Author: Mitch Fortner

Every segment today started with a fun K-State football fact from John. We breakdown some K-State linebacker and recruiting news. The H.D.H. era is completely over for the Royals. Cole Manbeck calls in to argue with Tyler over Kelvin Herrera trade. Tyler tries to stump John on a Royals quiz. Plus, World Cup Minute and Jabroni of the Week. 0:00 – Finally some K-State football talk 12:12 – Tyler v. Cole on Herrera trade 25:17 – World Cup Minute 30:57 – One KSU player can eat a lot of wings 37:13 – The Game Soda War of 2018 49:45 -…

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(AP) — Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle was going through his usual routine Monday, preparing if needed for a save, when general manager Mike Rizzo sought him out. Rizzo wanted to discuss two things: The Nationals were trading for two-time All-Star reliever Kelvin Herrera, and Doolittle was going to keep his ninth-inning job. Getting a jump on the trade deadline, the Nationals picked up right-hander Herrera from the Kansas City Royals for three minor leaguers, adding him to a back end of the bullpen that already includes the lefty Doolittle and righties Ryan Madson and Brandon Kintzler. “It’s almost their…

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We have a new opportunity for you to take “The Game” with you wherever you go. K-State men’s basketball adds Georgia State to its non-conference schedule. Tyler has a new challenger for the World Cup Minute. Plus, The Hat and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – KSU MBB adds Georgia State 11:10 – The Hat 19:59 – “The Office” couple PR/World Cup Minute 30:02 – Our Father’s Day gifts 36:49 – The Game: Complete Collection debut 48:26 – Dayton Moor quote and struggling 56:28 – Stud or Pud 1:06:23 – You Can’t Be Serious

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Houston Astros keep finding ways to win, while the Kansas City Royals keep inventing ways to lose. Carlos Correa and the Astros won their 11th straight game, finishing off a dominant 10-0 road trip by rallying past the Royals 7-4 Sunday. The World Series champion Astros swept their swing through Texas, Oakland and Kansas City, outscoring opponents 74-35. Last season, Houston had an 11-game winning streak end in Kansas City. This time, the Astros trailed 4-3 in the eighth inning before Correa led off with a tying homer. Evan Gattis, who had three hits, then…

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John, Mitch and company creating the newest number one hit county music single earlier today using lyrics from yesterday’s Country Stampede ticket contest. Today’s Country Stampede contest: Describe Stampede in three words. Brent Skroteenboar from USA Today calls in to discuss the Pac 12’s troubles. Plus, World Cup Minute, Match Game and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – John’s song/Today’s Stampede contest 11:41 – Tyler singing karaoke in Aggieville/Jake Waters 23:38 – Interview with Brent Skroteenboar 34:01 – World Cup Minute/Kellis SPF answer 38:34 – John’s brand new number one country hit 48:45 – Match Game 1:04:41 – Stampede ticket…

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K-State Athletics will honor a group of nine outstanding individuals with induction into its Athletics Hall of Fame in September, K-State announced today. The 2018 Hall of Fame class includes Christine Boucher (women’s golf), Rita Graves (women’s track and field), David Hall (men’s basketball), Ed Klimek (FB/MBB/BSB/TF), Margaret Thompson (honorary), Terence Newman (football), F.I. Reynolds (men’s basketball), Mark Simoneau (football) and Max Urick (administration). “We are excited to announce this year’s diverse group of nine individuals and welcome them into the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame,” said Kenny Lannou, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Communications and K-State Athletics Hall of…

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For Country Stampede tickets, we asked you to come up with funny country music lyrics. The funniest lyrics won the tickets. Winner is announced in hour two. Hear former K-State football Ian Campbell speak about his playing days under Ron Prince. Plus, the return of the World Cup Minute and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – Country Stampede contest 11:28 – John on Mo Bamba speaking about Dean Wade 21:36 – More on Bamba and Wade 31:42 – What SPF sunscreen did Kellis wear on vacation 37:35 – Interview with Ian Campbell 50:31 – Mitch’s country lyrics/Stampede ticket giveaway 58:54…

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Former Kansas State football greats David Allen and Clarence Scott along with women’s basketball star Laurie Koehn have been selected as members of the 57th Anniversary Class of 2018 to the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, the organization announced on Wednesday. The Wildcat trio will be inducted in ceremonies on Sunday, October 7, at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in the Wichita Boathouse. With the three new members, the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame now includes 49 representatives with ties to K-State, while the 2018 induction class of 13 raises the total overall number of inductees into the hall…

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The NCAA makes some major rule changes about redshirts and transfers. A major announcement was made today regarding North America and the World Cup. Dean Wade receives big praise from a future NBA Draft pick. Plus, The Hat and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – New NCAA rules: redshirts 14:16 – Mo Bamba has big praise for Dean Wade 25:50 – The Hat 32:45 – More bowl games are coming 37:16 – The World Cup is coming to North America 50:19 – New NCAA rules: Transfers 1:04:22 – Lorenzo Cain is killing it for the Brewers 1:11:01 – You Can’t…

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(AP) The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 World Cup. FIFA member federations voted in favor of the North American bid over Morocco. FIFA promises to publish each voter’s selection. The 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams playing a total of 80 games — 60 are planned in the U.S. and 10 each in Canada and Mexico. All three hosts should get automatic places in the lineup, and each host a game on opening day. Morocco lost again with its fifth bid campaign in the past 30 years, including to the U.S. for the 1994…

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