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Former Kansas State University Athletic Director Steve Miller was persistent in his pursuit of Bill Snyder for the Wildcat head football coaching job. At the time Snyder was the offensive coordinator for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Dan Fitzgerald's introductory press conference gave one fan an opportunity to continue a tradition.

Nearly two months removed from the tornado that slammed part of southeast Sedgwick County and the Andover community, many are still in need of assistance during the ongoing rebuilding process.

Last season, Lopez had career bests of a .300 average and 22 stolen bases in 23 chances last season, when he had two homers and 43 RBIs.

“We cannot forget to keep fighting. We need to make sure that the history stays alive, what people did and sacrificed to get to this point. We need to keep that history alive.”

KU held an introductory press conference for new baseball Head Coach Dan Fitzgerald and his family on Thursday.

Topeka’s Gary Woodland remains in the hunt at the U.S. Open, finishing Round 1 three strokes behind the leader.

Those who were waiting with bated breath to hear if Kansas City was going to be a World Cup host city saw a familiar face just after the announcement!

The self-proclaimed ‘Soccer Capital of America’ will be the focus of the soccer world.

Emporia State All-American linebacker Jace McDown will take his skills on the field to the sidelines.

The announcement is expected to come down from FIFA at 4 p.m. central time.

Another day of Washburn University’s basketball camp wrapped up Wednesday and it was filled with offense, defense and learning.

The KSHSAA board met today to wrap up the school year, which included a discussion around open enrollment.

LSU recruiting coordinator and assistant coach Dan Fitzgerald has been named KU’s next head baseball coach.

The Kansas City Chiefs return to the practice field for mandatory minicamp with a major focus on the wide receiver position as the team moves forward into the season without all-pro wideout Tyreek Hill.

The six-foot-four guard led the state in scoring last year with 25.3 points per game. He added 7.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.5 blocks.

The Topeka native and former Washburn standout is headed east for his first major

This year's fundraising efforts for local pediatric cancer fighters were capped off by the second annual Round Bowl Classic.

K-State high jumper Tejaswin Shankar is bringing a national title back to Manhattan for the second time in his career.

“Women are strong. Women are wonderful. We have a lot to offer and a perspective to give that people like in sports.”

More than 40 former Jayhawks took part in the charity game, raising funds for pediatric cancer.

Beckler said Wednesday that he’ll have to grind to have a shot at winning, something he’s specialized in over the years.

Hayden offensive lineman Joe Otting is headed to Notre Dame.

Cary Williams starred in two seasons with the Ichabods, and went on to nine seasons in the NFL.

Andrew Beckler tied for third at Monday’s sectional qualifier in Rockville, Maryland. It was good enough for one of four qualifying spots from that tournament.

Washburn volleyball standout Faith Rottinghaus was named the MIAA’s female winner of the Ken B. Jones Award during the league’s annual awards ceremony Monday night.

In his two years at K-State, Michael Bishop set 34 school records, 14 Big 12 records, and compiled a 22-3 record as a starter.

Switzer was an All-American for the Wildcats for three straight seasons

Former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill returned to the metro on Sunday to host his youth football camp in Olathe.

Becker would touch every area of college athletics over her career: in coaching, compliance at Nebraska, and compliance and academics at the University of Kansas — all while ensuring other small town girls with big dreams have the best opportunities to make them come true.