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Emilianov, Anderson win Big 12 titles for KU track on final day of Big 12 Championship
Kansas athletes Alexandra Emilianov and Rylee Anderson claimed individual Big 12 titles in their respective events on the final day of the Big 12 Indoor Championship in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday.
Former Jayhawk Bryce Hoppel runs second fastest indoor 800 time in U.S. history
Former University of Kansas track star Bryce Hoppel now owns the second fastest indoor 800-meter time in the history of United States track and field.
2021 Kansas Relays postponed due to pandemic
Citing financial obstacles created by the COVID-19 crisis, Kansas Athletics announced Wednesday the 2021 Kansas Relays will be postponed.
Olympian, former congressman and KU alumnus Jim Ryun says receiving Presidential Medal of Freedom is 'a great privilege'
Olympian and former Republican congressman Jim Ryun doesn't know whether it was his athletic accomplishments or his years of political service to his country that earned him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. But whichever one it was, he said he's honored by the gesture. By Matt Tait
Former Jayhawk Jim Ryun to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Donald Trump is awarding the nation’s highest civilian honor to Jim Ryun, a former Kansas congressman who was the first high school runner to clock a mile in under 4 minutes.
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
Six Kansas track standouts earn All-American honors
Six members of the Kansas track and field teams were recognized as All-Americans for their performances during the 2019-20 indoor season, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced this week.
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
KU track and field lands 46 athletes on academic all-Big 12 teams
Forty-six members of the Kansas men’s and women’s track and field teams landed on the 2020 academic All-Big 12 lists, the Big 12 Conference announced this week.
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.
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
Kansas Athletics joins Light It Blue campaign to show support for healthcare, essential workers
Kansas Athletics is joining major sporting and entertainment venues, historical buildings and landmarks from across the United States in the Light It Blue campaign in an effort to show solidarity and gratitude for essential workers and healthcare providers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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
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