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6Sports video: KU women looking for first conference road win
The Kansas women’s basketball team is 0-7 on the road in Big 12 play so far this season. The Jayhawks hope to change their fortunes on Saturday in Ames, Iowa against Iowa State.
6Sports video: KU looking for revenge against K-State
The Kansas men’s run at perfection ended in Manhattan on January 30th. The 20-0 Jayhawks walked into Bramlage Coliseum winners of 24 in a row in the Little Apple, but walked out losers. The ‘Hawks hope for revenge in Saturday’s rematch against the Wildcats.
6News video: ESPN GameDay crew hits campus for Sunflower Showdown
Revenge is on the minds of Jayhawk fans as the national spotlight shines on KU. Students are gearing up for Saturday’s big in-state matchup with the Kansas State Wildcats.
6News video: Digger Phelps from GameDay crew greets fans at Borders
The ESPN GameDay crew is in town for the KU-KSU basketball game on Saturday. But on Friday night, ESPN commentator Digger Phelps was on hand at Borders downtown, signing his book and chatting with fans.
ESPN crew broadcasting from KU as Jayhawks host Wildcats
The doors of Allen Fieldhouse swing open at 8 a.m. today for ESPN College GameDay, but the line begins forming earlier. Students hoping to be spotted by their parents watching at home want first crack at prime air-time positions. The event is free to the public, and there is open seating in the east stands for the morning portion of the show. An ESPN SportsCenter tease airs at 9 a.m., and the live show airs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Mayer: Mayer: Leopard, kitty, antelope
Didn’t catch the name of the television throat who said it, but it’s a classic sports quote, colorful and incisive. Announcers were discussing why most basketball superstars don’t prove to be highly successful coaches while so many unsung spear-carriers register win after win.
KSU guard proves a giant killer
Freshman Pullen has had his best games against Big 12's elite
Following the first meeting of the season between Kansas University and Kansas State on Jan. 30, Jayhawk junior guard Mario Chalmers was - as usual - in a pretty truthful mood. At least he was in regard to the 20 points K-State freshman guard Jacob Pullen dropped in the Wildcats’ 84-75 streak-breaking victory.
Herrmann leads Jayhawks at Big 12 championships
Danielle Herrmann led Kansas University on day two of the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championships, capturing a NCAA automatic qualifying mark in the 200-yard individual medley.
ESPN hires Knight as analyst
Bob Knight will work as a guest studio analyst for ESPN during the NCAA Tournament. The Hall of Fame coach, who resigned from Texas Tech on Feb. 4, will begin his new job March 12 during the conference tournaments, the network announced Thursday.
Bradley guard rejoins team
Bradley University will let point guard Daniel Ruffin rejoin its basketball team while he awaits the outcome of his misdemeanor domestic-battery case.
Fresno appeals verdict
Fresno State appealed a jury verdict that awarded millions of dollars to a former women’s basketball coach who sued for gender discrimination.
Padgett lifts Cards, 90-85
David Padgett scored a season-high 26 points, and No. 13 Louisville overcame a dazzling 40-point performance from Notre Dame center Luke Harangody in a 90-85 victory over the Irish on Friday night.
GameDay’s Phelps to hold book signing
Digger Phelps will be signing copies of his book, “Undertaker’s Son,” at 7 tonight at Borders in Lawrence.
ESPN crew rolls in
Self hopes Jayhawks avoid distractions
ESPN’s College GameDay crew rolls into Lawrence for the third time in four years today - the cast of Jay Bilas, Hubert Davis, Rece Davis and Digger Phelps preparing for Saturday’s pair of shows (10-11 a.m. and 7-8 p.m.) in Allen Fieldhouse.