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The Sideline Report with Justin Wesley

During our live-game blogs on the site (you should check them out!), I've noticed that two questions seem to pop up more than any others: 1. Is there a live stream of this game somewhere on the Internet? 2. Who is that player in street clothes at the end of the bench that I don't ...

Recap: Jayhawks’ offense better than the final score indicates

Note: Here is a listing of definitions for some terms used in this blog. Also, feel free to ask questions in the comments section below if something doesn't make sense. Before we start, it's time for a little pop quiz. If you had to describe the pace of KU's 85-65 victory over Baylor, ...

Recap: Putting preseason rankings in their place

Note: Here is a listing of definitions for some terms used in this blog. Also, feel free to ask questions in the comments section below if something doesn't make sense. Kansas coach Bill Self had a funny answer the other day following the Jayhawks' victory over Iowa State in Ames, ...

Recap: Jayhawks can take positives from close win

Note: Here is a listing of definitions for some terms used in this blog. Also, feel free to ask questions in the comments section below if something doesn't make sense. When I first started driving, I was terrified of merging onto highways. I had no feel for it at all. When I was sure ...

2011 Big 12 basketball stock report: Sleepers, busts and contenders

With the Big 12 conference season starting today, it's time to carry on a tradition from last year: the Big 12 stock report. So which teams does KU need to look out for? And which teams are due for quite a few losses in conference play? The following is my list of sleepers, busts and ...

KU football offense historically bad in 2010, and what it means for 2011

I know, I know. The offseason is supposed to be about optimism, especially for the Kansas football team and coach Turner Gill in year two. There's a problem with hoping for great things from KU's offense in 2011: The Jayhawks were so bad in 2010, that it's probably unreasonable to expect ...

Cliff’s Notes: Bill Self press conference, 1/7/11

Here is the Cliff's Notes version of Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self's comments at his press conference today. If you want to get live updates from each week's press conference, be sure to follow us on Twitter (@kusports). Full audio has been posted. • **Elijah Johnson has ...