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Photo via Wichita State Athletics Wichita State University announced Tuesday that it is discontinuing its NCAA men’s and women’s golf programs, effective immediately. The decision follows what the university described as a comprehensive evaluation of its athletics portfolio and resource allocation, as rising operational costs continue to impact Division I programs across the country. “This decision was not made lightly and reflects deep and deliberate consideration,” Director

Photo Via USC Athletics Kansas is set to host USC transfer center Gabe Dynes for an official visit as the Jayhawks continue to evaluate frontcourt options in the transfer portal. Dynes, who stands 7-foot-5, is scheduled to visit Kansas following a series of visits that includes stops at Xavier, Kentucky, Louisville, and NC State, with additional programs still working to get involved. The veteran big man appeared in 30 games this past season at USC, averaging 2.9 points, 2.3

Photo Via College of Charleston Athletics Kansas is set to host College of Charleston transfer center Christian Reeves for an official visit as the Jayhawks continue to prioritize frontcourt additions in the transfer portal. Reeves, a 7-foot-1 center, is coming off a strong junior season in which he averaged 11.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 65.4 percent from the field. He earned All-CAA and CAA All-Defensive honors while helping lead Charlesto

Photo via VCU Athletics VCU transfer guard Terrence Hill Jr. has emerged as one of the more sought after names in the transfer portal following recent visits, with Kansas and Tennessee among the programs heavily involved. Hill has already completed visits to both Kansas and Tennessee as his recruitment begins to take shape. The dynamic guard is coming off a strong season at VCU and has drawn attention from multiple high major programs seeking immediate backcourt production. K

Photo via Weber State Athletics Weber State transfer guard Tijan Saine has emerged as a sought-after option in the transfer portal, hearing from a wide range of programs following a productive season. Saine has received interest from Kansas State, UCLA, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, California, Seton Hall, UNLV, South Florida, and others. The 5'10 guard averaged 17.5 points and 4.3 assists per game while shooting 45.4 percent from the field, establishing himself as one of the mor

Photo via Northwestern Athletics Northwestern transfer guard Jayden Reid has drawn interest from a number of programs since entering the transfer portal, with multiple high major schools involved early in the process. Among the programs that have been in contact are Auburn, Memphis, Texas A&M, VCU, Kansas State, Oregon, Utah, UCF, and Seton Hall. The 5'10 guard from Westbury, New York averaged 10.1 points and 5.0 assists per game this past season while starting 28 games. Kans

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Photo via Johnson County Community College Fort Hays State University has named Alex Hagan as the next head coach of its women’s soccer program, making him the fourth head coach in program history. Hagan arrives in Hays after spending the last four seasons as an assistant coach at Johnson County Community College, where he played a key role in one of the top junior college programs in the country. During his tenure, the Cavaliers compiled a 66-17-7 record, won three consecut

Pittsburg State Athletics has officially announced a landmark 10-year partnership with Nike, marking a return to the world’s leading athletic brand and a major step forward for Gorilla Athletics. The long-term agreement is designed to strengthen Pittsburg State’s recruiting efforts, enhance the student-athlete experience, and support sustained investment across all athletic programs. The partnership reflects the university’s commitment to competing at the highest level of NCA

Photo via ESPN Sporting Kansas City is entering a new chapter after nearly two decades under the Illig family’s ownership, with a majority stake in the club being sold in a transaction valued at roughly $700 million, the highest price ever paid for a majority stake in Major League Soccer. According to multiple reports, the Illig family which has owned the franchise since 2006, has agreed to sell 71 % of the club to one of its current limited partners. The buyer, identified

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws closer, the Kansas City metropolitan area is poised to become one of the most significant training hubs in the United States with multiple world‑class national teams reportedly choosing to base their preparations there. Top Teams Eyeing Kansas City for Training According to local news reports and regional sources, several elite national teams are expected to set up their World Cup base camps in and around Kansas City, though official announce

Photo via Big 12 Conference Kansas State & Kansas men’s basketball has officially accepted an invitation to participate in the 2026 Players Era Men’s Championship, a major early‑season college basketball event set for Thanksgiving week in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wildcats and Jayhawks will be two of eight Big 12 teams competing in the expanded 32‑team field next season. They joins fellow conference members Baylor, Houston, Iowa State, TCU, Texas Tech and West Virginia as part o

Can the Derby Panthers be stopped or will they continue to roll over their opponents? Week 1 vs Hays The Panthers first game of the...