MANHATTAN, KS (K-State) – Kansas State will take on George Washington to conclude the first round of the 2024 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam on Friday, November 22, as tournament organizers announced the complete bracket for the tournament on Tuesday morning (July 9). The annual Paradise Jam will run from Friday-Monday, November 22-25, 2024, at the University of Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. This will mark the tournament’s 24th year with K-State appearing for the third time (2002, 2018, 2024) in its existence, including a championship in 2018. K-State and the Atlantic 10’s George Washington…
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(Big 12) – In its debut season as a member of the Big 12, Utah was chosen to finish first in the Conference’s 2024 football preseason poll as voted on by media representatives. The Utes claimed 20 first-place votes and totaled 906 points, edging out Kansas State in second with 19 first-place ballots and 889 points. Oklahoma State placed third with 14 first-place votes and 829 points after playing in the 2023 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship. Kansas came in fourth with five first-place nods and 772 points while Arizona notched fifth with three first-place votes and 762 points.…
(Big 12) – The Big 12 announced the Conference scheduling format for the 2024-25 men’s and women’s basketball season. The 2024-25 season marks the Big 12’s first with 16 member institutions. Opponents were selected based on a combination of geography, historical results and a poll of the coaches to best balance the schedule in terms of travel and competitiveness. A full Big 12 schedule will be released at a later date. Women’s Basketball Opponents Arizona Home-and-away: Arizona State, BYU, Utah Home-only: Baylor, Cincinnati, Iowa State, TCU, Texas Tech, West Virginia Away-only: UCF, Colorado, Houston, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State Arizona…
(USA Today) Where is the toughest place to play in EA Sports College Football 25? One of the unique features of college football video games has been the home field advantage factor, where teams known to have raucous crowds made it hard for visiting teams to decide plays, call audibles or make critical mistakes. The feature will return when EA Sports College Football 25 releases in July, giving college football fans another chance to see where the most hostile crowds are, and on Tuesday, EA Sports announced where the most electric stadiums rank. EA Sports says stats such as home…
TOPEKA, Kan.(AP) – Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed legislation Friday enabling the state to lure the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Major League Baseball’s Royals away from neighboring Missouri by helping the teams pay for new stadiums. Kelly’s action came three days after the Republican-led Legislature approved the measure with bipartisan supermajorities — an unusually quick turnaround that signals how urgently Kansas officials consider making the offers. Missouri officials have argued that discussions about building new stadiums are still in the early stages. They said construction of a new one typically takes about three years and pointed out…
I’m a huge fan of all types of TV shows. Sitcoms, soaps, dramas, cartoons, game shows, horror and crime. From the 50’s through 2024, I love it all and I’ve always wanted to make a top 100 list of some kind. Plus, who doesn’t love a countdown. So here we go. Announcing five at a time, here’s my (and my opinion only) top 100 TV theme songs of all-time 100-51. 100 | The Love Boat Seasons: 9 Episodes: 250 Channel: ABC Run: Sept. 24, 1977 – May 24, 1986 100 | The Love Boat Seasons: 9 Episodes: 250 Channel: ABC…
Hour One: Seg 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Seg 2 – Mason con’t Seg 3 – Are the Royals Coming Back Down to Earth Seg 4 – Florida Basketball Has “World’s Tallest Teen” on Roster Hour Two: Seg 1 – K-State Lands 2 More Recruits for ’25 Seg 2 – RIP Willie Mays Seg 3 – Ask Us Anything
St. Louis, MO – Former Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez was named MVP of the UFL Championship game Sunday night. He led the Birmingham Stallions to a shut out victory over the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0 to claim their third consecutive championship. Martinez finished the game 13/23 passing, with a passing touchdown. He also ran for 52 yards and scored another two touchdowns. This marks Martinez’ second award of the UFL season after being named the regular season MVP, where he led the league in rushing with 528 yards.
With its 13th and final open scholarship, K-State Men’s Basketball lands the top player left in the transfer portal. Former Illinois 6’10” forward Coleman Hawkins committed to K-State on Friday. Choosing to play his final year of college basketball in Manhattan. Hawkins helped the Illini on a run to the Elite Eight last season. Averaging a career best 12.1 points per game and shot 36.9% from three. He also averaged 6.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest. Earning 2nd team All-Big Ten honors. In his four-year career at Illinois, Hawkins became the only player in program…
ARLINGTON, TX (UFL) – The United Football League today announced Birmingham Stallions quarterback Adrian Martinez as the 2024 UFL Most Valuable Player. Martinez led the league in rushing with 528 yards through the regular season. He was No. 3 in passing with 1,749 yards and tied for second in passing touchdowns with 15. He was also No. 2 in the UFL in total offense with 2,277 yards. Martinez was responsible for 18 touchdowns (15 passing, 3 rushing), which tied for most in the UFL. Martinez holds the UFL single-game mark for touchdown passes with four against Memphis on May 4.…