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Commentary: Age rule brings trouble for NCAA

Posted Friday, May 16, 2008

The NBA and NCAA continue to pound square pegs into round holes. What you end up with are simmering — though hardly shocking — scandals such as the one implicating former Southern Cal basketball player O.J. Mayo. Read more.

Mayer: Jayhawks, be like Ostertag

Posted Friday, May 16, 2008

I’ve never pulled harder for Kansas senior basketball players to reach the big-bucks level of the NBA than I’m rooting for Sasha Kaun, Darnell Jackson and Russell Robinson. They’ve contributed greatly and reflected high credit on KU. I’d like to see patient pro teams sign them, refine their skills and give them a full chance. Read more.

6Sports video: Keegan and Romary fall short in coaching debut

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2008

After last night's barnstormers game at Lawrence High, it's pretty obvious that Tom Keegan and Kevin Romary should never go near a sideline again. On Wednesday night, KU's seniors knocked off Keegan and Romary's talented squad of prep all-stars. The only thing holding back the high school kids, obviously - coaching... Read more.

Kansas University’s seniors will have one more hometown go-round

Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008

These days, two groups of basketball players dominate the brains of obsessed fans of Kansas University hoops. Read more.

Keegan: MU ace puts on a show

Posted Saturday, May 10, 2008

The rhythm of the game of baseball encourages conversation for those watching, at least when the loudspeakers aren’t violating the peaceful air with annoying racket. Read more.

Mayer: Self’s contract complex

Posted Friday, May 9, 2008

Simple, huh? A guy runs a stellar basketball program, wins two more league championships and the national title and deserves a new contract to keep Oklahoma State wolves at bay. Write it up, boost the pay and benefits to match other headline coaches’ goodies, throw in nifty bonuses and incentives and get it signed. It’s not that easy. Read more.

Woodling: Son of voice of Jayhawks paying dues in Arkansas

Posted Thursday, May 8, 2008

The young usherette tapped Steven Davis on the arm and said, “Excuse me, but do you know where these seats are?” Read more.

Keegan: MU ace fearless, talented

Posted Wednesday, May 7, 2008

The most dominant college athlete to visit Lawrence since Michael Beasley brings his stuff to town Friday night for the opener of a three-game series at Hoglund Ballpark. Chances are you won’t recognize his name. Read more.

Sorrentino: North making strides

Posted Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Comparing the Big 12 North football division to the Big 12 South division a few years ago used to be like comparing the NBA Eastern Conference to the Western Conference. Read more.

Keegan: K.C. team atypical

Posted Saturday, May 3, 2008

Acronyms tend to trigger predictable images. Play the word-association game with several listed below and see if you don’t spit out the same responses. Read more.

Commentary: Coaching’s call too strong for Brown

Posted Saturday, May 3, 2008

He has had the itch for some time now. That is why Larry Brown planted himself at Jay Wright’s Villanova practices day after day after day, why Brown agreed to serve in some nebulous role with the 76ers for the last two years, why he went to the Final Four a few weeks ago. Read more.

Mayer: No one better than Gale

Posted Friday, May 2, 2008

Back when Jack Steadman was administering the Kansas City Chiefs football program considerably better than Carl Peterson does today, K.C. made what could have been its best draft selection of all time. K.C.’s draft choices over the years have ranged from outstanding to annus horribilus, but the No. 1 pick in 1965 could have been the best.
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Commentary: Recruiting outweighs academics

Posted Friday, May 2, 2008

There’s no Minnesota high school that does more to promote the growth of its students than DeLaSalle, the Catholic institution on Nicollet Island in Minneapolis. It starts with Brother Michael Collins, the school president and a man as dedicated to creating a school that will prepare young people for college and life as any educator you will find. Read more.

Elmquist: Signee Little key for KU

Posted Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Looking at next year’s incoming class for Kansas University’s defending national champion basketball team, most everyone instantly thinks of Marcus and Markieff Morris (the twins), Travis Releford (the local kid) and Tyrone Appleton (the former juco national champion). Read more.