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Sproles to be grand marshal for ’24 Homecoming Parade

Mahattan, KS (K-State) – One of the most prolific runners and all-purpose performers in college football history, Darren Sproles ’05, will be the grand marshal of the 2024 Homecoming Parade. He was selected for the honor by the All-University Homecoming Committee and the K-State Alumni Association. The Parade will take place on Oct. 25 at […]

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Erik Kynard Receives High Jump Gold Medal from 2012 London Olympics

Kynard originally took home silver in 2012 MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – In front of the Eiffel Tower on Friday (Aug. 9) afternoon in Paris, Erik Kynard received his gold medal in a reallocation ceremony for his performance at the 2012 London Olympics. In London, a 21-year-old Kynard cleared a height of 2.33m/7-7.75 but was surpassed by […]

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K-State Athletics Moves to Cashless Facilities in 2024-25

MANHATTAN, KS (K-State) – As part of K-State Athletics’ continued effort to provide the Best Fan Experience in the Big 12, all athletics facilities will be cashless venues starting with the 2024-25 season. Going cashless will reduce wait times while providing a faster and more secure payment system for fans. The change will also allow […]

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K-State ranked top 20 in preseason coaches’ poll

For the second consecutive season, K-State football is ranked No. 17 in the preseason coaches’ poll. Five Big 12 teams make the preseason cut. Led by Utah at No. 13. Utah was also selected by the Big 12 media to finish 1st in the conference. The AP top 25 preseason poll will be released on […]

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Omalla Wins Olympic Gold with The Netherlands

(K-State) – K-State’s Eugene Omalla earned an Olympic gold medal on Saturday (August 3) with The Netherlands 4×400 Mixed Relay team at Stade de France in Paris. In the Finals, Omalla ran the first leg of the relay, with teammates Lieke Klaver, Isaya Klein Ikkink and Femke Bol, to a time of 3:07.43, three-tenths of […]

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Big 12 Officially Welcomes Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah into Conference

IRVING, TEXAS (Big 12) – Today, the Big 12 Conference officially welcomes Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah. Below, please find quotes from Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, as well as quotes from leadership and student-athlete alumni of each program surrounding their entry into the Big 12 Conference. Commissioner Brett Yormark: “I’m thrilled to officially […]

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