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No surprise: KU is the star of 2008’s top sports stories
Two bowl victories and a national basketball championship make the Jayhawks the number one sports story of the year.
Jayhawks head to Tempe for Insight Bowl
Kansas Jayhawks head to Arizona for the Insight Bowl.
KU tops North Carolina for royalties title
Kansas has beaten North Carolina again, this time when it comes to proceeds from sales of officially licensed merchandise.
Lawrence comes up short for TitleTown
A national basketball championship and an Orange Bowl victory weren’t enough to secure ESPN’s TitleTown honors for Lawrence.
New turnpike signs boast of KU’s 2008 accomplishments
Orange Bowl, basketball championship, academic research all mentioned
Between bouts of rain and trips to the trucks to avoid lightning, Kansas Turnpike Authority workers Wednesday raised a new exit sign to three I-beams along Interstate 70 east of Lawrence.
ESPN names Lawrence a ‘TitleTown USA’ finalist
TV segment to be taped at Allen Fieldhouse on Friday
Can Lawrence compete with the likes of Boston, Los Angeles and Detroit? What about Ann Arbor, Mich., Williamsport, Pa., and Valdosta, Ga.? ESPN thinks it can, and to prove it, the sports network today named Lawrence a finalist in its “TitleTown USA” competition, which seeks to name the country’s top championship city.
Woodling: Woodling: ‘07-‘08 huge year, but best?
I wasn’t there for Bob Hemenway’s commencement address, but I know many folks who heard it weren’t pleased with the Kansas University chancellor. Hemenway, they felt, put too much emphasis on the Jayhawks’ football and men’s basketball accomplishments and not enough on academics.
Politicians celebrate KU wins
Politicians put aside their differences Friday to honor Kansas University’s men’s basketball, football and debate teams.
6News video: 3 victorious teams from KU get special recognition from state capitol
The Jayhawk football, basketball, and debate teams were recognized in a special ceremony with the Governor on Friday.
Political leaders to fete Jayhawk champions
Kansas University will take a victory lap around the state Capitol on Friday.
6News video: Statehouse to honor Jayhawk teams
On Friday, legislators and Governor Sebelius will honor the KU basketball, football, and debate teams for their accomplishments this year.
KU senior class leaves indelible gift
It’s been hard to ignore Kansas University this year. Athletic achievements such as the Orange Bowl victory and the NCAA basketball championship have put KU in the spotlight nationally and geared up school spirit on campus.
6News video: KU’s athletic achievements hard to ignore
It’s been hard to ignore KU this year. Athletic achievements - like the Orange Bowl victory and the NCAA National Championship in men’s basketball - have put KU in the national spotlight and ramped up school spirit.
Victory: What’s in it for KU?
Stellar athletic year may boost enrollment, donations
It’s been a banner year for Kansas Athletics: an Orange Bowl victory for the football team and a National Championship for the basketball team. In addition to promoting good feelings across campus, there’s the chance that all of this promotion - something that a value can’t easily be affixed to - will provide tangible benefit to the university.
6News video: Orange Bowl victory celebrated in style
After an amazing season was capped off with a victory in the Orange Bowl, the KU football team is looking ahead to next Fall. But that was put on hold as the team and fans gathered to celebrate their memorable season.
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