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Big battle, part 2: Baylor, Kansas frontcourts prep for rematch, revenge
February 8, 2012
A certain top-five pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Perry Jones III elected to return to Baylor University for his sophomore season. His main reason? The desire to remain a carefree, 19-year-old kid at a place he loves.
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Video: Bill Self postgame press conference: Texas A&M

KU coach Bill Self said his team played a terrible first half before improving in the second half of a 64-54 victory over Texas A&M on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. Watch »

Video: Kansas players discuss victory over Texas A&M

Kansas men's basketball players Tyshawn Taylor, Jeff Withey and Thomas Robinson discussed KU's win over Texas A&M on Monday, Jan. 24, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. Watch »

Video: Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy, players talk about loss to KU

Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy, guard Elston Turner and forward David Loubeau discuss the Aggies' 64-54 loss to Kansas on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. Watch »

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Lawrence men put on red heels to support fight against domestic violence

Former NBA and Jayhawk basketball star Scot Pollard has landed on the cover of newspapers and magazines, but never a calendar — until now. He’s pictured trying on a pair of red stilettos at Garry Gribble’s Running Sports store in downtown Lawrence. He — and other Lawrence man — is featured on the 2011 Red Shoe calendar that went on sale Friday across Lawrence and in Baldwin City.

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KU women crush Texas, 85-61
February 8, 2012
The Kansas University women’s basketball team improved to 17-6 overall and 6-5 in Big 12 play with an 85-61 blowout of Texas on Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse. The victory gave the Jayhawks the season sweep of the Longhorns. Aishah Sutherland led the Jayhawks with 24 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Angel Goodrich set an Allen Fieldhouse record with 16 assists.
How former Jayhawks fared (Feb. 8)
February 8, 2012
Here’s a look at how former Kansas University players fared in NBA games of Feb. 7.
Memphis set to join to Big East
February 8, 2012
Memphis is the latest school to sign up for a spot in the new Big East.
NFL needs to tweak FG rules
February 8, 2012
The falling confetti provided the perfect mascara. The coronation of Eli Manning as the game’s “money” quarterback du jour diverted attention from what should’ve been one of the NFL’s great embarrassments
Lawsuit: George Brett falsely advertises necklaces
February 7, 2012
Lawyers are seeking class-action status for a lawsuit that claims Hall of Fame slugger George Brett has been falsely advertising necklaces and bracelets as being able to help improve health and sports performance.
Despite loss, Jayhawks move up (!) in poll
February 7, 2012
Bill Self isn’t a bit surprised his Kansas University basketball team, which lost on Saturday at Missouri, actually jumped a spot from No. 8 to 7 in this week’s AP poll.
Kansas softball confident pitching improved
February 7, 2012
Good news for the Kansas University softball program: Junior Maggie Hull brings her .346 batting average, 14 doubles, nine home runs and 49 RBIs back to the lineup. Even better news: With three new pitchers on board, the Jayhawks are confident they have a better shot of turning all the runs she generates into victories.
Forgettable: Lions hope to move past ugly setback
February 7, 2012
When players and coaches from Lawrence High’s girls basketball team one day look back on their 2011-12 season, Monday’s home game against Shawnee Mission West will be one they go out of their way to forget.
Tigers take league lead
February 7, 2012
Sandwiched between an emotionally charged victory against archrival Kansas University and a top-10 showdown with first place on the line, No. 4 Missouri faced a test of its collective focus. The Tigers got a passing grade — barely.
Chiefs hire Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator
February 7, 2012
The Kansas City Chiefs hired Brian Daboll as the team’s new offensive coordinator Monday, bringing in a familiar face for new head coach Romeo Crennel.
Report: Todd Haley to be Steelers’ O-coordinator
February 7, 2012
The Steelers will hire former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley to be their offensive coordinator, according to an ESPN report.
Ellen Phillips sparks Veritas girls
February 7, 2012
Ellen Phillips led all scorers with 14 points and added seven rebounds as Veritas Christian rolled over Midland Adventist, 43-18, in high school girls basketball Monday.
FSHS bowling 5th
February 7, 2012
Free State High boys placed fifth at the six-team Turner Bowling Invitational on Monday.
Jayhawks in the NBA for Feb. 6
February 7, 2012
How ex-Jayhawks fared in NBA games of Feb. 6
How Tom Keegan voted: AP college basketball poll for Feb. 6, 2012
February 6, 2012
The following is Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan’s ballot for the Associated Press college basketball poll on Feb, 6, 2012.
KU moves up to No. 7 in AP, drops to No. 10 in coaches poll
February 6, 2012
The Kansas men’s basketball team moved up a spot to seventh in the Associated Press coaches poll, while falling two spots to 10th in the ESPN/USA Today coaches poll.

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