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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.
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 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.
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.
The Butler Bulldogs finished a .500 campaign in the Big East, saw a cascade of player exits and a veteran coach’s retirement, and now face a uncertain future under a rookie head coach.
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 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.
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.
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.
The latest Big 12 preseason football rankings reveal a competitive landscape, with Texas Tech leading the pack and several programs poised for breakthroughs.
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.
After a season of narrow defeats, the Wildcats aim to convert near‑wins into victories under new leadership.
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.
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.
Kansas State’s Purple Reign will meet Kansas’s JHX Hoops on July 21, televised on FS1 and streamed on Fubo, as the 13th edition of The Basketball Tournament returns with a $2 million prize.
A new study in NSCA Coach details how cameras that track barbell speed are being used to build tailored training plans for football players across different positions.
The University of Kansas will host a two-day 'Late Night in the Phog' event this fall, featuring a slate of exhibition matchups for both the men's and women's programs.
After a breakout 2026 season that captured the Big 12 title and an NCAA tournament run, head coach Dan Fitzgerald announced that his entire assistant staff will return for the 2027 campaign, citing loyalty, strong administration support and a shared vision for future growth.
After a breakout 2026 season, head coach Dan Fitzgerald chose to keep his entire coaching staff, turning down external offers to preserve a shared vision for growth.
A look at the standout college careers that defined the pantheon of men's basketball, highlighting achievements, championships and lasting impact.
Purple Reign opened the 2026 The Basketball Tournament with an 80‑61 victory over JHX Hoops, highlighted by Michael Beasley’s 20 points and a technical foul, setting the stage for a July 22 rematch in Topeka.
The Purple Reign alumni team rolled past JHX Hoops 80‑61, with Michael Beasley delivering a nostalgic showcase that blended scoring, playmaking and light‑hearted spectacle.
After three consecutive losing seasons, Chickasha hires veteran Steve Huff, whose extensive coaching background and proven success at previous schools bring fresh hope. The 2026 schedule features a demanding slate of games, highlighted by a season‑opening clash with Woodward and a homecoming matchup against Tecumseh.