Kansas Basketball Prepares for 2026‑27 Season After Playoff Disappointments
A look at how Kansas is rebuilding after early tournament exits, health setbacks, and the arrival of top recruits.
Jul 26, 2026
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Gavyn Schlotterback’s Comeback: From Life‑Threatening Heart Condition to Kansas Jayhawks
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Kansas Linebackers Embrace Depth and Competition Ahead of 2026 Season
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Alumni Basketball Tournament Returns to Lexington with $2 Million Prize
The Basketball Tournament opens Saturday in Lexington, Kentucky, featuring eight alumni teams, a $2 million winner‑take‑all prize, and a marquee matchup between Montrezl Harrell and Willie Cauley‑Stein.
Jul 25, 2026
Louisville Basketball Heads to the Bahamas for Summer Showdown
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Jul 25, 2026
Ohio State Buckeyes Eye Sweet Sixteen Return Under Coach Diebler
Ohio State’s men’s basketball program is poised to chase its first Sweet Sixteen berth in more than a decade, driven by returning stars and a highly touted freshman.
Jul 25, 2026
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Freshman offensive tackle Dominic Harris, standing 6‑foot‑7 and weighing 356 pounds, has already taken part in every spring practice for the Washington Huskies, positioning himself alongside fellow newcomer Kodi Greene as the team eyes a future bookend tackle duo.
Jul 25, 2026
Kansas Faces Crucial Showdown with Kansas State as First‑Year Coaches’ Record Looms Large
The Jayhawks travel to Manhattan on Oct. 17 to confront the Wildcats, a rivalry marked by a lengthy losing streak and a curious pattern of first‑year coaches.
Jul 25, 2026
Kansas Football Aims to Bounce Back After Two Rough Seasons
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.
Jul 25, 2026
Alumni Showdown Returns: Beasley, Chalmers, and Mason III Lead the Charge
The Basketball Tournament pits Kansas State’s Michael Beasley against Kansas alumni Mario Chalmers and Frank Mason III in a July 21 Sunflower Showdown, with a $2 million prize on the line.
Jul 25, 2026
Gabe Nesmith Commits Early to Vanderbilt, Elevating SEC Hopes
Gabe Nesmith, a top‑30 national recruit, flips from the 2027 class to commit to Vanderbilt a year early, adding depth to a Commodores squad that returns Tyler Tanner and welcomes several high‑profile transfers. The move reshapes expectations for the SEC powerhouse.
Jul 24, 2026
Butler Bulldogs’ Coaching Upheaval Raises Questions for 2026‑27 Season
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Jul 24, 2026
Kansas Baseball Heads to Iowa’s Iconic Field of Dreams for Fall Exhibition
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.
Jul 24, 2026
Kansas Baseball to Meet Iowa at the Field of Dreams in October Exhibition
The University of Kansas baseball squad, fresh off a Big 12 title and Super Regional run, will travel to Dyersville, Iowa, for an October 10 exhibition against the University of Iowa at the iconic Field of Dreams ballpark. Tickets go on sale now for $12.
Jul 24, 2026
Indiana Basketball to Face Butler in 2026‑27 Home‑and‑Home Series
Indiana will open a two‑game series with Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse in October 2026, while also meeting Western Kentucky and North Carolina in preseason contests, as the program looks to build momentum after a third consecutive NCAA Tournament miss.
Jul 24, 2026
Kansas and Iowa to Face Off at Iconic Field of Dreams Ballpark in Historic Exhibition Game
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.
Jul 24, 2026
Kansas and Iowa to Clash in Historic Game at the Field of Dreams
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.
Jul 24, 2026
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Jul 24, 2026
Former Kansas Star Tyshawn Taylor Juggles Alumni Team Role and New Coaching Post at IMG Academy
Tyshawn Taylor, a former University of Kansas standout, now serves as general manager, assistant coach and player for the Jayhawks' alumni squad in The Basketball Tournament while also taking on a new assistant coaching role at IMG Academy in Florida.
Jul 24, 2026
Kansas State Football Eyes Turnaround After Close Losses
After a season of narrow defeats, the Wildcats aim to convert near‑wins into victories under new leadership.
Jul 24, 2026
K-State to Sell Beer and Wine at Football Games, Sparking Debate Over Tradition and Revenue
Kansas State University will begin offering alcoholic beverages at football games next season, a move championed by a longtime advocate who reflects on summer life in Manhattan, a dream alumni roster, and the possible relocation of the rivalry to the Chiefs stadium.
Jul 24, 2026
Alumni Rivals Set for 2026 Showdown in The Basketball Tournament
The 2026 edition of The Basketball Tournament will feature a much‑anticipated rematch between Purple Reign and JHX Hoops, pitting Kansas State and Kansas alumni against each other in front of a national TV audience.
Jul 24, 2026