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Court documents: Collins lawsuit was not properly served because of address error
A certified letter about a personal injury claim sent to Kansas University basketball player Sherron Collins had an incomplete address on it, court documents filed Tuesday say.
New court papers claim Sherron Collins should have been aware of lawsuit
In a motion filed this week in Douglas County District Court, Jessica Brown maintains that Sherron Collins, 21, showed “reckless indifference” by not responding to two letters her attorney sent to him.
Alleged victim in Collins case speaks out through attorney
The attorney for a woman suing Kansas University basketball player Sherron Collins said her client showed “great courage in speaking the truth” from the day she was assaulted in a Jayhawker Towers elevator in May 2007.
Collins’ lawyers answer lawsuit
Judge asked to set aside judgment against KU basketball player
Attorneys for Kansas University basketball player Sherron Collins have filed a motion to set aside a default judgment against him in a civil lawsuit. The motion filed in Douglas County District Court states that Collins, 21, did not intentionally ignore notices of the lawsuit when it was filed May 14.
Collins tests stalled at KBI
Though the KU Public Safety Office sent the Kansas Bureau of Investigation evidence in October 2007, a backlog of other projects has prevented the agency from testing the evidence from the Sherron Collins case.
Civil suit hits Collins for $75K
KU basketball player denies alleged assault, apologizes for shirking legal responsibilities
A Douglas County District Court judge has ruled in favor of a woman who filed a civil lawsuit against Kansas University basketball player Sherron M. Collins over an assault she said took place in an elevator.
Police stay busy on game night
The crowd of thousands that gathered in downtown Lawrence Saturday night to celebrate Kansas University’s victory was mostly well-behaved, police said.
Rush court hearing is delayed
A case in Lawrence Municipal Court against Kansas University basketball player Brandon Rush has been continued to April 11.
KU women’s basketball team spreads holiday cheer at LMH
Only 24 hours after he was born at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Finn Nelson found himself surrounded by the Kansas University women’s basketball team. While he comes from a family of Wisconsin Badgers, his crib on Tuesday was full of Jayhawk mementos and a stuffed animal given to him by the team.
Jayhawk fan in Iraq proudly displays crimson and blue
Lawrence native Rick Morris won’t be getting much sleep for awhile. Morris will begin watching the Kansas-Missouri football game at 4 a.m. Sunday. That’s Iraq time.
Police target minors using alcohol
Educational initiative may have reduced game-day citations
Lawrence police and state agents moved into the neighborhoods surrounding Kansas University’s Memorial Stadium last Saturday in a stepped-up effort to enforce liquor laws. “Our goal was to reduce the flow of alcohol to minors,” Police Sgt. Dan Ward said. There were 84 citations issued for being a minor in possession of an alcoholic beverage.
Some at KU weary of goalpost overkill
A remnant of Kansas University’s gridiron victory over its intrastate rival was evident earlier this week when a piece of a goalpost could be seen sticking out of the Kansas River near the Bowersock Dam.
Jayhawk camp making pitch for America’s favorite pastime
Football season is winding down and basketball season is picking up momentum, but the sounds at Kansas University’s Hoglund Ballpark this week are those of baseballs popping into gloves.
‘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.
Jayhawk fans’ school pride renewed on homecoming
Homecoming doesn’t get any better than this.
Hall of Athletics looks like a winner to Jayhawk fans
Fieldhouse expansion unveiled
Kansas University soon may have another winner at historic Allen Fieldhouse.
Jayhawks depart for the Big Dance
KU fans see team off to first-round game
Dozens of Jayhawk fans gathered outside Allen Fieldhouse Wednesday evening to give the Kansas University men’s basketball team a boisterous send-off to Oklahoma City and the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
KU back Randle charged, dismissed
Troubled Kansas University football player John Randle was dismissed from the team Monday, just hours after being charged in Douglas County District Court with misdemeanor battery for allegedly hitting a man outside a downtown bar early Sunday.
Sweet send-off for seniors
Foreclosure threat yields tickets
As special as Wednesday night was to the seniors on Kansas University men’s basketball team, the evening was downright magical for an Osawatomie woman and her two children who had never been to a KU game before — let alone to an intrastate rivalry as Allen Fieldhouse turns 50.
Jayhawk spirit shines through on ESPN’s College GameDay
Kansas University students had their moment in the national sports spotlight Saturday morning to cheer for their men’s basketball team, and they took full advantage of it.
‘Better now than later,’ say stunned fans about KU loss
Kansas University basketball fans moaned, groaned, rolled their eyes and shook their heads Saturday afternoon in downtown Lawrence after watching their undefeated men’s team get smashed by unranked Villanova in Philadelphia.
Fans’ spirits as high as team’s top ranking
New seating system only downer as basketball returns
Call it a simple exhibition game against Emporia State if you want, but on Sunday night Jayhawk fans were ready for any excuse to watch their men’s basketball team swing into action in Allen Fieldhouse.
KU students endure wait for tickets
New system may lead to lottery distribution
Dealing for the first time with a new system for dispensing precious Kansas University men’s basketball tickets, thousands of students lined up Monday outside Allen Fieldhouse for their shot to see the first five home games.
Wildcats take it on chin in KU Homecoming Parade
Participants include bands, floats, Olympic runner
This outcome of this year’s Kansas vs. Kansas State football game was hours away, but Jayhawks were putting a beating on the Wildcats during this year’s Homecoming Parade at Kansas University.
Athletes, authorities join forces in daylong sports camp at KU
Saturday morning, Xavier Newman and Jeffrey Belaire worked out on exercise machines inside Kansas University’s Anschutz Sports Pavilion.
KU player Heaggans assaulted
A little more than a week after he was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, a Kansas University football player was assaulted while dancing at a Lawrence night spot.
KU player assaulted over weekend
(Updated Monday at 6:49 p.m.) A little more than a week after he was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, a Kansas University football player was assaulted while dancing at a Lawrence night spot.
Early start gets KU fans in line
Tim McLeod and Mark Seglem weren’t going to be intimidated by a little bad weather Saturday morning as they left Wichita heading for Lawrence to watch the Kansas University men’s basketball team scrimmage.
Army decorates former KU aide’s son
Bronze Star awarded to Army captain serving in Iraq
Army Capt. Mathew Holladay’s action during the war in Iraq last year earned him a Bronze Star, the Army announced Tuesday.
Viewers blame loss on officials
Roma Kennedy summed up the Kansas Jayhawks’ loss to Georgia Tech on Sunday afternoon with three words. “We was robbed,” the 80-year-old said moments after the game ended.
Youths learn basketball from former KU player
Jeff Boschee teaches clinic at Holcom Park
Saturday was about as good as it gets for Amanda Hadl. The 11-year-old Lawrence girl was one of about 20 girls who spent two hours playing basketball under direction of former Kansas University standout Jeff Boschee.
Fanfare heralds team’s return
Ah, Sweet 16. Now it’s on to St. Louis. Kansas University basketball fans Sunday expected their men’s team to put away the University of the Pacific, but some said they bit off a few fingernails watching it happen.
KU running back faces two court dates
Kansas University running back John Randle is becoming a familiar sight in Lawrence Municipal Court. The former Wichita Southeast standout will have two appearances in two separate cases in the next two months.
Football players landing in police reports
KU running back injured in downtown fight
For the third time in less than two weeks, a Kansas University football player has been involved in an incident that required police attention.
KU football player injured in downtown Lawrence fight
(Updated Monday at 1:51 p.m.) Lawrence Police are investigating a Saturday night fight involving a Kansas University football player that sent one man to the hospital. Austine Nwabuisi, 21, a junior KU running back last season, suffered facial injuries when he was hit with a beer bottle in the fight, according to a police report.
6Sports video: Randle arrested following bar incident
According to booking information from the Douglas County Jail, John Randle has been arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and interfering with the duties of a police officer. Randle, 19, was booked into the Douglas County Jail just after 3 a.m. Friday according to police reports. His name and address match listings in the KU student directory as the same John Randle who is the KU football team’s second leading rusher.
For one last time, KU fans cheer from long-held seats
Basketball ticket holders unsure how points will add up next season
The band didn’t play “Auld Lang Syne” Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse, but some longtime Kansas University men’s basketball season-ticket holders were feeling unusually nostalgic anyway. For many fans, such as Scottie Lingelbach, it probably was the last time they would sit in the same fieldhouse seats that they have had for years.
KU donors deliver $12 million gift
Kansas University’s Allen Fieldhouse will get a major facelift and additional features, thanks to a $12 million gift from the Ward family of Russell Stover Candies and several anonymous individuals. Announcement of the gift was made Saturday at halftime during the men’s basketball game between KU and Texas Tech.
KU basketball players give athletes lift
Special Olympians practice skills at annual clinic
Marisa Mondt loves playing basketball and loves Kansas University basketball. Sunday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse, the 26-year-old Salina woman and about 100 other Kansas Special Olympians got a chance to practice their basketball prowess with the KU men’s basketball team. “I’m a big fan,” Mondt said.
Jayhawks shop for local families
KU men's basketball squad picks out Christmas gifts for underprivileged citizens
Kansas University’s men’s basketball squad spent about an hour stuffing baskets Tuesday night at Wal-Mart, not Allen Fieldhouse.
Tangerine Bowl beckons Kansas
Jayhawks, Wolfpack to meet Dec. 22 in Orlando, Fla.
Kansas University football fans started the season just hoping for some improvement over last year’s dismal 2-10 record. Now they’re heading to the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando, Fla.
KU fans have high hopes for bowl game
Kansas University football fans are ready to go bowling. Celebrating the Jayhawks’ 36-7 thrashing Saturday of Iowa State, fans were relishing thoughts of seeing their team in a postseason game for the first time since 1995.
Fans storm field after KU victory
Goal posts sacrificed after Jayhawks' win
When the final gun sounded Saturday afternoon to make Kansas University’s upset victory over Missouri official, the goal posts came down. Then the party was on at Potter Lake. And Michael Mintos was having the time of his life.
Fans agree: Illini coach fits at KU
Just call it love of Self. As Bill Self is announced today as the new Kansas University men’s basketball coach, he will find himself welcomed with open arms, if fans contacted Sunday are any indication.
Coach’s decision stuns Jayhawk fans
Yes, Roy Williams is leaving Lawrence. But no, City Manager Mike Wildgen isn’t going to order the city’s flag lowered to half-staff.
KU fans welcome home ‘Hawks
Their quest for the NCAA championship fell short, but Kansas University’s men’s basketball player still received a thunderous welcome when they returned home Tuesday from New Orleans.
Jayhawk faithful share sorrows after loss
Fans disappointed but remain orderly
Prayer suddenly became popular Monday night in Lawrence’s downtown bars, but divine intervention in the form of a last-second Kirk Hinrich three-pointer just wasn’t to be.
Lawrence Police keep disappointed crowd in line
Police officers grabbed bottles of beer with no questions asked, shined flashlights in drivers’ faces if their passengers got unruly, and stood two-by-two at most corners along Massachusetts Street.
Kansas basketball family mourns Allen’s death
Friends and family members of Bob Allen like to think there was one more spirit from Kansas University’s historic basketball past standing courtside Saturday night in the Louisiana Superdome.
Jayhawks return to roost
Thousands stay up to greet KU's finest
They waived signs praising “Amazing Graves” and “Captain Kirk,” chanted the Rock Chalk, cheered and gave each other high fives for nearly three hours until their heroes arrived.
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