Archive for Tuesday, April 8, 2008

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Which program is more likely to repeat its 2007-08 success in 2008-09?

Response Percent
KU Football (12-1, Orange Bowl Champs)
 
 50%
KU Basketball (37-3, National Champs)
 
 49%
Total 3812

You know it's spring because ...

Response Percent
The college basketball season is over.
 
 51%
It’s getting warmer, right?
 
 20%
Baseball season has started.
 
 15%
I smell rain.
 
 6%
The kids will be out of school in eight weeks.
 
 5%
Total 72
Videos

Lead stories

12:05 a.m.
Kansas coach Bill Self pumps the net after the clipping ceremony. Self and the Jayhawks won the national title in his fifth year at KU. KU secures 2008 NCAA crown, 75-68 in overtime over Memphis
By Ryan Greene
3:27 p.m., April 7, 2008 Updated 10:55 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO - Mario Chalmers gave his team the hope when it seemed to be fading, and after his last-gasp three-pointer fell late in regulation, his teammates helped do the rest in overtime, as KU secured its third NCAA national title in school history Monday night in San Antonio with a 75-68 win over Memphis. Chalmers finished with 18 points, second only to Darrell Arthur who led all Jayhawks with 20, and KU overcame a late second-half deficit which at one point was as large as nine.
6:00 a.m.
Kansas University’s Mario Chalmers (15) leads the celebration as time runs out on the Jayhawks’ 75-68 overtime victory over Memphis. Chalmers hit a three-pointer to tie it with 2.1 seconds left in regulation, and the Jayhawks went on to win their first national title in 20 years. Mario and the miracle!
By Gary Bedore
April 8, 2008 in print edition on 1C
Mario Chalmers raced to his mother, Almarie, and hugged her tightly on the Alamodome court, streamers falling from the rafters after Kansas University’s one-for-the-ages 75-68 national championship victory over Memphis on Monday night.
8:00 a.m.
Monday night at Allen Fieldhouse was pure frenzy, as more than 10,000 fans like sisters Allie Clay, 18, left, a Kansas University student, and Katie Clay, 17, both of Council Grove, showed their love of the ’Hawks Monday night. ‘We’re better than everyone’
By Mark Fagan
April 8, 2008 in print edition on 2A
Jessica Greenwood, a Kansas University senior, stood in the middle of Massachusetts Street, under the glow of hundreds of cell-phone snapshots and digital camera flashes, knowing that she needed to capture the moment forever.
12:00 p.m.
The Kansas Jayhawks go wild with jubilation following the Jayhawks National Championship win over Memphis Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Keegan: Kansas’ best — ever
By Tom Keegan
April 8, 2008 in print edition on 8C
The shot was in the air as the game clock ticked down to 2.1 seconds. The right guy shot it. Just another big shot in a lifetime full of them for Mario Chalmers, who witnessed a Final Four in the same building in 2004. It misses and it goes down as another near miss for another outstanding Kansas team.
10:00 p.m.
KU basketball players and national champions, from left, Mario Chalmers, Sherron Collins and Brandon Rush take in the atmosphere Tuesday of more than 25,000 fans at Memorial Stadium. Welcome back, champs!
By Jonathan Kealing
April 8, 2008 in print edition on 1A
Despite the rain, despite the cold and despite a party that did not end until 2 or 3 in the morning, about 25,000 Jayhawk fans poured into Memorial Stadium on Tuesday afternoon to fete their national champion basketball team.

All stories

6News video: Jayhawks return to Lawrence
April 8, 2008
KU returned to Lawrence as national champions today for the first time since 1988. They were greeted at Memorial Stadium by a sea of crimson and blue!
6News video: Parade chances are slim
April 8, 2008
Prospects for a parade to celebrate KU's national championship are a lot like the weather that greeted the team home today - cloudy at best.
6News video: Jayhawk fans soak in the glory
April 8, 2008
Today, Jayhawk fans were still out and about in downtown Lawrence, still on cloud nine.
6News video: Police say crowd was mostly well-behaved
April 8, 2008
Last night's huge celebration left its mark on the city. There were broken windows and several injuries - but police say overall the night was a success.
6News video: Oread Inn to get final green light
By Jesse Fray
April 8, 2008
The controversial Oread hotel project gets the final green light…and demolition will begin tomorrow.
6News video: Lawrence-based association will soon be under new leadership
April 8, 2008
Mark Woodward is the incoming CEO of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
6News video: Fans rush to buy Jayhawk gear
April 8, 2008
Jayhawk fans are taking advantage of well-deserved bragging rights - and they're grabbing the gear to do it.
6News video: A tribute to the Jayhawks
April 8, 2008
Some sights and sounds in the aftermath of the Jayhawks' dramatic OT victory in San Antonio to win the national championship.
6Sports video: 25,000 fans greet Jayhawks
April 8, 2008
The celebration may have subsided on Mass. St., but that wasn't the case this afternoon at Memorial Stadium.
6Sports video: Mario makes cover of SI
April 8, 2008
Mario Chalmers' miracle three-point shot is featured on the cover of this week's issue of SI.
Welcome back, champs!
25,000 fans rejoice with No. 1 team
By Jonathan Kealing
April 8, 2008 in print edition on A1
Despite the rain, despite the cold and despite a party that did not end until 2 or 3 in the morning, about 25,000 Jayhawk fans poured into Memorial Stadium on Tuesday afternoon to fete their national champion basketball team.
Jayhawks welcomed home by 25,000 fans
By Jonathan Kealing
April 8, 2008
The 2008 NCAA men's basketball champions were recognized Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. Among the speakers were Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, Lew Perkins and coach Bill Self.
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America hires new CEO
By Mark Fagan
April 8, 2008
A Lawrence-based association with more than 100 employees in town and more than 20,000 members worldwide is getting a new boss. Mark J. Woodward, golf operations manager for the city of San Diego, starts July 1 as chief executive officer of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Woodward was introduced this morning to employees at the association’s headquarters, 1421 Research Park Drive.
School attendance down
By George Diepenbrock
April 8, 2008
Numerous absences have been reported in Lawrence schools. The reason isn't a flu epidemic. It's called Jayhawk fever.
Rain causes cancellations
By George Diepenbrock
12:05 p.m., April 8, 2008 Updated 01:22 p.m.
High school sports activities have been canceled today.
KU won’t commit to downtown parade for National Champions
By Chad Lawhorn
April 8, 2008
It doesn’t look like a parade will be part of Kansas University’s National Championship celebration.
Self, KU invited to White House
President Bush gives Kansas coach special wake-up call
By Gary Bedore
April 8, 2008
SAN ANTONIO - Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self, who slept 45 minutes Monday night into this morning after winning the national championship game, received a special wake-up call Tuesday. “President (George W.) Bush called me at eight o’clock,” Self said. “It was good. He talked about how exciting a game it was, and how happy and proud I must be of our guys. He said something that was cool, he said ‘You need to get here soon. You’ve got great seniors. If you don’t get out here soon, they won’t get a chance to come, because they’ll all be going different ways. If you want to come, get out here in the next month, month-and-a-half.’”
6News covering the Memorial Stadium festivities live
09:56 a.m., April 8, 2008 Updated 02:31 p.m.
Team expected to return to Lawrence around 3 p.m.
Extra Minutes: Kansas 75, Memphis 68 (OT)
By Ryan Greene
April 8, 2008
Tying up loose ends from Kansas 37th and final win of the 2007-08 season, one which claimed the third NCAA national title in KU history. The game featured KU capitalizing on late Memphis mistakes (mostly from the free throw line) and Mario Chalmers stepping up as the hero, sending the game into an overtime period which the Jayhawks dominated.
Students invited to apply for Double Take post
By Dr. Wes Crenshaw & Julia Davidson
April 8, 2008 in print edition on E1
April has arrived, and it’s time again for the annual Double Take essay contest to find next year’s co-author. Once again the Family Therapy Institute Midwest and Central National Bank have put together a scholarship fund of $1,100 for the co-author’s freshman year in college.
Party People: Why is foreign opinion of America so difficult to correct?
April 8, 2008 in print edition on E1
• Others resent U.S. success: Alex Boyer, senior, member of Young Republicans • Bush damaged credibility: Xander Casad, senior, member of Young Democrats
Under the big top
Lawrence resident shares memories of one-day gig with traveling circus
April 8, 2008 in print edition on E1
Editor’s note: Joseph Wettengel is a Lawrence resident who worked a day for the circus in the mid-1960s. This is his story of that day:
Community Theatre to extend auditions
April 8, 2008 in print edition on E1
Because of the Kansas University basketball game Monday night, Lawrence Community Theatre has extended auditions for “Annie Get Your Gun.”
‘Hero’ wanted for 8-year-old boy
April 8, 2008 in print edition on E1
Jack, 8, is an imaginative little boy and wants to grow up to be a scientist because he is interested in machines, robots and dinosaurs.
Funding fairness
Earmarks help members of Congress “bring home the bacon,” but are they adding too much pork to the federal budget?
J-W Editorials
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B7
The national debate about congressional budget earmarks is hitting close to home.
Basra confirms Iran key to Iraq stability
By Trudy Rubin
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B7
It’s too bad Gen. David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker have to schlepp all the way from Baghdad this week to brief Congress. We all know that their testimony will add little and change little.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B7
Kansas University Athletic Director Monte Johnson sprang a major surprise by dipping into the professional ranks to hire Larry Brown of the New Jersey Nets as the new KU basketball coach to replace the ousted Ted Owens.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B7
From the Lawrence Daily World for April 8, 1908: “Hearings are set on injunctions to prevent the Weber Brothers Piano Co. from moving out of town.”
Transit support
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B7
To the editor, Though I was pleased to see that Mayor Mike Dever believes in the importance of the city’s transit system, I was also disheartened at his suggestion that, at a time when gasoline prices have hit unprecedented highs, the city may have to make drastic cuts to it.
Missile boondoggle
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B7
To the editor: President Bush is proposing that the American taxpayer build a permanent missile site in eastern Europe to protect Europe from Iran.
HIV link
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B7
To the editor: At the recent National Gay and Lesbian Task Force national conference, Executive Director Matt Foreman acknowledged that “We cannot deny that HIV is a gay disease.”
Kansas Horse Council elects board members
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D7
Chris Mensch, Lawrence, is among three members elected to the Kansas Horse Council’s Board of Directors during EquiFest of Kansas, conducted Feb. 29-March 2 in Wichita.
Stylist joins team at Greenroom Salon
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D7
Molly Warren has joined Greenroom Salon as a stylist.
Ice cream recalled from Dillons stores
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D7
Some containers of mint chocolate chip ice cream are being recalled from Dillons food stores in Kansas, the grocery chain’s parent company announced Monday evening.
Vitale part of ‘Maximum Impact’
By Mark Fagan
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D7
OK, admit it: You haven’t seen enough of Dick Vitale during KU’s tromp through March Madness and into the Final Four. Don’t worry. Now’s your opportunity to see and hear from the college hoops aficionado once again — on a giant, wall-sized screen no less — during an upcoming leadership seminar to be shown next week.
Book shares how ‘Money Changes Everything’
By Michelle Singletary
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D7
Cyndi Lauper is right when she sings “money changes everything.” The abundance or lack of it does change everything. But if money is so important, why do so many people avoid talking about their finances?
Commodities
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D7
Agriculture futures closed lower Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Yahoo: Microsoft’s bid undervalues company
By Jessica Mintz - Associated Press Writer
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B3
Internet icon Yahoo Inc., under pressure of a three-week deadline from Microsoft to accept its $41 billion buyout bid, said Monday it doesn’t oppose a deal with the world’s largest software maker but wants a better offer.
Doctor: Lethal injection unfit for animals
By Joe Milicia - Associated Press Writer
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B3
An anesthesiologist testified Monday that Ohio’s lethal injection procedure isn’t appropriate for dogs or cats, let alone humans.
Lawmakers ditch plan for congestion pricing
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B3
Lawmakers rejected a proposal on Monday to charge Manhattan motorists an extra fee to drive in the city, a plan advocates hoped would reduce traffic and curb pollution.
Small earthquake strikes, but no injuries
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B3
A small earthquake awoke residents in south Texas on Monday, but there are no reported injuries.
Ex-mayor’s trial begins closing arguments
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B3
Newark Mayor Sharpe James betrayed his city by using his influence to help his one-time mistress rake in more than half a million dollars through shady real-estate deals, a prosecutor said in closing arguments Monday.
Growth in consumer borrowing slows
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B3
Consumers, battered by a credit crunch and prolonged housing slump, significantly slowed their pace of borrowing in February.
More than 400 children taken into custody at polygamist compound
By Michelle Roberts - Associated Press Writer
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B3
More than 400 children, mostly girls in pioneer dresses, were swept into state custody from a polygamist sect in what authorities described Monday as the largest child-welfare operation in Texas history.
‘August: Osage County’ wins Pulitzer for drama
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B6
Tracy Letts has won the Pulitzer Prize for drama for his brutal yet darkly comic play, “August: Osage County” and Bob Dylan has been awarded a special music citation.
Business booming in western Kansas
By Kathy Hanks - The Hutchinson News
April 8, 2008 in print edition on A6
Larry Hoeme drove his Ford pickup along Main Street pointing out new construction in his town. On a recent afternoon, dirt was moving, new structures rising and things were booming on the south side of town.
Third of incumbents file for re-election
April 8, 2008 in print edition on A6
One-third of the Legislature’s members have filed for re-election so far this year.
Salmon collapse could lead to shutdown
Pacific fishery council likely to impose restrictions
By Terence Chea - Associated Press Writer
April 8, 2008 in print edition on E8
The stunning collapse of one of the West Coast’s biggest wild salmon runs has prompted even cash-strapped fishermen to call for an unprecedented shutdown of salmon fishing off the coasts of California and Oregon.
New museum to greet guests at Gettysburg
$103 million visitors center designed to help attendees explore battlefield
By Martha Raffaele - Associated Press Writer
April 8, 2008 in print edition on E8
Without an itinerary, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the vastness of Gettysburg’s battlefield — a 6,000-acre expanse dotted with nearly 1,400 memorials and monuments to North America’s bloodiest battle.
Souvenirs abound for pope’s DC trip
By Jacqueline L. Salmon - The Washington Post
April 8, 2008 in print edition on E8
If your teddy bear needs a shirt, you can get one with the pope’s picture on it for $15.95. If Pope Benedict XVI is your man, you can feel close to him with Pope on a Rope soap for $9.99 or the Pope’s Cologne for $25.95.
J-W columnist, author to sign books today
April 8, 2008 in print edition on A8
Lawrence author and Journal-World columnist Elizabeth Black will discuss her book and sign copies at an event today at Kansas University.
Horoscopes
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D6
Your resilience will carry you through bad moments as well as exhilarating situations this year. Count on yourself.
People in the news
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D6
• Brown, Fatone co-hosts of ‘The Singing Office’ • City wants 2nd chance to honor Madonna • Pavarotti lip-synched his last performance • Steve Irwin hid pain with persona, dad says
Where’s the talent? Why is it a secret?
By Kevin McDonough
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D6
Bad titles say so much, and “Secret Talents of the Stars” (9 p.m., CBS) speaks volumes. If these stars have talent, why have they kept it from us? It’s not as if they’re shy.
Tiller abortion battle continues today
By Scott Rothschild
April 8, 2008 in print edition on A4
The ongoing legal fight by activists against abortion provider Dr. George Tiller will bring a small army of attorneys today to the Kansas Supreme Court.
Arrest made in aggravated battery
April 8, 2008 in print edition on A4
A 21-year-old Lawrence man faces an intentional aggravated battery charge after police found a man injured Saturday night near 10th and Missouri streets following Kansas University’s Final Four victory.
On the record
April 8, 2008 in print edition on A4
A Lawrence woman, 32, reported the theft of $3,614 in currency and other items. The incident occurred between 4 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. Saturday in the 3300 block of Iowa Street.
Police identify 3 bodies found in industrial area
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B8
Police have identified three bodies found over the weekend in a Kansas City industrial area.
Inmate in crate escape to answer gun charge
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B8
A convicted Kansas killer who escaped from prison in a dog crate is due in federal court on a firearms charge.
China signs free trade deal with New Zealand
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B4
China and New Zealand signed a sweeping free trade agreement Monday, China’s first such pact with a developed country.
Elite team sent to help free yacht from pirates
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B4
Elite French troops were headed to East Africa to bolster efforts to free captives of a yacht held by pirates off Somalia, a French Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said Monday.
Journalists accused of illegally covering election freed
By Angus Shaw - Associated Press Writer
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B4
A New York Times correspondent and a British man who were arrested and accused of reporting illegally in Zimbabwe are now free on bail, but their passports are being held and they are unable to leave the country, a lawyer said Monday.
Leader fans racial tensions in election dispute
By Angus Shaw - Associated Press Writer
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B4
Militant supporters of President Robert Mugabe targeted whites Monday, forcing about a dozen ranchers and farmers off their land as Zimbabwe’s longtime ruler fanned racial tensions amid fears he will turn to violence to hold on to power.
Teens rampage through school with bats, machetes in Australia
By Rohan Sullivan - Associated Press Writer
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B4
Five teenagers brandishing baseball bats and machetes rampaged through a suburban Sydney school Monday and hit a teacher over the head, police said. Eighteen students were treated for minor injuries.
Courthouse has served county well for more than century
By Mike Belt
April 8, 2008 in print edition on A7
Walk into a Douglas County courtroom today and you might think you are in a small university lecture room or a private theater. But walk into the second-floor courtroom in the century-old Douglas County Courthouse and you might think you are on the set where movies such as “Inherit the Wind” or the 1950s “Perry Mason” TV shows were filmed.
McCain says call for withdrawal from Iraq a ’failure of leadership’
By Libby Quaid - Associated Press Writer
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B5
Republican presidential candidate John McCain said Monday that calls from his Democratic rivals to withdraw U.S. forces from Iraq stand as a “failure of leadership” as they are making promises they cannot keep.
Bush sends free trade pact to Congress
By Martin Crutsinger - Associated Press Writer
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B5
Congress is getting a controversial U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement from President Bush and must vote on it within 90 legislative days.
Report finds security flaws in IRS computer system
By Jim Abrams - Associated Press Writer
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B2
One more tax-season dread: A week before the filing deadline, Treasury watchdogs said Monday that poor controls over IRS computers could allow a disgruntled employee, agency contractor or outside hacker to steal taxpayers’ confidential information.
Officers get jail terms for 2003 coup plot
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B2
A Philippine court sentenced nine military officers today to jail terms ranging from 12 to 40 years for taking part in a foiled coup plot against President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2003.
Schools stop gain in weight; candy banned
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B2
Five Philadelphia elementary schools replaced sodas with fruit juice. They scaled back snacks and banished candy. They handed out raffle tickets for wise food choices. They spent hours teaching kids, their parents and teachers about good nutrition.
McCain raises more than $15M in March
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B2
Sen. John McCain raised more than $15 million in March for his presidential campaign, a top performance for the likely Republican nominee that still falls far short of the cash gathered by rival Democratic Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Boy jumps behind wheel of runaway bus
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B2
Rolling downhill in a bus with his screaming classmates and no driver, a fast-acting 11-year-old jumped behind the wheel Monday and steered the bus into a pillar, stopping it from careening out of control.
Paparazzi share guilt in death, jury says
Princess Diana’s driver also seen as contributing to crash
By Mary Jordan - The Washington Post
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B1
After six months and almost 250 witnesses, the latest multimillion-dollar government investigation into the death of Princess Diana ended Monday with a jury concluding that her death was caused by the gross negligence of her speeding driver and pursuing paparazzi.
Artistic animals help zoos’ budgets
By Dinesh Ramde - Associated Press Writer
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B1
Brittany wields her paintbrush with confidence, slapping it roughly against the canvas to produce streaks of green or smears of orange. With apparent pride, she steps back, inspects her work — and extends her trunk to receive a freshly loaded paintbrush.
Washington Post honored with 6 Pulitzer Prizes
By Deepti Hajela - Associated Press Writer
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B1
The Washington Post won six Pulitzer Prizes on Monday — the most in its history — including awards for its coverage of the Virginia Tech massacre and a series exposing shoddy treatment of America’s war wounded at Walter Reed hospital.
Hundreds flee fighting in Baghdad
Showdown looms between Iraqi government and Shiite militia
By Robert H. Reid - Associated Press Writer
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B1
Hundreds of people fled fighting in Baghdad’s Shiite militia stronghold Monday as U.S. and Iraqi forces increased pressure on anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who faces an ultimatum to either disband his Mahdi Army or give up politics.
Demonstrations disrupt torch relay
Paris protesters force Olympic flame to be snuffed out
By Jerome Pugmire and Elaine Ganley - Associated Press Writers
April 8, 2008 in print edition on B1
Paris’ Olympic torch relay descended into chaos Monday, with protesters scaling the Eiffel Tower, grabbing for the flame and forcing security officials to repeatedly snuff out the torch and transport it by bus past demonstrators yelling “Free Tibet!”
Eudora teenager killed in Mexico
By Elvyn J. Jones - ejones@theworldco.info
April 8, 2008 in print edition on A5
An 18-year-old Eudora man was killed in Mexico last month shortly before he was to leave the country, where he had spent most of March visiting friends.
Which Candi(a)ce can?
Star players likely to determine 2008 champion
Associated Press
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D4
Candice Wiggins and Candace Parker, two of the country’s top players, will get a final chance in college to showcase their talent with the NCAA championship on the line tonight.
Free State rocks Leavenworth
J-W Staff Reports
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D4
Jordan Dreling and John Wilson hit home runs for the Free State High baseball team in its 16-6 victory Monday at Leavenworth.
Jayhawks finish in third
J-W Staff Reports
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D4
Despite strong Oklahoma winds, the Kansas University women's golf team posted a third-round 294 to finish in third place at the 30th annual Susie Maxwell Berning Classic on Monday.
Free State soccer falls to Rural
J-W Staff Reports
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D4
Firebirds senior Leah Williams scored a goal, but Free State High’s soccer team suffered a 2-1 setback to Washburn Rural on Monday at FSHS.
Miami rewards coach
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D2
Miami Hurricanes basketball coach Frank Haith signed a five-year contract through the 2012-13 season, a reward for leading the school to 23 victories and its first berth in the NCAA Tournament since 2002.
Marquette promotes aide
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D2
Marquette picked assistant coach Brent “Buzz” Williams on Monday to replace Tom Crean, who left last week to become coach at Indiana. Assistant athletic director Scott Kuykendall said the university scheduled a news conference for today to introduce Williams as the new head coach.
Rice taps ex-Cal coach
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D2
Former California coach Ben Braun took over Monday at Rice, promising to turn around a team that won only three games this season.
Indiana’s Gordon leaving
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D2
Indiana freshman Eric Gordon is entering the NBA Draft.
Xavier’s Lavender arrested
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D2
Xavier point guard Drew Lavender was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana.
Vitale headed to Hall of Fame
Broadcaster joins Riley, five others as newest selections
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D2
Broadcaster Dick Vitale, a man who had limited success as a coach but brought the game of basketball to millions of TV watchers, was selected to the game’s Hall of Fame on Monday alongside Pat Riley, one of the most successful NBA coaches of all time.
OSU to pay Sutton $2.7 million
By Murray Evans - Associated Press Writer
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D2
Oklahoma State will pay Sean Sutton $2.7 million over 10 years as part of a settlement reached between the university and its former basketball coach, who resigned under pressure last week.
Firebirds, Lions prepare for close City Showdown
By Matt Tait
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D1
If the game plays out at all the way the coaches talked about it beforehand, today’s intracity showdown between Lawrence High’s and Free State’s baseball teams should be close all the way.
Uphill march
K.C. has reason for hope in early going
By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D1
Trey Hillman struck up a conversation with a stranger at a coffee shop and quickly realized how skeptical long-suffering Kansas City fans can be.
Arthur comes up big
‘Shady’ talks it up, then backs it up
By Ryan Greene
April 8, 2008 in print edition on C3
All it took was Darrell Arthur opening his mouth. Seriously, that’s it.
Tigers lament loss
‘I thought we were national champs’
By Ryan Wood
April 8, 2008 in print edition on C4
With 10.8 seconds left in regulation on Monday, Memphis basketball coach John Calipari told his team to foul when Kansas University inbounded the ball down three. But KU’s Sherron Collins slipped away and dished the ball to Mario Chalmers, who drilled the game-trying three-point shot with 2.1 seconds left.
KU works overtime for title
Defense, determination and timely plays take Jayhawks to the top
By Ryan Wood
April 8, 2008 in print edition on A3
The last strand of net was reserved for head coach Bill Self, who ascended up the ladder and cleanly snipped it off the rim. Cheers engulfed the Alamodome. A national title officially was christened.
Nearly 40,000 turn out to commemorate win
By Sophia Maines
April 8, 2008 in print edition on A2
Police watched over an even larger downtown crowd Monday following the championship game than had turned out to celebrate Saturday’s Final Four victory against North Carolina. Nearly 40,000 people came out to celebrate the historic victory.
Campanile to ring in KU victory in National Championship
By Jonathan Kealing
12:00 a.m., April 8, 2008 Updated 12:17 a.m.
After the game — When the bells of the Campanile ring tonight, you can thank Kim Sedberry and her fellow classmates in the carillon class.
Final four No. 1 Seed vs. No. 1 Seed
April 8, 2008 in print edition on C6
The NCAA began seeding teams in 1979.
NCAA Tournament MOP’s
April 8, 2008 in print edition on C3
Most Outstanding Players of the NCAA Tournament
FSHS powers past Lawrence
Firebirds continue series dominance
By Jesse Temple
April 8, 2008 in print edition on D1
Free State High’s boys tennis team wasn’t interested in becoming a part of some lonely company in its intracity tennis rivalry.
City may sign off on 19th Street work
By Chad Lawhorn
April 8, 2008 in print edition on A8
This summer’s major road headache will be making an appearance tonight at Lawrence City Hall. City commissioners at their weekly meeting will get a briefing on plans to completely close a major portion of 19th Street near Lawrence High School for much of the summer.
‘We’re better than everyone’
Jayhawk Nation celebrates second title in 20 years
By Mark Fagan
April 8, 2008 in print edition on A2
Jessica Greenwood, a Kansas University senior, stood in the middle of Massachusetts Street, under the glow of hundreds of cell-phone snapshots and digital camera flashes, knowing that she needed to capture the moment forever.
Keegan: Kansas’ best — ever
By Tom Keegan
April 8, 2008 in print edition on C8
The shot was in the air as the game clock ticked down to 2.1 seconds. The right guy shot it. Just another big shot in a lifetime full of them for Mario Chalmers, who witnessed a Final Four in the same building in 2004. It misses and it goes down as another near miss for another outstanding Kansas team.
Mario and the miracle!
Big 3 forces OT, lifts Kansas
By Gary Bedore
April 8, 2008 in print edition on C1
Mario Chalmers raced to his mother, Almarie, and hugged her tightly on the Alamodome court, streamers falling from the rafters after Kansas University’s one-for-the-ages 75-68 national championship victory over Memphis on Monday night.
What others are saying about…
April 8, 2008 in print edition on C2
Comments from around the country on Kansas, Memphis and the game
KU’s previous Final Four history
April 8, 2008 in print edition on C7
Here’s a recap of the Jayhawks’ previous trips to the NCAA Final Four.
Commentary: Title mends Jayhawks’ grieving hearts
By Tara Sullivan - The Record (Hackensack N.J.)
April 8, 2008 in print edition on C2
The game was slipping out of Kansas’ grasp, the national title falling in a flurry of Derrick Rose baskets. But then, like so many people warned that it would, Memphis’ fate came down to the free throw line.
Kansas basketball notebook
April 8, 2008 in print edition on C6
Kansas University coach Bill Self said he would take the call if Oklahoma State phones him about its coaching vacancy.
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