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Deadlines nearing for latest round of grants from Bill Self’s foundation
Assists Foundation targets youth, wellness
Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self and his foundation are seeking ideas this week from organizations on how to help young people in Kansas.
Joe-College.com argues judge’s ruling would mean end to T-shirt company
Defense attorneys are calling it the “legal and economic equivalent of the death penalty” for a Lawrence T-shirt retailer.
When game day arrives, fans undergo their own mental transformation
Game day unlocks deep inhibitions
For the last four years, John-Mark Zini has been a mainstay along with his buddies in the front row at Kansas University football games.
KU associate AD enters diversion over domestic violence charge
Diversion agreement to last 1 year
Kansas University associate athletic director Chris Howard has entered into a diversion agreement in Douglas County District Court on two misdemeanor charges he faced related to a June domestic incident at his home.
KU tailgating fundraiser
Lawrence will turn into tailgate city once again Saturday afternoon around Memorial Stadium as football season arrives.
Transportation options plentiful for those going to Saturday’s KU game
But fans also have several options if they don’t park at the stadium for the 6 p.m. Kansas University game against Northern Colorado. For them, there is the park-and-ride shuttle bus.
Jayhawks head to Minneapolis in quest to repeat NCAA national championship
The Kansas University Jayhawks began their road Wednesday afternoon to defend the 2008 NCAA championship.
KU dedicates boathouse just in time to celebrate 40-year athletic legacy
Kansas University rowing captain Emily Martin and her teammates in the past have often left a practice on the Kansas River muddy, freezing and tired. Thanks to the recent completion of a $6 million boathouse at Burcham Park, the team now has locker rooms, a place to work out inside and much space to store their boats. “You come here, and you can go home clean after practice,” said Martin, a Wellington senior.
KU tries new tactics in getting scalpers to stop selling basketball tickets
Selling tickets — any tickets — on state property is illegal
As Robert Miller was trying to get the attention of other fans outside the entrance to the Booth Family Hall of Athletics, KU Public Safety officers approached him. They gave him a warning about soliciting the sale of tickets on KU property, which is prohibited.
KU football fans urged to make travel plans soon for Insight Bowl in Arizona
KU to play in Arizona on New Year’s Eve
On Friday, KU started selling tickets for the game to the Insight Bowl on Dec. 31 in Tempe, Ariz. Big 12 Conference officials said the arrangement was all but official.
Sporting News ranks Lawrence at No. 15 for best sports city
It’s the year in sports that keeps on giving.
Larry Brown, Bill Self to headline fundraiser for mental health center
The only basketball coach to win an NCAA national championship and an NBA title will return to Lawrence next weekend to raise funds for mental health services in Douglas County.
Football’s return puts superstitions back in play
You stick with what works. A year after Kansas University’s football team vaulted to its most successful season in decades - with 12 wins and its first Orange Bowl title - Jayhawk fans vow to continue using the lucky rituals and charms they picked up last year.
Post-game chaos doesn’t cause any major problems
Monday night’s massive national championship celebration left its mark on the city with broken windows, fights, two burned cars and dozens of injuries. But police say overall the night was a success, considering an estimated 40,000 people flocked downtown.
More than 2,000 absent Tuesday
Some Lawrence public school students took an extra day Tuesday to celebrate the Jayhawks’ national championship.
Duo ordered to trial in beating death at mobile home
Judge reduces charges against defendants
A judge this morning ordered two suspects in the beating death of a Lawrence man to stand trial - on reduced charges.
6News video: KU to celebrate Orange Bowl win
Allen Fieldhouse site of event
Kansas athletics officials have scheduled a free public event to celebrate the football team’s Orange Bowl victory.
No parade planned - yet
Some Jayhawk football players didn't return to Lawrence
The Kansas University athletics department currently has no immediate plans for a Lawrence parade to celebrate Thursday’s Orange Bowl victory.
Decorations show Jayhawk fans’ excitement
It’s amazing what an undefeated football team can do for the mood of fans who’ve waited years to see it. This week, if Jayhawk fans in Lawrence need a reminder about the team’s record, all they have to do is drive by a home in the 1300 block of Kentucky Street, where a group of students has designed “10-0” in Christmas lights.
Quantrill-themed T-shirt stirs bitter emotion
A photo of a yellow-and-black T-shirt has disgusted some Kansas University fans. The shirt displays a picture of Lawrence burning in William Quantrill’s Raid of 1863. Below the picture is the word “Scoreboard” and a University of Missouri logo.
Construction kicks off on football complex
Dirt began flying and trucks rolled into the area south of Memorial Stadium on May 21, the morning after Kansas University commencement ceremonies. And they haven’t stopped yet. Now, the outline of a major construction project is emerging.
Body near campus poses mystery to police
Lawrence police are investigating an unattended death near the Kansas University campus this afternoon after a someone discovered a body hanging inside a small outbuilding.”We found a small shed behind the residence, and there’s a body hanging in the shed. It’s obviously been there for a long time,” said Capt. Ray Urbanek.
After splendid season, KU loss hard to swallow
For many Kansas University basketball fans, Saturday night’s tough season-ending NCAA Tournament loss to UCLA felt like a kick to the gut.
Lawrencians find ways to celebrate in town
Kansas University basketball history surrounded J.A. Long on Friday afternoon, just one day after his Jayhawks escaped with a 61-58 NCAA Tournament victory against Southern Illinois.
ESPN GameDay draws ‘best fans in the country’
Enthusiasm falls after KU's loss to Texas A&M
They slapped on the crimson and blue body paint early Saturday morning. By Saturday night, a day that seemed so right for Kansas University fans came to a crashing halt, as Texas A&M came from behind in the second half and defeated Kansas 69-66. ESPN viewers saw a lot of enthusiastic faces of KU fans throughout the day, but unfortunately the final images were of shocked and dejected Jayhawk supporters.
Voice of the Jayhawks is top Kansan
Two others with KU connections to be honored
During his 60 years on the air calling Kansas University athletics, sports broadcasting legend Max Falkenstien received his fair share of hardware, especially leading up to his farewell last year. Friday night, Falkenstien will receive another award as he is named Kansan of the Year by the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas, which was formed to preserve state history.
Wildcat whippin’ makes KU eligible for a bowl game
Joy for jayhawks!
Bowl eligibility and a second victory in 14 years against in-state rival Kansas State made for a sweet Saturday evening for Kansas University fans.
Track legends relive history while raising funds for center
They competed in different events and different eras, but they share a bond. In track and field, they either ran, jumped, threw, vaulted or coached - all wearing the crimson and blue. Wednesday was an evening to celebrate their Olympic gold medals, national championships, various records and a slew of other achievements.
Thousands pack Allen Fieldhouse as basketball season starts
Fans get first peek at new players
he thought of adding another national championship banner to the Allen Fieldhouse rafters is not often far from the minds of Kansas University basketball fans.
Sanctions disappoint Jayhawk fans
The NCAA’s decision Thursday to take away some future football and men’s basketball scholarships from Kansas University stung some Jayhawk alumni, supporters and fans.
KU’s annual music event to recall 9-11 sacrifices
Band Day will feature more than 30 high school groups
Kansas University’s 59th annual Band Day will take on added significance Saturday for some musicians and directors, because the five-year anniversary of 9-11 falls two days later.
Dreams rebound for KU football fans
Judy Lessenden tailgated two hours before kickoff Saturday with some lofty goals in mind for her Jayhawks.
Cyclists give Lawrence a spin
City streets to host college championship
The spokes began spinning Friday morning on the South Lawrence Trafficway as more than 400 cyclists began competing in the national collegiate championships. Bicycle enthusiasts have looked forward to this weekend’s event for months.
A warm welcome: Despite loss, fans show support as team returns
Town wonders, 'What happened?'
So whoever this Bradley guy is, he wasn’t so popular around Lawrence on Saturday.
In Lawrence, disappointment and disbelief
Irish eyes did very little smiling Friday night in Lawrence. Kansas University supporters who had spent their day celebrating St. Patrick’s Day were disappointed after watching the Jayhawks lose - again - in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Jayhawk faithful wary of Kansas’ first-round foe
When the names Kansas University and Bradley University flashed on the television screen Sunday announcing the pairing for the NCAA Tournament first-round game Friday in Auburn Hills, Mich., a few muted cheers filled Henry T’s Bar & Grill, 3520 W. Sixth St.
Former Jayhawk to lead St. Pat’s Parade
Cliff McDonald, a longtime Lawrence resident and former Kansas University football and basketball player, will be the grand marshal of the 19th annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
These walls can talk - of KU sports
Dilapidated building overflowing with images of Jayhawk greats
The late Waldo “Bud” Monroe, a barber and campus police lieutenant, received enough pictures from Kansas University athletes over several decades for his own hall of fame.
Say so long to bragging rights, 31-game streak for Jayhawks
Can it be? 'Cats beat KU in Lawrence
Kansas University fans grumbled on the way back to their cars Saturday afternoon.
Late KU QB Duane Morris the ‘common man’s man’
68-year-old died Friday in Lawrence after sudden illness
Among the various passions Duane Morris had, from athletics to his various career paths, the former Kansas University quarterback most enjoyed the people he met along the way, his family members said.
Win restores KU confidence
Kansas University alumni Tom Marcellino and Zach Marten and several of their friends watched from Campanile Hill Saturday as KU kicker Scott Webb’s overtime game-winning field goal sailed through the uprights.
Fans fond of ‘fresh’ fieldhouse
Officials say feedback on renovations supports 'upgrade'
Renovations to Allen Fieldhouse have not ruined the building’s mystique for many Kansas University men’s basketball fans.
‘Huskers are history!
KU shatters Nebraska's 36-year winning streak; fans usher in new era of football
It’s becoming almost routine. The goal posts came down again Saturday at Memorial Stadium as Kansas University fans celebrated another football victory.
Goal posts take a swim
Jubilation reigned Saturday afternoon on Campanile Hill as Kansas University students deposited the Memorial Stadium goal posts into Potter Lake to celebrate the third consecutive Jayhawk football victory against rival Missouri.
Bad blood
Bitter feelings rooted deep among fans of KU-MU rivalry
Most Kansas University fans have never felt any other way about the University of Missouri Tigers.
Court in session!
Old tradition, new faces bring frenzied fans to fieldhouse
A montage video Friday night about Kansas University’s basketball tradition captivated rowdy fans in a packed Allen Fieldhouse.
Wife of former KU track and field coach dies at 93
Adamarie Easton, 93, the wife of a legendary Kansas University track and field coach, died Thursday morning, her son, Richard Easton, said.
K-State plates victory over KU
Wildcat tags outnumber Jayhawk licenses 1,020-738 statewide
Kansas State University 1,020, Kansas University 738. That score is impossible for a football game, but not when it comes to tallying sales of special university alumni vehicle license plates.
GameDay Cram Session: Oakland November 25, 2009
Mangino says KU remaining focused November 24, 2009
KU volleyball defeats Texas Tech on senior night November 24, 2009
Mark Mangino press conference, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 November 24, 2009
Aldrich must wait months for tooth replacement November 23, 2009
