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Jayhawk baseball squad has high hopes for 2007

Last season, the KU baseball team came out of nowhere to take the Big 12 tournament title en rout to it’s first NCAA tournament appearance in 12 years.

KU women look for first conference win against Nebraska

Tomorrow, Kansas plays Nebraska for the second time this season. The first go around didn’t go so well as the Huskers beat the Jayhawks, 63-54.

Max Falkenstien is announced ‘Kansan of the Year’

When you think of Kansas sports, many names come to mind - especially one man who gave 60 years to KU. Max Falkenstien may be retired, but he is still receiving accolades for his work as the voice of the Jayhawks.

Huggins to students: Show up for games

Kansas State coach Bob Huggins has no second thoughts about calling out students who stand in line to buy tickets to the Wildcats’ games and don’t show up.

KU gave ex-coach six-figure severance

Former Kansas University women’s basketball coach Marian Washington received a severance package worth approximately $156,148 in the year after she retired, according to information obtained by the Journal-World through an open-records request.

Colorado AD says Patton will coach rest of season

Ricardo Patton will remain coach of the University of Colorado’s struggling men’s basketball team until season’s end, athletic director Mike Bohn reiterated Thursday.

Buzzer-beater boosts Duke

Washington knocks off seventh-ranked Oregon

David McClure has earned his minutes by grabbing rebounds, getting steals and bringing energy off the bench while his Duke teammates grab most of the headlines. On Thursday night, McClure made the most of his chance to take the big shot.

Mayer: Self has same rep as Owens

Bill Self could be hooked on the horns of the same dilemma that periodically surfaced during the 19 seasons for Ted Owens as Kansas basketball boss - great recruiter but journeyman coach, visa versa, or periodically a little of both?

Kansas signee Reed battles ankle injury

6-foot-3 guard has yet to play in 2007

Burlington High senior point guard Tyrel Reed, who has yet to play in a game in January because of a severely sprained right ankle, has resumed running full speed and cutting at practice. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound Kansas University signee could return to game action in a week or so.