Stories for May 19, 2006

6Sports video: ‘Hawks make final homestand

If the KU baseball team is going to make the NCAA Tournament, it needs some wins in a hurry. Texas A&M came visiting at Hoglund Ballpark, and the home field advantage paid off for the Jayhawks.

Too hot to handle

Humphreys stellar in KU's 3-0 victory

Fresh off being named the national player of the week, Kansas University’s Kassie Humphreys showed no signs of a slowdown Thursday.

Justin Gatlin is the world’s fastest man these days, tying the world record in the 100-meter dash less than a month after getting his neck, middle back and lower back adjusted by a Lawrence chiropractor.

Seniors eager to take next step

Matt Baty has been around Kansas University baseball since he was a high schooler from Wichita, watching older brother Ryan stand out on teams that never played for much on the season’s final weekend.

NCAA tourney could grow to 80

There’s a chance the NCAA men’s basketball tournament could grow from 65 teams to 68 - maybe even 80 - before the end of this decade.

Whittemore to work with receivers, QBs

Ex-Jayhawk back - as promised - to help offense; KU schedule set

Mark Mangino had to assure Bill Whittemore, his beloved former quarterback, one thing when Whittemore set off to start a coaching career.

K-State to take player if he’s cleared

Virginia guard Evans indicted on charges of statutory rape, indecent assault and battery on a child

As a senior at George Wythe High in Richmond, Va., Tyree Evans scored 884 points, a season total exceeded in the state by only Allen Iverson and Moses Malone.

Texas’ Tucker signs with agent

Move makes Longhorns' standout ineligible to return

Texas forward P.J. Tucker, the Big 12 Conference player of the year, has signed with an agent and will not return to the Longhorns.

KU’s Settlemier, Humphreys honored

Kansas University’s Serena Settlemier and Kassie Humphreys were named Thursday to the Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches’ Assn. All-Region Teams.

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