Category Archives: Local Sports

KU hoops adds another guard via the portal

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – KU men’s basketball continues to add pieces to the puzzle during the 2024 offseason. Rylan Griffen, a former Alabama guard, announced his commitment to Kansas via social media Friday morning. In his sophomore season with the Crimson Tide, he averaged 11.2 points per game on 45 percent shooting, with a 39 percent…MORE

Chiefs trade up to take wide receiver in first round

DETRIOT (KSNT) – The reigning Super Bowl champions are adding depth at the wide receiver position. Kansas City selected Xavier Worthy in the first round, 28th overall via the Buffalo Bills, of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Chiefs traded up from pick 32 to take the former Texas Longhorn, who scored five touchdowns and tallied…MORE

WATCH: Cooper Beebe previews NFL Draft on 27 News

WATCH: Cooper Beebe previews NFL Draft on 27 News

KANSAS CITY, KS. (KSNT) – K-State’s Cooper Beebe is ready for the next step in his football journey after racking up the honors in five years as a Wildcat. Beebe earned Consensus All-American status and was named the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year twice during his time in Manhattan. More importantly, at least…MORE

KU women’s golf NCAA regional bound for second-straight year

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Jayhawk golf just keeps building. KU women’s golf is headed to an NCAA tournament regional for the second time in as many years. It’s the first time with NCAA regional bids in consecutive seasons in program history. It’ll be KU’s third ever NCAA regional appearance. The Jayhawks got an at-large bid for…MORE

K-State football to open 2025 season in Ireland

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Wildcats season opener in 2025 will be a long way from Bill Snyder Family Stadium. K-State football will play Iowa State in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday, August 23 to start its 2025 campaign, K-State Athletics announced the unique plan on Wednesday. The game will be part of the Aer Lingus College…MORE

Washburn’s Ginter and Mead hoping to cement legacy with strong finish

Washburn’s Ginter and Mead hoping to cement legacy with strong finish

TOPEKA (KSNT) It would be objectively absurd to say Marrit Mead and Jaycee Ginter haven’t done enough for Washburn softball. The local duo has broken records and made history left and right for several seasons now. After starting at Washburn in 2021, time is ticking on the college careers of this legendary pair of Ichabods.…MORE

K-State’s Bernat earns NCAA regional bid

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – K-State women’s golf will be represented at the national level in postseason play. Carla Bernat, a Wildcat junior, received an individual bid to an NCAA regional on Wednesday. Bernat will play in the Bryan, Texas regional May 6-8. It’s the sixth time a Wildcat individual will advance to a NCAA Regional and…MORE

REPORT: K-State guard to transfer

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Another K-State men’s basketball player is expected to transfer this offseason. RJ Jones plans to enter the transfer portal after spending just one year with the Wildcats, according to a report from the Athletic’s Tobias Bass. Jones is now the fourth Wildcat to transfer from the program, joining Cam Carter, Dorian Finister…MORE

K-State’s Kaluma declares for NBA draft

K-State’s Kaluma declares for NBA draft

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – K-State men’s basketball forward Arthur Kaluma will explore professional opportunities. After just one season with the Wildcats, Kaluma plans to declare for the NBA Draft, he announced on social media on Tuesday. “I would like to thank God for the opportunities he has given me playing this game,” Kaluma said in a…MORE

REPORT: KU basketball 2024 signee to request release

REPORT: KU basketball 2024 signee to request release

LAWRENCE (KSNT) – It appears the Jayhawks will have another scholarship open for the 2024-25 season. KU men’s basketball 2024 signee Labaron Philon has requested a release from his National Letter of Intent, according to 247 Sports and On3 Sports. 247 lists Philon as the No. 3 point guard in the country for the 2024…MORE