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$500 bid put down for Heartland Motorsports Park as auction is extended
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Bidding remains open for Heartland Motorsports Park and surrounding properties this month in Shawnee County as a previous auction deadline is extended. The auction for Heartland Motorsports Park, lying south of the City of Topeka, will continue beyond the old deadline of 6 p.m. on July 17, according to the website of […]
From bucking to barrel racing, North Topeka Saddle Club welcomes horse lovers
It’s been a decade since Natalie McCrary got on a horse to race, but July 9 was the right time to get back on the saddle. “Horse riding has been in my blood for as long as I can remember,” she said. “I’ve always had a horse.”
Lawrence looking to alleviate revenue loss from KU football playing in KC
Lawrence is considering a common consumption area to help alleviate revenue loss this fall as Kansas football is set to play its home games in Kansas City while its stadium is under construction.
The Barefoot Dutchman makes his way through Kansas on 3,200 mile journey
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Keep your eyes open while driving on the highway for the next couple of weeks, the Barefoot Dutchman might just be walking right next to you! Anton Nootenboom, Dutch veteran and world record holder, began his journey to beat the Guinness World Record of the longest walk barefooted on Feb. 17. His […]
KU Athletics Unveil Phase Two of Allen Fieldhouse Renovations
The University of Kansas announced that construction has begun for phase two of renovations for Allen Fieldhouse ahead of the its 70th season. Phase one of the $50 million renovation plan took place in March 2023, before last year’s season, and this year will share a similar schedule, according to a KU Athletics release. The renovations will give fans “a reimagined experience” of the iconic facility.
Notebook: Big 12 Looks to Expand, Again
The Kansas baseball team is about to get a little more clarity about what its roster will look like next season — just over a month before the start of the fall semester. Several outlets reported on Friday night, with the New York Knicks about to begin their Summer League campaign on Saturday, that as Newsday’s Steve Popper put it on X, McCullar “stayed back in New York to continue rehab on the same injury suffered during his time in college that made him miss the NCAA Tournament” and “will not be in Vegas with the team.”
Kansas football defensive end Jereme Robinson is back, and excited about what’s next
LAWRENCE — Kansas football defensive end Jereme Robinson had nothing but good news to share last week, during Big 12 Conference media days in Las Vegas. Robinson, who’s coming off of a surgery, noted he’s at the ending stages of his rehabilitation process. He explained he’s received the all clear, feels good and considers...
Mark Mangino praises Goff, Leipold for rebuilding KU football
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – There are few people more excited about Kansas football’s program turnaround than former Jayhawk head coach Mark Mangino. Mangino is being inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in October, largely for his accomplishments while coaching the KU. He took a program that had six consecutive losing seasons before his arrival […]
KU’s Cranton, Shojinaga embrace remarkable stories which led to selections in MLB draft
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – KU baseball did not have a single player selected in the MLB draft from 2020-2023. In the 2024 rounds, six Jayhawks were picked. The first two selected, Hunter Cranton and Kodey Shojinaga, both share incredible stories of growth in Lawrence. Cranton was the first KU product off the board, going in round […]
Four Jayhawks selected on final day of MLB draft
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – The 2024 MLB draft saw six KU baseball players selected. Jayhawk baseball hasn’t had six players picked in one draft since 2014. On Tuesday, the final day of the draft, four KU products heard their names called. Ethan Lanthier was selected by the New York Mets in round 12, with pick No. […]
🏈 Former Jayhawk selected No. 1 in UFL College Draft
ARLINGTON, Tex. — The United Football League held its UFL College Draft on Wednesday and a familiar name was selected first. Kansas quarterback Jason Bean was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Memphis Showboats. Bean is currently signed with the Indianapolis Colts after joining the team...
Devin Neal closing in on school rushing records as season nears
LAS VEGAS — Although the Big 12 will be full of elite running backs for the 2024 season, there are just two that’ll be within striking distance of shattering school rushing records, and Kansas has one. Devin Neal is the only returning two-time, 1,000-yard rusher in the conference,...
Darting trains international basketball players at Shawnee Heights
TECUMSEH, KS. (KSNT) – School isn’t in session, and basketball season hasn’t quite arrived, but the gym at Shawnee Heights High School is far from quiet. Kerry Darting, who’s father is high school coaching legend Ken Darting, is accustomed to training elite basketball talent through his Darting Basketball Academy. This summer, though, he’s doing something […]
Notebook: Kansas Mauls Preparing for Season
“I’m really proud of this draft class,” KU coach Dan Fitzgerald said in a press release. “We’ve come a long way in two years and have our work cut out for us in replacing these guys! My staff did a fantastic job in finding these guys, recruiting them, and developing them at a high level! The bar has certainly been raised.”
Washburn men’s basketball coach Brett Ballard excited for exhibition against alma mater
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - In just a couple of months, Ballard and the Ichabods will face off against the Jayhawks. The last time these teams played each other was the 2018-2019 season. They will begin both of their seasons with an exhibition in Allen Fieldhouse. These type of games happen...
WATCH: Jalon Daniels talks with K-Nation at Big 12 media days
LAS VEGAS (KSNT) – KU quarterback Jalon Daniels is gearing up for what he, and Jayhawk fans, are hoping is a full 2024 season. Daniels played in just six games in 2022 and three in 2023 due to injury. Click here for more on KU’s hopes/ plans to keep him healthy as a senior. “It’s […]
80 compete, eight crowed in Topeka Junior Golf City Championship
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Some of the best young golfers in Topeka and the surrounding areas went toe-to-toe on the course on Tuesday. The Topeka Junior Golf Association (TJGA) held its annual junior golf city championship at Western Hills golf course. “It’s very exciting and the game of golf is growing,” junior golf director, and Washburn […]
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