Stories for April 2007

6Sports video: Jayhawk senior pitcher Humphreys is the key for KU in NCAA Softball Tournament

The Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Softball Tournament fate very well might rest on the right arm of senior Kassie Humphreys.

KU softball shows fight, but falls, 13-4

Heads were high, and eyes were dry. Kansas University’s softball players took Sunday’s 13-4 flogging by No. 3-ranked Oklahoma in stride. “It was a tough loss,” KU coach Tracy Bunge said after the home finale at Arrocha Ballpark, “but it wasn’t a bad loss.”

Undrafted Cornish headed to CFL

Again, Kansas players shut out of NFL Draft

Jon Cornish is going back home. The former Kansas University running back has elected to play in the Canadian Football League, rather than sign one of several free-agent offers presented to him after he wasn’t selected in the NFL Draft on Sunday. Cornish, a native of New Westminster, British Columbia, will play for the Calgary Stampeders and move back to Canada next month.

Agafonov wins hammer again

Kansas University’s Egor Agafonov won his fourth consecutive hammer throw Saturday at the Drake Relays.

Kansas trips OU, claims series

Kansas University senior Kyle Murphy went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and four RBIs in the Jayhawks’ 9-3 baseball victory over No. 27-ranked Oklahoma on Sunday at Mitchell Park.

KU rowing second at Big 12 Invitational

Kansas University’s rowing team placed second at the 2007 Big 12 Invitational Sunday at Wyandotte County Lake. Texas won the event with 55 points, followed by KU (46) and Kansas State (42).

6Sports video: Sooners top KU softball squad on Senior Day

The Oklahoma Sooners softball team squashed the KU team on Senior Day, winning 13-4.

6Sports video: Cornish headed back to Canada to play in CFL

After not being selected in this year’s NFL Draft, former KU standout Jon Cornish will join the CFL team the Calgary Stampeders.

Cornish to play for CFL’s Calgary Stampeders

Jon Cornish, who last season set the Kansas University single season rushing record, was not selected on Sunday, when the fourth through seventh rounds of the 2007 NFL Draft were conducted in New York’s Radio City Music Hall.

KU offered pleasant surprise during ‘95 football campaign

Max Falkenstien, the legendary Kansas University basketball and football announcer, has written a new book, “A Good Place to Stop, 60 Seasons with Max and the Jayhawks.” Today the Journal-World is running another excerpt from the book, published by Power House.

‘Everybody needs to step up’

Aldrich knows Jayhawks must account for loss of Wright and Rush next season

Cole Aldrich realizes he’s more important to Kansas University’s basketball team today, than, say, three weeks ago. “I think so,” Aldrich, KU’s 6-foot-11, 250-pound incoming freshman from Bloomington, Minn., said Saturday, asked if he’d have to arrive at KU as an impact player rather than a role player in the wake of decisions by Brandon Rush and Julian Wright to enter the NBA Draft.

Humphreys hunkers down

KU ace silences Big 12's hottest hitting team

As she took the mound in the seventh inning, Kassie Humphreys stared down the heart of the lineup for Oklahoma, which entered Saturday’s game ranked first in the Big 12 Conference in team batting.

Afenir, Czyz stymie Sooners

Sophomore catcher Buck Afenir went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and sophomore left-hander Nick Czyz allowed just one earned run in six innings of work as the Kansas University baseball team knocked off Oklahoma, 6-3, on Saturday in a Big 12 Conference battle at Dale Mitchell Park.

Youth medal sparked KU’s Smith

Former Salina Central star fell in love with tennis at young age

A medal first got Stephanie Smith interested in tennis. Smith, now a junior on the KU tennis team, was 9 years old and playing in her first novice tennis tournament 15 minutes outside of her hometown, Salina. She didn’t win the tournament, but she got a medal.

Foreign flavor

International players impact KU roster

The six Kansas University tennis players warm up in pairs - separating themselves by their countries of origin. The two Americans practice on the first court, the two Russians together on the middle court and the two Hungarians on the far court. “It’s gotten a little cliquey,” Salina junior Stephanie Smith said.

Rushing off

Sophomore to test waters in draft

First Julian Wright. Now Brandon Rush. Kansas University’s sophomore class is dwindling at a rapid rate. “This doesn’t surprise me,” KU coach Bill Self said Friday in discussing Rush’s decision to copy Wright and enter his name in the 2007 NBA Draft. “Julian is a potential lottery pick. With Brandon, we were hopeful to get one year, two would be a bonus. The only reason we thought we might get three is this is the strongest draft in recent memory.”

Falkenstien book gives insider’s look at Kansas

Max Falkenstien, the legendary Kansas University basketball and football announcer, has written a new book, “A Good Place to Stop, 60 Seasons with Max and the Jayhawks.” Today and Sunday, the Journal-World is running excerpts from the book, published by Power House.

Cornish awaits pro fate

Ex-Jayhawk hopes to be tapped in draft

Jon Cornish won’t be by the television this weekend watching the NFL Draft. He’s going to try to make the weekend as normal as possible. “Me and my girlfriend,” he said, “are probably going to do laundry.”

Decision catches some Jayhawks by surprise

Brandon Rush’s decision to enter the 2007 NBA Draft took at least one of his Kansas University teammates by surprise. “I wasn’t ready for it or expecting it,” freshman guard Sherron Collins said. He was preparing for an early Friday afternoon workout at Allen Fieldhouse when informed by coach Bill Self.

Keegan: Keegan: Money deciding factor

As soon as Julian Wright said it wasn’t about the money at his farewell news conference, he unofficially stepped out of college and into the professional ranks. Once an athlete says it’s not about the money, he has made the leap from kid to commodity.

Kansas softball to entertain OU

Who you play often means more than where you play. That may be the explanation for the Kansas University softball team’s glaring home-road disparity. Against Big 12 Conference foes, the Jayhawks are 0-7 at home, but 6-1 away from Arrocha Ballpark.

KU baseball falls to OU

Oklahoma scored eight runs in the final four innings to hand Kansas University an 8-0 setback on Friday at Mitchell Park.

Ryan Wood’s KU football notebook

Kansas University football assistant coach Earle Mosley has resigned for health reasons, and head coach Mark Mangino announced Friday that Louie Matsakis would be Mosley’s replacement.

KU’s Costner named to All-Big 12 team

Kansas University senior Amanda Costner was named to the All-Big 12 Conference women’s golf team, as selected by league coaches.

KSU coach becomes father

Kansas State basketball coach Frank Martin is a father - again.

OSU’s Curry to enter draft

Oklahoma State junior guard JamesOn Curry plans to enter the NBA Draft but will not hire an agent, according to a report by The Oklahoman.

Commentary: NCAA right about text messaging

We can all probably agree the NCAA is among the most hypocritical, overly regulated and insanely silly regulating bodies known to man. For example, you could not give a Wisconsin-Milwaukee soccer player a ride were he or she trudging across Downer in a snowstorm or a hungry Marquette swimmer a couple of bucks for a sandwich.

6Sports video: Brandon Rush to enter NBA Draft; a look back on his KU career

Brandon Rush has decided to enter his name into the 2007 NBA Draft pool. 6News takes a look back on Brandon Rush’s two-year KU career.

KU assistant Mosley resigns

Kansas University football assistant coach Earle Mosley has resigned for health reasons, and head coach Mark Mangino announced Friday that Louie Matsakis would be Mosley’s replacement.

Mayer: Mayer: Losing trio wouldn’t harm KU

When there is a possibility, no matter how slight, that Brandon Rush, Julian Wright and Darrell Arthur may bolt for professional basketball, and the team they are leaving will still be doggone good, Kansas fans can’t get too gloomy.

KU cracking books at satisfactory rate

New Academic Progress Rate data puts all athletic programs in NCAA's good graces

The Academic Progress Rate numbers for Kansas University’s 18 athletic programs were satisfactory according to the NCAA, meaning no new punishments will be handed out this year.

Trimble highlights KU track signees

Shawnee Heights senior Iain Trimble signed a letter of intent with Kansas University on Thursday to throw the javelin for the KU men’s track and field team.

Jayhawks finalize 2008 schedule

Kansas University has finished up its scheduling for the 2008 football season, assuring the Jayhawks of seven games at Memorial Stadium once again. Kansas will have four Big 12 Conference games at Memorial Stadium in ‘08, and three of its four nonconference games.

Jayhawks pull off day-night sweep

Kansas University swept a day-night softball doubleheader Thursday, defeating Nebraska, 5-3, in Lincoln, and Creighton, 2-1, in Omaha. The Jayhawks improved to 31-18-1 overall, 6-8 in Big 12 play.

KU falls at Big 12 tourney

Despite an early lead following a thrilling end to doubles play, Kansas University was eliminated by Oklahoma, 4-3, on Thursday in the first round of the Big 12 women’s tennis championships.

KU golfer Woodland picked for U.S. team

Kansas University golfer Gary Woodland was selected to the United States’ 2007 U.S.-Japan Collegiate Golf Championship team.

Text messages now a no-no

NCAA approves total ban on popular recruiting tool

College coaches will have to recruit the old-fashioned way next year. The NCAA’s board of directors approved a ban Thursday to eliminate all text messages from coaches to recruits beginning in August, then left open the possibility of revisiting that legislation as early as 2008.

Boschee takes over program

Former Kansas University basketball standout Jeff Boschee has landed his first head coaching job. Boschee, a four-year starter for Roy Williams’ Jayhawks from 1998 to 2002 who worked as an assistant boys coach at Blue Valley Northwest the past two years, on Thursday was named head boys coach at The Barstow School, an independent Class 2A high school in Kansas City, Mo.

6Sports video: Clock ticking on Rush’s NBA decision

Current Jayhawk Brandon Rush has until midnight on Sunday to decide whether or not to enter his name into the pool for this year’s NBA draft.

Gooden ‘rains’ on Washington

Once he dropped in his sixth straight jumper, Drew Gooden spun around and looked over at Cleveland’s bench. Then, he placed his hands in front of his face and wiggled his fingers.

Max Falkenstien to give book-signing

Max Falkenstien, Kansas University sports broadcasting legend and author of a new book, “A Good Place to Stop: 60 Seasons with Max and the Jayhawks,” will make two appearances at the KU Bookstores.

Rush announcement expected Friday

Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self, who has a bunch of friends and associates in the NBA, gathered a stack of information on sophomore standout Brandon Rush the past couple of weeks.

Text messaging needs moderation

Somebody stop the NCAA board of directors before they hurt somebody over text messaging regulations. Wait a second. That’s too harsh. Somebody stop coaches before they hurt themselves over text message excesses. Wait. That’s harsh, too.

Wet weather forces KU softball changes

One day. Two games. Two sites. Kansas University’s softball team will take on Nebraska this afternoon in Lincoln, Neb., then board a bus for the 50-mile trip to Omaha, Neb., and meet Creighton tonight.

Kansas-Missouri baseball rained out in K.C.

Because of rainy conditions, Wednesday’s baseball game at Kauffman Stadium, featuring Kansas University and Missouri University was canceled.

6Sports video: Coaches await NCAA’s texting decision

In the cut-throat world of college recruiting, text messaging has become a popular mode of communication between coaches and perspective athletes. The days of unlimited texting however, may be over by tomorrow.

Rush meets with Self, still undecided on NBA Draft

Kansas University men’s basketball coach Bill Self met with sophomore guard Brandon Rush for more than an hour Wednesday afternoon.

Key road trip looms for KU

Three games in Nebraska may shape Kansas University’s postseason softball destiny.

KU women’s lacrosse 3rd at Central Plains tourney

Kansas University’s women’s lacrosse club wrapped up its season with a third-place finish over the weekend in the Central Plains Women’s Lacrosse League championship tournament.

Self, Rush ready to chat about future

Draft analyst cites source who says KU sophomore has decided to enter his name in NBA Draft

Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self plans on meeting with Brandon Rush this afternoon to discuss the player’s future.

Kansas 10th at Big 12 golf championships

The Kansas University men’s golf team finished 10th at the Big 12 Championships at Prairie Dunes Country Club. The Jayhawks fired a final-round 304 on Tuesday to finish with 917 strokes.

Big 12 honors Jayhawks

Kansas University tennis players Lauren Hommell and Stephanie Smith were named Academic All-Big 12 on Tuesday, the conference announced. Smith was named to the women’s first team, while Hommell made the second team.

6Sports video: Border showdown moved to Kauffman Stadium

To the college diamond now where the Kansas Jayhawks are hoping Kauffman Stadium treats them better than its treated the Royals this year.

6Sports video: Poor Kansas weather hinders KU golf team

The Kansas golf team didn’t have to leave the state to take on the rest of the conference in the Big 12 Championship this week. It turns out that wasn’t a good thing.

6Sports video: Cornish ready for NFL draft

It’s three rounds Saturday and another four on Saturday - that’s how the National Football League goes about operating it’s yearly draft. While the 2007 version is this weekend, only five Kansas players have been selected but this year Jon Cornish hopes that’s not the case this year.

Woodling: Woodling: Kansas ignored in draft

It seemed like the right thing to do at the time. Back in 1994, Big Eight Conference top dogs decided to enhance television revenue by annexing the countless boob tubes in Texas homes, thus giving birth to the Big 12 Conference.

Self: Ban on ‘texts’ needed

No news on Rush, no change on Arthur

Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self will not shed any tears Thursday if the NCAA board of directors, as expected, passes legislation that will forbid coaches from text-messaging recruits.

Former football coach kicks off literacy event for youngsters

Former Kansas University football coach Don Fambrough on Monday gave a group of Lawrence tykes what could be their first lesson in how to handle the rival Missouri Tiger.

Woodland sits 8th

Gary Woodland is tied for eighth place, and Kansas University is in ninth place after Day One of the Big 12 Men’s Golf Championships on Monday at Prairie Dunes Golf Club.

6Sports Video: Jayhawks in 9th at Big 12 Men’s Golf Tournament

Despite a good showing from Gary Woodland, the KU Jayhawks sit in 9th place at the Big 12 Men’s Golf Tournament in Hutchinson.

6Sports Video: Big 12 tennis championships begin Thursday

Heading into the conference meet, the Jayhawks have been struggling - losing its last eight matches. But with a possible first round match with Oklahoma, the ‘Hawks have revenge on their minds.

Drive to the title

Woodland takes 400-yard tee shot, improved short game to Hutchinson

It would be nearly impossible for anyone to drive a golf ball in such a way as to startle Kansas University senior Gary Woodland. He hits it so far himself, why would anyone else wow him? Watching his coach, Ross Randall, go to work with a wedge in his hands, now, that’s a different story.

Aggies sweep Jayhawks

Edina Horvath couldn’t quite complete her exhausting comeback attempt in No. 2 singles at First Serve Tennis Center on Sunday, and the Kansas University tennis team was swept by No. 21 Texas A&M, 7-0, in its season finale.

Recruit Legion drops Kansas

Guard lists UCLA, Kentucky, Michigan after trip to UK

It appears Michigan is back in, and Kansas University is out in the Alex Legion recruiting sweepstakes.

KU completes sweep of Raiders

Kansas University’s softball team earned its second conference sweep of the season with a 5-3 victory over Texas Tech on Sunday.

Jayhawks salvage Tech finale

Kansas University junior John Allman went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored, while freshman Wally Marciel allowed one run over 52â3 innings as the Jayhawks pounded Texas Tech, 8-1, in Big 12 Conference baseball Sunday at Law Field.

Three Jayhawks take first place at Kansas Relays

To the track now, where yesterday on the final day of the Kansas Relays, three Jayhawks earned first place finishes.

Kansas tennis falls to Texas A&M

On the hard courts today, the KU tennis team tried to knock off the No. 21 Texas A&M Aggies.

Sophomore women clutch for KU

Howard, Butler add to Jayhawks' medal haul; Wissel qualifies for regional

Heading into the final day of the Kansas Relays, the Kansas University women’s team had yet to win gold in an event on the track.

Max Falkenstien to sign new book at KU stores

Max Falkenstien, a Kansas University sports broadcasting legend and author of a new book, titled “A Good Place to Stop: 60 Seasons with Max and the Jayhawks,” will make two appearances at the KU Bookstores in the coming weeks.

Strong pitching can’t save Jayhawks

KU wastes another solid outing as offense struggles against Texas Tech

For the second straight day Saturday, the Kansas University baseball team received the type of pitching performance necessary to win in the rugged Big 12 Conference.

Humphreys helps halt skid

Jayhawks' ace tosses one-hitter, homers as KU tops Texas Tech

Desperate to end a five-game losing streak, the Kansas University softball team turned to senior Kassie Humphreys on Saturday.

The Batman trilogy

Jackson wins third-straight Relays gold

Sitting on the track infield, Bershawn “Batman” Jackson signed a Kansas Relays T-shirt for a high school competitor before addressing media members Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

Ex-Jayhawk Thomas will play for Cagerz

Billy Thomas is back in basketball. Thomas, a 6-foot-5 guard who played for Kansas University from 1994 to ‘98, has signed a contract with the Kansas Cagerz of the United States Basketball League.

‘Batman’ seeks third hurdles crown

Olympic-gold hopeful Jackson marquee performer during today's Gold Zone

It’s “Batman” to the rescue at the 2007 Kansas Relays. Bershawn Jackson, who as a youth was nicknamed after the comic book Superhero because “they said I had big ears and I fly,” enters as marquee men’s performer in today’s Gold Zone, set for 2 to 6 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.

A mighty spring fling

Ex-Jayhawk Russell unleashes huge throw to win

Scott Russell pumped his left fist, twirled his index finger in the air, then to the rhythmic clapping of several hundred fans, unleashed the longest season-opening javelin throw of his track and field career early Friday night outside Memorial Stadium.

Texas Tech blanks Jayhawks

Red Raiders' first-inning run holds up in 1-0 victory

Sophomore left-hander Andy Marks scatted seven hits over 62â3 innings and allowed just one run, but it was not enough for Kansas University. Texas Tech starting pitcher A.J. Ramos shut out the Jayhawks on four hits Friday night as the Red Raiders won the first game of the three-game series, 1-0.

Jayhawks drop close 1-0 contest to Red Raiders

Down south, as in Lubbock, Texas, tonight, the Kansas baseball took on the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Former ‘Hawk improves on own meet record

Day three of the Kansas Relays saw former Jayhawk Scott Russell return to Lawrence to defend his 2006 javelin title.

Kansas’ Kirk holds on for decathlon victory

Josh Kirk, who held a healthy 70-point lead after Day One of the Kansas Relays decathlon, wasn’t about to let it slip away Thursday at Memorial Stadium. Not with several family members, roommates and even his pastor on hand.

Videos, awards highlight banquet

The past isn’t always pretty, but no need being down in the dumps about it forever. So when KU women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson saw her team all dolled up at Thursday’s awards banquet at the Kansas Union, she had to make a crack.

Rush’s draft status still up in the air

Kansas target Legion visiting Kentucky

Bill Self and Brandon Rush chatted briefly Thursday, Kansas University’s basketball coach catching up with his sophomore guard prior to this weekend’s recruiting trip to Houston and the star-studded Kingwood AAU Classic.

CU coach’s pact approved

The University of Colorado board of regents on Thursday approved basketball coach Jeff Bzdelik’s five-year contract and his $270,000 buyout from the Air Force Academy.

Home-run heave

Agafonov's toss his best of the year thus far

After Egor Agafonov launched his second hammer throw at Thursday’s Kansas Relays, he walked toward the applauding crowd, smiled and gave a thumbs-up to two fans draped in the Russian flag and holding a sign that read, “Go Russia. Egor is champion.” The sign was accurate.

Jayhawk athletes to don T-shirts in remembrance

Relays participants, others to pay tribute to Virginia Tech victims

Kansas University’s athletic department will pay tribute to the victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy by having “Orange and Maroon Effect Day” today.

Ex-Jayhawks to attend Free Throw Challenge

Former Kansas University basketball player Christian Moody and some Jayhawks past and present will attend the LEO Center Free Throw Challenge 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St.

Coach lands new contract

Kansas University women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson has agreed to a new contract, athletic director Lew Perkins confirmed Thursday.

Henrickson signs on for five more years with KU

According to the KU athletic director Lew Perkins, women’s basketball head coach Bonnie Henrickson has accepted a contract extension.

Agafonov wins hammer throw at Kansas Relay

KU thrower Egor Agafonov won the men’s hammer throw this afternoon at the Kansas Relays by a wide margin.

Consistency a big issue for KU baseball squad

The KU baseball team sits at 19-23 on the year and the Jayhawks are still in search of their first Big 12 series win.

Henrickson signs new five-year extension

Kansas University women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson has agreed to an extension of her contract, KU athletics director Lew Perkins said at Thursday’s basketball postseason awards banquet. Henrickson would have a new deal encompassing five years, he said. There will be a raise in pay, details to come out in the near future.

The right man for the job is …

Mangino not ready to pick his QB starter

One word on a standard college football depth chart smells of stalemate: “or.” Kansas University’s football team has just one position without a clear first-teamer, according to its depth chart released Wednesday.

Wood: Wood: Experience should give Meier edge

“Meier’s time is now.” Before I get canned for plagiarism, I confess I didn’t write that. Rather, it was the headline of a column written Aug. 17, 2005, by one Tom Keegan. So you tell me, does it make sense that I’m now arguing with this guy over who should be the No. 1 slinger this fall?

Keegan: Keegan: Reesing’s approach works best

Walter Clement Pipp, more commonly known as Wally Pipp, was the right man for the job at first base for the New York Yankees. He was the experienced guy who had proven more than his understudy.

Mizzou blanks KU twice in softball

All skids come to an end. The only question is when. Kansas University’s softball team remained in a scoring slump following 3-0 and 1-0 losses to Missouri on Wednesday afternoon at Arrocha Ballpark.

Costner claims Big 12 title

Senior 'in shock' after making school history

Amanda Costner executed what she called a “tough up and down” for a par on the 13th hole to avoid losing a sixth stroke to par in a short stretch Wednesday in the final round of the Big 12 Conference golf championships.

KU’s Self visiting shooting guard

Kansas University men’s basketball coach Bill Self was out on the recruiting trail Wednesday. He visited Alex Legion, a 6-foot-5 senior shooting guard from Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va.

Kansas baseball falls to WSU, 2-1

Wichita State managed just two runs, but it was enough to dispatch Kansas University, 2-1, Wednesday at Eck Stadium.

KU tennis falls to Oklahoma, 4-3

Kansas University’s tennis team won the doubles point, but Oklahoma rallied to hand the Jayhawks a 4-3 setback Wednesday.

With relays here, runner recalls KU glory days

For 80 years, the Kansas Relays have attracted elite talent such as Maurice Green, Justin Gatlin, Jim Ryun, Billy Mills and Wes Santee. Lawrence resident Dick Wilson, 75, fondly recalls Santee and running with him in the four-mile relay.

Kirk confident following first five

KU decathlete leads pack, on pace for NCAA provisional mark

As Josh Kirk and Jacob Breth turned the final corner of the 400-meter dash, Kirk couldn’t help but hear Breth grunt from behind him.

KU golfer makes history; earns individual title

Kansas senior Amanda Costner made university history today at the Big 12 Women’s golf championships by taking the individual conference title.

Jayhawk walk-on Teahan ready for new role

When it comes to the 2007 KU men’s basketball recruiting class, you know the story about big man Cole Aldrich, and earlier this year we introduced you to Kansas’ own Tyrel Reed. Tonight, we bring you the story of one player who didn’t sign a letter of intent, but will still compete for playing time next season.

Relays bring back fond memories for former KU runner

It’s a landmark for the Kansas Relays - 80 years, and for one former KU runner, he still remembers the glory of year’s past.

KU softball drops border showdown doubleheader

On the smaller diamond this afternoon, a border showdown doubleheader at Arrocha Ballpark between Kansas and Missouri.

Day one of Relays feature decathlon, heptathlon

Day one of the Kansas Relays was a good one for KU junior Josh Kirk as he leads the men’s decathlon at the half way point with 3,686 points.

Kansas baseball tries to avenge WSU blow out

The first time the Kansas baseball team hooked up with Wichita State this year, things got ugly. The Shockers rocked the Jayhawks 18-3, handing KU its worse loss of the season.

Self pays visit to Legion Wednesday

Kansas University men’s basketball coach Bill Self was out on the recruiting trail on Wednesday. He visited Alex Legion, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va. Legion, the 45th ranked prospect in the class of 2007 by rivals.com, was recently relseased from his Letter of Intent at the University of Michigan, following the firing of former coach Tommy Amaker. Legion, originally from Detroit, Mich., will visit Kentucky this weekend.

Costner makes history with conference crown

Senior Amanda Costner on Wednesday became the first player in the 31-year history of Kansas University women’s golf conference competition to take home the individual crown. By staving off late charges by Ashley Knoll of Texas A&M and Elli Brown of Nebraska, Costner’s 77 in the final round gave her a three-day total of a five-over par 221. Knoll finished three strokes back with a 224, and Kansas placed ninth at the Big 12 Championships as a team at Ridgewood Country Club in Waco, Texas.

Keegan: Keegan: So far, Kansas just so-so

The late Gene Mauch, remembered as the smartest manager who never won a World Series, used to listen to the hype poured on spring sensations and late-season call-ups, and he always offered a word of caution.

Howard joins KU as associate AD

Kansas University athletics director Lew Perkins announced Monday that Chris Howard, an associate athletic director at Louisiana State University, has been named associate athletic director for alumni relations at KU.

Costner has big lead entering final round

Kansas University’s Amanda Costner will take a 7-stroke lead into the final round of the Big 12 golf championships.

Garrett won’t be checking out KU

Brad Garrett, a 6-foot-5 freshman guard from College of Southern Idaho, will not be visiting Kansas University this week.

Tigers bring big bats to KU

Missouri off to surprising start in Big 12 play

One thing is certain about Kansas University’s softball team. After last weekend, the only way the Jayhawks can go is up.

Decathlon returns just in time for Kirk

Heptathlon also begins on day one of relays

The Kansas Relays decathlon, which had been on hiatus the past three years, is back just in time for Josh Kirk’s senior season.

KU’s Costner tops leader board at Big 12 tourney

It took KU senior Amanda Costner 18 holes to build a slim one shot lead at the Big 12 women’s golf championship at Ridgewood Country Club in Waco, Texas on Monday.

Kansas baseball starting 8-game road-trip

At the college level, the Kansas baseball team is saying goodbye to Hoglund Ballpark for the next two weeks.

80th Kansas Relays set to begin tomorrow

Starting tomorrow, it’s Kansas Relays time. On Wednesday, the meet gets going at 10 a.m. with the men’s decathlon and the women’s events begin shortly after at 10:30 with the heptathlon.

Jayhawks take on top seeded Missouri Tigers

At 6-1 the Missouri Tigers are close to the top of the Big 12 softball standings. At 3-6 the Kansas Jayhawks find themselves in the middle of the pack.

KU’s Costner leads Big 12 golf

Kansas University’s Amanda Costner shot a 1-under-par 71 and grabbed sole possession of first place after the first day of the Big 12 women’s golf championships at Baylor’s Ridgewood Country Club.

‘Backer battle between buddies

Kansas University’s two leading tacklers on the football field last year now are competing for one starting job. Joe Mortensen and Mike Rivera, close friends and juniors out of the same recruiting class, finished the spring season Sunday in an intense battle for the one middle-linebacker starting spot. Mortensen moves inside after starting all 12 games last year as an outside linebacker.

Ryan Wood’s KU football notebook

Kansas University quarterbacks Kerry Meier and Todd Reesing often approached the line of scrimmage with the rest of the offense early in the play clock during Sunday’s spring game - without a huddle - and then gazed toward the KU sideline for advice.

Woodling: Jayhawks plentiful in NBA

I would have bet that every college basketball player who opted to turn pro before graduation would have said it. But Julian Wright didn’t.

Jayhawks hope weather holds for Relays

Kansas University track coach Stanley Redwine stood in the southeast corner of Memorial Stadium on a sun-baked, cloud-free Monday afternoon. The temperature was 70 degrees, with a refreshing breeze in the air.

Organizers of the Kansas relays hope the cold weather is over

In less than 48 hours, the first starting guns will be fired off at Memorial Stadium and the many participants hope the nice weather will hold up.

KU baseball off to 0-5 start in Big 12 play

The Jayhawk baseball team will need to shake off its rocky Big 12 start to have any hopes of avoiding a long stay in the conference cellar.

Spring Game is blowout for blue squad

Those expecting a competitive Spring Game at Memorial Stadium on Sunday were instead treated to a smashing by the blue squad over the white, 48-0.

The Fifth Quarter: Spring game edition

Tying up loose ends from Sunday’s Spring game at Memorial Stadium, expectedly won in dominant fashion by the Blue squad, 48-0. Some questions which were present entering Spring ball are still lingering as it comes to a close, most notably the quarterback race between sophomores Kerry Meier and Todd Reesing.

Injuries, losses taking toll on Jayhawks

Frustration shows during Sunday's 5-2 setback to Colorado

Edina Horvath stood motionless on the baseline with her back to the court and her hands on her hips after another shot had sailed long in her doubles match.

Spring stings!

No Jayhawk spared from full contact

Joe Mortensen even let up a little bit. But as Kansas University quarterback Kerry Meier was about to glide out of bounds during the spring game Sunday, Mortensen put a shoulder into him and spun him around almost a full revolution. Welcome to a full-contact scrimmage - finally.

Aggies pummel Jayhawks

Sometimes laughter is the best medicine. Minutes after Texas A&M had flogged Kansas, 13-0, in softball Sunday afternoon at Arrocha Ballpark, the Jayhawks were smiling and chattering in their postgame session with coach Tracy Bunge.

Signee has fun in game

Kansas University basketball signee Tyrel Reed of Burlington High scored two points off 1-of-4 shooting in the Gold team’s 140-117 loss to the Black squad Saturday at the Kentucky Derby Classic at Louisville’s Freedom Hall.

KU wins one, but Bears salvage series

Plagued by defensive miscues during the series against Baylor University, Kansas University second baseman Ryne Price atoned for his errors in dramatic fashion.

Ryan Wood’s KU football notebook

KU sophomore Angus Quigley played extensively Sunday, but not where you might think.

Receiver Henry shows off skills

With his long frame, decent speed and experience, Kansas University senior Marcus Henry made it look so easy out there Sunday.

Keegan: Keegan: Kansas’ Stuckey has it all

The 330 best and brightest NCAA athletes are invited to the organization’s five-day leadership conference in late May in Orlando, Fla. Talk for five minutes to Darrell Stuckey, starting safety for the Kansas University football team, and it’s easy to see why he was chosen.

Impressive crowd of 8,200 shows for Spring Game

Though the KU football coaching staff may be no closer to naming a starting QB than before the Spring Game began, at least they have a better idea of how the team plays together in a game-type situation.

KU baseball wins 1 of 2 games, loses series to Baylor

On Saturday, Baylor beat KU 6-2, and with two more games on Sunday, KU had a chance to win the series. However KU only managed to win one of the two games and lost the series.

KU softball falls again to Texas A&M

A day after losing the first of a two-game series with Texas A&M, the KU softball team was once again handed a tough loss by the Aggies.

2007 Kansas Relays entries announced

A very deep and talented field will enter the Kansas Relays starting Wednesday April 18 for the Eightieth Anniversary of this historic event. Some 8,000 athletes applied for this year’s Relays, but that list was narrowed to just over 5,000 participants that will compete at KU’s Memorial Stadium.

Technology tough on NCAA

New forms of communication alter recruiting landscape

When basketball scouts arrived at last summer’s Nike All-America Camp, they gazed as intently at their cell phones as they did at the games. Then they started sending messages, one after another.

McDonald’s All-American White keeping options open

Kansas City (Mo.) Hickman Mills High standout Tyra White will wait to make a decision on playing basketball for LSU next season in the midst of a recent coaching change.

KU softball tumbles

Dorothy was correct. There is no place like home. Except for Kansas University’s softball team. The Jayhawks have turned Arrocha Ballpark into Oz.

New faces finally get chance to strut their stuff

Jayhawks' annual spring game often has hinted at things to come on gridiron

For all the new guys on Kansas University’s football team, today’s spring game is the Super Bowl - for now.

Ryan Wood’s KU football notebook

Kansas University’s football team has no plans to stray from the format it’s accustomed to in today’s spring game.

Teahan shines in all-star clash

Missouri boys, girls squads sweep series

There wasn’t a Kansas all-star in the MidAmerica Nazarene University gym who could stop Missouri all-star Conner Teahan on Saturday night. Teahan, who will be an invited walk-on to the Kansas University basketball team next season, scored 24 points in Missouri’s 119-91 victory against Kansas in the High School All-Star Challenge.

Huskers’ Keller, Ganz shine

Sam Keller and Joe Ganz led scoring drives on the Red squad’s first six possessions as the top offensive and defensive units rolled to a 38-0 victory over the White squad in Nebraska’s spring game Saturday.

Jayhawk baseball falls to Baylor

Fair weather, foul results

It was a stagnant start at the plate for the Kansas University baseball squad in its series opener against Baylor on Saturday at Hoglund Ballpark.

Ex-KSU lineman Stucky dies

John Stucky, who oversaw Tennessee’s strength and conditioning program in the 1990s, has died. He was 59. Stucky died on Thursday in Springdale, Ark., the university announced.

Manning sets KU record in women’s triple jump

Kansas University junior Crystal Manning established a school record in the women’s triple jump Saturday during the second day of competition at the John Jacobs Invitational.

Moody not with Dodge after all

Former Kansas University basketball guard Michael Lee will be playing in the United States Basketball League this season. Christian Moody will not.

KU softball to entertain A&M

Ah, for those dry April days of yore. Rain has plagued softball and baseball teams most of the month.

O’Brien decision reversed

NCAA dismisses ex-Buckeye coach's violations

The NCAA reversed itself Friday and threw out three violations and part of a fourth that occurred under former Ohio State basketball coach Jim O’Brien because the association’s enforcement staff missed a deadline for filing charges.

Take a seat : please

Officials seek to boost spring attendance

The shirtless shoulders were turning pink, and it seemed every Kansas State student hanging around had a drink in hand. The parking lot next to Bill Snyder Family Stadium was full, with music blaring, grills smoking and footballs being thrown around all day.

KU football squad readies for Spring game this Sunday

With the annual Spring Game nearing for the Jayhawks football team, the coaching staff will be busy as ever trying to determine which QB will be the starter for the upcoming season.

Jayhawk to attend leadership conference

The NCAA selected KU defensive back Darrell Stuckey as one of 330 NCAA athletes who will attend its 2007 leadership conference May 27-31 in Orlando, Fla.

Huggins hires K-State aide

Erik Martin, an assistant coach at Kansas State, will follow boss Bob Huggins to West Virginia University.

Jayhawk women add Weldon

Athletic guard to help replace Shaquina Mosley

Bonnie Henrickson recruited the size she needed. Now Kansas University’s women’s basketball coach has the backcourt performer she’s been looking for.

KU football team used to scrimmages

Though the thousands of fans in attendance at Sunday’s spring game will be new for Kansas University’s football team, engaging in an intense scrimmage won’t be. Not by a long shot.

NCAA approves timing changes

Football rules will revert to what they were in 2005

Last season, the NCAA wanted to speed up football games. Next season, it wants more plays.

Mayer: Mayer: Huggins outcome expected

Lots of Kansas State athletic faithful went nutty when president Jon Wefald and Co. grabbed controversial Bob Huggins off the used-coach rack to handle their basketball. There were rallies, T-shirt orgies, women were throwing babies off balconies and a common belief was Kansas University better run and hide: The Wildcats are coming!

KU tweaks schedule - again - for Baylor series

Game times subject to change. Most schedules have such a disclaimer, but no one has taken advantage quite like Kansas University’s baseball team this season.

Jayhawks offer Clarke

Kansas 'a dream school,' prep guard says

Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self, who is in need of a monster recruiting class in 2008, on Thursday made a scholarship offer to Rotnei Clarke, a 5-foot-11 junior guard from Verdigris High School in Claremore, Okla.

Men’s, women’s coaches rake in cash

Highest salaries on par with football

Millionaires are sprouting up everywhere this spring in the world of college basketball. Coaches are zipping from one school to the next in search of big bucks. Others are staying put and being rewarded big time. The general mindset at these schools seems to be three words: Whatever it takes.

Reesing and Meier in tight battle for starting QB slot

Kansas University quarterbacks Kerry Meier and Todd Reesing are good friends, roommates, and also having a tight battle for the role of starting QB for the upcoming football season.

QBs unsure who’s ahead

Spring competition 'a deadlock,' Meier says

At this point, Kerry Meier and Todd Reesing both are pretty clueless as to who’s leading Kansas University’s quarterback competition.

Ryan Wood’s KU football notebook

Quarterbacks Kerry Meier and Todd Reesing both expressed their optimism over KU’s remodeled offense under the tutelage of new coordinator Ed Warinner.

Coaching an obsession for UK’s Gillispie

Passion has led to professional success, personal defeats for former A&M coach

Winifred “Wimpy” Gillispie realized early on that her only son, Billy Clyde, was not going to be a normal Texan.

Robinson proud of repeat reward

Self says junior guard 'epitomizes what college athletics is all about'

Russell Robinson was careful to not drop a prized possession - the Danny Manning Mr. Jayhawk Award - as he headed out of the Holiday Inn Holidome Convention Center into the rain Tuesday night.

Dorn does her part

Rally at No. 3 singles can't help Jayhawks top KSU

About the only thing the Kansas University tennis squad had going for it in a 5-2 loss Wednesday to Kansas State at First Serve Tennis Center was the performance of Kunigunda Dorn.

KU tennis falls in Sunflower showdown

The Kansas tennis team took advantage of the perfect weather conditions at First Serve Tennis Center this afternoon. The indoor facility played host to the Sunflower State showdown.

KU men’s golf team sneaks into fifth

Kansas University’s men’s golf team recorded the top final-round team score at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic to move into a tie for fifth place.

Former Jayhawk Turgeon steps in at Texas A&M

Mark Turgeon was introduced as Texas A&M’s basketball coach Tuesday, five days after Billy Gillispie left for Kentucky.

Talib thrilled about double duty

KU cornerback sees no harm in giving Jayhawks occasional offensive boost

Every so often during the ongoing spring practices, Aqib Talib grabs a yellow mesh penny and slips it over his head to cover up his white jersey.

UT’s Durant to enter draft

Longhorns' one-year wonder could be top pick in June

By the look of his Texas tank top and shorts, Kevin Durant might have fooled someone into thinking he’d changed his mind. Was it a hint he might stay in college? No chance. The kid is leaving for the NBA.

UCLA’s Afflalo headed to NBA

UCLA All-American guard Arron Afflalo is passing up his senior year to enter the NBA draft.

Jayhawks aim to end MU’s 7-game streak

Missouri University’s softball team is on a roll. The Tigers have won seven straight games, including five against Big 12 Conference foes, going into tonight’s league contest against Kansas.

UNC’s Hansbrough, Lawson to stay

Tyler Hansbrough and Ty Lawson will return to North Carolina next season instead of entering the NBA draft early.

Thrice as nice

Talented KU trio says it's staying put

Russell Robinson, who was named the repeat winner of Kansas University’s coveted “Mr. Jayhawk” Award at Tuesday’s annual basketball banquet, will definitely be back for his senior season. His return has never been in question.

Woodling: Woodling: Expect Turgeon to thrive

Mark Turgeon will have to coach against his alma mater now. Ever since Turgeon, a plucky Kansas University point guard in the mid-1980s, became an NCAA Division I head coach in the late ‘90s, he has steadfastly avoided the visitors locker room in Allen Fieldhouse.

Former Jayhawk takes reigns at Texas A&M

The new men’s basketball coach at Texas A&M is a former Jayhawk. This afternoon, Mark Turgeon officially left Wichita State for College Station.

KU’s sophomore class dwindling from early departures

The fab four freshmen are now down to the terrific two juniors. But, it might be a solo act by the end of the month.

Self, team hold annual banquet

While Julian Wright’s days of dunking in Lawrence may be done, the noodle still joined his teammates at the annual KU men’s basketball banquet.

Jayhawks need wins for chance at postseason

Heading into the second half of the Big 12 schedule, the Kansas baseball team battles Baylor in a matchup of conference cellar dwellers and if the Jayhawks want to defend their league tournament title, they need to start winning some weekend series.

Chalmers, Arthur and Collins confirm returns

At Tuesday night’s Kansas University men’s basketball postseason awards banquet, sophomore Mario Chalmers, freshman Darrell Arthur and freshman Sherron Collins all confirmed that they will be returning to play at KU next season. Sophomore Brandon Rush said that he is still going to take a couple of weeks to evaluate his situation and then make a final decision. Junior Russell Robinson was given the Mr. Jayhawk award, handed each year to KU’s most valuable player.

Keegan: Keegan: Potential potent in NBA

Lump Julian Wright in with the wild, hard-throwing pitcher who in the same inning blows away three hitters with overpowering stuff and walks in a run or two because he can’t hit the target with any consistency. In baseball, those prospects are selected higher than the reliable winners who don’t quite measure up on the radar gun.

A&M to tap Turgeon

Wichita State basketball coach Mark Turgeon today will be introduced as Bill Gillispie’s successor at Texas A&M, according to published reports.

With Wright gone, fans wonder who’s next

At a minute to 4 p.m., bowling in the Jaybowl stopped. Conversations ended. The volume on the big-screen TVs was turned up - high.

Martin introduced at Kansas State

Frank Martin was introduced as the successor to Bob Huggins on Monday, a move that Kansas State hopes will bring a quick end to an embarrassing situation.

KU women’s golf 4th

Kansas University’s women’s golf team finished fourth Monday at the Susie Maxwell Berning Classic.

Jankovich loses assistant

New University of Michigan basketball coach John Beilein has announced the rehiring of Mike Jackson as an assistant coach with the Wolverine program.

Julian Wright notebook

Julian Wright not only declared for the NBA Draft on Monday, but also indicated he’d sign with an agent. What that means is he’s not going to change his mind, withdraw from the draft by June 18 and return to Kansas University for a third season.

What others are saying

Word of Julian Wright’s decision to put his name in the NBA Draft spread quickly Monday.

Moving forward

Wright leaving Jayhawks early for NBA

Julian Wright, who figures to become an instant millionaire June 28, says pursuit of the almighty dollar is not why he has decided to leave Kansas University for the NBA. “Money has never been my motivation,” the 6-foot-8, 225-pound sophomore forward said Monday at a news conference announcing his decision to skip his final two years of school.

Julian Wright is headed for the NBA

For the first time since 2002, the Kansas mens basketball program is losing an underclassmen to the NBA. Back then it was Drew Gooden. Monday afternoon, Julian Wright announced he would forego his final two seasons at KU to enter the NBA Draft.

Wright becomes first KU sophomore to declare for the NBA Draft

All during the season, Julian Wright made it known he planned on returning for his Junior season with KU basketball, however with the possibility of being a lottery pick, Wright has decided to enter the NBA Draft.

Former KU player Mark Turgeon announced as new Texas A&M coach

Mark Turgeon has spent the last seven years coaching at Wichita State but will now be headed South to coach Texas A&M.

Highlights from Wright’s career at KU

Though Julian Wright was only a Jayhawk for 2 years, he still made quite an impact on the program. Here are some highlights from Julian’s brief KU career.

Fans react to news of Wright’s departure

6News Reporter Todd Johnson visited a spot on Mount Oread where Julian Wright had many friends - the campus bowling alley - to get reactions about his announcement to enter the NBA Draft.

Keegan: Keegan: Wright not KU’s key cog

The first domino is on its way to the ground. If that’s where the tumbling stops, the Kansas University basketball team still shapes up as Final Four-caliber next season. That’s a pretty big “if,” since it was Julian Wright, not Brandon Rush, who was the first to decide he is leaving for the NBA.

KU women’s golf 7th entering final round

Kansas University’s Amanda Costner carded a 70 in the second round as the KU women’s golf team placed seventh after two rounds of the Susie Maxwell Berning Classic on Sunday. The Jayhawks shot a two-round total of 589.

KU softball splits

Kansas University split a softball doubleheader with Texas on Sunday. The Jayhawks won the first game, 2-0, before dropping Game Two, 3-2.

Kansas forward likely going pro

Wright expected to make announcement today

Julian Wright, who has said numerous times he’d be back for his junior season at Kansas University, this afternoon is expected to announce his intention to declare for the NBA Draft.

Jayhawks’ rowing regains Kansas Cup

The Jayhawks rowing team regained the Kansas Cup yesterday by beating K-State 12-10.

Longhorns steal close home game from ‘Hawks

Yesterday the Kansas baseball team tried to take two of three from the 6th ranked Texas Longhorns out at Hoglund Ballpark, but the ‘Hawks’ effort ended up just short as the ‘Horns hooked the ‘Hawks 6-5.

KU forward could make jump to NBA

After two seasons in Lawrence, KU forward Julian Wright may be ready to test the waters of the NBA draft.

Self, Wright to hold 4 p.m. press conference

Kansas University men’s basketball coach Bill Self and sophomore Julian Wright will hold a 4 p.m. press conference today in Hadl Auditorium to address Wright’s future. It is believed at that time that Wright, who was KU’s third-leading scorer and leading rebounder this season on its way to the Elite Eight, will declare himself eligible for June’s NBA Draft.

MU edges KU tennis, 4-3

The Kansas University tennis team mounted an unsuccessful comeback and fell short against Missouri, falling 4-3 on Saturday.

Jayhawks take Kansas Cup

Varsity eight boat closes six-foot gap, edges K-State

In the final 500 meters of Kansas University’s first varsity eight rowing race against Kansas State on Saturday, the Jayhawks closed a six-foot gap and finished 1.2 seconds ahead of the Wildcats.

Gone with the wind

UT's trio of wind-aided homers sinks Kansas

Hoglund Ballpark can be either a nightmare or a blessing for Kansas University’s baseball team. It just depends on who takes advantage.

Commentary: Gillispie shouldn’t be faulted for move

Get mad if you must. Curse. Yell. Scream if it makes you feel better. But deep down in your soul, you knew Billy Clyde Gillispie was going to Kentucky if it called. Can you really blame him?

Coaches hit ‘08 recruiting trail

Several high schoolers list Kansas University among favorites

Now that the marathon college basketball season has ended, it’s time for Kansas University’s coaches to dust off their golf clubs and play 36 holes a day, right? Not quite.

Durant adds to awards haul

UT star sweeps top honors by claiming Wooden Award

Kevin Durant completed a sweep of the top six national player of the year honors. It was a humbling experience in more ways than one.

Gillispie ready for daunting challenge

New coach blissfully unfazed by expectations that await at Kentucky

Billy Gillispie doesn’t mind being second-guessed.

Jayhawks’ Manning triple-jump champ

Despite rainy conditions, Kansas University’s Crystal Manning captured the women’s triple-jump title at the Texas Relays on Saturday.

KU softball postponed

Rainy conditions prevented the Kansas University softball team from taking the field against Texas on Saturday.

Keegan: Huggins bashed unfairly

So let me get this straight: Bob Huggins leaves Kansas State after one year, and he’s a snake who slithered all the way to West Virginia, his alma mater. After all, Huggins told top recruit Michael Beasley he would be the coach at Kansas State, and now he won’t be.

Kansas’ Self tickled by buddy’s new job

Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self’s good buddy, Billy Gillispie, continued his rapid climb in the coaching profession Friday by being named head coach at Kentucky.

Texas awaits KU softball

A turnaround against Texas would be just the ticket for Kansas University’s softball team.

Kansas State promotes aide Martin

Kansas State moved quickly to replace Bob Huggins as men’s basketball coach, promoting assistant Frank Martin to the top job Friday.

‘Horns blown away

Jayhawks breeze past seventh-ranked UT

The wind was blowing out of Hoglund Ballpark so hard, it was inviting an offensive surge. But Kansas University’s baseball team first had to figure out Texas starter Adrian Alaniz, one of the country’s best throwers.

Huggins happy to be home

Former Kansas State coach introduced at alma mater

Score one for West Virginia. Mountaineers basketball will look a lot different under new coach Bob Huggins, with faster-paced action, more slam dunks and - he hopes - a higher tally on the scoreboard.

Baylor coach signs extension

Baylor coach Kim Mulkey signed a contract extension that was approved by the Baylor Board of Regents on Thursday, school officials said.

Ryan Wood’s KU football notebook

As it turns out, shuffling the offensive line is something Kansas University’s football coaches wanted to do long ago.

UK lures Gillispie from A&M

New Wildcats leader embraces pressure that comes with Kentucky's tradition

Billy Gillispie peeked at the seven national championship banners and didn’t flinch. He welcomes the pressure of coaching at college basketball’s winningest school.

KU Baseball team rolls over Texas

The Kansas Jayhawks easily took care of the Texas Longhorns on the diamond today, winning 14-6.

A&M coach Billy Gillispie heads to Kentucky; KSU vacancy filled

Big 12 coaches are heading elsewhere! Billy Gillispie has decided to leave Texas A&M to coach at Kentucky a day after Bob Huggins announced he was leaving the conference. K-State wasted little time announcing Frank Martin as their new head coach today.

Sources say Martin will take over K-State post

Tim Fitzgerald of GoPowercat.com is reporting that sources say Frank Martin, who sat by Bob Huggins’ side as his top assistant this past season at Kansas State, is set to take over the Wildcat program.

More Big 12 shake-up: Gillispie heading to UK

Kentucky’s restless two weeks are over. The Wildcats have a new coach in Billy Gillispie, who will try to restore some of the luster to college basketball’s winningest school. Athletic department spokesman Scott Stricklin said the hiring of the former Texas A&M coach will be announced at an afternoon pep rally, followed by a news conference.

OU hires former standout

Hall of Famer Joe Washington, who ranks No. 2 on the Oklahoma’s list of career rushers, is returning to Norman as a special assistant to athletic director Joe Castiglione, the university announced Thursday.

Keegan: Keegan: K-State should call off pity party

Kansas State president Jon Wefald and athletic director Tim Weiser must have spilled their milk when they met with Bob Huggins and unsuccessfully attempted to make him stay because by the time they held a news conference to announce the vacancy, the two men still were crying.

Mayer: Mayer: Hoop titles rarely a quick deal

How dare Bill Self go four years without bringing another NCAA basketball championship to Kansas! So he has Big 12 titles of varying kinds running out his ears, glossy win-loss records, tremendous public support and respect - he hasn’t won The Big One. OK, it took wonder boy Larry Brown five years here to do that.

KU women announce postseason banquet

Kansas University’s women’s basketball team will hold its postseason awards reception and senior celebration Thursday, April 19 in the on-campus Kansas Union Ballroom.

Huggy heads home

Coach leaves KSU for alma mater

Kansas State gave Bob Huggins a second chance. So did West Virginia, the school Huggins spurned five years ago. Huggins took them both, a year apart. On Thursday, he resigned to become the Mountaineers’ men’s basketball coach after one season with Kansas State.

Agafonov wins hammer at Texas Relays

Kansas University’s Egor Agafonov won the men’s hammer throw with a toss of 223 feet, 4 inches Thursday during the opening day of the Texas Relays.

Donovan staying put; 4 Gators going pro

Florida coach Billy Donovan wanted to stay. His star players knew it was time to go.

Huggy’s departure doesn’t stun Self

Bill Self, who was in Allen Fieldhouse preparing for his first recruiting trip of the spring AAU season Thursday, wasn’t stunned to learn of Bob Huggins’ decision to leave rival Kansas State after just one season.

Longhorns finally feast on KU fastballs

Texas scores five times in eighth inning to secure series opener

The only pitches finding any part of the plate were the straight ones. And that was bad news for Kansas University’s baseball team.

Kentucky eyes Gillispie

Kentucky scratched one Billy off its list, and moved on to another.

Huggins bolts K-State for West Virginia

One and done! That is the legacy Bob Huggins will leave behind at Kansas State University as the basketball head coach. Huggins accepted a deal with West Virginia to coach their basketball program.

KU baseball squad falls to Texas

On a particularly chilly day at Hoglund Ballpark, the Jayhawk baseball squad fell to Big 12 foe Texas, losing 11-6.

K-State coach Huggins going to West Virginia

Basketball coach Bob Huggins told Kansas State officials that he is leaving the school for his alma mater, West Virginia, GoPowercat.com is reporting. More details to come.

Huggins situation has K-State nervous

Wildcats' first-year coach at top of list to fill West Virginia vacancy

The most nervous sports fans on the face of the earth are located in Manhattan. The source of their anxiety? West Virginia University, alma mater of Kansas State’s popular first-year basketball coach Bob Huggins, has a vacancy and has Huggins at the top of its wish list.

Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook

University of California guard and ex-Jayhawk Omar Wilkes has decided not to return to the Pac-10 school for his senior season, Golden Bears coach Ben Braun said Wednesday.

Ryan Wood’s KU football notebook

The Jayhawks practiced for about 21â2 hours Wednesday in front of a small gathering of fans and media.

Kansas still in slump

Homestand gets worse

So much for home cooking. Six days ago, Kansas University’s softball team roared into a five-game homestand after winning eight of its previous nine games, all on the road.

KU baseball trounces Wesleyan

Underclassmen seize chance to shine in 'freshmen game' at Hoglund

Facing the less talented NAIA school Kansas Wesleyan, the Kansas University baseball team used Wednesday’s game for player development.

Potential vs. potential

KU's second-year QBs both have shown promise

Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino insists that he has no choice to make when it comes to a starting quarterback.

Ex-Jayhawk Lee joins Cagerz

Former Kansas University guard Michael Lee will play for the Kansas Cagerz of the United States Basketball League this spring in Salina.

Keegan: Keegan: Size Sharp’s one issue

Question a talented athlete who has been called undersized about whether he can do something, and he’ll tell you he can do it, and he’ll tell you with interest.

Bzdelik takes over at Colorado

Ex-Air Force coach's five-year deal worth $750,000 annually

Coach Jeff Bzdelik became the new coach at Colorado on Wednesday, leaving the top job at Air Force and signing a five-year deal with the Buffaloes.

KU baseball downs Wesleyan 10-6

The Kansas baseball team lost a 10-6 contest to K-State in Manhattan last night. Ritch Price’s squad back on the diamond this afternoon, hosting Kansas Wesleyan at Hoglund Ballpark.

Jayhawk softball falls to Nebraska 3-0

Right next door at Arrocha Ballpark the Kansas softball team taking on Big 12 foe Nebraska.

Huggins drama has Manhattan in suspense

The most nervous sports fans on the face of the earth are located in Manhattan, Kan. The source of their anxiety? West Virginia University, alma mater of Kansas State’s popular first-year basketball coach Bob Huggins, has a vacancy and has Huggins at the top of its wish list.

Self says Gators good, if not great

Winning back-to-back NCAA championships has assured Florida’s basketball team a place in history.

KU football practice open to public today

Kansas University’s football team will open its spring practice to fans today. The workout will begin at 3:45 p.m. and will take place at the practice fields adjacent to Hoglund Ballpark.

Florida’s future still up in air

Coach Billy Donovan spent several hours after the national championship game mingling with family and friends, and socializing with school officials. Sorry Florida fans, he didn’t agree to a new contract.

KU baseball adds two makeup contests

The Kansas University baseball team has added two contests to the schedule. The Jayhawks will play host to Kansas Wesleyan at 4 p.m. today at Hoglund Ballpark. KU will also face the University of St. Mary on May 1.

Kansas baseball tumbles

K-State claims 10-6 nonconference victory

Kansas State scored seven runs in the first two innings and held on for a 10-6, non-conference baseball victory Tuesday over Kansas University at Tointon Stadium.

NCAA title game boring, as usual

Florida-Ohio State, like most recent championship contests, fails to live up to billing

Overrated! Overrated! No, not Florida. The Gators are phenomenal. They have now duplicated Duke’s rock-star teams of 1991 and ‘92 with two consecutive national championships.

Keegan: Keegan: C’mon, coach, let ‘em duel

The most compelling news story of this century, without question, was the lesson in forgiveness taught by the Amish in the wake of the shooting deaths of five girls in a one-room schoolhouse in Bart Township, Pa. Family members of the departed Amish girls offered condolences and prayers to the family of the killer. Unforgettable acts of kindness.

KU softball splits twinbill

No Kansas University softball player will be happier to see Nebraska come to town today than Val Chapple.

Aldrich scores two in all-star competition

Kansas University signee Cole Aldrich scored two points off 1-of-7 shooting with nine rebounds in the East’s 144-123 loss to the West in Tuesday’s Roundball Classic at the United Center.

A return to championship form

Tennessee tops Rutgers for first title since 1997-98

Everyone is gazing up at good ol’ Rocky Top again. After a nine-year title drought, Tennessee and coach Pat Summitt are NCAA champions. The Lady Vols captured an elusive seventh national title Tuesday night, beating Rutgers to the ball for second and third shots in a 59-46 win to reclaim their customary place above all other programs.

‘Hawks fall to KSU in non-conference game

The Kansas baseball team will meet K-State for a three-game series this May. Those contests count towards the Big 12 standings. Tonight though, the two rivals met in Manhattan with nothing but bragging rights and pride on the line.

KU softball splits doubleheader with Arkansas

The Kansas softball team hosted a double header against Arkansas this afternoon.

Williams receives Hall pass

Baseball Hall of Famers who play for multiple teams must pick just one hat for their bronze plaque in Cooperstown, N.Y. That said … what would lifelong baseball fan Roy Williams do if the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame had the same rule for its basketball enshrinees?

Twice the bite!

Gators repeat, down OSU again

The Florida Gators took a chomp out of NCAA history with the repeat they simply had to have. Now they want more. They want to be called one of the best teams of all time.

Ohio State once again becomes Gator bait

Curses, chomped again. The Florida Gators continued their recent feast on the Ohio State Buckeyes, mangling OSU 84-75 Monday night in the Georgia Dome to capture their second consecutive NCAA title.

Bunge seeks aggressive start

KU softball team welcomes Arkansas for doubleheader

Tracy Bunge says she loves the chemistry of her Kansas University softball team. Sometimes, though, Bunge wonders how to light the Bunsen burner.

Arkansas taps Creighton’s Altman

Razorbacks hire one-time K-State coach to replace Heath

For 13 years, Dana Altman was content at Creighton, helping the Bluejays win 20 games season after season. Now, Altman has finally found another job that appeals to him - coaching the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Woodling: Woodling: No doubt that Roy’s a winner

This column is about Roy Williams. If you don’t want to read about Roy Williams - many of you I’m sure still consider him a snake - then stop right here. I come to praise Roy Williams, not to throw stones.

Tennessee, Rutgers to take shots at destiny

Rutgers has made the most of second chances this season, especially in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament.

Future ‘Hawk Tyrell Reed to play in Classic

Future Jayhawk Tyrell Reed has been selected to play in the Kentucky Derby Festival All-Star Classic on April 14th in Louisville.

The long-ball has been a killer for the KU baseball squad

The KU pitching squad has already given up 28 home-runs this season - many of which have directly led to a KU loss.

Former KU coach Roy Williams heads to ‘Hall’

Today, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inducted seven new members, including former KU head coach Roy Williams.

NCAA’s shining moment

NBA-ready stars restore college basketball's allure

Take it all in, because there probably won’t be a repeat of this any time soon.

Reed to play in classic

Kansas University basketball signee Tyrel Reed has been selected to play in the Kentucky Derby Festival All-Star Classic, set for 7 p.m. April 14 in Freedom Hall in Louisville.

Commentary: Florida sitting on history’s doorstep

Players may not know it, but the Gators are close to leaving a glowing legacy in college hoops history

For most of the Florida players, college basketball history started in 1994, which may be why they had so much trouble when they were asked to identify the best college team of all time.

Bedore: Bedore: Florida to win title; Players should be paid

Things on my mind as the 2006-07 college basketball season today comes to a close.

Pint-sized Ramirez tees off in KU loss

Sara Ramirez can’t tell you where her power comes from.

Parker, Vols upend Heels

Rutgers plasters LSU, advances to first-ever championship game

Candace Parker calmly walked to the middle of the floor, extended her index finger and said the same two words almost everyone wearing Tennessee orange has been muttering for nearly a decade. “One more,” Parker said.

KU tennis falls to Texas Tech, 5-2

Kansas University tennis players Lauren Hommell and Yliana Svistun scored victories, but the Jayhawk tennis team fell, 5-2, to Texas Tech on Sunday.

KU baseball just short at Mizzou

The Kansas University baseball team rallied from an eight-run deificit, but fell one run short - for the second day in a row - in a 10-9 loss to Missouri on Sunday.

KU softball team looks to rebound from first conference loss

On Saturday, the KU softball team tasted conference defeat for the first time this season, but hopes to bounce back against the Bears.

KU baseball team falls up short against MU

One day after KU rallied to beat Missouri, they found themselves trying to rally again, only this time coming up short, losing 10-9.

Jayhawk football team looking for tough defense this year

After a solid performance last year, James McClinton has been named one of the team captains and hopes to help guide the KU defense this season.

Moving game to K.C. means ‘major business opportunity’ lost

Economist's analysis confirms fears of area business owners

Moving this season’s Kansas-Missouri football game to Arrowhead Stadium will cost Kansas, Douglas County and the city of Lawrence a combined $713,000, according to an economist’s analysis commissioned by the Journal-World.

Oden out early, but Ohio State rolls

Not even three minutes into the game, and the whistle blew. Greg Oden dropped his head and started a slow walk to the bench. Two quick fouls, and he was done for the half. The turning point in the game, for sure. But not in the way anyone expected.

Long balls sink KU softball, 8-2

Rare is the day when Kassie Humphreys struggles in the circle. Saturday, however, was one of those days for Kansas University’s standout senior softball pitcher.

Pritchard worked way up

Ex-Jayhawk rose rapidly to Blazers GM

Kevin Pritchard paid his dues in climbing to the top rung of professional basketball.

Candy dandy for Vols

Parker has thrived in new role this year

When Tennessee played North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament a year ago, Candace Parker had to do it all, no matter that she was a redshirt freshman coming off a year lost to knee injuries.

Jayhawks can’t finish ninth-inning repeat

This time, the ninth-inning runs weren’t enough to help the Kansas University baseball team rally for victory.

Brewer UF’s reason to smile

Grinning Gator guard wills Florida to halftime lead

Before Chris Richard turned the rim into a chin-up bar, before fans in the upper deck started chanting, “It’s Great to be a Florida Gator,” even before John Wooden threw his remote control at his TV back in Los Angeles, only one Gator was smiling.

OU’s Paris women’s player of year

Duke's Goestenkors claims coaching honor

Duke coach Gail Goestenkors was the driving force behind the Blue Devils’ perfect regular season. Oklahoma sophomore Courtney Paris, too, showed consistent excellence.

Fouls shackle ballyhooed bigs

Ewing vs. Olajuwon this wasn’t. The most anticipated battle in decades between two of college basketball’s best big men, Ohio State’s Greg Oden and Georgetown’s Roy Hibbert, never quite materialized in Saturday night’s semifinal. Thank three guys whose names you wouldn’t - and probably shouldn’t - know.

KU rowing canceled

Today’s regatta featuring the women’s rowing teams from Kansas University, Tulsa and Drake has been canceled due to a fast current and flooding.

Coaching changes should sound alarm

He is the biggest name astride the whirling carousel, which each spring finds numerous coaches thrown from their horses or trading in their old nag for a new one.

Florida dominates rematch with UCLA

First, an instant replay. Next, a classic repeat? Florida and its in-demand coach, Billy Donovan, moved one win away from a second straight national championship Saturday night, defeating UCLA, 76-66, in a game that looked very much like the meeting between these two in last year’s Final Four.

Rutgers’ balance key on both ‘O’ and ‘D’

Starless Knights enjoying the ride

There’s no feisty point guard, slam-dunking virtuoso or shot-blocking giant on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Today’s capsules

¢ LSU vs. Rutgers ¢ Tennessee vs. N. Carolina

News

Monday, April 30

Again, Kansas players shut out of NFL Draft

Sunday, April 29

Aldrich knows Jayhawks must account for loss of Wright and Rush next season

KU ace silences Big 12's hottest hitting team

Former Salina Central star fell in love with tennis at young age

International players impact KU roster

Saturday, April 28

Sophomore to test waters in draft

Ex-Jayhawk hopes to be tapped in draft

Keegan: Keegan: Money deciding factor

Friday, April 27

Mayer: Mayer: Losing trio wouldn’t harm KU

New Academic Progress Rate data puts all athletic programs in NCAA's good graces

NCAA approves total ban on popular recruiting tool

Thursday, April 26

Wednesday, April 25

Draft analyst cites source who says KU sophomore has decided to enter his name in NBA Draft

Tuesday, April 24

Woodling: Woodling: Kansas ignored in draft

No news on Rush, no change on Arthur

Monday, April 23

Woodland takes 400-yard tee shot, improved short game to Hutchinson

Guard lists UCLA, Kentucky, Michigan after trip to UK

Sunday, April 22

Howard, Butler add to Jayhawks' medal haul; Wissel qualifies for regional

KU wastes another solid outing as offense struggles against Texas Tech

Jayhawks' ace tosses one-hitter, homers as KU tops Texas Tech

Jackson wins third-straight Relays gold

Saturday, April 21

Olympic-gold hopeful Jackson marquee performer during today's Gold Zone

Ex-Jayhawk Russell unleashes huge throw to win

Red Raiders' first-inning run holds up in 1-0 victory

Friday, April 20

Kansas target Legion visiting Kentucky

Agafonov's toss his best of the year thus far

Relays participants, others to pay tribute to Virginia Tech victims

Thursday, April 19

Mangino not ready to pick his QB starter

Wood: Wood: Experience should give Meier edge

Keegan: Keegan: Reesing’s approach works best

Senior 'in shock' after making school history

KU decathlete leads pack, on pace for NCAA provisional mark

Wednesday, April 18