3 years ago
KANSAS CITY -- The last time Royals lefty Daniel Lynch faced the Tigers, he didn’t get out of the third inning. His first stint in the Majors had spiraled on him, and he was optioned back to Triple-A Omaha the next day. His struggles were undeniable, and he had homework to complete before he would return. Two months ...

3 years ago
IRVING, TEXAS - The Big 12 Conference Executive Committee, consisting of Big 12 Board of Directors chairman and Texas Tech University President Lawrence Schovanec and Baylor University President Linda Livingstone; and Commissioner Bob Bowlsby met by videoconference Sunday afternoon with University of Oklahoma President Joe Harroz and University of Texas President Jay Hartzell. “The meeting was cordial, ...

3 years ago
KANSAS CITY -- As Carlos Santana’s bat made a loud crack and the ball he just hammered sailed through the air, Royals bullpen coach Larry Carter turned to watch and threw his arms above his head because he knew, just like most in attendance at Kauffman Stadium knew, that the comeback was complete. Santana’s three-run blast gave ...

3 years ago
KANSAS CITY -- Kris Bubic's face said it all. The shocked look followed by a big smile spoke for most in attendance at Kauffman Stadium after watching Nicky Lopez make one of the best throws this season in the fifth inning of Friday night’s 5-3 series-opening win over the Tigers. “Nicky was Derek Jeter, basically,” Bubic said afterward with a ...

3 years ago
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Redshirt junior center Mike Novitsky has been named to the Rimington Trophy Watchlist on Friday, the Boomer Esiason Foundation announced. Novitsky, a transfer from Buffalo who arrived in Lawrence this summer, is one of 40 centers nationally to be recognized and one of five in the Big 12 Conference. This year’s committee worked with ...

3 years ago
LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Big EAST-Big 12 Battle of Kansas at St. John’s has moved to Friday, Dec. 3 at newly built USB Arena in Elmont, New York, the conferences announced Friday. The time of the contest and television information will be announced at a later date. The game was originally scheduled for Dec. 2. The KU-St. John’s ...

3 years ago
Join outdoor expert Bob Roberts on Saturday mornings on 1150 KSAL for the latest edition of Central Kansas Outdoors. Bob Roberts talks about how our weather has been very good for anglers on the reservoirs.  Winds have been light to moderate and temperatures comfortable out on the water.  Weekend anglers are getting out at sunrise when ...

3 years ago
PURCHASE TICKETS: https://kwu.ejoinme.org/nwty Night with the Yotes is back for 2021 with the 11th Annual event to be held in-person on September 10 at The Temple in historic downtown Salina. The event kicks off an exciting weekend of events for Kansas Wesleyan athletics. Doors to the event open at 5:30 p.m. with the silent auction, games and social ...

3 years ago
(Undated) -- The University of Texas and University of Oklahoma could begin petitioning the Southeastern Conference as soon as next week for membership. According to WFAA in Dallas, the two schools will send a letter to the Big 12 Conference early next week stating neither school will renew their media contracts when they expire in 2025. After ...

3 years ago
MILWAUKEE -- Despite the issues that have plagued the Royals this season -- including a series loss to the Orioles over the weekend that dropped them to 37-55 entering the series against the Brewers -- there’s something about playing Milwaukee this season that’s seemingly made everything go right. Kansas City got contributions from just about everyone ...

3 years ago
Bob Murray's ownership of the Heart of America Sports Camps was a foregone conclusion in Ken Cochran's mind. Murray, who played basketball for Cochran at Kansas Wesleyan in the late 1960s, was one of the first counselors Cochran hired after the youth basketball organization debuted 1982. When Cochran decided it was time to relinquish his ownership ...