Utah Utes Aim for Big 12 Glory After Record‑Setting 2025 Season
The Utes finished 2025 at 11‑2, boasting a top‑ranked rushing attack and 41.3 points per game, but a stagnant aerial game and run‑defense lapses leave work ahead for 2026.
May 21, 2026
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Kansas State Stays Out of Women’s Flag Football Despite NCAA Push
Kansas State University will not add women's flag football to its varsity sports, citing financial and logistical challenges, even as the NCAA promotes the emerging sport and other institutions adjust their athletic offerings.
May 21, 2026
KSHSAA reshapes 2028 basketball tournament with regional hub in Wichita area
The Kansas State High School Activities Association announced a historic shift for the 2028 state basketball tournament, consolidating semifinal and championship games within a 60‑mile radius of Wichita and Hutchinson.
May 21, 2026
NCAA’s Five-Year Eligibility Rule Could Reshape Kansas State Roster Planning
A new NCAA proposal would grant athletes five years of eligibility starting from high school graduation or age 19, potentially affecting roster decisions for Kansas State football and basketball
May 21, 2026
Manhattan High Girls’ Soccer Team Advances After Shutout Victory Over Topeka High
The Manhattan High girls' soccer squad secured a 2-0 victory against Topeka High, showcasing a stingy defense and timely scoring from Tess Henry and Savanna Heitmann
May 20, 2026
Luke Smith Joins Kansas State Staff, Bringing Fresh Energy to Wildcats
Luke Smith, a 27‑year‑old former point guard, has taken an assistant coaching position at Kansas State, where he will work alongside head coach Casey Alexander to shape the team’s next generation.
May 20, 2026
Alumni Basketball Showdown: K-State vs. KU in The Basketball Tournament
Kansas State’s Purple Reign will host Kansas’s JHX Hoops in a three‑game series at Bramlage Coliseum and Lee Arena, featuring former stars Michael Beasley and Frank Mason, with a $2 million prize and national broadcast coverage.
May 19, 2026
Kansas Alumni Team JHX Hoops Returns for 2026 TBT with Frank Mason III
The Basketball Tournament returns in 2026 with a 16‑team field, featuring the Kansas alumni team JHX Hoops led by Frank Mason III, who will face Kansas State's Purple Reign in a best‑of‑three first‑round series.
May 19, 2026
Kansas State Extends Pete Hughes’ Contract Amid Turbulent Season
Kansas State University announced a contract extension for head baseball coach Pete Hughes despite a season plagued by injuries and late-game losses, highlighting his eight-year tenure and the team's 30-plus win streaks.
May 18, 2026
Kansas State Considers Jersey Sponsorships as NCAA Opens New Revenue Door
The university is exploring patch advertising on football uniforms, a move allowed by recent NCAA rules, with athletics director Gene Taylor discussing potential deals and the uncertain financial outlook.
May 15, 2026
Kansas State’s Optimistic Yet Uncertain Prospects in the Big 12
National outlets predict a back‑half finish for the Wildcats, while sportsbooks rank them among the top contenders, setting the stage for a season of contrasting expectations.
May 15, 2026
Yankees Edge Out Mets in New York City Fan Preferences, Survey Shows
A recent Marist Poll indicates that nearly four in ten New York City residents favor the Yankees over the Mets, with a majority expecting the Yankees to have a stronger season.
May 14, 2026
Hanna Petrick’s Hall of Fame Induction Highlights a Journey from New Jersey Roots to NHL Innovation
Hanna (Beattie) Petrick was recently inducted into the New Jersey High School Ice Hockey Hall of Fame, a milestone that underscores a career spanning from early days at the Essex Hunt Club to a leadership position on the NHL’s Innovation Team.
May 13, 2026
Spring drills spotlight Wildcats’ emerging talent
Kansas State coaches spotlight key players — from Elijah Hill’s pass‑rush potential to Avery Johnson’s backup battle — as the team fine‑tunes its roster ahead of the fall.
May 13, 2026
Kansas State’s New Coach Faces Uphill Battle in Deep Big 12
The Wildcats enter a season of uncertainty under first‑year head coach Casey Alexander, with 13 newcomers and a crowded Big 12 landscape that could shape their NCAA Tournament fate.
May 12, 2026