KU SPORTS TOP HEADLINESPeterson seizing early opportunities to work with Vaughn![]() By: Henry Greenstein When freshman guard Darryn Peterson found out that former Kansas great Jacque Vaughn was joining the coaching staff as an assistant, he sent Vaughn a text: “So excited to learn from you.” Those were clearly not just empty pleasantries. ... July 12, 2025 @ 12:20am Hanika, Miller and Withers took unlikely paths before growing into leadership roles for KU![]() By: Henry Greenstein Frisco, Texas — Tight end DeShawn Hanika had the opportunity to represent Kansas at Big 12 media days this week before ever playing a snap for the Jayhawks. “It’s a true honor,” Hanika said on Wednesday. “I think for me, it just shows ... July 11, 2025 @ 8:09am 17th annual Roundball Classic featured firsts on and off the court![]() By: Henry Greenstein As organizers of the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic continue to stress, the event’s focus will always be on children battling cancer, and indeed it featured six primary beneficiaries in Thursday night’s edition. But in its 17th year, the ... July 10, 2025 @ 9:56pm One of 3 Big 12 schools opening in Week 0, KU ready for early start![]() By: Henry Greenstein Frisco, Texas — When Lance Leipold was an assistant coach at Nebraska-Omaha, the start of the football season was quite a ways away from July 24 — the day on which he and his wife Kelly were wed in 1999. “I got married, went on a week’s ... July 10, 2025 @ 8:08am Daniels' efforts to bond with receivers included recent trip to California![]() By: Henry Greenstein Frisco, Texas — Kansas coach Lance Leipold didn’t know quarterback Jalon Daniels was bringing his receiving corps to California until the plan was already in motion. Whether it was actually Daniels’ idea, though, or instead originated ... July 9, 2025 @ 5:54pm You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you no longer want to receive emails from us, follow instructions at the link below. %OPTOUTTEXT% Lawrence Journal-World P.O Box 888, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 |