Rice County Sports

???? Embiid Named to the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team

Wednesday, April 17

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Former Kansas men’s basketball standout Joel Embiid has been named to the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team, USA Basketball announced April 17. The team will compete at the Olympic Games in Paris, July 26-Aug. 11, 2024.Embiid will be... Read More.

Sterling Baseball Keeps Postseason Hopes Alive with Sweep

Wednesday, April 17

Sterling, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) – Warrior baseball came away with a huge sweep over the Avila University Eagles over the weekend with comeback wins in two of the three games, including an extra innings walkoff in the final game of the series. They won game... Read More.

???? Furphy Declares for the NBA Draft

Wednesday, April 17

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas freshman guard Johnny Furphy has announced that he has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft. Furphy will retain NCAA eligibility while testing the draft process. Per NCAA rules, student-athletes can participate in the NBA Draft process if withdrawn... Read More.

The Chiefs’ Rashee Rice, Facing Charges From Texas Car Crash, Will Participate in Offseason Work

Tuesday, April 16

BY DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that wide receiver Rashee Rice, who is facing charges that include aggravated assault as a result of a sports car crash in Texas, would participate in the team’s voluntary offseason program beginning... Read More.

Royals Catcher Salvador Perez Sidelined by Mild Groin Strain

Tuesday, April 16

CHICAGO (AP) — Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez had an MRI on Monday that showed a mild groin strain.It was a promising development for Kansas City after Perez left Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the New York Mets following a fourth-inning collision at home... Read More.

Lugo Pitches 7 Crisp Innings as the Royals Beat the White Sox 2-0

Tuesday, April 16

BY JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) — Seth Lugo pitched seven crisp innings, Vinnie Pasquantino homered and the Kansas City Royals topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Monday night.Lugo (3-0) allowed four hits — all singles — in his third straight win. The right-hander also... Read More.

???? Taiyanna Jackson Selected by Connecticut Sun in WNBA Draft

Tuesday, April 16

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas super-senior center Taiyanna Jackson will begin her professional career as a member of the Connecticut Sun. The Sun selected Jackson Monday night in the second round of the 2024 WNBA Draft at pick No. 19.Jackson becomes the eighth all-time... Read More.

Sterling Softball Meets Match at Friends

Tuesday, April 16

Wichita, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) – Lady Warrior softball met their match on Saturday against the Friends University Falcons. They played a double header and lost 8-0 in game one, and fell 9-4 in game two.Game 1 – Sterling 0, Friends 8BOX SCOREGame one was... Read More.

Kansas City Chiefs’ Rashee Rice Surrenders to Police on Assault Charge after High-Speed Crash

Friday, April 12

GLENN HEIGHTS, Texas (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice surrendered to police Thursday on charges including aggravated assault after he and another driver of a speeding sports car allegedly caused a crash involving a half-dozen vehicles on a Dallas... Read More.

???? Furphy Named to Boomers Squad to Vie for the Australian Olympic Team

Friday, April 12

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas freshman guard Johnny Furphy has been named to the Australian Boomers team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Basketball Australia announced April 11.In early July, the 22-member Boomers team will be cut down to 12 to represent Australia... Read More.

KU, Oak View Group Enter into Partnership to Elevate Stadium and Venue Experience

Friday, April 12

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – The University of Kansas announced Thursday it has embarked on a groundbreaking partnership with Oak View Group (OVG), a leader in global sports and entertainment, as the stadium operator for the Gateway District and reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.... Read More.

How Sweep It Is: Royals Use 9-Run First to Cruise Past Astros 13-3, Extend Win Streak to 7 Games

Friday, April 12

BY DAVID SMALEKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had four hits, including two home runs, and five RBIs and the Kansas City Royals used a nine-run first inning to defeat the Houston Astros 13-3 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep and extend... Read More.