McPherson Sports

Royals Catcher Salvador Perez Sidelined by Mild Groin Strain

Tuesday, April 16

CHICAGO (AP) — Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez had an MRI on Monday that showed a mild groin strain.It was a promising development for Kansas City after Perez left Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the New York Mets following a fourth-inning collision at home... Read More.

Lugo Pitches 7 Crisp Innings as the Royals Beat the White Sox 2-0

Tuesday, April 16

BY JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) — Seth Lugo pitched seven crisp innings, Vinnie Pasquantino homered and the Kansas City Royals topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Monday night.Lugo (3-0) allowed four hits — all singles — in his third straight win. The right-hander also... Read More.

???? Taiyanna Jackson Selected by Connecticut Sun in WNBA Draft

Tuesday, April 16

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas super-senior center Taiyanna Jackson will begin her professional career as a member of the Connecticut Sun. The Sun selected Jackson Monday night in the second round of the 2024 WNBA Draft at pick No. 19.Jackson becomes the eighth all-time... Read More.

Softball Bulldogs Drop Twinbill to Evangel

Tuesday, April 16

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (MacBulldogs.com) — The Evangel University Valor swept the doubleheader Saturday (Apr. 13) against the McPherson College Bulldogs at University Field in Springfield, Mo. With the losses, the Bulldogs have now dropped six consecutive games. GAME ONE – Evangel 17, McPherson 0 (5 innings) BOX... Read More.

Baseball Bulldogs Avoid Sweep at Oklahoma Wesleyan

Tuesday, April 16

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. (MacBulldogs.com) — The McPherson College Bulldogs offense exploded in game two to avoid a three-game sweep to the Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles this weekend in Bartlesville, Okla. GAME ONE – Oklahoma Wesleyan 14, McPherson 3 (7 innings) BOX SCORE The Bulldogs grabbed an early 1-0... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball, Softball, Girls Swim, Tennis Celebrate Key Wins; Bullpup Sports Recap 4/8-4/12

Friday, April 12

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School sports is celebrating a huge week with the news of their new Girls Basketball coach and big wins for each team.Below is a recap for all sports that have taken place so far between April 8-12:SOFTBALLMonday, April 8:... Read More.

Kansas City Chiefs’ Rashee Rice Surrenders to Police on Assault Charge after High-Speed Crash

Friday, April 12

GLENN HEIGHTS, Texas (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice surrendered to police Thursday on charges including aggravated assault after he and another driver of a speeding sports car allegedly caused a crash involving a half-dozen vehicles on a Dallas... Read More.

???? Furphy Named to Boomers Squad to Vie for the Australian Olympic Team

Friday, April 12

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas freshman guard Johnny Furphy has been named to the Australian Boomers team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Basketball Australia announced April 11.In early July, the 22-member Boomers team will be cut down to 12 to represent Australia... Read More.

KU, Oak View Group Enter into Partnership to Elevate Stadium and Venue Experience

Friday, April 12

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – The University of Kansas announced Thursday it has embarked on a groundbreaking partnership with Oak View Group (OVG), a leader in global sports and entertainment, as the stadium operator for the Gateway District and reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.... Read More.

How Sweep It Is: Royals Use 9-Run First to Cruise Past Astros 13-3, Extend Win Streak to 7 Games

Friday, April 12

BY DAVID SMALEKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had four hits, including two home runs, and five RBIs and the Kansas City Royals used a nine-run first inning to defeat the Houston Astros 13-3 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep and extend... Read More.

OJ Simpson, Fallen Football Hero Acquitted of Murder in ‘Trial of the Century’, Dies at 76

Thursday, April 11

BY KEN RITTERLAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was... Read More.

Pasquantino Breaks Out with 5 RBIs as Royals Trounce Astros 11-2

Thursday, April 11

BY DAVID SMALEKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino broke out of an early season slump with a home run and a career-high five RBIs to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 11-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night for their... Read More.