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Judge sets aside default judgment in Collins civil case

Kansas University basketball player Sherron Collins will get a second chance to defend himself in a civil suit filed against him last year.

KU picked 13th in USA Today Coaches’ Poll

On the heels of a 12-1 season and its first BCS Bowl victory in school history, the Kansas football team is ranked 13th in the nation in the preseason USA Today Coaches’ Poll released Friday.

Jayhawk football team reporting to campus

More than 95 Kansas University football players are expected to arrive on campus today for the beginning of training camp.

Memphis reports violation

The University of Memphis men’s basketball program reported a possible violation to the NCAA on Thursday.

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Refreshed Pollard ready for action

An NBA general manager in need of a 6-foot-11, 278-pound good-luck charm might consider giving free agent power forward Scot Pollard a call. “I’ve been lucky enough to be in The Finals the last two years. You sign me … you go to The Finals. That’s the angle I’m using right now,” said former Kansas University standout Pollard.

Wall headed to Baylor?

John Wall, the No. 1 prospect in the college basketball recruiting Class of 2009, is expected to soon commit to Baylor University, according to Rivals.com.

Missouri lands Dixon

Michael Dixon, a 6-foot-1 point guard from Lee’s Summit (Mo.) West High, on Thursday orally committed to play basketball at the University of Missouri.