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Kansas baseball sweeps Wichita State with 7-5 win
Too many weeks this season, Kansas University baseball coach Ritch Price had seen an encouraging Big 12 weekend go to waste and his team’s RPI crumble because of a midweek loss. With that in mind — and the season winding down — the KU coach utilized nearly every weapon he had to secure a 7-5 victory over Wichita State on Tuesday at Eck Stadium. By Jesse Newell
Just out of reach: Jayhawks’ softball rally comes up just short
In a clutch situation, Kansas University softball first baseman Mariah Montgomery did exactly what was needed. She just ended up hitting the ball too hard. By Jesse Newell
KU coach Bill Self says Hunter Mickelson 'more of a perimeter player' than Jeff Withey
Coach also addresses open assistant coaching spot, says he will hire from outside
Kansas coach Bill Self announced the addition of Arkansas 6-foot-10 transfer Hunter Mickelson on Friday morning.
KU baseball walks all over Baker
With a lot of plate discipline — and just a touch of pop — the Kansas University baseball team made the most of its six hits in a 7-1 victory over Baker on Wednesday night at Hoglund Ballpark.
KU grad finishes Boston Marathon just before explosions
A KU graduate who crossed the finish line less than a minute before the bomb explosions was one of several people with local connections who were in Monday's Boston Marathon. By Jesse Newell (AP Photo/The Daily Free Press, Kenshin Okubo)
Locking ’Horns: Kansas wins testy baseball finale, series with Texas
More than anything, Kansas University baseball coach Ritch Price was proud of his team’s fight following the Jayhawks’ 4-3 victory over Texas on Sunday at Hoglund Ballpark. By Jesse Newell
Duncan, Kansas baseball rocked by OSU
Oklahoma State knocked Frank Duncan around for seven runs in 5 2/3 innings, taking control early in a 14-3 victory over Kansas University on Saturday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark. By Jesse Newell
KU players' tattoos tell life stories
About half of the players on the men’s basketball team have tattoos, with most of them turning to ink to help tell their life stories. KU sophomore guard Naadir Tharpe says tattoos also have brought teammates closer together. Tharpe, along with freshman Ben McLemore and junior Niko Roberts, got matching tattoos — “KUCMB,” which Tharpe says stands for “Kansas University college men’s basketball” — on their arms. By Jesse Newell
KU's allotment of tourney tickets goes quickly
The questions probably come up for many Kansas University basketball fans when watching the NCAA Tournament: Who are those KU fans behind the bench? And how do they get those seats? By Jesse Newell
Kansas baseball explodes past Niagara
The Jayhawks stole nine bases in a 7-0 victory over Niagara in their baseball home opener at Hoglund Ballpark. By Jesse Newell
Seniors secure victory late against TCU in KU women's home finale
With a minute left, Kansas University's Angel Goodrich and Carolyn Davis, the Jayhawks' senior stars, combined for one final highlight in a 74-67 Senior Night victory over TCU. By Jesse Newell
KU women defeat TCU, 74-67, on Senior Night
Carolyn Davis scored 27 points on 9-for-12 field-goal shooting, leading the Kansas women's basketball team to a 74-67 home victory over TCU on Tuesday night at Allen Fieldhouse.
KU women's seniors focus on winning, not home finale
Kansas women’s basketball guard Monica Engelman already has her Senior Night at Allen Fieldhouse planned out. “I know it’s going to be emotional,” the senior said, “but I want to get the win first, then cry after.” By Jesse Newell
KU to wear alternate adidas camo uniforms in Big 12 tournament
The Kansas men's basketball team will be wearing alternate camo uniforms from adidas for at least one game in this year's Big 12 tournament, KU coach Bill Self confirmed during a weekly press conference Thursday. By Jesse Newell
ISU coach Fred Hoiberg impressed by Elijah Johnson, says late no-call 'didn't go our way'
Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg didn’t hesitate to give Kansas guard Elijah Johnson credit for his late-game heroics in KU's 108-96 overtime victory over ISU, saying he played “great.” By Jesse Newell• • Box score•KU coach Bill Self postgame audio
KU women's rally stopped short as Texas Tech prevails, 72-70
Christine Hyde put in a game-winning turn-around shot in the lane with 3.5 seconds left, and Kansas guard Angel Goodrich missed a desperation three at the buzzer as Tech held on for a 72-70 victory over the KU women's basketball team on Sunday at Allen Fieldhouse.
KU women concerned about effort as Texas Tech awaits
Kansas University coach Bonnie Henrickson says there’s a lot of preparation that will go into the KU women’s basketball team’s noon game today against Texas Tech. None of it will matter, though, if the Jayhawks don’t play with more enthusiasm than they did in a 93-83 road loss to Texas on Wednesday. By Jesse Newell
TCU coach Trent Johnson: Visiting Allen Fieldhouse 'eye-opening' experience for players
TCU men’s basketball coach Trent Johnson said he was leaving Lawrence with a few positives following his team’s 74-48 loss to Kansas on Saturday afternoon. By Jesse Newell
KU women wary of complacency after big win
Kansas University women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson had a simple message for her team following its 81-71 home victory over No. 22 Oklahoma on Saturday: Don’t become complacent. By Jesse Newell
Angel Goodrich sets KU assists record as Jayhawks take down No. 22 Oklahoma, 81-71
Carolyn Davis scored 24 points on 10-for-17 shooting, leading the Kansas women's basketball team to an 81-71 victory over No. 22 Oklahoma on Sunday at Allen Fieldhouse. By Jesse Newell
UT laments shooting woes
Longhorns hit just 21.8 percent of shots
The Longhorns made just 21.8 percent of their field-goal attempts in a 73-47 loss to Kansas University. “We didn’t simply mentally do the things we wanted to get done on either end,” Texas coach Rick Barnes said. “That’s the thing that bothers me.” By Jesse Newell
KU women counting on Monica Engelman for strong finish
Kansas University women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson believes guard Monica Engelman’s career-best 26-point effort against TCU on Wednesday could be exactly what the senior needs to finish the season strong. By Jesse Newell
Lacking power, Kansas baseball emphasizing speed, singles
Changes in NCAA regulations have Kansas University baseball coach Ritch Price shifting to small ball for the 2013 Jayhawks, who will have a lineup filled with speed and singles-hitters. By Jesse Newell
Amazing grace: Jeff Withey made late grandmother proud, proved to coach he belonged
Jeff Withey barely made it off the bench when he started his Kansas career and considered quitting the game. He since has tied Greg Ostertag as the Jayhawks' all-time top shot-blocker — and along the way made his late grandmother, Grace, quite proud. By Jesse Newell
TCU coach takes upset in stride
Texas Christian University basketball coach Trent Johnson didn’t appear to be overly excited following his team’s stunning 62-55 victory over No. 5 Kansas University on Wednesday. By Jesse Newell
Cowboys: It 'doesn't get any better' than breaking road skid at Allen Fieldhouse
KU, which had won 102 of its last 103 games at home, fell on Saturday to an Oklahoma State team that had gone 1-22 in its last 23 Big 12 road games. By Jesse Newell
OU's Romero Osby: Pump-fakes had no effect on Jeff Withey
Oklahoma's Romero Osby, who had made at least half of his shots in each of his last 10 games, didn’t come close to that Saturday, posting just 12 points on 4-for-16 shooting against Kansas center Jeff Withey. By Jesse Newell
Pentathlete Vollmer breaks KU record at Jayhawk Classic
Kansas University sophomore Lindsay Vollmer broke the school record in the pentathlon on Friday at the Jayhawk Classic, fulfilling not only a personal goal but prophetic words from the woman she replaced in the record books. By Jesse Newell
Wildcats try, but die, by the three
Kansas State’s offensive strategy coming into Tuesday’s men’s basketball game was to avoid Kansas University shot-blocker Jeff Withey by trying to shoot open shots on the outside. By Jesse Newell
Monday maintenance scheduled for KUsports.com
Starting Monday, the World Company websites — including KUsports.com — will be making the move to a new server infrastructure. By Jesse Newell
To our readers: KUsports.com website problems
The World Company websites, including KUsports.com, have experienced some technical problems in the last week. That included this morning, when we were down for a couple hours.
Bill Self: Ben McLemore has sprained ankle, should only miss a few days
Kansas freshman guard Ben McLemore has a Grade One sprained right ankle and should only miss a few days, KU coach Bill Self said following the Jayhawks' 61-44 victory against Baylor on Monday night. By Jesse Newell
After fast start, KU sprinter Paris Daniels aims even higher
Kansas University sprinter Paris Daniels has already set two facility records early in her senior season and is looking to take the conference and nation by storm this spring. By Jesse Newell
Poor shooting dooms Buckeyes
Dec. 25 can’t come soon enough for Ohio State men’s basketball coach Thad Matta. “I asked Santa for Christmas to improve our jump-shooting,” Matta said with a wry smile following OSU’s 74-66 loss to Kansas University on Saturday afternoon. By Jesse Newell
Rock shop Jayhawk: KU men relish shopping excursion
For the 16th straight year, the KU men’s basketball team shopped for needy families at Wal-Mart in south Lawrence. By Jesse Newell
KU's Elijah Johnson healing, feeling more like his high-flying self
After playing the last few weeks with a banged-up knee, Kansas University senior point guard Elijah Johnson admitted he felt more like himself defensively during Kansas’ 90-54 victory over Colorado on Saturday. By Jesse Newell
Buffs' coach: Kansas 'manhandled us from start to finish'
Colorado men's basketball coach Tad Boyle didn't waste time sharing his feelings following his team's 90-54 loss to Kansas University on Saturday. By Jesse Newell • KU coach Bill Self audio • Box score
Oregon State center Joe Burton amazed by Jeff Withey's development since high school
Oregon State senior Joe Burton, who hails from Soboba, Calif., has seen quite a change in Kansas University men’s basketball center and San Diego native Jeff Withey since they played against each other in high school. By Jesse Newell
The makings of a match: FSHS coach details volleyball's key players, plays
Not all those attending this weekend’s NCAA Tournament volleyball matches at Allen Fieldhouse will be experts in the sport. Free State High School volleyball coach Nancy Hopkins has a few pointers. By Jesse Newell
Jayhawks refreshed and ready to open NCAA volleyball tourney at home
Kansas University volleyball coach Ray Bechard gave his players extra rest in preparation for the Jayhawks’ NCAA Tournament opener tonight at Allen Fieldhouse, and his players say they can feel the difference. By Jesse Newell
KU women knock out Grambling State, 101-47
Sophomore forward Chelsea Gardner posted a career-high 26 points on 11-for-13 shooting, leading the Kansas women's basketball team to a 101-47 victory over Grambling State on Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse. By Jesse Newell
KU women confident shooting woes will sort out
For now, Kansas University women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson is going to consider it a positive sign that her team is 5-0 despite ranking last in the Big 12 in three-point shooting. By Jesse Newell
Jayhawks: Culture change keyed breakthrough volleyball season
Just how did a Kansas University volleyball squad that went 15-14 a year ago transform into a 25-6 team this year? By Jesse Newell
KU volleyball to host 1st and 2nd rounds, will play Cleveland State on Friday
The Kansas volleyball team has been named one of 16 hosting sites for the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament, and the Jayhawks will open play in the first round against Cleveland State on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. By Jesse Newell
Kansas volleyball fired up over playing in Allen Fieldhouse
Kansas University’s volleyball team has organized its own recruiting for today’s 6:30 p.m. match against Saint Louis. By Jesse Newell
SLU coach impressed by Jeff Withey, KU 'quarterbacks'
As soon as his post players fought around Kansas University center Jeff Withey, Saint Louis coach Jim Crews watched helplessly as the Jayhawks countered with a lob over the top.
Royce Woolridge frustrated after getting blown out by 'friends'
Washington State guard Royce Woolridge, who transferred after playing one year at Kansas University, said he didn’t have to work hard to convince his Cougars teammates they were facing a good team. By Jesse Newell
Keith Appling’s layup ‘all she wrote’
When Michigan State guard Keith Appling received a pass from teammate Derrick Nix in the final 30 seconds with his team leading by one, he said he had one objective: get to the lane. By Jesse Newell
KU surprised Red Raiders
Game plan caught Tech off guard
While scouting earlier in the week, Texas Tech defensive coordinator Art Kaufman watched film of about 230 Kansas plays. He only remembers four or five of them being speed-options — the plays that burned TTU for the biggest yardage Saturday. By Jesse Newell
Landen Lucas to sit out first game while considering red shirt
Kansas freshman forward Landen Lucas will sit out Friday's season-opener against SE Missouri State in order to keep a red-shirt option open, KU coach Bill Self said at his weekly press conference Thursday. By Jesse Newell
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Ben McLemore interview March 28, 2013
360 QTR of Cowboy Stadium March 28, 2013
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