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Wichita State University has released its 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule, highlighting home openers, exhibition matchups and a series of road contests across the country.
Three former Port Washington High School players helped their club team win the national championship, earning individual honors and securing future college plans.
Florida State’s football team is projected 11th in the ACC, while a record fundraising year fuels travel for the Marching Chiefs, a new golf coach arrives, and basketball showcases loom on the horizon.
The Basketball Tournament has handed down an indefinite suspension to Marcus Keene following a violent incident that erupted after an alumni basketball matchup, leaving a staff member injured and sparking a public statement from the player.
Three UTSA baseball players were selected in the top 20 rounds of the MLB draft, with outfielder Lane Haworth and pitchers Connor Kelley and Robert Orloski earning opportunities with the Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Angels respectively. Outfielder Drew Detlefsen also signed with the San Diego Padres as an undrafted free agent. This marks the first time since 2018 that UTSA has had at least three players drafted, and the first time since the MLB draft was shortened to 20 rounds in 2021.
Wichita State will host New Mexico on Nov. 21, 2026, and travel to Albuquerque in 2027, reviving a series that last met in 2006.
A heated rebound dispute between Mario Chalmers and Rashard Kelly ignited a bench‑clearing brawl, resulting in the ejection of four KU players and five Wichita State players and leaving both squads with only six eligible players for the second half
La Familia overcame a 17‑point deficit to defeat Louisville’s alumni squad 72‑68 in a thrilling opening‑round game at Memorial Coliseum, with Darryl Morsell’s final dunk under the Elam Ending sealing the win.
Riley Bodnarchuk has signed a contract with the Wichita Thunder for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign, adding depth to a blue‑line that aims to contend for a playoff spot.
JHX Hoops overcame an early 12‑0 deficit, held Purple Reign scoreless in the final minutes, and rode a game‑winning layup by Frank Mason III to a 62‑55 win. Zeke Mayo’s 25 points paced the victory, while Michael Beasley’s 17 points fell short as JHX prepares to face Wichita State’s AfterShocks.
Rookie defenseman Riley Bodnarchuk has signed with the Wichita Thunder for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, adding depth and veteran presence to the team's blue line.
Fresh off a Big 12 championship and a Super Regional run, the University of Kansas baseball team will play an exhibition game against the University of Iowa at the Field of Dreams ballpark in Dyersville on October 10, with tickets priced at $12.
The Hammer-Pfeifer 12U baseball team from Hays Baseball Club finished the season with a 33‑9‑1 record, three state championships and a 23‑game winning streak, driven by a rigorous schedule and a coach‑led emphasis on mental toughness.
The AfterShocks, a Wichita State alumni squad, began this year's Basketball Tournament with a 98‑77 win over The Enchantment, setting the tone for a competition that has halved its field but doubled its prize pool.
Three Aberdeen players shine in national youth tournaments this summer, highlighted by Heagley's decisive strike in Wichita.
At the National Baseball Congress World Series, the Old Cowtown Bull Dozers will meet the Red Stockings in a vintage baseball game that blends 1870s rules with modern enthusiasm.
The 2012 Blaze Academy girls soccer team from Wichita won the 14U national championship at the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup, defeating Colorado Rush 2-0 in the final. Coach Jamie Harding praised the team's chemistry and hard work, while Wichita Mayor Lily Wu was among the supporters in attendance.
The latest episode of the Shockers podcast offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at the team’s newest backcourt pieces, Jahari Long and Bryce Heard, as they gear up for the upcoming season.
A look at the former Mississippi State University players who are currently active in professional baseball, their recent performances, injuries, and the program’s enduring legacy.
The NCAA announced Wichita, Kansas, alongside Dayton, Ohio, as hosts for the 2027 and 2028 Division I men's basketball Opening Round, expanding the field to 76 teams and highlighting the city's basketball culture and central location.
Forward Brayden Watts has agreed to a new deal with the Allen Americans, bringing back a key playmaker who topped the team in points and earned league recognition last year.
Fans in Wichita watched the U.S. national team’s World Cup campaign conclude with a 4‑1 loss to Belgium, ending their run in the round of 16.
Supporters in Wichita and Seattle watched the United States fall 4‑1 to Belgium, ending the team’s tournament run in the round of 16.
Juniors Bryce Haygood and Troy Edgar, key members of the Alaska Rush soccer team, have earned a place in the national championships scheduled for July 7-11 in Wichita, Kansas.