Stories for May 12, 2022

'I am ready for it': Kansas' Alexandra Emilianov, from Moldova, eyeing third Big 12 discus title

Alexandra Emilianov, who represented Moldova at the Tokyo Olympics last summer, is hoping to again win the discus at the Big 12 championships this weekend.

Kansas softball team blanked by Oklahoma State in opening round of Big 12 tourney

The Kansas softball team ended the 2022 season with a hard-fought, 2-0 loss to second-seeded Oklahoma State in the opening round of the Big 12 tournament on Thursday at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.

MVP or not, Kansas coach Bill Self believes it's clear that former Jayhawk Joel Embiid is among the best in the world

Admittedly disappointed by former Jayhawk Joel Embiid finishing second in the NBA’s MVP voting for the second year in a row, Kansas coach Bill Self said this week that he expected the 7-foot star to have “more opportunities to win it moving forward.” By Matt Tait

Kansas guard Erica Haynes-Overton transferring to Tennessee State

Former Kansas guard Erica Haynes-Overton, who is from Nashville, has decided to transfer home to Tennessee State for her sixth year of eligibility.

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