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Uruguay's Luis Suarez banned for four months for biting opponent in World Cup match
FIFA banned Uruguay striker Luis Suarez from all football activities for four months on Thursday for biting an opponent at the World Cup, a punishment that rules him out of the rest of the tournament and the start of the upcoming Premier League season.
Lawrence family among winners of Special Olympics awards
A Lawrence family was among the winners of the 2013 Special Olympics Kansas' Making a Difference Awards.
J-W sports wins in four categories
For the second consecutive year, the Journal-World has hit a grand slam in the Associated Press Sports Editors annual national contest.
Local lifter Tanner honored
Lawrence native Brady Tanner won a handful of awards last week at the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters (WABDL) world championships in Reno, Nev.
Visit from Perry Ellis lights up Special Olympics basketball player's life
Barb Parker, single mother of former Douglas County Jayhawks Special Olympics basketball team star Tony Parker, was eating dinner with her favorite player when the doorbell rang Sunday at around 7 p.m. The young man at the door of her home in the Wichita suburb of Bel Aire, wondered if Tony, 27, could come out to shoot hoops. The visitor? Tony's favorite player, KU sophomore Perry Ellis. By Tom Keegan
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.
Keon Stowers
KU defensive lineman Keon Stowers on Oct. 9, 2013.
Trevor Pardula
KU punter Trevor Pardula
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, ...
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."
MMA club
Friends in Eudora have put together a mixed martial arts club in a garage in Eudora, as the meet a few times a week to practice and stay in shape.
Allen Fieldhouse Named Loudest Basketball Arena in the Country
ESPN The Magazine ranked Allen Fieldhouse as the loudest College Basketball arena in America. KU came in ahead of Duke University's Cameron Indoor and Rupp Arena in Kentucky.
Basketball tournament expected to attract about 100 teams to Lawrence this weekend
It is not just Kansas University basketball that can draw a crowd to Lawrence.
Mark’s on the Move: Cricket players share love of game
The bowler bowls the ball to the batter, while the batter tries to protect the wickets. The wicket keeper stands by to catch the ball if it passes the batter and also to help throw out runners. Confused yet? You’re not alone.
Mark's on the Move:Mark's on the Move: Athletic contest to sweep South Park
Mark's on the Move:Mark's on the Move: Athletic contest to sweep South Park
Local athletes play in all-star game
Athletes from around the area took part in the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association all star game in Topeka. Three local players and one local coach got in on the action Wednesday.
- Divided U.S. House abandons vote on border bill July 31, 2014 · 5 comments
- Letter: Development pluses August 1, 2014 · 2 comments
- In Kansas City, Obama to GOP: 'Stop just hating all the time' July 30, 2014 · 69 comments
- Citizen's petition calls for smoking ban on Massachusetts Street July 26, 2014 · 315 comments
- Highberger fires campaign manager over remarks she made about opponent Hodgson July 31, 2014 · 14 comments
- 3-year-old boy dead after accidental shooting July 30, 2014 · 24 comments
- On the street: What is the biggest issue facing Lawrence? August 1, 2014 · 2 comments
- Opinion: Ryan plan breaks silence on poverty July 31, 2014 · 1 comment
- Opinion: Human toll too great in Gaza July 30, 2014 · 13 comments
- Just Food says its shelves are nearly bare July 30, 2014 · 13 comments
- Burning of Flint Hills doesn't have to be in the spring, new study says July 31, 2014
- Police: Suspect in East Lawrence slaying in Shawnee County Jail on unrelated burglary charge July 31, 2014
- Lawrence board member named director of school foundation, will resign from board July 28, 2014
- Bill Self stresses science of hoops to youths July 31, 2014
