While the weather outside Bramlage Coliseum quite cold on Sunday afternoon, the shooting was hot especially when it came to Brittany Chambers of the K-State Women’s Basketball team. Chambers scored a game-high 29 points and reached a significant milestone as the Wildcats remained undefeated with a 68-54 victory over South Dakota. The standout Senior became the 10th player in the 45-year history of the Women’s program to pass 1,500 points and is just one of three players to ever surpass 1,500 points, 625 rebounds and 250 assists joining legends Nicole Ohlde and Kendra Wecker. Chambers’ 638 rebounds put her 13th…
Author: KMAN Staff
The British hospital that fell victim to a prank call from two Australian DJs asking questions about the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge condemned the hoax, as the radio station behind the prank tried to defend itself against rising anger.
What was widely speculated for weeks became official Saturday night in New York City as Texas A&M Quarterback Johnny Manziel became the first Freshman ever to win the coveted Heisman Trophy. Manziel beat out Notre Dame Linebacker Manti Te’o and K-State Quarterback Collin Klein. Manziel captured 2,029 votes to finish first, Te’o received 1,706 votes while Klein garnered 894 votes. Manziel burst onto the national scene during his Freshman campaign breaking all the Southeastern Conference Freshman passing records including the one set by Auburn’s Cam Newton in 2010 when he won the trophy. Manziel’s signature moment came when he led…
Less than 24 hours after sweeping both games from Dodge City, the Manhattan High School Basketball teams took the floor once again on Saturday afternoon and when the day was done each team had another victory in hand. The MHS Girls downed Great Bend at the newly-refurbished MHS gym in a 59-50 decision. After leading 35-18 at halftime, the Tribe held a steady lead through the second half as Darby Price and Caroline Ballard each poured in 19 points. MHS is now 4-0 on the season and in the last two years has won 28 of its last 32 games.…
A 61-year old Manhattan Woman was treated at Mercy Regional Health Center for injuries sustained during an aggravated robbery Saturday afternoon. According to a press release from the Riley County Police Department Jessica Farmer told authorities that she was struck by a blunt object and her purse was taken from her as she was walking in an alley in the 900 block of Osage at around 1:30 p.m. Farmer described the suspect who fled as thinly built and about five feet eight inches tall wearing a black jacket and black hat. Farmer was unable to provide the suspect’s race. Riley…
In a back and forth game the Kansas State Wildcats were able to survive their first true road test of the season as they held off a scrappy George Washington team 65-62 Saturday afternoon in Washington, D.C. Angel Rodriguez led the Wildcats with 17 points and sank three consecutive free throws during a critical point of the second half, free throws that ultimately provided the Wildcats their winning victory margin. Rodney McGruder playing in his hometown in front of more than 60 friends and family added 15 points and Will Spradling added 10 points and remained perfect from the free…
The Manhattan city hall has a new Christmas tree to greet visitors entering the building. Mayor Loren Pepperd says that the city purchased the tree at last week’s festival of trees presented by RSVP of the Flint Hills. The tree purchased was one that benefited the USO of Fort Riley. The money from the tree as well as the gifts under it, all went to support the USO. In return, the USO, along with some soldiers from Fort Riley and their spouses came out to city hall on Saturday to help decorate the tree. The theme of the tree, says…
After picking up the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Friday night in Baltimore, Kansas State Quarterback Collin Klein made his way to New York City where on Saturday night the Heisman Trophy will be handed out at the Downtown Athletic Club. Klein is one of three finalists for the award joined by Texas A&M Quarterback Johnny Manziel and Notre Dame Lineback Mantei Te’o. Klein is the second player from K-State to be Heisman Finalist. In 1998, Quarterback Michael Bishop finished second in the balloting to Texas Running Back Ricky Williams. In 2003, Running Back Darren Sproles finished fifth but was…
Police released video Friday night that shows officers finding Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher asleep in his car just hours before he killed his girlfriend and later shot himself.
After a five hour trip, the Manhattan High basketball teams were not kind hosts to Dodge City on Friday night, taking both games in the doubleheader. The Indian girls jumped out to a quick 6-0 lead, but found themselves trailing the Lady Demons 17-12 midway through the second quarter. MHS though would finish the half by scoring 12 points unanswered, and went on to the 53-38 victory over Dodge City. Elayna Spilker made 14 of 17 free throw attempts, and scored 18 points to pace the Tribe (3-0). Chandra Sain topped the Lady Demons (1-1) with 11 points. The Manhattan…