Rice County Sports

Kansas Lands South Dakota State Transfer Zeke Mayo

Wednesday, April 3

BY MICHAEL SWAINLAWRENCE, Kan (247sports.com) - It hasn't taken long for Kansas to land its second commitment of the transfer portal cycle. The Jayhawks landed a top target on Tuesday evening, getting the commitment of Zeke Mayo. The Read More.

⚾ English, Dutton Garner Big 12 Weekly Awards

Tuesday, April 2

IRVING, Texas (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas seniors Jake English and Reese Dutton each received Big 12 weekly honors, the conference office announced Monday. English was named the Big 12 Player of the Week and Dutton was selected as Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week.The Big... Read More.

Future of Chiefs, Royals in KC Could Hinge on Tuesday Vote to Help with Stadium Funding

Tuesday, April 2

BY DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The future of the Royals and Chiefs in Kansas City could be shaped Tuesday when voters in Jackson County, Missouri, decide on the extension of a sales tax to help to pay for a new downtown ballpark... Read More.

Carson Wentz Agrees to a 1-Year Deal with the Chiefs to Back Up Patrick Mahomes, AP Source Says

Tuesday, April 2

BY ROB MAADDIKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Carson Wentz has agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract hasn’t been announced.Wentz, the... Read More.

Chiefs Player Rashee Rice is Cooperating with Police After Sports Car Crash in Dallas, Attorney Says

Tuesday, April 2

BY JAMIE STENGLEDALLAS (AP) — An attorney for Kansas City Chiefs player Rashee Rice said Monday that the wide receiver is cooperating with authorities after a speeding Corvette and Lamborghini sport utility vehicle caused a chain-reaction crash on a busy Dallas highway over the... Read More.

Florida Transfer Riley Kugel Commits to Kansas

Monday, April 1

BY MICHAEL SWAINLAWRENCE, Kan. (247Sports.com) - Kansas basketball has landed its first transfer of the offseason. The Jayhawks landed a commitment from Florida transfer Riley Kugel on Sunday. As a sophomore this past season, Kugel averaged 9.2 points on 39.4... Read More.

Witt Falls Double Shy of Cycle, KC Hits 5 Homers and Routs Twins 11-0 to Avoid Sweep

Sunday, March 31

BY DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. finished a double shy of the cycle, Kyle Isbel and Maikel Garcia hit back-to-back home runs, and the Kansas City Royals routed Minnesota 11-0 on Sunday to avoid a second straight season-opening sweep by... Read More.

Blue Dragons Roll by NMJC Into NJCAA Semifinals

Saturday, March 30

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information CASPER, Wyoming – The Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team remained perfect in the quarterfinal round of the NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament on Friday.With all five starters scoring in double figures and closing the game on a 17-0... Read More.

K-State Football Announces Staff Additions

Thursday, March 28

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – As spring football practices continue, Kansas State has welcomed the additions of staff members Nate Kaczor, Drew Liddle, Sean Maguire, Riley Galpin and Lonnie Maddox over the last month.Kaczor (pronounced KAT-sir) will serve as the Special Teams Quality Control Coach,... Read More.

Dickinson Named Consensus All-America Second Team

Thursday, March 28

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas men’s basketball senior Hunter Dickinson has been named 2024 Consensus All-America Second Team, the NCAA has announced.Consensus All-America began being named in 1905 with a variety of entities making up the selection process. Since 1997, the four that currently... Read More.

Details Announced for Kansas Football Spring Showcase on April 12

Wednesday, March 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) –With spring football underway, Kansas Football announced details for its annual Spring Showcase, presented by Kansas Lottery, which will be played on Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.The Spring Showcase will give fans a... Read More.

Trojans Top Jayhawks in Second Round of NCAA Tournament

Tuesday, March 26

LOS ANGELES (KUAthletics.com) – S’Mya Nichols scored 22 points and Taiyanna Jackson set a program NCAA Tournament record with 18 rebounds on Monday night, but the Jayhawks fell to No. 1 seed USC 73-55 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at... Read More.