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Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun announces he is being treated for a second bout of skin cancer. Calhoun spoke to the media Friday in Storrs, Conn.

Published on May 31, 2008

Big 12 2007-08 champions

Published on May 30, 2008

Published on May 30, 2008

Published on May 28, 2008

The Jayhawk bench celebrates a second-half three-pointer by guard Conner Teahan in a November 28, 2007 game against Florida Atlantic University. Kansas University basketball players Darrell Arthur and Mario Chalmers appear to be leaning strongly toward remaining in the NBA draft.

Published on May 28, 2008

Former KU basketball player and graduate assistant Michael Lee is now an assistant men's basketball coach at Gardner-Webb University in Bollington Springs, North Carolina.

Published on May 27, 2008

Texas' Kyle Russell, right, is greeted by his teammates after scoring against Kansas State in the third inning. Texas defeated K-State, 15-7, for the Big 12 championship on Sunday in Oklahoma City.

Published on May 26, 2008

Texas players celebrate an 11-10 victory over Oklahoma in the Big 12 Conference baseball tournament on Saturday. Texas will play Kansas State in the championship game today in Oklahoma City.

Published on May 25, 2008

Nebraska's Bryce Nimmo accepts congratulations after scoring against Kansas State. The Cornhuskers won, 5-2, in the Big 12 baseball tournament Friday in Oklahoma City.

Published on May 24, 2008

Detroit's Tayshaun Prince, left, and Rasheed Wallace, right, sandwich Boston's Paul Pierce. The Pistons defeated the Celtics, 103-97, on Thursday night in Boston to even the series at one game apiece.

Published on May 23, 2008

Missouri's Aaron Crow (43) pitches against Oklahoma during the Big 12 tournament. Crow pitched seven innings, but Oklahoma prevailed, 4-3, Thursday in Oklahoma City.

Published on May 23, 2008

Published on May 21, 2008

Texas' Kyle Russell, center, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run against Texas A&M on Saturday. The Longhorns swept the top-seeded Aggies over the weekend and will take that momentum into today's Big 12 tournament in Oklahoma City.

Published on May 21, 2008

The "Peace, Love and Daisy Hill forever" Jayhawk by Susan Younger and Valerie Spicher has been repaired, repainted and is back to strutting its feathers in front of the Douglas County Bank at 31st and Iowa. The Jayhawk, which was placed at its new spot Tuesday, had suffered significant vandalism when perched at Sixth Street and Folks Road, and its paint had faded significantly. The new paint is auto paint.

Published on May 21, 2008

KU catcher Buck Afenir, left, is unable to pull in a throw to home in time to tag out a K-State runner.

Published on May 19, 2008

A K-State baserunner barrels safely onto first after KU's Paul Smyth falls off the bag Sunday, May 18, 2008 during KU's 11-10 loss in Manhattan.

Published on May 19, 2008

KU's Joe Southers (22) flies out of the dugout and reacts to Just Ellrich's homerun late in the game Sunday, May 18, 2008 during the Jayhawks' 11-10 loss to K-State in Manhattan.

Published on May 19, 2008

Boston's Paul Pierce (34) is congratulated by teammates Kevin Garnett (5) and James Posey during the fourth quarter of their 97-92 victory over the Cavaliers. Pierce had 41 points in the victory Sunday in Boston.

Published on May 19, 2008

KU's T.J. Walz heads back to the mound after giving up a hit Sunday, May 18, 2008 during KU's 11-10 loss in Manhattan against KSU.

Published on May 19, 2008

KU's Erik Morrison (10) congratulates Justin Ellrich (38) at home plate Sunday, May 18, 2008 after Ellrich hit a homerun during the Jayhawks' 11-10 loss to K-State in Manhattan.

Published on May 19, 2008

An umpire signals Kansas University's Robby Price out at second base. The Jayhawks fell to Kansas State, 11-10, in their season finale Sunday in Manhattan.

Published on May 19, 2008

Kansas University's Nick Faunce swings his batting helmet in frustration after being tagged out at home plate. The Jayhawks lost their third straight game, 5-4, to Kansas State, Saturday in Manhattan, but they still can make the Big 12 tournament with a victory or an Oklahoma loss today.

Published on May 18, 2008

Boston's Paul Pierce (34) runs into Cleveland's LeBron James during the third quarter of Game 6 on Friday in Cleveland. The Celtics and the Cavs will play a deciding Game 7 today at the Boston Garden to see who advances to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Published on May 18, 2008

Kansas University seniors, from left, Rodrick Stewart, Jeremy Case, Sasha Kaun, Darnell Jackson and Russell Robinson meet with their parents at mid-court before their Senior Night game against Texas Tech. Case, who red-shirted his first season at KU, graduated last year, and the other four graduate today.

Published on May 18, 2008

KU's Erik Morrison doesn't quite tag out a K-State baserunner Saturday, May 17, 2008 during the Jayhawks' road game in Manhattan.

Published on May 18, 2008

KU senior Ryne Price pulls in a fly ball Friday, May 16, 2008 during the Jayhawks' home baseball game against Kansas State at Hoglund Ballpark.

Published on May 17, 2008

Kansas State's Jason King, left, gets tagged out by Kansas University catcher Buck Afenir on a play at the plate. The Wildcats opened a crucial Big 12 series with a 5-0 victory over the Jayhawks on Friday at Hoglund Ballpark.

Published on May 17, 2008

Kansas' Robby Price, right, fields a pickoff throw from pitcher Nick Czyz. KU suffered a 5-0 loss to Kansas State on Friday at Hoglund Ballpark.

Published on May 17, 2008

KU's Nick Czyz pitches Friday, May 16, 2008 during the Jayhawks' 5-0 home loss at Hoglund Ballpark.

Published on May 17, 2008

Busy Bee performs at the 2007 VH1 Hip-Hop Honors Awards in New York City. The rapper was honored as part of a 25th anniversary celebration for the movie "Wild Style."

Published on May 16, 2008

Busy Bee

Published on May 16, 2008

Kansas senior Rodrick Stewart, who fractured his right kneecap during the Jayhawks' national championship run, shoots from the bench during the Kansas Barnstormers game on Wednesday at LHS.

Published on May 15, 2008

Kansas senior Jeremy Case receives an extra vertical boost from teammate Darnell Jackson during the Kansas Barnstormers tour on Wednesday at Lawrence High School. The Jayhawk seniors played 10 of the best local and area high school basketball players in the evening game.

Published on May 15, 2008

Former LHS Football player and coach Devon McAnderson thanks those in attendance for their support during halftime of the Kansas Barnstomers basketball game on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at LHS. Proceeds from the event were donated to McAnderson, who was diagnosed with a rare bone-marrow disorder.

Published on May 15, 2008

Tom Keegan, sports editor for the Lawrence Journal-World, and Kevin Romary, 6News sports director, instruct their players during halftime of the Kansas Barnstormers game on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at LHS.

Published on May 15, 2008

6News Sports Director Kevin Romary gets into his high school players as they take on the Kansas seniors on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at LHS. Romary and Tom Keegan, Sports Editor for the Lawrence Journal-World, coached the high school players in the Kansas Barnstormers game.

Published on May 15, 2008

Missouri pitcher Aaron Crow delivers a pitch against KU on May 9 at Hoglund Ballpark. Crow, who's 11-0 this season, should make the Tigers a tough out in the Big 12 tournament.

Published on May 14, 2008

Kansas University men's basketball seniors, from left, Darnell Jackson, Rodrick Stewart, Russell Robinson, Sasha Kaun and Jeremy Case, wait to check in on Senior Night in March. Stewart, recovering from knee surgery, will coach his teammates in a barnstorming game tonight at Lawrence High.

Published on May 14, 2008

KU senior outfielder Ryne Price leaps for, but can't quite reach, a home run by Missouri. The teams split a doubleheader Sunday at Hoglund Ballpark. KU won the opener, 7-6, but lost the nightcap, 12-1.

Published on May 12, 2008

KU sophomore Shaeffer Hall warms up to take over the mound Sunday, May 11, 2008 during the Jayhawks' home baseball game against Missouri.

Published on May 12, 2008

Kansas Senior Joe Southers connects for a hit in the first game of a doubleheader with Missouri. Kansas won the opener, 7-6, but fell in the nightcap, 12-1, Sunday at Hoglund Ballpark.

Published on May 12, 2008

KU junior Nick Faunce hows his frustration after hitting a fly ball for an out.

Published on May 12, 2008

Kansas University's Anderson Family football complex is nearing completion adjacent to Memorial Stadium. The two 100-yard practice fields and the 80,000-square-foot facility, pictured at top, both are part of the $31 million project.

Published on May 11, 2008

Kansas University assistant basketball coach Joe Dooley, left, tests out basketballs with head coach Bill Self at a practice at this year's Final Four. Dooley recently was rated the sixth-best assistant in the nation by foxsports.com.

Published on May 11, 2008

Boston's Paul Pierce, left, puts up a shot over Cleveland's Zydrunas Ilgauskas. The Cavaliers defeated the Celtics, 108-84, on Saturday night in Cleveland.

Published on May 11, 2008

Sweat-stained and bubble gum popping, a Missouri Tiger watches his team defeat the Jayhawks on Friday, May 9, 2008 at Hoglund Ballpark.

Published on May 10, 2008

Kansas University second baseman Robby Price bobbles a grounder during the Jayhawks' 4-3 loss to Missouri. KU fell to the Tigers on Friday at Hoglund Ballpark.

Published on May 10, 2008

KU second baseman Robby Price tags a Missouri baserunner out at second and throws toward first Friday, May 9, 2008 during the Jayhawks' home 5-3 loss to the Tigers.

Published on May 10, 2008

From left, Ethan Uphoff, 10, Brad Henderson, 12, and Anthony Rodriguez, 13, all of the Hutchinson Boys & Girls Club watch the KU baseball game Friday, May 9, 2008 as they take on Missouri at Hoglund Ballpark. The youth were attending the game courtesy of Bud Walker, of Pittsburg, Kan., who financed a Caring for Kids program, which gives disadvantaged youth and their parents tickets to the game.

Published on May 10, 2008

Parents join in with applauding Hannah Reese, 5, bottom left, and Kelcee Reese, 5, bottom center, after they threw first pitches to kick off the KU vs. Missouri baseball game Friday, May 9, 2008 at Hoglund Ballpark. They were attending the game courtesy of the Caring for Kids program. Bud Walker, of Pittsburg, Kan., financed a Caring for Kids program, which gives disadvantaged youth and their parents tickets to the game. At top left is Brandon Reese, Hannah's father, and at top center is Jessica Cheek, Kelcee's mother. On the right is a KU employee.

Published on May 10, 2008

Kenzie Torneden, 1 1/2years old, munches popcorn and watches the Kansas University baseball game from her mother's lap Friday at Hoglund Ballpark. Kenzie and her mother, Nicole Torneden, and brother, Taylor Torneden, not pictured, attended the game through the Caring for Kids program. Bud Walker, of Pittsburg, financed the program, which gives children and their parents tickets to the game.

Published on May 10, 2008

Mizzou's Andrew Thigpen, right, attempts to turn a double play on KU as he tags Tony Thompson out at second Friday, May 9, 2008 during the Tiger's 5-3 win at Hoglund Ballpark.

Published on May 10, 2008

KU's Nick Czyz throws a pitch Friday, May 9, 2008 during the Jayhawks' 5-3 home loss to Missouri.

Published on May 10, 2008

Steven Davis poses at Arvest Ballpark, home of the Royals' Class AA farm club in Springdale, Ark.

Published on May 8, 2008

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self, center, jokes during a visit to Boys Town, Neb. Self visited Boys Town - near Omaha - on Wednesday.

Published on May 8, 2008

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy has Texas fans dreaming big.

Published on May 7, 2008

Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford (14) reacts in this file photo near the end of the Big 12 Conference championship game from Dec. 1, 2007. Bradford will orchestrate a high-octane offense in Norman this fall.

Published on May 7, 2008

Employees with Kerr Athletics, of Atchison, put down the new artificial turf on the Kansas University football team's two new practice fields south of Memorial Stadium on Monday.

Published on May 6, 2008

Kansas' Robby Price fields a ground ball and comes up firing. The Jayhawks beat Oklahoma, 9-4, Sunday at Hoglund Ballpark to complete a three-game sweep of the Sooners.

Published on May 5, 2008

Val Chapple, center, is congratulated by teammates Sunday, May 4, 2008 after hitting a homerun to help the Jayhawks defeat Iowa State 6-2 at home.

Published on May 5, 2008

Kansas University's Amy Farrow, left, and Sara Ramirez, right, celebrate Brittany Hile's home run. The Jayhawks beat Iowa State, 6-2, on Senior Day Sunday at Arrocha Ballpark.

Published on May 5, 2008

Kansas' Stevie Crisosto concentrates on a bunt. The Jayhawks beat Iowa State, 6-2, Sunday at Arrocha Ballpark.

Published on May 5, 2008

KU pitcher T.J. Walz prepares to deliver a pitch. Walz improved to 4-0 with the victory over OU.

Published on May 5, 2008

The Atlanta Celtics wait for a game to finish Saturday, May 3, 2008 before taking the court to play the K.C. Nuggets at the 9th Annual Jayhawk Invitational at Horjesi Family Athletic Center.

Published on May 4, 2008

Kansas University outfielder John Allman connects for a home run. Allman was 4-for-5 with two RBIs in the Jayhawks' 13-10 victory over Oklahoma on Saturday at Hoglund Ballpark.

Published on May 4, 2008

Elijah Johnson, of North Las Vegas Cheyenne- Pump N Run Elite, center, blasts through two Missouri Mustang defenders Saturday, May 3, 2008 during the 9th Annual Jayhawk Invitational at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on May 4, 2008

Derrick Favors goes up for a shot against his smaller opponents. Favors' Atlanta Celtics team dominated the St. Louis Raptors on Saturday.

Published on May 4, 2008

Oklahoma's Jamie Johnson (6) beats the throw KU catcher Buck Afenir is fielding Saturday, May 3, 2008 during the Jayhawks' home 13-10 victory.

Published on May 4, 2008

Atlanta Celtics' Derrick Favors (34) puts up a fade-away shot against KC Nuggets' Brandon Tommer on Saturday, May 3, 2008 during the 9th Annual Jayhawk Invitational at Horjesi Family Athletics Center.

Published on May 4, 2008

The KU baseball team congratulates Robby Price on his homerun Saturday, May 3, 2008 during the Jayhawks' home game against Oklahoma. KU won the game 13-10.

Published on May 4, 2008

Kansas University pitcher Nick Czyz delivers during the Jayhawks' 17-15 victory over Oklahoma. The Jayhawks outslugged the Sooners on Friday at breezy Hoglund Ballpark.

Published on May 3, 2008

KU's Casey Larson shows his frustration after an at-bat. Despite this bad plate appearance, Larson had three of KU's 16 hits.

Published on May 3, 2008

KC Pump N Run's Mike Dixon, right, draws a foul as he brings the ball down the court Friday, May 2, 2008 during a game against Cheyenne- Pump N Run Elite of North Las Vegas during the 9th Annual Jayhawk Invitational at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on May 3, 2008

K.C. Pump N Run's Justin Clark, right, draws a foul against Cheyenne Pump N Run Elite. The teams were part of the Jayhawk Invitational that opened Friday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on May 3, 2008

Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive, left, Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner John Swofford, center, and Big 12 Conference commissioner Dan Beebe talk to the media. They spoke at a news conference Wednesday in Hollywood, Fla., announcing the BCS had rejected a college football playoff proposal.

Published on May 1, 2008

Kansas University seniors Sasha Kaun, second to left, and Terri Schramka, right, accept the Senior Scholar-Athlete awards. At left is athletic director Lew Perkins.

Published on May 1, 2008