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Sports

Former Shocker volleyball great and Cheney head volleyball coach Sara Lungren Walkup.

Former Shocker great and Cheney head coach inducted into Kansas Sports Hall of Fame

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Tejay Cleland
Sara Lungren Walkup has had success in her roles as both player and coach. This weekend she gets a new role of hall of famer.

Kansas City Chiefs

Taylor Swift asistió al partido de fútbol americano de la NFL de los Kansas City Chiefs contra...

Report: Swift to attend Chiefs-Jets game this Sunday

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 9:42 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
For the second straight week, Taylor Swift is expected to attend a Chiefs game.

Sports

Riverfront Stadium football field.

Riverfront Stadium transforms for Friday night football

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:50 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Finishing touches are being made to Riverfront Stadium as the grounds crews transform it from a baseball field to a football field.

Sports

Sunflower Showdown, David McCormack

Jayhawks, Wildcats release full 2023-24 basketball schedules

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:44 PM CDT
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By Katie Maher
Both the women's and men's teams now know what the upcoming season will look like.

Sports

Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang signals in the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball...

K-State, Jerome Tang agree to major extension

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT
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By Katie Maher
Coach Tang's new contract will keep him in Manhattan through the 2029-30 season.

Sports

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (5) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 16,...

Will Avery start? Maize grad could get nod Saturday after Howard hobbled by leg injury

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 1:13 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff and Matt Heilman
Could Avery Johnson’s first collegiate start come Saturday night against Central Florida? Addressing the media Thursday, Kansas State Offensive Coordinator Collin Klein indicated that could happen.

Sports

Depiction of expansion plan for Wichita State University's Wilkins Stadium

$1.5 million gift to support WSU softball stadium renovation

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:43 PM CDT
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By Matt Heilman and KWCH Staff
The $1.5 million gift from John and Gail Wadsworth specifically is for the Softball Team Operations Facility at Wilkins Stadium.

K-State

FILE - This Sept 7, 2019, file photo shows fans filling Bill Snyder Family Stadium during the...

K-State football fans alerted to I-70 construction

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:48 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Fans are encouraged to plan ahead and allow for additional travel time.

Royals

The Royals released images of what a ballpark and entertainment district would look like in...

Royals announce they will not have stadium site selected by end of September

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:44 AM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
The team said talks continue with Jackson and Clay County officials on the potential future site for a stadium.

Sports

Hip-Hop artist Tech N9ne performs at the Kelce Jam music festival Friday, April 28, 2023, in...

Tech N9ne to headline Shocker Madness

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:13 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The annual celebration to introduce fans to the Wichita State University men’s and women’s basketball teams kicks off at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 with a popular rapper and Kansas City, Kan. native headlining the event.
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Sports

Detroit Lions unveil statue of Barry Sanders outside of Ford Field

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 1:27 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Sanders ranks fourth on the career rushing yards list with 15,269 yards.

Sports

Coaches, KSHSAA give insight on recent vote to add more baseball and softball games

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 10:54 PM CDT
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By Katie Maher
The inclusion of softball helped pass the vote after years of debate.

News

Gary Woodland, U.S. Open champ, gives post surgery update

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:35 PM CDT
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By Jerick Tafoya
Topeka native and U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland has successfully undergone brain surgery.

Kansas City Chiefs

Reports: Patrick Mahomes restructures contract to record-setting numbers

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Chiefs quarterback has restructured his deal to make him $210.6 million in guaranteed money over the next four years, per reports.

Sports

Friends University football off to best start in 14 years

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 10:52 PM CDT
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By Tejay Cleland
The Friends Falcons are off to a 3-0 start to the season, a mark that hasn't been hit since 2008.

Wichita State

Heights’ star TJ Williams announces commitment to Wichita State

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 11:48 AM CDT
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By Matt Henderson
The Falcons senior will be staying home to play for the Shockers

Sports

Chiefs, Chris Jones reach contract agreement

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 4:13 PM CDT
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By Matt Henderson
The two sides have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal

K-State

Will Howard passes for 3 TDs and runs for 2 others to lead No. 15 K-State past Troy 42-13

Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Wildcats ended Troy's 12-game win streak to improve to 2-0

Sports

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels headlines 34-23 victory over Illinois in season debut

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels made his first start of 2023 and helped the Jayhawks improve to 2-0 in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2008-09.

News

Friends, family, team gather under Friday night lights to honor Wichita photographer

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT
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By Branden Stitt and KWCH Staff
Friends, family and the Wichita Northwest Grizzles came together under Friday night lights to honor a beloved local photographer who died Friday at a Wichita hospital from injuries sustained Monday in a sideline collision.

Sports

Lions rally to spoil Chiefs’ celebration in season opener

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 11:08 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Detroit held on for a sloppy 21-20 victory over the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL’s season opener Thursday night.

Sports

Kelce out in Chiefs’ season opener

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a second consecutive Super Bowl championship began without their star tight end.

Kansas City Chiefs

Travis Kelce hyperextends knee, status uncertain for Thursday night

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 3:15 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Chiefs may be without one of their most prolific offensive weapons when they open the season in two days.

Sports

Kansas overcomes early struggles, overwhelms Missouri State late in 48-17 win

Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 1:11 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Still dealing with a back injury, Daniels sat out the Jayhawks’ season-opener against Missouri State, and Jason Bean responded by throwing for 276 yards and two touchdowns while helping Kansas overcome a slow start in a 48-17 victory over the Bears.

Catch It Kansas

Friday Football Feature: After 5-win improvement, Goddard aiming for more

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 7:45 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Goddard begins its season tonight at Campus.

K-State

Road construction near stadium could affect K-State fans’ travel and parking

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 11:47 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Fans are encouraged to arrive early as pregame traffic could become congested.

News

Topeka native, PGA star Gary Woodland to undergo brain surgery

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 10:09 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Woodland last played on the PGA Tour at the Wyndham Championship from Aug. 3-6.

K-State

WATCH: Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman joins Sports Sunday

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 3:18 PM CDT
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By Tejay Cleland
Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman joins Tejay Cleland for this week's Sports Sunday Sitdown ahead of Kansas State's opener against SEMO.

Catch It Kansas

Rising Star Roadtrip: All eyes on Goodland football for rising prospect Linkon Cure

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 10:15 PM CDT
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By Tejay Cleland
One of the quickest growing 2025 prospects in the country resides in none other than Goodland, Kansas.

KU

KU Kickoff at Corinth Square canceled due to excessive heat

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 4:54 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Friday Night’s KU Kickoff at Corinth Square event in Prairie Village has been canceled, due to excessive heat warnings and fan safety concerns.

Helping Hand

Helping Hand: Team Overdrive emphasizes community involvement

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 12:08 PM CDT
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By Felicia Rolfe
Players for Team Overdrive work hard on and off the court.

Sports

Week of extreme heat impacting youth sports across Kansas

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 3:18 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Storm Team 12 has issued Weather Alert Days for Monday through Friday as temperatures are expected to surpass the century mark across Kansas, with indices making it feel like 110-120 degrees in some areas.

Sports Sunday

WATCH: Wichita State head coach Paul Mills joins Sports Sunday

Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 at 10:04 PM CDT
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By Tejay Cleland
Paul Mills joins Tejay Cleland in the KWCH studio to discuss the team's recent trip to Greece for his first looks as head coach and more.

College

New look Hutchinson Community College team looks to avenge national title loss

Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 at 9:53 PM CDT
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By Tejay Cleland
The Hutch Blue Dragons come into 2023 after a national title game loss and Drew Dallas' first rebuild as head coach.

Sports

Home game attendance surges for Wichita Wind Surge

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Despite the hot weather, Wind Surge fans still came out to support the team Friday night.

Sports

KU to play Illinois in exhibition fundraiser for Maui wildfire relief

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 3:47 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas Jayhawks are doing their part to help raise money for the Maui community.

Back To School

Video playlist: Athletes battle heat in first week of fall practices

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 9:10 AM CDT
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By Max Dutton
As late-week temperatures hover around triple digits, high school athletes are taking the field to prepare for their seasons.

Catch It Kansas

Countdown to Kickoff: Northwest heads into new season with valuable experience

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 9:11 PM CDT
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By Brandon Zenner
Season preview for 2023 Northwest football.

KU

University of Kansas Gateway District Coming to Life With Construction Starting in December

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 1:52 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The renovated David Booth Memorial Stadium will open in 2025

Sports

Out There With 12 Sports: Wichita on leading edge of fast-growing pickleball craze

Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 9:53 PM CDT
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By Brandon Zenner
Out There With 12 Sports: Pickleball

Sports

Chiefs fall to Saints, 26-24, in first preseason game

Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 7:05 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Kansas City opens the preseason with a loss to New Orleans.

News

KSHSAA officials director, Kansas sports official address ref shortage

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 11:53 PM CDT
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By Branden Stitt and KWCH Staff
The referee shortage, especially at the high school level is felt across the country. In Kansas, the new man in charge of trying to recruit officials for high school sports is working to overcome that challenge.

Sports

Wichita MAYB boys basketball team wins national tournament led by two female coaches

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 11:11 PM CDT
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By Tejay Cleland
A group of Wichita area players bound together to win a national title lead by a coaching staff unlike the rest.

Sports

Trailblazer for women’s baseball makes appearance at NBC World Series

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 8:00 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A pioneer for women’s baseball and an inspiration for the 1992 movie, “A League of Their Own,” spent time Thursday at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium, recognized during the 89th Annual NBC World Series.

Sports

Out There With 12 Sports: Global game of cricket has home in Wichita

Updated: Aug. 6, 2023 at 9:15 PM CDT
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By Brandon Zenner
Wichita is home to the ACC cricket club, which competes across the Midwest.

College

Big 12 officially adds Arizona, Arizona State, Utah

Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 8:31 PM CDT
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By Matt Henderson
The league has made official that it will become a 16 team conference in 2024.

Black History Month

Beating the KKK, giving back and more: Wichita’s 1st all-Black baseball team was ahead of its time

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 10:05 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
The Wichita Monrovians existed in a time where historical records about their achievements weren't kept, but their legacy endures thanks to a victory over hate.

State

MidAmerica Nazarene football player remembered as inclusive person

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
Myzelle was a 19-year-old with big goals. He wanted to start a foundation to help kids afford sports gear and trips to camps – a legacy his parents said they will continue.

Sports

K-State quarterback Will Howard raising money for mom battling cancer

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 3:37 PM CDT
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By Olivia Eisenhauer
The Wildcat signal-caller is helping raise money for a mother fighting Stage 4 breast cancer.

News

Jayhawk lineman suspended following threats made at Anderson complex

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 2:24 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
As the Jayhawk Football team took to the practice field for the first day of fall camp, one offensive lineman was missing from the lineup.
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