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Devin Neal, Daniel Hishaw Jr. Chosen as Doak Walker Award Candidates

Wednesday, August 9

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas running backs Devin Neal and Daniel Hishaw Jr. are both preseason candidates for the Doak Walker Award, which is annually presented to the nation’s top running back. The watch list was announced Wednesday by... Read More.

Leadership is Plentiful as Preseason Camp Opens

Wednesday, August 9

By D. Scott Fritchen, Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan — The initial message by Chris Klieman to the Kansas State Wildcats was "be invested in these full 21 days with no regrets," as the defending Big 12 Champions prepared to take... Read More.

Central Christian College Welcomes New Athletic Trainor, Josh Dalton

Wednesday, August 9

Courtesy of Central Christian College of Kansas Athletics McPHERSON, Kan. — The Central Christian College of Kansas Athletic Director, Kyle Moody, is pleased to announce the hiring of Josh Dalton for athletic department's vacant athletic trainer position. Josh is a 2018 graduate of Central... Read More.

Howard Earns Nod on Davey O’Brien Award Watch List

Tuesday, August 8

Courtesy of Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State senior Will Howard was one of 35 quarterbacks in the nation to be named to the initial watch list for the 2023 Davey O'Brien Award, the Davey O'Brien Foundation announced Tuesday.Howard is the... Read More.

K-State Completes 2023-24 Non-Conference Schedule

Tuesday, August 8

Courtesy of Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie announced the complete non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2023-24 season on Tuesday. The Wildcats' non-conference slate features 10 home games, including a visit from Big Ten foe... Read More.

Five Observations from Tuesday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 8/8

Tuesday, August 8

Here are some quick notes from Tuesday’s practice By Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the fourteenth practice of training camp on Tuesday morning as the defending Super Bowl champions continued their preparation for the upcoming season. Here's a quick... Read More.

Jalon Daniels Selected to Davey O’Brien Award Watch List

Tuesday, August 8

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – Jalon Daniels has been named to the 2023 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Preseason Watch List, a group that includes 35 of the nation’s top returning college quarterbacks.The watch list was announced today by... Read More.

Kansas Falls in Exhibition Finale, 87-81

Tuesday, August 8

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics BAYAMON, Puerto Rico – Redshirt junior guard Dajuan Harris Jr. scored 23 points as the Kansas men’s basketball team lost to the Bahamian National Team, 87-81, Monday afternoon in an exhibition game at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum.A crowd of... Read More.

Wind Surge Come From Behind in Exciting Series Finale

Monday, August 7

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge WICHITA, Kan. — The Wind Surge were fueled by a pair of home runs by Yoyner Fajardo and newcomer Dalton Shuffield who rallied to defeat Tulsa. Wichita won the ball game 10-9 and win the series four games... Read More.

The First Training Camp: New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell

Monday, August 7

The Setting Was Akin to An Alien Landscape By Bob Moore, Team Historian for the Kansas City Chiefs News If the object of a professional football training camp was to get players in shape, Roswell, New Mexico and its New Mexico Military Institute provided the perfect... Read More.

Women’s Basketball Adds Three for 2023-24

Monday, August 7

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – Brandon Schneider announced today the signing of three student-athletes who will join Kansas women’s basketball for the upcoming 2023-24 season.The newest Jayhawks include a pair of Kansas natives returning to their home state, and one... Read More.

Big 12 Conference Adds Arizona, Arizona State and Utah

Monday, August 7

Courtesy of the Big 12 Conference The Big 12 Board of Directors has voted unanimously to admit Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and University of Utah to the Big 12 Conference. “We are thrilled to welcome Arizona, Arizona State and Utah to the Big... Read More.