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…
Author: Mitch Fortner
(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…
We received a K-State men’s basketball recruiting update from someone who has 400 followers on Twitter. KU basketball has released its non-conference schedule. John tries to fool Mitch again with the final question in the Match Game. Plus, World Cup Minute and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – Recruiting update on Kevin McCullar 13:40 – Best zinger in show history/The Hat 23:48 – KU non-con/World Cup Minute 30:09 – #WelfareChips 37:20 – John has a surprise 49:55 – Match Game 1:03:41 – You Can’t Be Serious
Kellis Robinett, from the KC Star and Wichita Eagle, joined the show in-studio for the first hour to debate jersey retirement and beat Tyler again in another World Cup Minute. K-State women’s basketball coach Jeff Mittie calls in during the 2nd hour. Plus, The Hat and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – Live traffic report with Kellis 10:50 – Retired jersey debate 23:58 – World Cup Minute: Tyler vs. Kellis 34:08 – Jesse Palmer left Kellis hangin’ 39:26 – New info on jersey retirement/The Hat 52:35 – MHK left off list of best KS restaurants 1:03:01 – Interview with Jeff…
K-State redshirt senior Kylee Zumach was selected to the 2018 Preseason All-Big 12 Volleyball Team, the conference office announced Wednesday. This is according to a release from K-State. Zumach, a 6-foot-4 outside hitter, earns her second career honor after being named to the preseason list in 2014 and is one of 16 players in the league to receive the preseason distinction. A native of Buffalo, Minnesota, Zumach enters her final season as a Wildcat with 1,058 career kills, ranking sixth on the program’s all-time list (rally-scoring era). Zumach led the Cats with 350 kills 3.02 per set) in 2017, playing…
Phil Steele’s 2018 College Football preview magazine has been released and K-State fans should not be too upset about his predictions. Haters and Ballers makes its return in the 2nd hour. The debate continues about the next KSU jersey retirement. Plus, Defend Your Tweet, World Cup Minute and You Can’t Be Serious 0:00 – Phil Steele won’t anger many KSU fans this year 11:25 – The Hat 18:35 – World Cup Minute 23:16 – Haters and Ballers: Phil Steele Edition 38:37 – KSU jersey retirement debate 48:23 – Defend Your Tweet 56:21 – You Can’t Be Serious
Kansas State offensive lineman Dalton Risner has been chosen as the 2017-18 Big 12 Male Sportsperson of the Year, the conference office announced Tuesday. He is the third Wildcat overall and first male to win the award, which was established in 2000-01 to annually recognize student-athletes who display an extraordinary degree of sportsmanship, community service and academic achievement. The other former K-State winners were women’s basketball player Kim Woodlee (2000-01) and women’s golfer Whitney Pyle (2012-13). A product of Wiggins, Colorado, Risner is one of the top returning offensive linemen in the nation who put together an All-American campaign in…