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Alex Hagan named head women’s soccer coach at Fort Hays State University
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
Kansas Sports Central
Mar 241 min read


Pittsburg State Athletics Announces 10-Year Partnership with Nike
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
Kansas Sports Central
Mar 21 min read


Sporting Kansas City Sale Makes MLS History
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
Kansas Sports Central
Jan 222 min read


Kansas City Region Emerges as Major Hub for 2026 World Cup Base Camps
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
Kansas Sports Central
Jan 223 min read


Kansas State & Kansas to Compete in 2026 Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas
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
Kansas Sports Central
Jan 221 min read


The Early Season Domination of Derby Football
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...
Kansas Sports Central
Oct 4, 20241 min read
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