8 years ago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A strong defensive effort and junior guard Barry Brown Jr.'s 18 points led K-State to a 50-43 win over upstart UMBC in the Second Round of the NCAA South Regional at the Spectrum Center on Sunday to advance the Wildcats to the Sweet 16. K-State (24-11) will meet No. 5 seed Kentucky Wildcats ...

8 years ago
WICHITA, Kan. – Jayhawk redshirt-sophomore guard Malik Newman scored 18 points in the final 10 minutes of regulation to help lift No. 1 seed Kansas past the No. 8-seed Seton Hall Pirates, 83-79, in the second round of the NCAA Championship inside INTRUST Bank Arena Saturday Night. Newman led all scorers with 28 points as ...

8 years ago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Three Wildcats scored in double-figures, including a career-high 17 points from freshman Mike McGuirl, as the Wildcats topped Creighton, 69-59, in the first round of the NCAA South Regional at the Spectrum Center on Friday. The victory advances K-State into the second round of the NCAA Tournament against the winner of the No. ...

8 years ago
Join outdoor expert Bob Roberts on Saturday mornings on 1150 KSAL for the latest edition of Central Kansas Outdoors. A lot of talk about guns right now.  Bob Roberts departs from  hunting and fishing to visit with Scott Anderson, a concealed carry class instructor, about a class being held in Salina. Even though the permit is not ...

8 years ago
WICHITA, Kan. – A game-high 29 points from senior Devonte' Graham propelled the No. 1 seed Kansas Jayhawks past the pesky No. 16 seed Penn Quakers, 76-60, in the first round of the NCAA Championship Thursday inside INTRUST Bank Arena. The Jayhawks, who trailed the Quakers by 10 points in the first half, shot over ...

8 years ago
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday that the club has signed free agent wide receiver Sammy Watkins. “We’re fired up to have Sammy join our roster,” General Manager Brett Veach said. “We believe he was the best wide receiver on the market with an incredibly high ceiling. He’s got a good supporting cast around him ...

8 years ago
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday that the club has signed free agent linebacker Anthony Hitchens. “Anthony has been a consistently tough football player in this league, and we are excited to add him to our defense,” Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach said. “He’s versatile with great vision and also has strong cover skills.” “We believe ...

8 years ago
The Salina Saints will host a playoff game this Saturday at 2:00PM in Mabee Arena at KWU.  The Saints will welcome the 14-5 St. Louis Spirits to town.  The Saints are looking for their fans to come out and support the team, as they make plans to make it to the Final 8 of the ...

8 years ago
After a thrilling 2017-18 basketball season, the AVCTL Division One has released its postseason honors as voted on by the coaches. Salina Central senior Elisa Backes was tabbed as player of the year. The future Nebraska-Kearney Loper averaged 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Lady Mustangs, who advanced to the Class 5A state tournament for ...

8 years ago
Salina Central was looking for its first state championship since the "Miracle Mustangs" of 1983. The magical Mustangs of 2018 fell a tad bit short. SC's hot-shooting charge late in the game wasn't enough as the No. 6 Mustangs lost to the No. 4 Bishop Carroll Golden Eagles, 43-41 in overtime. The 43 points on the scoreboard ...

8 years ago
The Sacred Heart boys' basketball team put Friday night's disappointment behind them, after the Knights saw their bid for a second-straight state championship come to an end at the hands of Central Plains. Sacred Heart knocked of No. 2-seed Howard-West Elk in the 2A boys' third-place game, 53-44 on Saturday. Sacred Heart appeared to have no ill ...