Rice County Sports

Yankees Pick K-State’s Jones on Final Day of the 2024 MLB Draft

Wednesday, July 17

-- KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – K-State outfielder Brendan Jones heard his name called Tuesday, as he was selected in the 12th round (No. 361 overall) by the New York Yankees on the final day of the 2024 Major League Baseball... Read More.

4 Jayhawks Picked on Final Day of 2024 MLB Draft

Wednesday, July 17

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Right-handed pitchers Ethan Lanthier and Tegan Cain, catcher Ben Hartl and left-handed pitcher Evan Shaw were all selected on the third and final day of the MLB Draft on Tuesday. The four Jayhawks drafted brings the total to six... Read More.

Sterling College Athletics Announces the Hall Of Fame Class of 2024

Wednesday, July 17

— STERLING COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE — STERLING, KAN. (scwarriors.com) – Sterling College Athletics announces its 2024 Hall of Fame Recipients. This year's class includes two student-athletes, one coach, and one KCAC Championship team. Sterling College's fifteenth Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on... Read More.

WSU Baseball’s Favors Selected in MLB Draft

Tuesday, July 16

-- WICHITA STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) – Wichita State senior left-handed pitcher Caden Favors was selected in the 6th Round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Guardians on Monday afternoon. Favors was the 175th overall selection.The Shockers have now had a player picked in... Read More.

KU’s Cranton, Shojinaga Selected on Day 2 of MLB Draft

Tuesday, July 16

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Right-handed pitcher Hunter Cranton and infielder/catcher Kodey Shojinaga were each selected on the second day of the 2024 MLB Draft. Cranton was drafted in the 3rd round, 91st overall by the Seattle Mariners, while Shojinaga was selected in... Read More.

Three Baseball Wildcats Selected on Second Day of 2024 MLB Draft

Tuesday, July 16

-- KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – K-State right-handed pitchers Tyson Neighbors (4th round) and Jackson Wentworth (5th round) along with second baseman Brady Day were each selected on the second day of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft Monday.Neighbors was selected by the San... Read More.

2024 KCAC Football Virtual Media Day Set for August 2

Tuesday, July 16

-- KCAC MEDIA RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) — The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) will conduct a virtual media day for the 2024 football season, the conference office announced Monday. The event will take place Friday, August 2, starting at 10 AM CST. The 2024 KCAC... Read More.

K-State’s Culpepper Taken 21st Overall by the Twins in 2024 MLB Draft

Monday, July 15

-- K-STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – K-State infielder Kaelen Culpepper became the program's first positional player taken in the first round Sunday night, as he was taken 21st overall by the Minnesota Twins in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft."When you look... Read More.

Former Jayhawks, Wildcats and Shockers Look to Earn Spot on NBA Roster in NBA 2K25 Summer League

Friday, July 12

Friday, July 12 marks the beginning of the 2024 NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas, Nev., where basketball prospects from around the world look to earn a spot on an NBA roster for the 2024-25 season. Former Jayhawks, Wildcats and Shockers are amongst... Read More.

KU Basketball Season Tickets Celebrating the 70th Season of Allen Fieldhouse Now on Sale

Thursday, July 11

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – The most historic arena in college sports, Allen Fieldhouse, will celebrate its 70th season beginning in late October, and Kansas Basketball fans will have the opportunity to experience the upgraded venue throughout the 2024-25 campaign.The Fieldhouse, which... Read More.

WSU Basketball: Former Conference Rivals Agree to Home-and-Home Series

Thursday, July 11

-- WICHITA STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State and Northern Iowa have agreed on a two-game, home-and-home basketball series, beginning with a home game in Charles Koch Arena this season.The Shockers and Panthers will meet in Wichita this season on Nov. 14,... Read More.

KU’s Voegele Shines with USA Baseball Collegiate National Team

Thursday, July 11

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- CARY, N.C. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas starting pitcher Dominic Voegele pitched five dominant shutout innings and earned a win in two appearances for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team at the end of June. Voegele was invited to training camp in early... Read More.