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KU’s Wright exceeding expectations

Kansas University’s Julian Wright has shown dramatic improvement in the last two exhibition games. During the exhibition season, the talented newcomer has scored 8 1/2 points a game and has had 50 percent shooting from the field.

Jayhawks get extra week to prepare for Cyclones

A win over Iowa State will make the Kansas football team bowl eligible for the second time in three years. But instead of playing that game this Saturday, the match up is scheduled for Nov. 26, which will give the Jayhawks extra time to practice.

Chat transcript with KU sideline reporter David Lawrence

Welcome to our online chat with Kansas University sideline reporter David Lawrence. The chat took place on Thursday, November 17, at 11:30 AM and is now closed, but you can read the full transcript on this page.

20 Q with Tom

J-W sports editor Tom Keegan asks and answers those toughies burning in the minds of KU fans

This afternoon is the final dress rehearsal, and starting Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse, the Kansas University men’s basketball team, so young and inexperienced, so talented and explosive, will begin answering the looming questions. Just how good can KU be?

Kansas’ Jackson ‘stung’ by suspension

Darnell Jackson showed up for weights in the morning, practice in the late afternoon and classes on Kansas University’s campus the hours in between on Wednesday.

Woodling: Woodling; Crowd records arguable

Overshadowed by the euphoria of Kansas University’s stunning 40-15 football victory over Nebraska a fortnight ago was the fact KU had set a single-game attendance record.

Keegan holds own, but still doesn’t win

Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan avoided getting kreamed by just about every competitor who entered his weekly pick-em contest for the third straight week.

A&M ends Kansas’ volleyball streak

Kansas University’s Emily Brown and Josi Lima established career highs for kills, but it wasn’t enough for the Jayhawks to extend their volleyball winning streak.

Kansas’ Jackson ‘stung’ by suspension

Darnell Jackson showed up for weights in the morning, practice in the late afternoon and classes on Kansas University’s campus the hours in between on Wednesday.

Bedore: Woodling: Crowd records arguable

Overshadowed by the euphoria of Kansas University’s stunning 40-15 football victory over Nebraska a fortnight ago was the fact KU had set a single-game attendance record.

K-State’s stadium named for Snyder

When coach Bill Snyder ends his 17-year career at Kansas State University with his last game on Saturday, it will be in a stadium bearing his name.

OU’s Long, Venables could replace Snyder

Sooner aides have ties to retiring KSU coach

Bill Snyder gave Chuck Long a chance to play college football and Brent Venables his first coaching gig.

A&M ends Kansas’ volleyball streak

Kansas University’s Emily Brown and Josi Lima established career highs for kills, but it wasn’t enough for the Jayhawks to extend their volleyball winning streak.

6Sports video: Mangino speaks about Snyder’s retirement

K-State’s head coach Bill Snyder impacted more than Wildcat football during his 17 years with the university. Since Snyder has been with KSU, he has mentored five assistants who have gone on to be Division I coaches — including, of course, Jayhawk head coach Mark Mangino.

6Sports video: Foul trouble increased worry with Jackson’s suspension

With Darnell Jackson suspended for nine games after receiving impermissable benefits from a Kansas booster, the Jayhawks’ court will have to change.

Mangino supportive of Snyder

Spending eight seasons absorbing knowledge under Bill Snyder, Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino became well aware of one of Snyder’s strongest traits.