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Free State volleyball advances to second straight state tournament, ready to make title push

Free State volleyball’s biggest goal in 2026 was a simple one: get back to the state tournament. With that goal now accomplished, an even larger one awaits. After going 0-3 in last year’s Class 6A tournament as the No. 8 seed, the Firebirds are looking to improve upon those results with a ...

Quick recap: KU blocks last-minute field goal to beat Baylor, 25-24

The Kansas football team succeeded on Saturday afternoon where it has so often struggled. The Jayhawks took a one-point lead with just over a minute remaining at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, then Blake Herold blocked a potential game-winning 45-yard field goal attempt by Baylor’s ...

Lawrence football prepared for playoff push after second consecutive City Showdown victory

For the first time since 2020-21, the Lawrence football team claimed consecutive wins in the City Showdown by beating crosstown rival Free State on Friday night. The win over the Firebirds puts the Lions (6-2) in a favorable spot heading into postseason play as the No. 4 seed on the east side ...