(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…
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(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…
(AP) Freddy Peralta is making it difficult for the Milwaukee Brewers to remove him from the rotation. Maybe they won’t. Peralta pitched one-hit ball over seven scoreless innings, Jesus Aguilar hit one of Milwaukee’s three homers and the Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Tuesday night. Peralta (3-0) allowed a leadoff double in the third to Adalberto Mondesi and also a walk in the second. The 22-year-old rookie was perfect otherwise, striking out 10 in his fourth major league start. “He was wonderful,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. “The big thing to me, again, was just how he…
Rumors are that the Royals are about to sign a pitcher from Oregon State who has a controversial past off the mound. How does Luke Heimlich compare to the Tyreek Hill situation? Big anniversary for K-State basketball and the NBA Draft. Plus, World Cup Minute and Jabroni of the Week. 0:00 – The steaks have arrived/Stampede report 10:10 – Royals and Heimlich: Complicated 25:00 – World Cup Minute 28:43 – Royals signing Heimlich would be uncomfortable 38:59 – What does the Tyreek Hill situation tell us? 52:07 – NBA Draft anniversary 1:01:05 – NBA mock draft has Xavier Sneed 1:09:05…
(AP) Brad Keller has never given Royals manager Ned Yost a reason to question his confidence. Not when the young right-hander walked into the clubhouse in spring training, freshly acquired from Arizona in the Rule 5 draft. Not when he was thrown into the bullpen after spending most of his career as a starter. And not when Yost moved him back to the rotation in the big leagues. So when Keller stared down the Los Angeles Angels’ potent lineup, and held Mike Trout and Co. to two hits over seven innings, the skipper may have one of the few people…