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After beating rival K-State, KU must prepare for yet another familiar foe

The Jayhawks were able to hold off Kansas State at Allen Fieldhouse earlier this week, but another rivalry game is ahead tomorrow as KU faces off against Missouri.

Chamber of Commerce upset about plans to move ‘Border War’

The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce delivers a clear message to KU: the city’s business community is upset about plans to change the location of the KU vs Missouri football games to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

No. 1 Duke women top No. 2 Carolina

Abby Waner scored six of her 16 points during a key second-half spurt, and No. 1 Duke held off No. 2 North Carolina, 64-53, on Thursday night.

Jayhawks win opener, 3-2

Humphreys strikes out 7 in complete game

Kansas University’s softball team survived a late rally in its season opener Thursday, beating Cal-Santa Barbara, 3-2, in the Campbell-Cartier Classic.

Beginning to click

Kansas University’s offense was clicking in Wednesday’s 27-point rout of Kansas State. Brandon Rush knows one reason why.

Mayer: Mayer: KU finally gets one right

Al Woolard, the incomparable Lawrence High football coach, would make his teams run a play until it was executed perfectly. Then he’d say: “All right, now let’s do it that way again, and again, and again!” Al’s Lions won rather often with that approach.

Size not a problem for new Jayhawk linemen

Staff has no worries about beefing up incoming hogs Hartley, Hatch and Spikes

It wasn’t too long ago that David Ochoa and Cesar Rodriguez showed up on campus looking like linebackers - not exactly desirable size for an offensive lineman.

K-State hires UNC assistant

Kansas State hired Ron Brock as its wide receivers coach Thursday, filling out Ron Prince’s staff for the 2007 season.

Mizzou signs two already in town

National signing day was a bit of an anti-climax for Missouri recruiting director Dave Yost, who had lost his voice shouting encouragement during early-morning workouts with the six new players already on campus.

Florida forward Noah feeds off road ‘circus’

Florida forward Joakim Noah walked around campus early this week with a stack of fan mail. Anything in there from Kentucky?

Freshman sparks Oregon

Porter picks up slack when Brooks slumps

Tajuan Porter helped Oregon survive a rare off night by star guard Aaron Brooks.

Nine players join Kansas soccer squad

The Kansas University soccer team added nine players for the 2007 season.

KU men’s golf 13th in Hawaii

Kansas University’s men’s golf team stands in 13th place after day two at the Hawaii-Hilo Invitational. The Jayhawks were once again led by senior Gary Woodland who fired a 69, marking his second consecutive round under par. He is currently tied for 29th.

Associate AD Hines leaves Kansas

Kansas University associate athletic director Terry Hines has been hired at Winston-Salem State in a similar capacity.

Henrickson, Piper help fight arthritis

Two well-known people affiliated with Kansas University basketball are lending their names to fight the No. 1 disabling disease in the country: arthritis.