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KU staffer to compete in U.S. Transplant Games

Mike Strauss is a member of the Orange Bowl champion Jayhawk football team, but the average Kansas fan probably has no idea who he is. As the sports information director of Mark Mangino’s staff, Strauss is stuck dealing with reporters on a daily basis. That said, this hard-working KU staffer is a champion in his own right. DJ Whetter has the story.

Jury deliberations in Joe-College.com case to continue Monday

A federal jury in Kansas University’s trademark lawsuit against Joe-College.com failed to reach a verdict Thursday but will continue deliberating Monday.

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Chalmers signs deal with Heat

Miami rewards KU product with 3-year contract

Apparently the Miami Heat liked what they’ve seen out of Mario Chalmers so far. The Heat signed Chalmers - one of the heroes of Kansas University’s 2008 national-championship team - to a three-year contract worth around $2.3 million, according to published reports.