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Sports

Sports Daily.

Sports Daily: Caglianone ushers in a Royals win; KU Insider and NBA Finals preview

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas City Royals continued their winning ways thanks to another big performance from Jac Caglianone, helping lead the team to another victory.

Royals

Kansas City Royals' Jac Caglianone is doused by teammates after their baseball game against...

Jac Caglianone homers twice for the Royals in a 5-3 win over the Rangers

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Caglianone also singled and stole a base in the eighth.

College

FILE - Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addresses the media during the NCAA college Big 12...

Big 12 commish and ADs meet, discuss Texas Tech QB Sorsby’s NCAA eligibility restored by court

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Yormark said there was a “thoughtful and productive conversations” with the athletic directors.

National

The Netherlands national team arrived in Kansas City on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

Netherlands soccer team arrives in Kansas City, greeted by fans

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
Fans lined up outside the Cascade hotel on Country Club Plaza Tuesday afternoon.

Sports

Sports Daily.

Sports Daily Live: Big 12 reaction to the Brendan Sorsby ruling

Updated: Jun. 9, 2026 at 7:07 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
KU baseball’s historic season continues as the Jayhawks get to host the program’s first Super Regional.

Sports

Kansas baseball has been preparing for Omaha since February

Oklahoma defeats Kansas 13-2, ending Jayhawks’ season

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 2:34 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith and KU Athletics
Game two of NCAA Super Regional series concludes at Hoglund Ballpark

K-State

For just the second time since 2020, the top rated football prospect in the state of Kansas...

Great Bend’s Cooper Ohnmacht commits to K-State football

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 11:20 PM CDT
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By Tejay Cleland
For just the second time since 2020, the top rated football prospect in the state of Kansas will play at Kansas State.

Royals

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. fields a ground ball during the first inning of a...

Bobby Witt Jr. exits early with knee injury as Royals deal with mounting injuries

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 3:50 PM CDT
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By Marleah Campbell
Royals star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left Sunday’s game early with what the team calls right knee soreness.

News

Wichita WInd Surge

Wichita Wind Surge to officially rebrand as Wichita Turbo Tubs

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 3:15 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
The organization announced that Wichita’s Minor League Baseball team will be fully transitioned to the Turbo Tubs by fall of 2026.

News

Members of law enforcement in downtown Wichita ran with the torch Friday afternoon.

Torch run tradition continues ahead of summer games

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Members of law enforcement in downtown Wichita ran with the torch Friday afternoon.
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Sports

Intrust Bank Arena last hosted the men’s tournament in 2018, and it hosted the regional rounds...

Wichita to pursue bid for 2027, 2028 NCAA tournament rounds

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 12:24 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith and Brady Bauman
Sedgwick County chairman to sign letter of intent supporting formal bid

Sports

Wichita State Athletics named Denning Gerig as its Director of Broadcasting.

Wichita State University announces new ‘Voice of the Shockers’ following Mike Kennedy retirement

Updated: Jun. 4, 2026 at 11:39 AM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
Following Mike Kennedy’s retirement from a nearly five-decade career calling games for Wichita State, the university announced Denning Gerig as the new “Voice of The Shockers.”

Sports

Sports Daily.

Sports Daily Live: Former Shocker plays well in first game of NBA Finals

Updated: Jun. 4, 2026 at 7:02 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
KU baseball’s historic season continues as the Jayhawks get to host the program’s first Super Regional.

Catch It Kansas

Holcomb senior Brody Deniston came in under the 3A state meet records in the 800 and 1600m...

Holcomb’s Brody Deniston breaks state record, leads team to third straight title

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 9:34 PM CDT
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By Tejay Cleland
Six-time state champion runs 4:11.52 in 1600 meters, breaking Clay Shively’s record

Sports

Sports Daily.

Sports Daily Live: All eyes on Lawrence for Super Regional

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 6:58 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
KU baseball’s historic season continues as the Jayhawks get to host the program’s first Super Regional.

News

Report: Argentina traveling to Kansas City this weekend in preparation for World Cup

Wichita preparing to celebrate the World Cup with free community events

Updated: Jun. 2, 2026 at 9:54 PM CDT
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By Ana Valdez
Empower is one of the organizations hosting a free, two-day World Cup watch party on June 11 and 12.

News

The Colby High School 4X400 relay team was disqualified in a controversial decision at the...

Colby track team, KSHSAA respond to controversial disqualification at state meet

Updated: Jun. 2, 2026 at 10:13 AM CDT
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By Tejay Cleland and KWCH Staff
A video from this past weekend’s state track and field meet is drawing attention from across Kansas.

Sports

Sports Daily.

Sports Daily Live: KU baseball prepares to host Super Regional

Updated: Jun. 2, 2026 at 7:01 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
KU baseball’s historic season continues as the Jayhawks get to host the program’s first Super Regional.

Sports

FILE - Serena Williams, of the United States, returns a shot to Anett Kontaveit, of Estonia,...

Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport

Updated: Jun. 1, 2026 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer
Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport.

Sports

Kansas' Tyson LeBlanc (2) during an NCAA regional baseball game on Friday, May 29, 2026, in...

Kansas to host program’s first Super Regional against old Big 12 foe

Updated: Jun. 1, 2026 at 5:42 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The Jayhawks advanced to the Super Regional by sweeping their way through the first-ever regional hosted at Hoglund Ballpark.

News

Park City is allowing liquor sales 23 hours a day for the duration of the World Cup, which...

Park City opts into extended alcohol sales during 2026 World Cup

Updated: Jun. 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM CDT
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By Brock Wilson and Maya Daniels
Just a few Kansas cities have opted into allowing liquor sales 23 hours a day. Local bars are looking forward to the increased business.

News

Cleo Littleton.

Cleo Littleton, WSU basketball’s career leading scorer, dies at 93

Updated: Jun. 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
After a standout career at Wichita East, Littleton joined the Shockers in 1951 and became a star.

Sports

Sports Daily.

Sports Daily Live: KU advances to Super Regional; Royals slide continues

Updated: Jun. 1, 2026 at 6:52 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
KU baseball’s historic season continues as the Jayhawks advance to their first Super Regional in program history.

KU

The Jayhawks advance to the super regionals

Jayhawk baseball heading to first super regional in program history after win over Arkansas

Updated: May 31, 2026 at 10:30 PM CDT
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By Tejay Cleland
Mark another milestone down for the already historic season for the Kansas Jayhawks.

News

Team Argentina lands in Kansas City on May 31, 2026.

Team Argentina touches down in Kansas City ahead of World Cup

Updated: May 31, 2026 at 9:57 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Argentina’s 2026 World Cup team landed at Kansas City International Airport around 11 a.m. Sunday, greeted by chants and cheers from fans.

Sports

FILE - Argentina's Lionel Messi hoists the winning team replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy...

Argentina’s Lionel Messi to begin record 6th World Cup in Kansas City

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Messi and the Argentinian team will kick off their World Cup title defense in Kansas City on June 16.

Catch It Kansas

Wichita State University's Wilkins Stadium was a host site for AUSL professional softball games.

Weather postpones state baseball, softball games at Wichita State

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 5:42 PM CDT
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By Gabriela Hernandez
Heavy rainfall forced the postponement of state baseball and softball games at Wichita State on Thursday.

Sports

Sports Daily.

Sports Daily Live: Momentum builds for change in college sports

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 6:59 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
It’s a pleasant surprise for many Chiefs fans as Patrick Mahomes shows up for OTAs and takes the field.

News

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, left, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrate...

Report: Chilean police arrest suspects in burglaries targeting Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce

Updated: May 26, 2026 at 7:38 AM CDT
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By Greg Dailey and KCTV5 Staff
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches, souvenirs and other sports gear, authorities said.

Sports

Fort Hays State University freshman Katie Linenberger (Hays) earned All-American NCAA Div. II...

Peters wins NCAA Div. II title; several Kansas athletes earn All-American honors

Updated: May 26, 2026 at 5:52 AM CDT
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By Mike Courson
Some of the nation’s top track and field athletes convened in Emporia last week for the NCAA Div. II National Track and Field Championships at Emporia State University.

News

"Voice of the Shockers" Mike Kennedy

Legenday ‘Voice of the Shockers’ Mike Kennedy makes final call in WSU baseball season finale

Updated: May 25, 2026 at 9:53 AM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
The “Voice of the Shockers” called his last game over the weekend with the end of the 2026 baseball season for Wichita State University.

KU

Kansas baseball to play in Saturday’s Big 12 Tournament final

KU baseball selected to host NCAA regional in Lawrence; regional opponents unveiled

Updated: May 24, 2026 at 10:44 PM CDT
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By Tejay Cleland
The Kansas Jayhawks’ baseball program is in the midst of an already historic season. Sunday night, a new first was announced.

Sports

Kansas baseball crowned Big 12 tournament champions

Kansas baseball brings home the Big 12 Tournament title with shutout over West Virginia in championship

Updated: May 24, 2026 at 1:50 PM CDT
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By Rachel Hallam and KWCH Staff
After winning the Big 12 regular season title outright, the Kansas Jayhawks baseball program has now officially punched their ticket to the NCAA tournament with the championship win in the conference tournament.

Sports

Shockers drop semifinals match to ECU in American Conference tournament.

Wichita State BSB: Season Ends in American Championship Semifinal

Updated: May 24, 2026 at 1:15 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Wichita State battled their way to an incredible 14-12 win over UAB before falling to East Carolina 13-3 in the American Conference semifinal Saturday night at BayCare Ballpark.

News

Wichita State forward Isaac Abidde, center, blocks a shot by Kansas State forward David...

Wichita State to resume men’s basketball series with K-State at neutral site

Updated: May 22, 2026 at 11:46 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
The teams did not play last season, but they played every season between 2021-22 and 2024-25.

Sports

Kyle Busch (18) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Kansas...

A look back at NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s success at Kansas Speedway

Updated: May 22, 2026 at 9:17 AM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
Busch’s historic career included success at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas.

Sports

Sports Daily.

Sports Daily Live: Mahomes takes practice field, Royals get hammered at home

Updated: May 22, 2026 at 6:51 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
It’s a pleasant surprise for many Chiefs fans as Patrick Mahomes shows up for OTAs and takes the field.

Local

Wichita Heights Girls Basketball punched their ticket to the 6A state tournament with a win...

Wichita region to host all classifications of 2028 State Basketball Championship

Updated: May 21, 2026 at 11:43 AM CDT
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By Angela Smith
The Wichita area will host all semifinal and championship games for the 2028 Kansas High School Activities Association boys and girls basketball state tournament

Sports

Sports Daily.

Sports Daily Live: Could Big 10 and SEC leave the NCAA?

Updated: May 21, 2026 at 7:02 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
As conversations emerge concerning the Big 10 and SEC possibly wanting to break away from the NCAA, we look into the situation and how leagues like the Big 12 should respond.

Sports

Brothers Josh, Jason and Jacob Parrish continue to make headlines from track and field...

Parrish family success on display as twins lead WSU to conference track and field title

Updated: May 20, 2026 at 10:06 PM CDT
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By Rachel Hallam
Twin brothers Jason and Josh Parrish added to their decorated family legacy Sunday.

Sports

Sports Daily.

Sports Daily Live: Young Chiefs WR in trouble again, Royals woes continue

Updated: May 20, 2026 at 6:51 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Rashee Rice is in trouble again. We discuss his time in jail and its impact on the Chiefs.

News

AfterShocks win TBT Title, earn $1 million on home court

Aftershocks return to defend TBT crown in tournament’s new format

Updated: May 19, 2026 at 3:44 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
The Aftershocks will meet an alumni team from New Mexico in Round 1.

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice celebrates after scoring during the first half of...

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice arrested in Dallas for probation violation, will serve 30 days in jail

Updated: May 19, 2026 at 2:44 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
According to court documents filed in Dallas County court, Rice tested positive for THC and was taken into custody for violating the terms of his probation.

Sports

Sports Daily.

Sports Daily Live: NBA Western Conference Finals open with thriller; Royals stumble again

Updated: May 19, 2026 at 6:53 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
In NBA action, the first game of the highly anticipated Western Conference Finals didn’t disappoint, as a battle between the top two seeds went into two overtimes.

News

FILE - Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA...

K-State football’s Wichita natives visit schools, hospital to meet young fans

Updated: May 18, 2026 at 5:50 PM CDT
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By Tejay Cleland
the fourth-year Wildcats made a trip back to Wichita to give back to the community

Sports

Sports Daily.

Sports Daily Live: Lineup decisions confuse Royals fans as struggles continue

Updated: May 18, 2026 at 7:01 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Royals salvaged a win in St. Louis to avoid a second consecutive but as struggles continue, lineup decisions have fans confused.

National

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) leaves the field after an NFL...

Aaron Rodgers agrees to a 1-year deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, AP sources say

Updated: May 16, 2026 at 7:15 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Aaron Rodgers is running it back with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Sports

Sports Daily.

Sports Daily Live: Chiefs release full schedule

Updated: May 15, 2026 at 6:58 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
What can we expect from the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2026 season? We take a game-by-game look at the schedule.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws during the second half of an NFL...

What to know as the Chiefs unveil their 2026 schedule

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 10:15 PM CDT
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By Tejay Cleland
After a 90’s-esque retail infomercial starring Rob Riggle, we now know the Kansas City Chiefs 2026 schedule.

Sports

Sports Daily.

Sports Daily Live: What’s behind Royals recent struggles after resurgence?

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 7:01 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
he Royals drop another one after shaky starting pitching. Jaylon Thompson joins to discuss.
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