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Anderson Family Football Complex tour part 2

In less than 48 hours, coaches and staff for the Kansas football team move into their new home. But the KU football players won’t arrive at the Anderson Family Football Complex until August. When they do so, they’ll find an entire lower level dedicated to the student-athlete. Here’s a preview of that area in installment two of the 6Sports video tour of the new complex.

Court documents: Collins lawsuit was not properly served because of address error

A certified letter about a personal injury claim sent to Kansas University basketball player Sherron Collins had an incomplete address on it, court documents filed Tuesday say.

Releford named to U.S. team

Chalmers dazzles in second summer game with 19 points, 9 assists

Tuesday was a good day for Kansas University basketball players, former and future. On the same day that incoming 6-foot-5 freshman guard Travis Releford learned he had made the cut and is one of 12 players selected for the USA Basketball men’s U-18 national team, Mario Chalmers had a big game for the Miami Heat in the NBA Orlando Summer Pro League.

Ex-MU guard transferring

Keon Lawrence firmly slammed the door on any possible return to Missouri basketball Monday.

Tease photo

A dandy pro debut

Round One to Beasley over Rose

Michael Beasley stood in the doorway to the gym an hour before gametime, iPod in his left hand, head bobbing slightly as he chatted with new Miami Heat teammate Mario Chalmers. He was the picture of cool. And on the court, his demeanor didn’t change much.

Woodling: Woodling: Football secretary special

Oh, what a book Marge Hazlett could write. Oh, the tales she could tell of skeletons in closets, of peccadilloes swept under rugs, of juicy tidbits never made public. Several years ago, I queried the woman who was secretary to every Kansas University football coach since Pepper Rodgers if she had ever considered doing a tell-all book when she retired.

KU women’s golfers on scholar team

Kansas University’s Meghan Gockel and Sydney Wilson were named to the National Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar Team.

Hoops recruit Henry adds Texas, UCLA

Ballyhooed men’s basketball recruit Xavier Henry reportedly has expanded his list of possible college destinations.

Olathe DE commits to Kansas

Olathe North High senior-to-be Kevin Young, Rivals.com’s 33rd-ranked strongside defensive end, recently became the Kansas University football team’s 13th commitment in the Class of 2009.

K-State RB arrested

Kansas State junior running back Leon Patton was arrested for two outstanding warrants and driving with a suspended license.