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KU volleyball squad has tourney hopes for 2008
Before 2003, the Kansas volleyball program had never been to the NCAA tournament. But that season head coach Ray Bechard led the Jayhawks there for the first time, then against in 2004 and 2005. 2006 and 2007, however, were empty seasons for coach B and the girls. As for 2008? It looks much more promising.
Jury to resume deliberations Thursday morning in KU’s trademark dispute with T-shirt maker
A team of jurors has begun to deliberate whether Larry Sinks and his Joe-College.com business should pay penalties and be prohibited from producing and selling T-shirts that officials at Kansas Athletics Inc. contend infringe on the department’s trademarks.
KU baseball nets 23 on AD’s honor roll
A record 23 Kansas University baseball players were named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the spring semester.
Kansas recruit improves leap by way of yoga
Lately, members of the Olathe North High football team have been getting an earful from standout defensive end Kevin Young about the benefits of this new, highly beneficial training tool that works wonders for agility and leaping ability.
Arizona recruit backs out
Arizona signee Brandon Jennings will pursue a professional basketball career in Europe, backing out on his commitment to the Wildcats. Jennings, who played his final two high school seasons for Oak Hill Academy in Virginia, had not yet become academically eligible to play at Arizona.
Grizzlies sign Arthur
Kansas University product Darrell Arthur, the 27th selection in the NBA Draft, has signed with the Memphis Grizzlies, the team announced Tuesday.
Grand Opening
KU junior-to-be star-struck after U.S. Open
Emily Powers did her best to make it seem like she belonged among the best women’s golfers in the world. And while her deportment and play might have allowed her to blend in, the pen in her hand made her stand out. “I saw all of them,” Powers said. “I wanted to act like you’re one of them. At the same time, oh my God, it’s the first time I’ve seen an LPGA event. You’re not supposed to get autographs, but I got autographs there, too. Even though I was playing in it, it was my first time.”
Keegan: Keegan: Kansas loads up again
The selection of Travis Releford to the USA Basketball U-18 national team underscores just what a blockbuster recruiting year Bill Self and his staff executed. One of 12 players chosen to the team that is a blend of rising high school seniors and incoming college freshmen, Releford has been the stealth recruit of the 2012 class ranked by Rivals.com as second in the nation to UCLA.