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Melendez’s Third Home Run of Series Lifts Royals Over White Sox 5-3 for 4-Game Sweep

Monday, April 8

BY DAVID SMALEKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — MJ Melendez hit his third home run of the series, a two-run drive in a three-run seventh inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Sunday for a four-game sweep.“The way... Read More.

Report: Arkansas Set to Hire John Calipari as Next Head Coach

Monday, April 8

By Connor Goodson FAYETTEVILLE, AR (247Sports.com) - Arkansas is finalizing a deal with Kentucky's John Calipari to become the program's next head coach, according to multiple reports. The deal is reportedly for five years and will pay Calipari around $7.5-8 million annually. According to those with knowledge of the... Read More.

Perfect Season: South Carolina Finishes with NCAA Championship, Beating Clark and Iowa 87-75

Monday, April 8

By Doug Feinberg CLEVELAND (AP) — Kamilla Cardoso delivered once again for Dawn Staley and South Carolina.A perfect finish. A dynasty. A team too big for Caitlin Clark and Iowa this time around.Cardoso had 15 points and a career-high 17 rebounds, and South Carolina completed... Read More.

???? University of Kansas Announces 2024 Homecoming and Family Weekend Dates

Friday, April 5

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - The University of Kansas, Kansas Athletics and the KU Alumni Association announced key dates for the 2024 football season today, including the school’s 112th Homecoming Game, set for the weekend of Oct. 19 vs. Houston, and Family Weekend, scheduled... Read More.

Royals Score 8 Runs in 7th and Beat White Sox 10-1 Behind Veláquez, Melendes and Lugo

Friday, April 5

BY DAVID SMALE KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nelson Velázquez and MJ Melendez each homered and drove in two runs, leading Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals to a 10-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night.Right fielder Hunter Renfroe threw out... Read More.

‘No. 1-Type Arm’ Ragans Outduels Burnes as Royals Drop Finale

Thursday, April 4

BY BYRON KERRBALTIMORE (MLB.com) -- Left-hander Cole Ragans had to wait an extra five hours to duel Orioles ace Corbin Burnes in Wednesday’s rain-delayed series finale at Camden Yards. But neither the long drawn-out day nor the competition fazed... Read More.

Shockers Rally Late, Walk Off Jayhawks

Thursday, April 4

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) -- Wichita State hit a pair of solo home runs in the eighth to tie the game and got a two-out RBI single from Mauricio Millan in the ninth to win it, as the Shockers rallied for a 7-6... Read More.

Alec Marsh Throws 7 Dominant Innings, Maikel Garcia Has 3 RBIs to Lead Royals Past Orioles 4-1

Wednesday, April 3

BY DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) — Alec Marsh pitched seven innings of two-hit ball, Maikel Garcia drove in three runs and the Kansas City Royals breezed past the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Tuesday night at wet and chilly Camden Yards.Marsh (1-0) turned in the best performance... Read More.

Voters Reject Stadium Tax for Royals and Chiefs, Leaving Future in KC in Question

Wednesday, April 3

BY DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The future of the Royals and Chiefs in Kansas City was thrown into question Tuesday night when residents of Jackson County, Missouri, resoundingly voted down a sales tax measure that would have helped to fund a new downtown... Read More.

KJ Adams Confirms He’ll Return to KU for a Senior Season

Wednesday, April 3

BY MICHAEL SWAINLAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas basketball forward KJ Adams affirmed his intention to return to Kansas for the 2024-25 season on Tuesday. Adams posted a photo of himself inside Allen Fieldhouse with the caption "Never was leaving" to his... Read More.

Kansas Lands South Dakota State Transfer Zeke Mayo

Wednesday, April 3

BY MICHAEL SWAINLAWRENCE, Kan (247sports.com) - It hasn't taken long for Kansas to land its second commitment of the transfer portal cycle. The Jayhawks landed a top target on Tuesday evening, getting the commitment of Zeke Mayo. The Read More.

⚾ English, Dutton Garner Big 12 Weekly Awards

Tuesday, April 2

IRVING, Texas (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas seniors Jake English and Reese Dutton each received Big 12 weekly honors, the conference office announced Monday. English was named the Big 12 Player of the Week and Dutton was selected as Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week.The Big... Read More.