... Read More.

KU & K-State Football Voted in Top 4 of Preseason Big 12 Poll; Multiple Jayhawks Selected to Preseason All-Big 12 Team

Tuesday, July 2

The Big 12 released their preseason Big 12 media poll and their preseason All-Big 12 team voted by the media for the upcoming football season Tuesday, July 2, with KU and K-State voted heavily favored and two defensive Jayhawks making the preseason team.With... Read More.

Monarchs strike big early, rout Dirtbags

Sunday, June 30

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs scored seven first-inning runs Saturday, and then cruised the rest of the way in beating the Dirtbags 9-1 at Hobart-Detter Field on the team's annual Cancer Awareness Night.More than 400 fans attended the game and were treated to early... Read More.

Big 12 Announces 2024-25 Men’s & Women’s Basketball Conference Matchups; KU & K-State’s Conference Opponents Announced

Thursday, June 27

The Big 12 Conference announced the conference matchups for the upcoming 2024-25 men's & women's basketball seasons Thursday, June 27 in a new 16-team format.With the departure of Oklahoma and Texas to the SEC and the addition of Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah,... Read More.

Monarchs bats go wild in big eighth inning, top Haysville

Wednesday, June 26

By Brad HallierAfter scoring just two runs on three hits through eight innings and down by six runs, the Hutchinson Monarchs had an eighth inning to remember Tuesday night at Hobart-Detter Field.The Monarchs scored 11 times on eight hits in the pivotal bottom of... Read More.

A Look Back at the US Swimming Trials, Which Were a Big Hit in Indianapolis

Monday, June 24

-- WRITTEN BY PAUL NEWBERRY - THE ASSOCIATED PRESS -- INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The crowds were large and raucous. The biggest stars largely lived up to their billing. And plenty of promising young swimmers emerged over nine days in Indiana.The U.S. Olympic swimming trials wrapped... Read More.

Shockers Complete Men’s Basketball Roster with Croatian Big Man

Thursday, June 20

-- WICHITA STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) -The final piece to the 2024-25 roster is in place with the signing of Matej Bošnjak (Pronounced MAH-Tay BOSH-Niak) out of Croatia, it was announced by Wichita State head men's basketball coach Paul Mills Thursday morning. Bošnjak is a 6-foot-9,... Read More.