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Kansas baseball releases full 2027 schedule
Kansas baseball released its full 2027 schedule on Thursday. The schedule consists of 54 games, 22 of which will be at Hoglund Ballpark. The Jayhawks will open their season on Feb. 19 at Reckling Park in Houston for a three-game series against the Rice Owls. The nonconference schedule is highlighted by the Frisco Classic on March 5-7, which consists of three games in three days against Southern Miss, Oklahoma and UC Irvine.
Kansas women’s golf wins Clash at Boulder Creek to conclude fall season
Kansas women’s golf picked up its second and final win of the fall season at the Clash at Boulder Creek in Flagstaff, Arizona. The Jayhawks shot -47 across the three-day event, which concluded on Tuesday. Junior Ebba Nordstedt finished in first place individually, shooting -16. Boise State finished in second place, shooting -39, while Houston rounded out the top three at -19. The Jayhawks’ -47 score is a new program record across 54 holes.
Three takeaways from Kansas basketball’s exhibition loss to Duke
Kansas lost 90-84 to Duke in its final exhibition game on Sunday at Allen Fieldhouse. It was just the second time Duke and Kansas have played in Allen Fieldhouse, with the first meeting coming in 1988. Patrick Ngongba led Duke with 28 points, while John Blackwell scored 23. Tyran Stokes finished with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for Kansas. Here are three takeaways from the Jayhawks’ final exhibition.
Three takeaways from Late Night in the Phog
Kansas took down Pittsburg State 80-62 at the 42nd edition of Late Night in the Phog on Friday night in Allen Fieldhouse. Tre White led all scorers with 16 points. After White, who also grabbed 8 rebounds, Tyran Stokes and Christian Reeves finished in double figures with 14 points a piece. Here are three takeaways from the Jayhawks’ first exhibition game: Stokes looks comfortable Not that it’s much of a surprise, but Tyran Stokes is quite good.
Melvin Council Jr. set to return to Kansas for 2026-27 season
Melvin Council Jr. will return to Kansas for the 2026-27 college basketball season, Kansas announced Sunday morning. Council was granted a preliminary injunction against the NCAA earlier this week, giving him another year of eligibility. The dawg is back 🗣️ https://t.co/ePfGZyI0if — Kansas Men’s Basketball (@KUHoops) October 4, 2026 Council’s collegiate career began at Monroe College in New York, where he spent two seasons.
Kansas men’s basketball releases 2026-27 Big 12 schedule Original
The Big 12 announced its men’s basketball conference schedule on Thursday, meaning Kansas’ full 2026-27 schedule is out. The conference schedule consists of 18 games and The Jayhawks’ Big 12 opener is on Jan. 2 against West Virginia at Allen Fieldhouse. The Big 12 opponents Kansas will face both at home and on the road are Baylor, Iowa State and Kansas State. Kansas will face Iowa State in Ames on Feb. 13, before hosting the Cyclones on Big Monday March 1.
Kansas football falls 38-21 to Missouri in Border War
Kansas lost the first Border War matchup in Lawrence since 2005 on Friday night, falling 38-21 to Missouri. A pair of turnovers by quarterback Isaiah Marshall early in the second half led to a pair of Missouri touchdowns, which ultimately ended up being the difference in the game. Marshall finished the day completing just 43% of his passes, throwing for 168 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed 20 times for 23 yards and had three turnovers.
Kansas knocks off Arkansas to advance to Super Regionals for first time ever
The Kansas Jayhawks are super regional-bound for the first time in program history. After falling behind 5-0 early, the Kansas offense exploded for 11 unanswered runs in the middle innings, propelling its way to a 13-10 win. “We just trusted our guys,” Kansas left fielder Brady Ballinger said. “We stuck to the approach that Coach Fitz gave us, and we just grinded out at bats.
Kansas defeats Northeastern in game one of first-ever Lawrence Regional
Kansas beat Northeastern 6-3 in game one of the first-ever Lawrence Regional on Friday afternoon. Three early home runs to go along with a quality start from Dom Voegele and a pair of late insurance runs were enough for the Jayhawks to take down the Huskies in front of a record 3,571 fans at Hoglund Ballpark. “That was awesome,” Kansas shortstop Tyson LeBlanc said about the atmosphere. “It was everything we expected.
Owens' late heroics land Kansas baseball Big 12 regular season title
Kansas baseball clinched its first Big 12 regular-season title since 1949 on Friday night in Provo, Utah. Tyson Owens crushed a go-ahead in the top of the ninth to make it 7-6, and Boede Rahe got the final three outs to secure the conference title. The regular season title is Kansas’ fourth in program history and the first since 1949, when the conference was called the Big Seven. The Jayhawks’ 22 conference wins are the most in program history.
Kansas baseball downs K-State, wins 6th straight series in improbable ninth inning comeback
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Trailing by two runs in the bottom of the ninth, Brady Ballinger would not be denied. On the 11th pitch of the at-bat, with the count full, the Kansas left fielder muscled an opposite-field homer over the wall to give Kansas the lead. His homer proved to be the difference, as Kansas secured its sixth straight Big 12 series win by beating Kansas State 10-8. “It’s a gritty team,” Ballinger said after the game.
Kansas baseball run-rules Kansas State in series opener
MANHATTAN, Kan. - The Kansas offense put up 18 runs on 17 hits on Friday night to take down the in-state rival Wildcats. Six players had multi-hit games, but it was Dariel Osoria who led the charge en route to an 18-6 Kansas run-rule victory. Osoria finished a triple shy of the cycle, going 4-for-4 with six RBIs. “It feels good to get the win in the first one,” Osoria said after the game.
Kansas baseball offense goes quiet in loss to Cincinnati
Kansas baseball got a stellar start from Boede Rahe on Friday night, but the offense was completely shut down by Cincinnati starter Nathan Taylor as the Bearcats opened the road weekend series with a 5-0 win. Rahe has been Kansas’ best reliever this season, entering Friday night with a 2.77 ERA. He made 12 starts last year at Kirkwood Community College, but this was his first start in a Kansas uniform.
Five-run fourth inning sinks Kansas baseball in Big 12 opener
Texas Tech scored five runs in the bottom of the fourth inning and never looked back en route to an 11-4 win over Kansas on Friday night in Lubbock, Texas. Kansas has now lost three straight games and falls to 0-1 in conference play. With typical Friday starter Dominic Voegele being pushed back to Saturday, Mason Cook got the start on the mound for the Jayhawks. Cook’s start didn’t last long, however.
Student guide to game day: KU baseball to host St. Thomas for home opener
After 11 straight road games to open the year, Kansas baseball will make its Hoglund Ballpark season debut at 3 p.m. on Thursday to kick off a four-game series against the St. Thomas Tommies. Games one, two and four will take place at Hoglund Ballpark, while Saturday’s game will be at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kansas. The Jayhawks went 7-4 on the road trip and are coming off a series split at Minnesota. St. Thomas has lost five straight, bringing its record to 2-9 on the year.
Kansas baseball drops season opener 7-4 at UTRGV
Despite outhitting the Vaqueros 10-7, Kansas baseball lost to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in its series opener 7-4. Friday night’s game at UTRGV Baseball Stadium marked the first time the Jayhawks and Vaqueros had met on the baseball field since 2004. Both teams enter 2026 with NCAA Tournament aspirations. Coming off a 2025 season that saw Kansas shatter its program single-season home run record, it’s only fitting that the Jayhawks 2026 campaign began with a homer.
Reloaded KU baseball roster set to open 2026 season
Opening week of college baseball is here. Coming off a 43-win season and its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014, the Kansas baseball program carries a lot of momentum into 2026. The Jayhawks begin their season in Edinburg, Texas, on Friday against the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. “It feels like yesterday we were wrapping up our season,” Kansas head coach Dan Fitzgerald said in his preseason press conference last week. “This offseason went really fast.
Kansas 77, NC State 76: Council’s career night powers Kansas to thrilling overtime win
Entering Saturday evening’s game at North Carolina State, Melvin Council Jr. was shooting 18.5% from three on the year. His season-high in points was 17. On a day where shots simply weren’t falling for most Jayhawks and with Darryn Peterson continuing to battle cramping issues, Council delivered in the biggest possible way. Powering Kansas to a thrilling 77-76 overtime win on Saturday, Council shot the ball 27 times, made nine 3-pointers and scored a career-high 36 points.
Rangers don’t tender contract offers to 2023 World Series title contributors García, Heim and Sborz
Slugging outfielder , switch-hitting catcher Jonah Heim and right-handed reliever Josh Sborz all became free agents Friday when the Texas Rangers didn’t tender 2026 contracts to a trio that played significant roles in the team’s only World Series championship two years ago.
Bidunga ignites Kansas offense, scores career-high 25 points in win
It’s not often that mid-major programs come into Allen Fieldhouse and hang right with Kansas, but that’s exactly what Princeton did on Saturday afternoon. Junior guard Dalen Davis hit a three-pointer for Princeton at the 14:23 mark of the second half, causing Bill Self to burn his third timeout. The Jayhawks were ultimately able to pull away, winning 76-57, but it was an uncomfortable first 25 minutes for Jayhawk fans. Kansas had nothing going offensively for the majority of the first half.
Kansas baseball wraps up fall season with scrimmage against Kansas State
Kansas baseball wrapped up its fall season on Friday afternoon at a cold and rainy Hoglund Ballpark. Strong performances from newcomers Augusto Mungarrieta and Toby Scheidt were a couple of the lone bright spots on the day for Kansas, as Kansas State dominated the day, defeating Kansas 16-2 in 11 innings. The highlight of the game for Kansas offensively came in the fifth inning, when Mungarrieta connected for an opposite-field solo home run.
Peterson and Bidunga set to take the reins of Kansas basketball
At Wednesday’s Big 12 Men’s Basketball Media Day, Darryn Peterson was asked what a successful freshman year would look like for him. His response was simple. “A ring, both a Big 12 championship and a national [championship],” Peterson said. Kansas hasn’t made it past the first weekend in the NCAA Tournament since its national championship run in 2022. Unlike the past few years, the Jayhawks enter the 2025-26 season not being regarded as one of the top teams in the country.
Kansas baseball announces 2026 schedule
Earlier today, Kansas baseball released its schedule for the 2026 season. The Jayhawks are coming off a historic season where they went 43-17 and made their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014. Kansas baseball will begin its 2026 campaign on Feb. 13 in Edinburg, Texas, for a three-game series against the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Kansas will play eleven road games to open the season, including a four-game series at U.S. Bank Stadium vs. Minnesota.
Student guide to game day: Kansas hosts West Virginia in Big 12 opener
Coming off its first bye week of the season, Kansas will open up conference play on Saturday against West Virginia. Kickoff for Saturday’s game at the David Booth is set for 5 p.m. The Mountaineers are coming off a thrilling rivalry win over Pitt last weekend. Both teams are 2-1 entering conference play.
Kansas vs. Fresno State: A student guide to gameday at The Booth
Football season is finally here. After a 2024 season in which Kansas played all of its home games off campus due to stadium renovation, the Jayhawks will make their long-awaited return to The Booth on Saturday. Kickoff for the Week 0 matchup between Kansas and Fresno State is set for 5:30 p.m. CDT on Saturday. It’s the first time the Jayhawks and Bulldogs have ever faced each other on the football field.
Cardinals Fans: 3 Things to Watch as The 2025 Season Winds Down
Barring a miracle, the St. Louis Cardinals are going to miss out on postseason baseball for a third consecutive year. After posting an 8-16 record in July, the Cardinals were sellers at the deadline and have slipped to 6.5 games out of the final NL Wild Card spot. One of baseball's premier franchises, the Cardinals haven't won a playoff series since 2019. With the team's lack of success in recent years, fans have become fed up with the Cardinals' ownership/front office.
Cardinals Only Expected to Make One More Trade Before Deadline
If the Cardinals are indeed finished after trading Maton, that means eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado will remain in St. Louis. After generating all sorts of trade rumors in the offseason and even vetoing a trade to Houston, Arenado has had a miserable year offensively. His .235 batting average and .660 OPS on the season are both on pace to be career lows. The Cardinals have Arenado under contract through 2027.
Cardinals Acquire Standout Infielder in Steven Matz Trade
After absolutely crushing Double-A pitching to start the year, posting a .928 OPS in 44 games, Jordan was promoted to Triple-A Worcester in early June, and he hasn't missed a beat since his promotion. In 171 Triple-A at-bats, Jordan is slashing .298/.341/.480 with 18 extra-base hits. He also has just 19 strikeouts in that span. Jordan was rumored to be a part of a possible deal this past offseason that would've sent Nolan Arenado to Boston.
Cardinals Make Lineup Changes As Nolan Arenado Trade Rumors Intensify
Cardinals Make Lineup Changes As Nolan Arenado Trade Rumors Intensify originally appeared on Athlon Sports. What will likely be a chaotic week for the St. Louis Cardinals is off to an interesting start. The lineup the Cardinals released for game one of a three-game series with the Marlins is not one St. Louis fans are used to seeing. Advertisement First, Nolan Arenado is not getting his usual start tonight at third base. The Cardinals' eight-time All-Star third baseman has had a brutal July.
Cardinals Make Lineup Changes As Nolan Arenado Trade Rumors Intensify
What will likely be a chaotic week for the St. Louis Cardinals is off to an interesting start. The lineup the Cardinals released for game one of a three-game series with the Marlins is not one St. Louis fans are used to seeing. Tonight's lineup vs. Miami: pic.twitter.com/HbgGGRnLdO — St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) July 28, 2025 First, Nolan Arenado is not getting his usual start tonight at third base. The Cardinals' eight-time All-Star third baseman has had a brutal July.
Cardinals' Ryan Helsley Expects to be Traded at Upcoming Deadline
Cardinals' Ryan Helsley Expects to be Traded at Upcoming Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The St. Louis Cardinals came out of the All-Star break unsure of what direction they were going to go in at the MLB trade deadline. After getting swept by the Diamondbacks and losing a series to the now 26-76 Rockies, though, that decision seems to be a little clearer.
Cardinals’ Ryan Helsley Expects to be Traded at Upcoming Deadline
The St. Louis Cardinals came out of the All-Star break unsure of what direction they were going to go in at the MLB trade deadline. After getting swept by the Diamondbacks and losing a series to the now 26-76 Rockies, though, that decision seems to be a little clearer. The Cardinals are still two games over .500 and just 2.5 games out of the final NL Wild Card spot, but they've lost 13 of their last 19 games. The biggest reason for the team's recent struggles has been the pitching.
Cardinals’ Ryan Helsley Drawing Significant Interest From Contenders
Cardinals’ Ryan Helsley Drawing Significant Interest From Contenders originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cardinals opened up their second half of the season by getting swept by the Diamondbacks this past weekend. St. Louis has now lost four of its last 15 games and, in turn, fallen to 8.5 games out in the NL Central and 3.5 games out of the final wild card spot.
The Cardinals opened up their second half of the season by getting swept by the Diamondbacks this past weekend. St. Louis has now lost four of its last 15 games and, in turn, fallen to 8.5 games out in the NL Central and 3.5 games out of the final wild card spot. Given their recent struggles, it seems to be becoming increasingly likely that the Cardinals are going to be sellers at this year's trade deadline, which is now just 10 days away.
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