Category Archives: Local Sports
Mark Turgeon named new head coach for the Kansas City men’s basketball program
KANSAS CITY, Mo (KSNT) - Mark Turgeon has been named the new head coach of the Kansas City Roos men's basketball team. Turgeon, a Topeka, Kansas native and Hayden High School alum, brings decades of c...
Feb 01, 2026
K-State and KU athletic directors weigh in on Big 12 football championship changes
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Big 12 Conference announced that the conference football championship game would be moved to a Friday night. The game is typically played on a Saturday, but will be played this yea...
Jan 26, 2026
Kansas women’s basketball dominates in round one of the Sunflower Showdown
LAWRENCE (KSNT)- Rock Chalk Jayhawk. The Kansas women's basketball team (13-8, 3-6 Big 12) dominated K-State (11-10, 4-4 Big 12) 83-61 in round one of the Sunflower Showdown. After a back-and-forth fi...
Jan 25, 2026
Kansas takes round one of Sunflower Showdown
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - The Sunflower Showdown never disappoints. It was a two-point game through the opening 10 minutes, thanks in large part to Andrej Kostic off the bench for the Wildcats. He knocked in...
Jan 24, 2026
KSHSAA addresses viral video showing referee fall at varsity girls basketball game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) is responding after a video went viral showing a referee falling after confronting a girl and issuing a technical foul ...
Jan 20, 2026
Ichabods pull away in thriller Turnpike Tussle finish
EMPORIA (KSNT) - No. 1 Washburn executes the season sweep over Emporia State. The Ichabods defeat the Hornets 75-64. The Hornets would trail by double-digits until the final few minutes, when they mad...
Jan 16, 2026
Washburn defeats Lady Hornets in Turnpike Tussle rematch
EMPORIA (KSNT) - Washburn holds the crown in round two of the Turnpike Tussle. Washburn women's basketball defeated the Lady Hornets 63-52. In the last Turnpike, Washburn defeated the Hornets 86-59. T...
Jan 15, 2026
Turnpike Tussle round two in Lady Hornets territory
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Lady Hornets are set to host round two of the Turnpike Tussle. Just 12 days ago, the Hornets took on the Ichabods inside Lee Arena. This time, Washburn will face Emporia State insi...
Jan 14, 2026
No.1 Washburn heads to Emporia State for Turnpike Tussle rematch
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Round two of the Turnpike Tussle tips off in less than 24 hours. Just 12 days ago, the Hornets took on the Ichabods inside Lee Arena. This time, Washburn will face Emporia State inside...
Jan 14, 2026
Rosters revealed for 53rd annual Kansas Shrine Bowl
EMPORIA (KSNT)- One more chance to watch your favorite seniors compete on the gridiron. The rosters have been revealed for the 53rd annual Kansas Shrine Bowl. 18 area athletes have been selected to pl...
Jan 11, 2026
