Stories for March 4, 2011

Naismith's original basketball rules on display at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The new owners of James Naismith’s original rules of basketball are meeting with the media to discuss a new display at Kansas City’s Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Danny Manning’s father, Ed, passes away at 68

Former Kansas basketball assistant coach Ed Manning, the father of Jayhawk All-American Danny Manning, died Friday morning at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. Ed Manning, who was battling a long-standing heart condition, was 68.

Jayhawks in the NBA

Here's a look at how former Jayhawks fared in NBA action on Thursday, March 3, 2011.

Jayhawks defeated in extra innings

Freshman Alex Cox pitched six strong innings and Jake Marasco collected two hits, but it was not enough for the Kansas University baseball team.

Larry Brown ‘amazed’ by fieldhouse fans

Hall of Fame basketball coach Larry Brown stood in a corner of Kansas University’s shiny, new practice facility Thursday afternoon, his eyes focused on the court as he conducted a one-on-one media interview.

Assault charge dropped against Baylor Bears senior guard LaceDarius Dunn

A grand jury declined to indict Baylor guard LaceDarius Dunn for assault Thursday, effectively ending the case that began last fall with his arrest for allegedly breaking his girlfriend’s jaw.

Gary Bedore's basketball notebook: KU's Tyshawn Taylor focused on winning

Back on Feb. 12, responding to a question about troubles at rival Kansas State University, Kansas University junior Tyshawn Taylor acknowledged his own somewhat stormy past.

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