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Kansas hopes a healthy Jalon Daniels under center can take the Jayhawks from good to great in Big 12

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels is expected to be healthy and ready when the Jayhawks open the season against Lindenwood on Aug. 29. That is good news for a program that hoped he would lead it to … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 8/22/24

K-State is favored to play for the Big 12 title, even though some think think it lacks star power

Kansas State is favored to play for a Big 12 title for the second time in three years even without star power. The Wildcats are picked to finish second in the new-look league. Kansas State will be … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 8/22/24

FILE - Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Sept. 23, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

After series of injuries, Jalon Daniels to start at QB for No. 22 Kansas in season opener next week

Jalon Daniels will be under center when No. 22 Kansas opens the season against Lindenwood next week. Jayhawks coach Lance Leipold confirmed Tuesday the electrifying but injury-prone quarterback had … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 8/20/24

Nate Ford, left, and Jeff Herndon apply finishing touches to a statue of baseball hall-of-famer and civil rights pioneer Jackie Robinson in Loveland, Colo., on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP)

A rebuilt bronze Jackie Robinson statue will be unveiled 6 months after the original was stolen

Little League players and former Major League Baseball All-Stars are ready to welcome home a rebuilt bronze statue of Jackie Robinson. The original sculpture of the baseball icon resting a bat on his … more

8/5/24

FILE - A view of the bronze Jackie Robinson cleats that were left behind when the statue of the legendary baseball pioneer was stolen from a park in the early morning hours, in Wichita, Kan., Jan. 25, 2024. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP File)

Kansas man sentenced to prison for stealing bronze Jackie Robinson statue

The man who stole a bronze Jackie Robinson statue that was cut off at the ankles and found days later smoldering in a trash can in a city park in Kansas will spend about 15 years in prison, although … more

8/3/24

Willy Agada delivers equalizer for Sporting KC in 1-1 draw with St. Louis

Willy Agada scored the equalizer in the 73rd minute, lifting Sporting KC to a 1-1 draw with St. Louis. Agada scored with a header from the center of the box, finishing off a well-placed pass by Alan … more

7/20/24

FILE - Fans cheer at Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions, Sept. 7, 202, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs have set a deadline of six months from now to decide on a plan for the future of Arrowhead Stadium, whether that means renovating their iconic home or building an entirely new stadium in Kansas or Missouri. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann. File)

Chiefs set deadline of 6 months to decide whether to renovate Arrowhead or build new — and where

The Chiefs have set a deadline of six months from now to decide on a plan for the future of Arrowhead Stadium. Their choices are renovating their iconic home or building an entirely new stadium in … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 7/19/24

FILE - Kansas high school students, family members and advocates rally for transgender rights, Jan. 31, 2024, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. On Tuesday, July 2, a federal judge in Kansas blocked a federal rule expanding anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ students from being enforced in four states, including Kansas and a patchwork of places elsewhere across the nation. (AP Photo/John Hanna, File)

An order blocking a rule to help LGBTQ+ kids applies to hundreds of schools. Some want to block more

A federal judge’s order blocking a Biden administration rule for protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination applies to hundreds of schools and colleges across the U.S. A group that opposes the … more

By JOHN HANNA | 7/16/24

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels answers questions from the media during Big 12 NCAA college football media days in Las Vegas, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

Kansas QB Jalon Daniels ready to play after missing most of '23 with back injury

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels says he could be ready to play a game now. Coach Lance Leipold and the Jayhawks just need him to be ready for the season. Daniels played only three games in September … more

7/10/24

FC Dallas midfielder Bernard Kamungo (77) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Sporting Kansas City Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Willy Agada, Memo Rodríguez propel Sporting KC to 3-2 victory over Dallas

Willy Agada scored twice in the first half, Memo Rodríguez had an early assist and scored the winner late, and Sporting Kansas City survived an own goal by keeper Tim Melia in a 3-2 victory over FC … more

7/7/24

FILE - In this Monday, April 7, 2008, file photo, Kansas' Mario Chalmers shoots a 3-pointer to take the game in to overtime against Memphis during the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Final Four in San Antonio. Kansas stars Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins are among 16 former men’s college basketball players who have sued the NCAA and multiple conferences, claiming they are profiting from the unauthorized use of their names, images and likenesses in promoting and monetizing the March Madness tournament. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Ex-Kansas stars Chalmers, Collins file class-action lawsuit vs. NCAA, others over March Madness

Kansas stars Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins are among 16 ex-men’s college basketball players have sued the NCAA and multiple conferences over the use of their names, images and likenesses in … more

7/3/24

Leibold, Afrifa score to lift Sporting KC to a 2-0 victory over Austin FC

Tim Leibold and Stephen Afrifa scored goals and Sporting Kansas City held Austin FC without a shot on goal in a 2-0 victory. Leibold put Kansas City ahead 1-0 in the 26th minute with a strong shot … more

6/29/24

U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie, front right, moves the ball past Brazil midfielder Andreas Pereira (19) as Brazil forward Endrick (9) and U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams (4) watch during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

American midfielder Tyler Adams says receiving online racial abuse is commonplace

American midfielder Tyler Adams said receiving online racial abuse has become commonplace for players. Teammates Chris Richards and Folarin Balogun said they were targeted for racial abuse, and the … more

6/29/24

Kansas City of MLS hires longtime New England general manager Mike Burns as its sporting director

Sporting Kansas City has hired longtime New England Revolution general manager Mike Burns as its sporting director. He will oversee Sporting KC’s player recruitment, roster-building strategy and … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 6/28/24

Kansas State agrees with women's hoops coach Jeff Mittie on new 5-year deal through 2028-29 season

Kansas State and women’s basketball coach Jeff Mittie have agreed to a new five-year contract through the 2028-29 season. Wildcats athletic director Gene Taylor announced the deal Friday. The … more

6/28/24

Donovan Clingan walks across the stage after being selected by the Portland Trail Blazers as the seventh pick during the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

T-wolves jump in for Dillingham and draft exonerated Shannon, after Blazers go big with Clingan

The Minnesota Timberwolves were in no position to enhance the roster through free agency or trades after reaching the Western Conference finals. They got that done in the NBA draft by jumping in to … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 6/27/24

Canada's Jonathan David, not seen, celebrates scoring the opening goal against Peru with teammates during a Copa America Group A soccer match in Kansas City, Kan., Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Canada beats Peru 1-0 at Copa America on David goal, first win over South American team in 24 years

Jonathan David scored in the 74th minute, and Canada beat Peru 1-0 in the Copa America for its first victory over a South American opponent in 24 years. Peru played a man short after Miguel Araujo … more

6/25/24

Brian Bliss leaves as Sporting Kansas City technical director

Sporting Kansas City technical director Brian Bliss has left the team after nine years with the club. The team says the decision was mutual. Bliss, a 58-year-old former defender who played for the … more

6/24/24

FILE - A general overall interior view of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions, Sept. 7, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. Top Kansas legislators have intensified efforts to woo the Super Bowl champion Chiefs by offering to let the professional football franchise shape a plan for using state bonds to finance a new stadium in Kansas. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)

Kansas governor signs bills enabling effort to entice Chiefs and Royals with new stadiums

Kansas' governor has signed legislation enabling the state to lure the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Major League Baseball’s Royals away from neighboring Missouri. The measure signed … more

By JOHN HANNA | 6/21/24

Sporting Kansas City attacker Willy Agada, left, and Real Salt Lake defender Bryan Oviedo battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Andrés Gómez helps Real Salt Lake up club-record unbeaten run to 15 with 4-3 win over Sporting KC

Andrés Gómez scored a goal in each half and added an assist as Real Salt Lake held off Sporting Kansas City 4-3, extending club-record unbeaten runs to 15 overall and 10 on the road. Real Salt Lake … more

6/20/24