The Accomplishments of the Late Steve Tilford
Topeka native and cycling great Steve Tilford was tragically killed in a car accident earlier this month. Nate highlights some of Tilford’s accomplishments in the world of cycling.
Sports
Opening Day, 1947
The story of how Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier in 1947.
When Washburn Ruled
Near Topeka, close to the I -470 and Burlingame exit, there is a sign pointing you towards Washburn University. On the sign, an inscription reads “home of the 1987 NAIA National Basketball Champions”. It doesn’t seem possible, but its been 30 years since Washburn ruled the small college basketball world. The championship game ended with a dramatic 79-77 victory […]
March Madness is Right Around the Corner
The best time of the year is right around the corner, and Nate gets you ready for the fun!
The Five Least Exciting Super Bowls
Nate Hohl, our Red Carpet & Sports Librarian, shares 5 least exciting Super Bowls – or games where most people never saw the 4th quarter.
The Five Most Exciting Super Bowls
Nate Hohl, our Red Carpet & Sports Librarian, shares his 5 most exciting Super Bowls – games that stopped the heart on more than one occasion.
College basketball is ready to run
Books for Jayhawks and Wildcats, and all the action you need to get ready for tournament time.
The Cubs and the Power of Fandom
What does it mean to be a sports fan, and why do fans love their teams so much? Nate explores these questions as a Cubs fan.
Cubs Make it to the Series
Catch up on the Cubs and World Series past!
No more Royals baseball, no problem
For Royals baseball fans, our season is over. Here are some ideas to help you survive until it’s Royals baseball time again!
Remembering Arnold Palmer and Jose Fernandez
Sunday was a tough day in the world of sports. Two prominent sports figures – Arnold Palmer and Jose Fernandez – died, one a legend in his sport for decades, and the other just beginning to tap the limitless potential in his right arm. Both will be remembered; one for all he accomplished in his sport, and the other for all he might have accomplished.
Passing of a Pioneer
Pat Summitt died this week from an advanced case of dementia. She was a pioneer for women’s sports coaching the University of Tennessee, Lady Vols from 1974 to 2012. Her obituary could read something like this. “Patricia Sue Summitt was an college basketball coach who achieved the most wins in NCAA basketball history of any […]