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KU adopts NCAA's plan to designate Election Day 2020 as an off day for all student-athletes
There's a new date to circle on the college athletics calendar for the 2020-21 academic year — Nov. 3, 2020. By Matt Tait
Self, some other Kansas coaches returning to offices in limited capacity and with precautions
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self and some of the school's other coaches were back in their offices this week — albeit with a host of COVID-19-related precautions and new routines. By Matt Tait
Kansas Athletics survey aims to find out how ready fans are to return
Kansas Athletics Inc. is conducting an online survey to gauge fan interest in attending KU sporting events in the fall and beyond. By Matt Tait
KU women's tennis adds Russian standout to 2020-21 roster
Kansas tennis coach Todd Chapman on Friday announced the addition of highly rated Russian prospect Maria Titova to the KU roster for the 2020-21 season.
Matt Tait: At least three key questions remain on whether endorsements will be good for college sports
The NCAA’s recent show of support for compensation through endorsement deals for college athletes was a win for the athletes. But there are still so many questions to ask, loopholes to close and concerns to consider before this development can be called a success for college athletics. By Matt Tait
Kansas tennis adds Canadian transfer
Kansas women's tennis coach Todd Chapman announced Wednesday the addition of UC Santa Barbara transfer Tiffany Lagarde.
NCAA board supports allowing college athletes to get paid for endorsement and other deals
The NCAA is moving forward with a plan to allow college athletes to earn money for endorsements and a host of other activities involving personal appearances and social media.
Three KU tennis players earn academic all-Big 12 honors
Three Kansas tennis players earned spots on the 2020 academic all-Big 12 first team, the conference announced on Tuesday.
NCAA moves toward allowing athletes to be paid sponsors
The NCAA is moving closer to allowing Division I athletes to earn money from endorsements and sponsorship deals they can strike on their own as early as next year.
KU Athletic Director Jeff Long says Kansas has not considered cutting sports in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
While colleges and universities across the country wrestle with the idea of cutting sports to save money in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, University of Kansas Athletic Director Jeff Long said no such discussions had taken place in Lawrence. By Matt Tait
KU AD Jeff Long says cost-cutting measures not on the horizon for Kansas Athletics
Pay cuts taken by coaches in the Iowa State University athletic department this week will not be replicated at the University of Kansas for now, KU Athletic Director Jeff Long said. By Matt Tait
NCAA to give spring sport athletes extra year of eligibility
The NCAA will permit spring sport athletes — such as baseball, softball and tennis players — who had their seasons shortened by the coronavirus outbreak to have an additional year of eligibility.
KU says massage therapist's alleged misconduct involved at least 6 female student-athletes, went unreported by trainer
An athletic trainer at the University of Kansas was aware of “at least some reports of unwarranted and unwanted touching” by a massage therapist who worked with female student athletes, university leaders said Tuesday. Shawn P. O’Brien, who has been charged with aggravated indecent liberties with a child in an unrelated court case, allegedly conducted himself inappropriately with “at least six female student-athletes,” according to a statement from Chancellor Douglas Girod and Athletic Director Jeff Long.
Matt Tait: KU AD Jeff Long attempting business-as-usual approach in 'incredibly awkward times'
You don’t expect to hear the words “incredibly awkward times” come from the mouth of a college administrator with three-plus decades of experience who prides himself on having seen just about everything. By Matt Tait
Big 12 Conference cancels spring sports seasons
The Big 12 Conference on Friday evening announced that all conference and nonconference spring sports competitions through the end of the academic year have been canceled. By Matt Tait
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