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The Tigers will open the 2026‑27 campaign at home versus Cleveland State before traveling to St. Louis, Chicago and Kansas City, facing a mix of historic programs and mid‑major teams throughout the non‑conference schedule.
Four Manhattan teenagers contributed to Sporting Kaw Valley’s national soccer championship, a feat achieved after a series of state and regional victories in Wichita.
A new walking soccer league in Lawrence, Kansas, unites older adults in a social, low‑impact sport inspired by the FIFA Men’s World Cup.
Louisville and Kansas will square off in a preseason exhibition on Oct. 21 at Phog Allen Fieldhouse, continuing a home‑and‑home series that began last year.
A recent survey maps the primary sports passions of the nation's leading colleges, revealing how football and basketball shape tradition, fan devotion and institutional pride across campuses from the East Coast to the West Coast.
After an impressive college stint that included a transfer from Marshall and strong stats at Arkansas, Maika Niu has agreed to a free‑agent contract with the New York Yankees, joining a growing pipeline of Razorbacks in the organization.
Coach Lance Leipold discusses the upcoming London game against Arizona State, the team's preparation, roster depth, financial ideas, and a demanding schedule.
Missouri football will attend the SEC Media Days in Tampa, where the Tigers will outline their plans for a rebound season after an 8‑5 finish, highlighting new quarterback Austin Simmons, running back Jamal Roberts, and a revamped defense.
After back-to-back bowl appearances in 2022 and 2023, the Kansas Jayhawks slipped to 5-7 in each of the past two years. Head coach Lance Leipold acknowledges the need for improvement, especially on defense, while the team navigates early tests against Missouri and Arizona State and an unsettled quarterback race.
The 2026 World Cup lifted America's global profile through feel‑good moments and rising soccer interest, yet visa restrictions and political interference cast a long shadow.
The 2026 World Cup elevated America's soft‑power image, yet visa restrictions and political controversies revealed the fragile link between sport and governance.
A rare convergence of college baseball tradition and cinematic history is set to unfold this fall, as the University of Kansas and the University of Iowa meet on the hallowed grounds of the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa.
On October 10, the University of Kansas and the University of Iowa will meet for the first Division I college baseball game at the Field of Dreams Ballpark in Dyersville, Iowa, an event that blends sports history with community development.
ESPN’s preseason Top 25 places the Jayhawks at No. 23, banking on new talent to rebound from a 24‑11 season and a mass exodus of starters.
The University of Kansas will host separate Late Night in the Phog events for its men’s and women’s teams in 2026, featuring exhibition games, fan activations and community tickets.
The Kansas baseball team will meet Iowa at the Field of Dreams in Dyersville on October 10, a game born from a coach's friendship and the Jayhawks' recent dominance in the Big 12.
A former University of Kansas star, Lagerald Vick, has been charged with attempted first‑degree murder after a July 4 incident in Memphis. He is being held on a $1.5 million bond while prosecutors build their case.
With Texas Tech viewed as the frontrunner and several programs investing heavily in talent, the Big 12 is lobbying for more playoff spots while emphasizing the need to win games to prove its elite status.
Redshirt junior Calvin Clements discusses his pride in the Jayhawks, the upcoming London game, and the team's goals for the season.
A former University of Kansas standout was taken into custody in Tennessee after being charged with attempted first‑degree murder and a firearms violation, with a $1.5 million bond set.
The Demon Deacons are reshaping their roster and seeking new resources to return to relevance in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The University of Kansas women's basketball program has released its non‑conference schedule, featuring 13 matchups that include two exhibitions, eight home games at Allen Fieldhouse, four neutral‑site battles and one true road game. Coach Brandon Schneider says the slate is designed to sharpen the team for Big 12 play and build a strong résumé for the NCAA Tournament.
Scouts and analysts are converging on Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick as a potential first‑round pick, citing his elite defensive metrics, offensive production and the poise he shares with former Razorback James McCann.
With Jalon Daniels departing for professional play, Kansas coach Lance Leipold highlights the growth of Cole Ballard and Isaiah Marshall as the top contenders for the starting quarterback position.