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KU hoping to build new energy around rowing program by hiring Derrick

Rowing coach Andrew Derrick says often that it’s not a coxswain’s job to motivate, nor is it a coach’s. A functioning culture for Derrick, once he’s provided some initial guidance to his team, “looks like the team running itself in the right direction, because anything that is ...

KU adds transfer receiver Doss using new portal window

Acquiring four transfer wide receivers wasn’t quite enough for the Kansas football coaching staff. The Jayhawks took advantage of a newly enacted portal window for Designated Student-Athletes (DSAs) that opened on July 7 and earned the commitment of Nebraska transfer Jaiden Doss on Monday. ...

Peterson seizing early opportunities to work with Vaughn

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. Kansas athletic director Travis Goff said on Wednesday ...

Listen: Rock Chalk Sports Talk on Roundball Classic and more

On the July 11 episode of the Best of Rock Chalk Sports Talk Podcast from KLWN, Daniel Courtwright recaps the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic, provides updates on Bryce Foster and the NBA Summer League, speaks to David Lesky of Inside the Crown, assesses the sports stock market, rewinds to Marcus ...