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6Sports video: Talib named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week
In last Saturday’s sweep in Stillwater, Junior QB Aqib Talib recorded a career-high 9 tackles.
6Sports video: Hawks’ win comes at expensive price
This afternoon KU’s leading scorer Sherron Collins underwent surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot after turning his ankle in last night’s game.
6Sports video: Morris takes Hawks to season’s first win
Kansas sophomore Sade Morris scored a career-high 17 points as KU opened the season with a 75-72 win over Hartford.
6Sports video: Robinson soars with outside shooting
With the absence of Sherron Collins, senior Russell Robinson is even more vital for the Jayhawks’ success.
6Sports video: Reesing guides Hawks to victory
With the Jayhawks trailing in the second quarter, Todd Reesing’s completion to Marcus Henry not only moved the chains but kept the momentum for the Jayhawks.
6News video: KU football tickets on demand
It’s not unusual to see KU students lined up for tickets for an athletic event outside Allen Fieldhouse, but this line of fans was not waiting for tickets to the next basketball game.
Freshman Smith named Phillips 66 Big 12 Rookie of the Week
Smith made 4-of-7 shots from three-point range, and she was a perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line. Four of those charities came in the game’s final minute against Hartford, the two-time defending America East champion, Sunday in Allen Fieldhouse.
KU guard Collins to miss six weeks following foot surgery
Kansas University sophomore point guard Sherron Collins, who rolled his ankle in Sunday’s 85-62 victory over UMKC, had surgery on Monday to repair a stress fracture in the fiftth metatarsal of his left foot.
Talib named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week
Talib had nine tackles, an interception and a pass breakup in a 43-28 victory over Oklahoma State. His pick with 7:23 left was his fourth of the season and sealed the Jayhawks’ 10th victory of the season.
Texas wins Big 12 tourney
Texas defender Kasey Moore scored a goal and assisted on the other as the Longhorns defeated top-seeded Texas A&M, 2-1, Sunday to win their second consecutive Big 12 Conference women’s soccer championship.
UCLA’s Collison still out
Darren Collison will miss at least two more games for No. 2 UCLA while the preseason All-American guard recovers from a sprained left knee.
Bowman’s status unclear - or a secret
Oklahoma State wide receiver injured knee against Kansas; 'wait and see' approach taken
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said Sunday the Cowboys would have to “wait and see” whether leading receiver Adarius Bowman would be able to return from a right knee injury in time to play against Baylor this week or at all this season.
Students camp out to get best seats for KU-MU game
Tickets to the Kansas-Missouri football game are a hot commodity, and Kansas University students camped out Sunday to ensure they get the best seats available. About 15 students set up tents and folding chairs Sunday in preparation for a long day and night of waiting to pick up tickets to the Nov. 24 Border Showdown, which become available at 9 a.m. today.
Trey, trey again
Chalmers, KU shoot down 'Roos
A pure shooter with a mentality to match, Mario Chalmers shook his head ‘No’ when asked if Kansas University’s basketball players launched too many 3-pointers Sunday night at Allen Fieldhouse. “I don’t think so. We shot 22 3s. That might be our new game plan,” the 6-foot-1 junior marksman said, grinning, after the Jayhawks’ 85-62 victory over pesky University of Missouri-Kansas City.
KSU slips by Gorillas
Michael Beasley scored 30 points, most of them during a critical second-half run, and Kansas State escaped an upset.
Hawaii QB might return
School officials believe Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan suffered a mild concussion during a jarring hit in Saturday’s 37-30 victory over Fresno State. He wasn’t available after the game, but said in a statement that he was “looking forward to getting back on the field for next week’s game.”
‘Nic’ sparks women
Smith lifts Jayhawks to opening 76-72 win
Mostly, her teammates just call her Nic, but Nicolette Smith may be in line for a new nickname. Smith drained 4-of-7 3-point shots, swished a couple of clutch free throws and snatched 10 rebounds to lead Kansas University to a 76-72 victory over Hartford in the women’s basketball opener for both schools Sunday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse. “Green Light Nic?”
College Hoops Roundup: Zags open with win
Freshman Austin Daye scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help No. 14 Gonzaga open its season by beating Montana, 77-54, on Sunday.
Jayhawk swimmers cruise
Maria Mayrovich, Alicia Casillas and Danielle Herrmann led the Kansas University swimmers to a 171-68 victory over Drury on Saturday. The Jayhawks swept all events of the meet. Mayrovich, Casillas and Herrmann each recorded individual victories and broke Breech Pool records in their respective events.
LSU, Oregon, KU big three in BCS
Beware of Kansas. LSU moved into the first place in the Bowl Championship Series standings Sunday and Oregon jumped into second place, a day after previous No. 1 Ohio State was upset by Illinois.
Kansas thrives on road
KU football struggles away from home a thing of the past
Perhaps more embarrassing than anything Kansas University football represented in the last five years was complete ineptitude, time and time again, when playing on the road.
KU basketball notebook
Brandon Rush will continue to practice this week as he makes steady progress from June 1 ACL surgery. Kansas University coach Bill Self was asked if the junior guard/forward could play in Thursday’s 7 p.m. game against Washburn in Allen Fieldhouse.
UMKC shows promise
Enthusiastic coach has 'Roos fired up
It would have been easy for the University of Missouri-Kansas City men’s basketball team to pack up shop early Sunday night at Allen Fieldhouse. Down 19 points to No. 4 Kansas University just five minutes into the second half, a comeback looked bleak for UMKC, picked to finish in the bottom half of the Summit League standings this year.
Ryan Wood’s Kansas football notebook
Ohio State’s loss to Illinois on Saturday shuffled the top of the Bowl Championship Series standings on Sunday to KU’s advantage.
Keegan: Keegan: Bunnies Arthur’s weakness
Some golfers miss three-foot putts consistently, yet that doesn’t stop them from saying, “I shot an 83, but it should have been a 78.” It can be that way for post players in basketball, too.
Robinson hot outside
Senior's shot improving
On the playgrounds of New York City, it’s win or give up the court. That’s why the city’s playground legends through the generations have been guys who take it to the rack. With so much at stake, they didn’t want to let the wind or anything else come into play by firing many shots from the perimeter.