Rice County Sports

Johnny Furphy to Join Kansas Men’s Basketball Team

Sunday, August 6

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (KUAthletics.com) – Small forward Johnny Furphy has signed to play men’s basketball at Kansas, KU head coach Bill Self announced today. Furphy will be a freshman for the 2023-24 season.Known for his length, athleticism and ability to knock down threes, Furphy,...

Kansas Outlasts Bahamian National Team, 92-87

Sunday, August 6

BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (KUAthletics.com) – Senior center Hunter Dickinson scored 28 points as Kansas men’s basketball outlasted the Bahamian National Team, 92-87, Saturday in an exhibition game at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum.A crowd of 4,813 saw Kansas Dickinson score 21 second-half points to lead Kansas...

Sinnott Lands on Mackey Award Watch List

Friday, August 4

Courtesy of Ben Sinnott was one of 48 tight ends in the nation to be named to the preseason watch list for the 2023 John Mackey Award, the award's organization announced...

Five Observations from Friday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 8/4

Friday, August 4

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Mike Novitsky Earns Repeat Selection to Rimington Trophy Watch List

Friday, August 4

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Bobby Witt Jr., Ryan Yarbrough named Royals Player/Pitcher of the Month for July

Friday, August 4

Courtesy of the Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, Mo. —The Kansas City Royals announced on Wednesday that infielder Bobby Witt Jr. and left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for July. The awards are determined by a...

Doc Sadler Returns to Kansas Men’s Basketball Staff

Thursday, August 3

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Doc Sadler has returned to Kansas as senior advisor to the men’s basketball program, KU head coach Bill Self announced today.Sadler comes to Kansas after being on the staff at Oklahoma for the 2022-23...

Ragans Gets 1st Win with KC, Pitches Royals Past Mets 4-0 for Team’s 5th Straight Win

Thursday, August 3

By: Marc Bowman, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Ragans pitched out of trouble for six spotless innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Mets 4-0 on Wednesday night for their fifth consecutive victory, extending their longest winning streak in...

K-State Traveling to Israel, Abu Dhabi August 9-20

Thursday, August 3

Courtesy of Kansas State University MANHATTAN, Kan. (kstatesports.com) – The Kansas State men's basketball team will get a jump start on their preparations for the 2023-24 season with a historic 10-day trip to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Israel and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates [UAE]...

Ohl’s Dominate Pitching Performance Leads Surge to Shutout Victory

Thursday, August 3

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge WICHITA, Kan. (milb.com/wichita) - The only thing hotter than the 104 degrees first pitch temperature for tonight’s game was Pierson Ohl’s arm. He pitched one of the best performances this season at Riverfront stadium and led the Wind Surge...

Five Observations from Wednesday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 8/2

Thursday, August 3

By: Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter ST. JOSEPH Mo. (chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the ninth practice of training camp on Wednesday morning as the defending Super Bowl champions continued their preparation for the upcoming season.Here's a...

Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List Includes KU’s Cobee Bryant

Wednesday, August 2

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Kansas junior cornerback Cobee Bryant is one of 96 defensive standouts from 70 schools to be recognized on the 2023 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, which was announced Tuesday.The Football Writers Association of America...