Rice County Sports

Men’s Basketball Schedule Loaded as KU Celebrates the 70th Season in Allen Fieldhouse

Thursday, July 11

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas' upcoming men's basketball's non-conference schedule once again features a loaded slate as the Jayhawks celebrate the 70th season inside historic Allen Fieldhouse in 2024-25.Fans will get a first look at an enhanced Allen Fieldhouse at... Read More.

Big 12 Conference and Microsoft Announce First-Ever Partnership to Bring Microsoft Tablets to College Football Sidelines and Coaching Booths

Wednesday, July 10

-- BIG 12 CONFERENCE RELEASE -- LAS VEGAS (Big12Sports.com) – The Big 12 Conference and Microsoft have announced a partnership that will see Microsoft Surface devices provided to each Big 12 football program for use throughout the 2024 season. This is Microsoft’s first partnership... Read More.

Big 12 Conference Launches First-Ever Big 12 Alumni Council

Wednesday, July 10

-- BIG 12 CONFERENCE RELEASE -- LAS VEGAS (Big12Sports.com) - Today, the Big 12 Conference announced the formation of the first-ever Big 12 Alumni Council.Membership of the Big 12 Alumni Council includes:Arizona Richard JeffersonArizona Jennie FinchArizona State Lawrence GuyArizona State Briann JanuaryBaylor Whitney CanionBaylor Robert Griffin IIIBYU Steve YoungBYU Ashley HatchUCF Tacko FallUCF Shaquem GriffinCincinnati Jordan... Read More.

Former “Voice of K-State Women’s Basketball” O’Donnell Passes Away

Wednesday, July 10

-- KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kansas (KStateSports.com) – The first "Voice of K-State Women's Basketball" Ed O'Donnell, who held the position beginning in 1985 and remained in the role for 17 years, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, at his home after... Read More.

K-State Previews 2024 Season at Big 12 Football Media Day

Wednesday, July 10

-- KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAS VEGAS (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State hit the media circuit on Tuesday afternoon during the first day of the 2024 Big 12 Football Media Day held at Allegiant Stadium. Linked above is Coach Klieman's press conference and breakout... Read More.

Royals Rained Out, To Play Split Twin Bill Wednesday vs. Cards

Tuesday, July 9

-- WRITTEN BY ANNE ROGERS, ROYALS.COM -- ST. LOUIS (Royals.com) -- Tuesday’s series opener against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium was postponed due to rain in the St. Louis area throughout Tuesday night.It’ll be made up as part of a split doubleheader Wednesday,... Read More.

K-State Basketball to Open Paradise Jam with George Washington

Tuesday, July 9

-- KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State will take on George Washington to conclude the first round of the 2024 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam on Friday, November 22, as tournament organizers announced the complete bracket for the tournament... Read More.

Lance Leipold Named to Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List

Monday, July 8

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- ATLANTA (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Head Coach Lance Leipold is one of 21 college football coaches named to the preseason watch list for the 2024 Dodd Trophy presented by PNC Bank, the organization announced on Monday.Managed by Peach Bowl, Inc. and presented... Read More.

Kansas Women’s Basketball Promotes Morgan Paige to Associate Head Coach

Monday, July 8

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Head Coach Brandon Schneider has announced that Morgan Paige has been promoted to Associate Head Coach of the Kansas Women's Basketball program.Paige has served as an assistant coach and the recruiting coordinator for the Jayhawks during the... Read More.

Shockers Volleyball Finalizes 2024 Schedule with Non-Conference Slate

Monday, July 8

-- WICHITA STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) – Head coach Chris Lamb and the Wichita State volleyball program finalized their 2024 schedule on Monday, highlighted by the return of the Shocker Volleyball Classic to Charles Koch Arena and a showdown at 2023 national runner-up... Read More.

Witt, Salvy, Lugo and Ragans Earn All-Star Nods

Monday, July 8

-- WRITTEN BY ANNE ROGERS, ROYALS.COM REPORTER -- KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The Royals are sending four players to the 2024 All-Star Game -- and three of them are going for the first time.Catcher Salvador Perez, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and starters Seth Lugo and Read More.

Texas Native Witt Joins Home Run Derby Field

Monday, July 8

-- WRITTEN BY ANNE ROGERS, ROYALS.COM REPORTER -- KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - Bobby Witt Jr. is no stranger to Texas-sized lights and attention.The Colleyville, Texas, native grew up just north of Arlington, home of the Rangers and the franchise his dad, Bobby Witt, was... Read More.