Category Archives: Local Sports

KU’s Ballinger talks hitting success, historic season on K-Nation

KU’s Ballinger talks hitting success, historic season on K-Nation

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – It may be his first season in Lawrence, but Jayhawk first baseman Brady Ballinger has wasted no time getting comfortable. The slugging sophomore is currently batting .365, good for first by KU’s terms and fourth in the Big 12. He’s mashed 15 home runs during the regular season, helping the Jayhawks to…MORE

KU men’s basketball lands commit from Kansas City

KU men’s basketball lands commit from Kansas City

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Bill Self and the Jayhawks have another member joining their 2025 recruiting class. Corbin Allen, a 6-foot-4 guard from Kansas City, MO, announced his commitment to Kansas men’s basketball via social media on Friday afternoon. The three-star prospect was previously committed to San Diego, according to 247 Sports. Allen, a two-time winner…MORE

Topeka ice hockey team name chosen

Topeka ice hockey team name chosen

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka’s new professional ice hockey team has an official name this week. Topeka Pro Hockey announced at 1 p.m. on May 5 at the Stormont Vail Events Center that the new team’s name will be the Topeka Scarecrows. The new team’s logo, jersey and other information was also released during the announcement…MORE

Longtime KU men’s basketball assistant coach announces retirement

Longtime KU men’s basketball assistant coach announces retirement

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – After 37 years of coaching and 14 seasons with the Jayhawks, longtime assistant coach Norm Roberts is calling it a career. Roberts, a member of the ‘A STEP UP Assistant Coaches Hall of Fame,’ has been with Kansas head coach Bill Self since 1995. The two were on staff together when Self…MORE

K-Nation (5/4/25) – Liz Wegner-Busch, Henry Greenstein, Chiefs minicamp and more

K-Nation (5/4/25) – Liz Wegner-Busch, Henry Greenstein, Chiefs minicamp and more

NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – This week’s episode of K-Nation spans from the track, to the court, to the field and more. Baseball and softball seasons are heating up, while some former Jayhawk and Wildcat athletes laced it up post-college career. Here’s what to expect: Kansas baseball beats Missouri in the Buck O’Neil Classic Jayhawks then…MORE

K-State volleyball great Liz Wegner-Busch joins K-Nation

K-State volleyball great Liz Wegner-Busch joins K-Nation

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The history of K-State volleyball and outside hitter Liz Wegner-Busch go hand-in-hand. The former Wildcat’s name is littered across K-State’s record book, as she is still the program’s all-time leader in kills (1,907) and points (2,161). Wegner-Busch, who played from 1998-2001, suited up in the royal purple again on Saturday for K-State’s…MORE

Bowling with the Bods strikes again in Topeka

Bowling with the Bods strikes again in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Ichabods are going bowling and they are teaming up with athletes in the Special Olympics.  The Washburn Student Advisory Committee (SAC) hosted athletes in the Special Olympics for a fun night of bowling and community engagement on April 28. The co-presidents of the committee started this tradition back up last year. “I think…MORE