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Feds deny reports of Boston suspect in custody

BOSTON (AP) — A law enforcement official briefed on the investigation says a suspect has been taken into custody in the Boston Marathon bombings.

Boston Marathon bombing kills 3, injures over 140

BOSTON — Two bombs exploded in the packed streets near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing three people and injuring more than 130 others in a terrifying scene of shattered glass, billowing smoke, bloodstained pavement and severed limbs, authorities said.

Jayhawk fans could benefit from cheap Sweet 16 and Elite Eight ticket prices

Looking to get to Cowboys Stadium for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight? Check out our price guide. By Shaun Hittle

Bama bashes Notre Dame 42-14 in BCS title game

Alabama romped to its second consecutive BCS championship, and third in four seasons, beating No. 1 Notre Dame 42-14 in a BCS championship game that was no classic after all. By The Associated Press

Oregon runs over K-State 35-17 at Fiesta Bowl

Oregon’s DeAnthony Thomas raced 94 yards for a touchdown on the opening kickoff. The fifth-ranked Ducks barely looked back after that. Triggered by Thomas’ attention-grabbing return, Oregon raced past No. 7 Kansas State 35-17 Thursday night at the Fiesta Bowl in what may have been coach Chip Kelly’s final game with the Ducks.

Regional prep sports roundups: Aug. 31

A look at recent highlights in Baldwin, Basehor, Bonner Springs, De Soto, Eudora and Shawnee. Stay tuned each Friday for roundups.

Up to the challenge: Local paratriathlete off to N.Y.C.

Earl Barnes has never backed down from a challenge, and he has another one ahead of him Sunday in the Aquaphor New York City Triathlon.

Rain washes out Wednesday sporting events

A number of afternoon sporting events have been called off Wednesday afternoon due to inclement weather in Lawrence.

Journalists discuss college sports scandals

The Penn State University scandal involving sexual abuse. Numerous NCAA violations against the Ohio State University football program. A two-year-long ticket scandal at Kansas University. It’s a rough time for college athletics.

Joe Paterno, former Penn State football coach, dead at age 85

Joe Paterno, the longtime Penn State coach who won more games than anyone in major college football but was fired amid a child sex abuse scandal that scarred his reputation for winning with integrity, died Sunday. He was 85.

LMH supports KU Cancer Center bid

Lawrence Memorial Hospital leaders like the prospect of having a cancer center nearby that could some day earn the National Cancer Institute gold standard. Tax credits, which were touted as a major source to pay for repairs and renovations at ...

Guilty pleas entered in Burger King robbery

Sunny and comfortable weather in the forecast today with a high of 67 degrees. Winds will be out of the NW around 10 mph. Partly cloudy skies overnight and cool, with lows dipping into the mid 40s. Even warmer weather ...

Wacky signs at the Sankey Ranch

The grounds of the Sankey Ranch, tucked away in Rose Hill, just southeast of Wichita, ...

Rock Chalk Roundball Classic

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Border War

KU and Missouri faced off on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, for the Border War, at Allen Fieldhouse, and as KU came home the victor fans reflected on what the rivalry meant.

LHS Fall Sports Jamboree

Lawrence High School held their fall sports jamboree Wednesday, August 24, 2011. The Lions football team scrimmaged, the Marching Lions performed and other fall sports teams were introduced to a crowd of fans and family.

Paddlers take to Kaw for river race

Nearly 200 people climbed in their canoes and headed down the Kansas River Friday and Saturday. The race was the first ever Kawnivore 100, a race that starts in Manhattan and ends in Lawrence.

Bull charges LJWorld.com photographer

LJWorld.com photographer Nick Krug discusses the terrifying moment when a bull charged at him during the Sankey Rodeo School. For the record, Nick was securely protected by a metal fence at that time, but that didn't stop him from jumping back in fear. LJWorld.com reporter Shaun Hittle affectionately nicknamed the bull in question "Cuddles."