Rice County Sports

2023 Boys Soccer Preview

Monday, August 21

By Mac Moore, KSHSAA Covered CLASS 6A 2022 State champion: Mill Valley 2022 State runner-up: Olathe West 2022 Review: Returning to the state’s biggest class for the first time since 2019, Mill Valley quickly adjusted to 6A competition. The Jaguars, led by 15 seniors, went 17-1-1 on their way to the program's first... Read More.

2023 Volleyball Preview

Monday, August 21

By Brent Maycock, KSHSAA Covered CLASS 6A2022 State champion: Washburn Rural2022 State runner-up: Blue Valley2022 Review: Washburn Rural didn’t carry the burden of being undefeated into the 2022 state tournament as it did in 2021. But the Junior Blues did bring some baggage back to Salina a... Read More.

Lyles’ Complete Game, Ninth-inning Rally Spoiled by Early Error

Monday, August 21

By Jared Wyllys, MLB.com/Royals CHICAGO - In a 4-3 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday afternoon, the Royals did nearly everything necessary to secure a win. But against teams with playoff ambitions, the margin for error between a win... Read More.

Kansas to Travel to Illinois for Charity Game Benefiting Maui Wildfire Relief Efforts

Monday, August 21

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas men’s basketball will travel to the University of Illinois and partner with the Fighting Illini in a charity exhibition game set for Oct. 29 at State Farm Center, with proceeds from the game being donated to the Hawai’i Community... Read More.

Kansas Football to Host Inaugural Kickoff Party on August 18

Monday, August 21

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) –With football season just around the corner, Kansas football will host its inaugural Kickoff Party presented by adidas inside the Indoor Practice Facility on Friday, August 18 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Admission to the event is free.The Kickoff Party marks two weeks... Read More.

Barton Volleyball Opens Season Winning Three of Four at McCook Invite

Monday, August 21

MCCOOK, Neb. (BartonSports.com) - The Barton Community College volleyball team opened the 2023 season going 3-1 over the weekend at the McCook Invitational in McCook, Nebraska.The Cougars split their first two matches on Friday, dropping a three setter to 12th ranked Northeastern Junior College... Read More.

Six-Game Winning Streak Ends

Sunday, August 20

WICHITA, Kan. (milb.com)- David Banuelos had a three hit game and drove in the a run for the Wind Surge, but Thomas Saggese exploded offensively for the Cardinals and hit for the cycle. The Springfield Cardinals defeated the Wichita Wind Surge 11-2 and... Read More.

All Four Quarterbacks Lead Touchdown Drives as Chiefs Defeat Cardinals

Sunday, August 20

The Chiefs defeated the Cardinals, 38-10, in the second week of preseason action on Saturday By Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Arizona Cardinals, 38-10, on Saturday night behind a dominant performance on both sides of the ball.In fact, all... Read More.

Ted Power Named to Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Sunday, August 20

MANHATTAN, Kan. (kstatesports.com) – In an announcement by the State of Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, former K-State baseball standout Ted Power has been selected as a member of the 59th Anniversary Class of 2023. The induction class of 2023 will be enshrined in... Read More.

Tang Signs Transfer Ques Glover

Sunday, August 20

ABU DHABI, U.A.E. (kstatesports.com) – Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang continued to shape his 2023-24 roster with the signing of 2-time All-Southern Conference selection Ques Glover (Knoxville, Tenn./Bearden/Florida/Samford) to a Financial Aid Agreement on Friday afternoon (August 18).A 6-foot, 180-pound combo guard, Glover... Read More.

Kansas City Superfan ‘ChiefsAholic’ Charged with Stealing Almost $700,000 in Bank Heists

Thursday, August 17

By AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP News) — A Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as “ChiefsAholic” and familiar for attending games dressed as a wolf in the NFL team’s gear has been indicted by a federal grand jury that accuses him of armed... Read More.

Chiefs to Play Patrick Mahomes and Other Starters for First Half Against Arizona

Thursday, August 17

By Dave Skretta, AP News ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs plan to play Patrick Mahomes and the rest of their starters for the first half of their preseason game in Arizona, where they were last seen walking off the field... Read More.