Rice County Sports

N’Guessan to Return for Senior Season in 2024-25

Wednesday, May 1

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Senior David N'Guessan will return to Kansas State in 2024-25 and use his extra season of eligibility it was announced on his social media accounts on Tuesday afternoon (April 30).The 6-foot-9, 205-pound wing has played the last... Read More.

Linebacker Alec Marenco Signs with K-State

Tuesday, April 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State bolstered its linebacker corps on Tuesday as the Wildcats signed El Paso, Texas, native Alec Marenco (al-LICK mah-REN-coe) to a Financial Aid Agreement. Marenco, who is transferring to K-State from New Mexico, is the second FBS transfer signee... Read More.

Four-Time Pro-Bowler Chris Harris Jr. Retires from NFL After 12 Seasons

Tuesday, April 30

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Following a successful 12-year NFL career that included four Pro Bowl appearances, All-Pro honors and a Super Bowl 50 title, Kansas Jayhawk Chris Harris Jr. announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday. An undrafted free agent out of Kansas,... Read More.

Catbacker Tour Set for Next Month

Tuesday, April 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Excitement is ramping up as Wildcat fans will soon get the opportunity to see their favorite student-athletes and coaches as the Kansas State Athletics has announced its 2024 Catbacker Tour dates and stops.The tour, sponsored by Kansas Strong, will... Read More.

K-State Signs Transfer Running Back Dylan Edwards

Tuesday, April 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State added a piece to its backfield on Monday with the signing of transfer running back Dylan Edwards to a Financial Aid Agreement.Edwards, who is transferring in from Colorado and will have three years of eligibility remaining, returns to... Read More.

Turner Hits 2 Home Runs, Jansen Also Connects as Blue Jays Beat Royals 6-5

Tuesday, April 30

BY IAN HARRISON - ASSOCIATED PRESSTORONTO (AP) — Justin Turner hit two home runs, Danny Jansen added a solo homer and the Toronto Blue Jays held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Monday night.Turner hit a two-run home run in the... Read More.

Chiefs Sign Star Tight End Travis Kelce to New 2-Year, $34.25 Million Deal, AP Source Says

Tuesday, April 30

BY DAVE SKRETTA - ASSOCIATED PRESSKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs signed Travis Kelce to a new two-year, $34.25 million contract on Monday, wrapping up their star tight end as they attempt to win an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl, a person familiar... Read More.

Wenceel Pérez Hits a 2-run Drive for 1st Big League Homer as the Tigers Beat the Royals 4-1

Monday, April 29

BY DAVE HOGG - ASSOCIATED PRESSDETROIT (AP) — Wenceel Pérez hit a two-run drive for his first major league homer, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday.“He hit one to the track last night,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said.... Read More.

Chiefs Address Biggest Concerns in NFL Draft with Selections of Wide Receiver and Offensive Tackle

Monday, April 29

BY DAVE SKRETTA - ASSOCIATED PRESSKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs had two distinct holes on their roster as they headed into the offseason.The two-time defending Super Bowl champions filled them with their first two picks in the NFL draft.While every... Read More.

Shockers, Green Wave Split Doubleheader

Monday, April 29

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State and Tulane split a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon at Eck Stadium, with Wichita State winning the opener 6-3 in seven innings and the Green Wave claiming the second game, 10-4.Game OneThe Shockers got an excellent start from Read More.

Baseball Cats Take Series Finale in Saturday’s Doubleheader

Monday, April 29

FORT WORTH, Texas (KStateSports.com) – K-State secured a historic 6-3 victory in the series finale to salvage Saturday's doubleheader, after TCU's come-from-behind win in game one, 7-4, at Lupton Stadium.The victory handed the Wildcats their first win in Fort Worth over the Horned Frogs... Read More.

⚾️ Kansas Sweeps Texas Tech to Extend Win Streak

Monday, April 29

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas completed a three-game series sweep of Texas Tech on Sunday at Hoglund Ballpark, with a 7-3 victory over the Red Raiders. The red-hot Jayhawks have now won six straight games and 10 of their last 11.The Jayhawks, who now... Read More.