4 years ago
Ell-Saline was unable to pull off the upset tonight against the heavily-favored Smith Center Redmen, falling 34-10 against the district champs and defending 1A state runner-up. Ell-Saline came out hot, stopping the Redmen on their first drive and then getting a 39-yard field goal from Joe Hieschel to make it a 3-0 game. Smith Center responded ...

4 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan forward Amanda Hill (SR/Rossville, Kan.) wasn't happy with the way she had been as shooting the basketball. So, she did the one thing she knew would remedy the problem. "Been in the gym with my sister (Caila)," Hill said following the Coyotes' 74-53 Kansas Conference victory over Ottawa Friday night inside Mabee Arena. The extra shooting paid ...

4 years ago
Southeast of Saline's defense has been stellar all season. That trend carried the Trojans to the 2020 Sectional round in the Class 3A state playoffs. Southeast limited Marysville to around 150 yards with four forced turnovers, the offense pounded its way to 200-plus rushing yards, and the Trojans advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time since ...

4 years ago
KANSAS CITY, MO (November 6, 2020) – Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. announced tonight that Royals left fielder Alex Gordon has been named the American League Rawlings Platinum Glove winner for 2020. This is the second time he’s been named the league’s top defender, also earning the honor in 2014. The Rawlings Platinum Glove Award was established in 2011 to provide fans to opportunity to ...

4 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 the archery Deer season and how this is prime time for archers to take a trophy Buck. More folks are hunting with crossbows every year adding to the number of archers going afield for ...

4 years ago
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Kansas men’s basketball will face Gonzaga and Saint Joseph’s in the 2020 Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans Fort Myers Tip-Off, event organizers announced today. The Jayhawks will play Gonzaga on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, and Saint Joseph’s the following day, Nov. 27. Both contests will be played at Suncoast Credit Union Arena ...

4 years ago
Shocker men’s basketball returns to Charles Koch Arena, Home of Devlin Court in less than four weeks. Wichita State’s seven-game non-conference slate – released Friday -- includes three December home dates, beginning Wednesday, Dec. 2 against Oral Roberts. The Shockers will also play host to Missouri at Charles Koch Arena on Sunday, Dec. 6 and meet up ...

4 years ago
(Kansas City, MO) -- The Chiefs put Pro Bowl defensive lineman Chris Jones on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The NFL Network reports it was not a positive test, but from being in close contact with someone who tested positive. The Chief reported earlier in the day head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder had tested positive for the virus. Jones had ...

4 years ago
The Iowa State Cyclones used a strong first quarter Saturday to get by the Kansas Jayhawks 52-22 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The Cyclones took advantage of the 11 a.m., start and outscored the Jayhawks 13-0 in the first quarter. Iowa State got on the scoreboard with rushing touchdowns from quarterback Brock Purdy and running ...

4 years ago
KANSAS CITY, MO (November 5, 2020) – Louisville Slugger ® and MLB Network announced tonight that Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez has been named an American League Silver Slugger™ Award winner for 2020. This marks Perez’s third such honor (also 2016, 2018), joining Hall of Famer George Brett as the only other Royal to garner three Silver Slugger™ Awards (which were ...

4 years ago
November 5, 2020, Topeka, KS -- The Kansas Volleyball Association is pleased to announce the 2020 State All Tournament Teams selected during the Kansas State High School Activities Association’s State Championships held on October 30 and 31. A State All Tournament Team was selected for each classification and each is comprised of 12 players. CLASS 6A 2020 ...