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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
Azubuike, Downey earn KU's senior scholar athlete awards for 2019-20
Former Kansas basketball big man Udoka Azubuike and standout swimmer Haley Downey recently were honored as KU’s 2019-20 Dr. Robert Frederick Senior Scholar Athletes of the Year.
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
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
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.
10 KU golfers earn first-team academic All-Big 12 honors
Ten University of Kansas golfers have been named to the 2019-20 men’s and women’s academic All-Big 12 squads, the school announced Monday.
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
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
Kansas women's golf finishes 10th at Gator Invitational
The Kansas women’s golf team wrapped up the Gator Invitational in 10th place on Sunday afternoon at Mark Bostick Golf Course in Gainesville, Fla.
There's a $1.5M difference between average head coaching salaries for men's, women's teams at KU, report shows
According to KU's annual Equity in Athletics report, at the University of Kansas the average salary of head coaching positions of men’s teams is over $1.5 million more than that of the head coaches of women’s teams. The report, which was due Oct. 15 to the NCAA, was recently requested and acquired by the Journal-World. The report also notes that women's teams, in contrast to men's, lose millions of dollars a year.
Tadokoro wins Cardinal Cup; Jayhawks finish 5th overall
Junior Sera Tadokoro was an unstoppable force at the Louisville Cardinal Cup Sunday afternoon, as she took down the entire field on her way to her first-career tournament victory. The KU women's golf team finished fifth in the team standings.
Jayhawks finish in top-10 at Palmetto Intercollegiate
The Kansas women’s golf team fought the tough course and competition to finish ninth place at the Palmetto Intercollegiate in Kiawah Island, South Carolina Tuesday afternoon.
Tadokoro leads KU golf on day two of Palmetto Intercollegiate
Sera Tadokoro powered the Kansas women’s golf team with consistent shooting and helped move the Jayhawks to 11th place in the standings on day two of the Palmetto Intercollegiate in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
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