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Which KU football players might earn 2027 NFL Draft consideration?

The considerable roster turnover Kansas experienced this past offseason makes it difficult to project who might break out during the 2026 campaign. Throw in the significant possibility of changes to collegiate eligibility rules, which could allow a massive number of players another year to ...

Kurtz draws walk for 19th game in row; A’s beat Royals 6-3

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif — Nick Kurtz drew a walk for his 19th consecutive game and hit a two-run double, helping the Athletics defeat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Thursday. Shea Langeliers added three doubles, while Darell Hernaiz had three hits and two RBIs. Jacob Wilson had two hits and ...

Lawrence girls soccer scores late to beat Shawnee Mission South 2-0

It took over 75 minutes before the Lawrence girls soccer team scored, but persistence paid off as the Lions secured a 2-0 win over Shawnee Mission South on Thursday. “We won the game in the midfield and defense,” Lawrence coach Joe Comparato said. “We thwarted every one of their ...

KU adds prep school forward Mordini

Updated 9:48 a.m. Friday, May 1, 2026: The Kansas men’s basketball team added a young player to its frontcourt on Thursday when it earned the commitment of Grant Mordini. Mordini is a 6-foot-11 center who was previously at Lake Forest High School in Illinois but recently played a ...

Cameron Young takes early lead at Cadillac Championship

DORAL, Fla. — Cameron Young made, by his own count, about a billion feet worth of putts. Jordan Spieth was, to use his own word, a nerd. Both approaches were optimal in the opening round of the Cadillac Championship. Young shot a bogey-free round of 8-under 64 on Thursday, taking a one-shot ...