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Former Royals outfielder Terrance Gore passes away at age 34
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (404+ words) Former Royals outfielder Terrance Gore passes away at age 34WIBW TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - One of the fastest Major League Baseball players in recent memory passed away this past week. The Kansas City Royals confirmed on social media on Saturday that former…...
Royals home opener coming to WIBW-TV
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (245+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas City Royals return to WIBW-TV for the 2026 season under an expanded partnership with Gray Media. The Royals and Gray, the parent company of WIBW, announced a broadcast partnership to bring select Royals games to fans…...
Washburn softball, baseball ready for season-opening road trips
1+ week, 2+ day ago (248+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Amidst all the snow on the ground in Northeast Kansas, Washburn baseball and softball's seasons are right on the horizon. Both teams will begin play away from the Sunflower State. The Ichabods softball team takes off for…...
Baseball card maker creates one-of-a-kind card of NFL Hall of Famer drafted by the Royals
3+ week, 2+ day ago (166+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A one-of-a-kind baseball card now ties a Hall of Fame quarterback to the Kansas City Royals. On Wednesday, sports card maker Topps announced that a 1-of-1 Superfractor autograph card of Hall of Fame Miami Dolphins quarterback…...
Local pinball players participate in end-of-year tournament at The Pennant
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (257+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - It may be cold outside, but the competition was hot among pinball players in Topeka on Sunday. "My passion is pinball," said Denise Applehanc, participant. "I've always loved to play pinball, and it's exciting when there's tournaments....
Miller, Pladson win Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year Awards
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (65+ words) Miller, Pladson win Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year Awards'WIBW Miller, Pladson win Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year Awards Rock Creek boys victorious in Flurry of Flush tournament Silver Lake girls win Flurry of Flush tournament KPZ Week 3 (B): Wamego…...
Manhattan High grad, JUCO transfer joins Washburn softball team
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (257+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A former all-state softball player from Manhattan will be joining the Washburn softball team for the 2026-27 season. According to Washburn Athletics, Reagan Neitzel will be playing for the Ichabods beginning in the 2026-27 campaign. The corner infielder will…...
Yesavage pitches Blue Jays past Dodgers 6-1 for 3-2 lead in World Series
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1132+ words) A sandlot story worthy of a movie studio back lot. "Crazy world," the wide-eyed Toronto Blue Jays pitcher said. "Hollywood couldn't have made it this good." Just 46 days after rocketing to his fifth level of professional baseball this season for…...
Springer’s homer sends Blue Jays into World Series with 4-3 win over Mariners in Game 7 of ALCS
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (961+ words) After a huge swing by George Springer, the World Series is headed north of the border for the first time in 32 years. Springer hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Toronto Blue Jays won their first…...
Savannah Bananas announce 2026 schedule, reveal 2 new teams
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (364+ words) SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - The Savannah Bananas have announced their 2026 schedule, and they're going bigger than they've ever gone before. Banana Ball is coming to 45 states and 75 stadiums across the country. Among those stadium stops are 14 MLB stadiums and…...