Kansas State offensive lineman Dalton Risner and defensive back Kendall Adams have been named to the Preseason All-Big 12 team as chosen by media representatives who cover the league. This is according to a release from K-State. It is the second-straight year that Risner, a Preseason All-American by numerous publications, has been named to the Preseason All-Big 12 team, while Adams is a first-time honoree. A product of Wiggins, Colorado, Risner enters his senior year coming off First Team All-America accolades in 2017 from Pro Football Focus (PFF), while he earned second-team honors from CBSSports.com. Risner started all 12 regular-season…
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K-State basketball’s top recruit Kevin McCullar picks Texas Tech over K-State. K-State fans are upset with his commitment video. Derek Young from K-State Online calls in. Plus, World Cup Minute, The Hat, Match Game and You Can’t Be Serious 0:00 – McCullar picks Texas Tech 13:27 – Interview with Derek Young 23:10 – World Cup Minute 28:57 – The Hat 38:12 – McCullar’s commitment video 51:36 – Match Game 1:04:00 – Best ways to announce a commitment 1:10:55 – You Can’t Be Serious
Today is Phil Steele Day! Phil gives us his thoughts on K-State, Mississippi State, Big 12 and football around the country. Kansas hired a new Athletic Director. K-State basketball recruit Kevin McCullar is making his decision tonight. John debuts a new segment. Plus, You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – KU’s new AD 12:57 – Phil Steele interview part one 21:41 – Readings with Rob 29:23 – The Hat 39:06 – Phil Steele interview part two 52:26 – McCullar decision tonight 1:02:42 – Long’s contract clause 1:12:12 – You Can’t Be Serious
(AP) Trevor Bauer made plenty of quality pitches, but it was Cleveland catcher Roberto Perez who made the best throw of the night. Bauer pitched effectively into the eighth inning as the Indians beat the skidding Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep. With the Royals trailing by one in the eighth, Whit Merrifield hit a leadoff double before Perez nabbed him attempting to steal third. “It was a huge play,” Bauer said. Merrifield, the 2017 AL stolen base champion, said he got a good jump “They executed. I executed,” Merrifield said. “They got me this time.…
Are fireworks or lottery tickets a bigger waste of money? New K-State tennis coach Jordan Smith calls in. There interesting trends when it comes to betting on Big 12 teams. Plus, World Cup Minute and Jabroni of the Week. No Show tomorrow. Enjoy the 4th! 0:00 – John’s fireworks PSA 12:15 – Big 12 betting trends 24:05 – Interview with Coach Jordan Smith 33:31 – World Cup Minute 38:03 – Why is KSU so good against the spread? 48:36 – How/why is WVU so different than KSU? 58:27 – Poll results/The Hat 1:07:34 – Jabroni of the Week
Jordan Smith, who has been a part of the K-State women’s tennis program since 2015, was named the seventh head tennis coach in program history Monday, as announced by K-State director of athletics Gene Taylor. According to a release from K-State Athletics. Smith just completed his third season at K-State, serving as assistant coach for two seasons before being promoted to associate head coach in January 2018. He replaces Danielle Steinberg, who was introduced as the head coach of Colorado on June 12 after four years at K-State. Smith had been serving as interim head coach following Steinberg’s departure. “After…
(AP) Francisco Lindor had an exceptional Monday after a very good Sunday. Lindor homered twice, including a grand slam, and finished with a career-high seven RBI as the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 9-3 on Monday night. On Sunday, he had two doubles and a solo homer in Oakland. Lindor homered in the fourth after Yan Gomes singled and Jakob Junis hit Tyler Naquin and Rajai Davis with pitches. He added a three-run homer in the sixth to finish Junis’ evening. “One was a changeup and the other one was a slider,” said Lindor, who has 23 home…
K-State football lands a dual-threat quarterback over the weekend for the class of 2019. What kind of impact has Collin Klein had on K-State recruiting? Ryan Wallace from Go Powercat called in to discuss recruiting. Plus, The Hat, World Cup Minute and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – KSU’s QB situation is in great shape 11:53 – Way too overzealous QB comparison 20:46 – Peoples Court/LaGerald Vick 31:03 – World Cup Minute 37:06 – Collin Klein’s impact/QB recruiting 49:57 – Interview with Ryan Wallace 1:00:56 – The Hat 1:06:38 – You Can’t Be Serious
(AP) LeBron James is signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time to join one of the NBA’s most iconic franchises. James’ agency made the announcement Sunday in a release, saying he has agreed to a four-year, $154 million contract. The game’s best all-around player and biggest star will now lead a young Lakers team that has been overmatched in recent years while rebuilding but will instantly rise with James. Los Angeles also provides James with a larger platform for his business interests and social activism. This is the third time in eight years…
(AP) Not only was it Canada Day with “The Big Maple”, Canadian James Paxton on the mound for the Mariners’ 1-0 victory over the Royals, it also was Paxton Bobblehead Day at Safeco Field. This bobblehead included a bald eagle on his shoulder, a crazy moment that actually happened while working out in the outfield before a game this season in Minnesota. The video went viral. Paxton allowed only two hits and struck out 11 in eight innings to lead the Mariners to their season-best seventh consecutive victory. “Paxton enjoyed the moment,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said. “It was National…