Stories for June 29, 2008

KU’s Powers ties for 153rd at Open

Kansas University junior Emily Powers played the final four holes of the second round Saturday and finished in a tie for 153rd place at the U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship.

Cavs wowed by Jackson

Darnell Jackson impressed Cleveland Cavaliers officials with his skill-set and hustle - as well as his personality - during a pair of pre-draft workouts with the NBA team this past month in Ohio.

Deaf cheerleaders bring new beat to KU camp

Through the vibrations of a drum, six cheerleaders from the Kansas School for the Deaf commanded people’s attention at Kansas University’s Spirit Camp. “We can do everything except hear,” said Marie Qualls, 21, the head coach of the KSD team. Qualls, a 2005 graduate from the state school, decided to bring her team to KU’s camp for the first time this year.

Woodling: Woodling: NBA Draft a joke

So I’m watching the NBA Draft the other night, and Darrell Arthur looks like his dog was just run over, and I’m thinking: What about Mario Chalmers? Here it is late in the first round, and Chalmers, the man who nailed the magical three-pointer in the NCAA championship game, is still waiting for his name to be called. ESPN analyst Jay Bilas keeps saying Chalmers is the best player available, but he might as well be talking to The Love Guru. No NBA general manager is listening.

Brawny & brainy

Brorsen quintessential student-athlete

Russell Brorsen is struggling. It’s a Tuesday afternoon, just past 2, and the Kansas University defensive end is stationed in an office in the bowels of Allen Fieldhouse, trying to explain the intricacies of a course he recently completed - organic chemistry - that he found to be considerably challenging. “How can I put this : ” he says.

KU’s Anderson misses out on Olympics

Kansas University junior Nickesha Anderson narrowly missed qualifying for the 2008 Olympic Games in the 100-meter dash at the Jamaican Olympic Trials in Kingston, Jamaica, on Saturday.

University of Georgia bulldog mascot dies

The University of Georgia’s mascot, Uga VI, has died of congestive heart failure.

Commentary: Arthur’s fall to 27th puzzling

Health questions may not be all of the story

A center from France who averaged five points and 3.1 rebounds was taken by Charlotte at No. 20. And Darrell Arthur sat. A forward who grew up in the Congo and lived in a house with no electricity or running water went to Seattle at No. 24. And Arthur sat.

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