Advertisement

Sports

Photo by John Young

Free State softball confident in championship chances at state
By Benton Smith
May 23, 2013
The softball players at Free State High know a state championship-caliber team when they see one. The Firebirds went head-to-head with the past two Class 6A title winners, Sunflower League adversaries Olathe East (2012) and Olathe Northwest (2011). Beginning today, Free State will try to earn the league’s third straight 6A crown. By Benton Smith
Lawrence High
Free State
Bishop Seabury
Veritas Christian School
Haskell
Youth Sports Photos
Game Photos

Share your best sports pictures.

See the latest gallery here

Latest Photo Gallery

FSHS shortstop Anthony Miele bobbles a grounder hit by Olathe Northwest in a Class 6A baseball regional on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Free State.

Free State baseball regional
Latest Photo Gallery

Kansas guard Ben McLemore elevates for a jam during a scrimmage on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at the Horejsi Center.

KU Alumni Scrimmage
Latest Photo Gallery

Kansas football coach Charlie Weis discusses his recruiting class during a press conference Wednesday at the Anderson Family Football Complex.

Charlie Weis signing day press conference

Kansas football coach Charlie Weis talks about his first recruiting class on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at the Anderson Family Football Complex.

Podcasts

Spodcasters

New names, faces most fun to focus on during KU football spring game - Spodcasters

Get Spodcasters in iTunes

Video: Meet your LHS and Free State football starters ... Monday Night Football style

The Lawrence High and Free State football starters introduce themselves in this Monday Night Football-like video, giving their names, positions and favorite all-time football players. The two teams play at 7 p.m. Friday at LHS Stadium. By Jesse Newell and Benton Smith. Watch »

Video: Perry Ellis describes first time playing at Allen Fieldhouse for KU

Perry Ellis describes his first time playing at Allen Fieldhouse for KU following Late Night on Oct. 12, 2012. Watch »

Video: KU's seniors dance to Gangnam Style at Late Night

KU's seniors dance at Late Night on Oct. 12, 2012. Watch »

Top stories
KU football adds Miami Ohio wide receiver Nick Harwell
By Matt Tait, 06:09 p.m., May 22, 2013 Updated 12:28 a.m.
No consensus on McLemore’s draft position after lottery
By Gary Bedore, May 23, 2013
Astros knock down Royals again, 3-1
Associated Press, May 23, 2013
State coaches name Lions’ Green player of the year
Staff Reports, May 23, 2013
Our Town Sports (May 23)
May 23, 2013
How former Jayhawks fared in NBA games of May 22
May 23, 2013
More Sports
Royals rally to end skid
Associated Press
May 22, 2013
Mike Moustakas tied it with an RBI single before George Kottaras walked with the bases-loaded to drive in the go-ahead run in a four-run eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 7-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night to end a four-game skid.
‘Killer B’s’ fit in at FSHS
Free State softball welcoming to newbies Bermel, Byers
By Benton Smith
May 22, 2013
As newcomers to Free State High’s softball program this season, sophomore Emily Bermel and freshman Emily Byers didn’t quite know what to expect from the strangers they would be calling their teammates. By Benton Smith
Last hurrah: KU baseball’s Jordan Dreiling feels sense of urgency
By Matt Tait
May 22, 2013
The fact that Joradn Dreiling still is playing the game he loves is a testament to his determination. By Matt Tait
Tarik Black strong, physical
By Gary Bedore
May 22, 2013
The words “big, strong and physical” appeared on the University of Tulsa’s scouting report of former Memphis center Tarik Black last college basketball season. By Gary Bedore
How former Jayhawks fared in NBA games of May 21
May 22, 2013
Here’s a look at how former Kansas University players fared in NBA playoff games of Tuesday, May 21.
Opinion: Wayne Selden sizes up recruits
By Tom Keegan
May 21, 2013
Wayne Selden, the second-highest-ranked recruit in Kansas University’s next basketball recruiting class, sizes up his classmates. By Tom Keegan
KU baseball gets involved in Moore, Okla., relief effort
Start of Big 12 tourney delayed a day because of storm’s devastation
May 21, 2013
The Big 12 Conference on Tuesday announced that this week’s Big 12 baseball tournament in Oklahoma City would be pushed back a day out of respect for the victims of the tornado that devastated residents of Moore, Okla., just south of the city. Rather than using the extra day to rest, the Kansas University baseball team jumped right into the relief effort. By Matt Tait
They said it … about Tarik Black
By Gary Bedore
May 20, 2013
Tweets and other comments regarding new Kansas University forward/center Tarik Black, a 6-foot-9, 262-pound senior transfer from the University of Memphis, who is immediately eligible to play in games his final season following his graduation from Memphis.
Kansas baseball drops sixth straight
Staff Reports
May 20, 2013
Utah’s Cory Hunt singled over the outstretched arms of Kansas University right fielder Connor McKay with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the 13th to lift the Utes to their second walk-off victory of the series, 7-6, Monday at Spring Mobile Ballpark.
Despite bad breaks, FSHS senior Alex Green 20th at state
By Benton Smith
May 20, 2013
Free State’s Alex Green shot a 79 to tie for 20th at the Class 6A state golf tournament on Monday. By Benton Smith
Astros keep Royals reeling
Associated Press
May 20, 2013
Matt Dominguez hit a three-run homer, and Jason Castro added a solo shot to give the Houston Astros a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.
Memphis forward Tarik Black transfers to KU
By Gary Bedore
04:44 p.m., May 20, 2013 Updated 12:03 a.m.
Tarik Black, a 6-foot-9, 262-pound junior forward from the University of Memphis, is transferring to Kansas University, the school announced Monday evening. By Gary Bedore
City prep golfers tee off at state today
Staff Reports
May 20, 2013
The boys golf teams from both Free State and Lawrence high schools will begin chasing a Class 6A state championship this morning at Meadowbrook Golf and Country Club in Prairie Village.
Kansas rowing hands out awards
Staff Reports
May 20, 2013
Kansas University’s rowing team held its annual team awards presentation after its fourth-place showing at the Conference USA Rowing Championships on Saturday.
Kansas baseball routed by Utes
Staff Reports
May 20, 2013
Kansas University baseball isn’t exactly surging into the postseason.
A’s complete sweep of Royals
Associated Press
May 20, 2013
Three straight one-run wins and a series sweep of slumping Kansas City might be just the thing to get the Oakland Athletics going again.
Free State softball draws Derby first
Staff Reports
May 20, 2013
The brackets are all set for the Class 6A state softball tournament, and Free State High will play the final game of the first round Thursday at Blue Valley West, in Overland Park.
Grads big part of KU football
By Matt Tait
May 20, 2013
On Sunday, 15 members of Kansas University’s 2012 football team made the traditional walk down Campanile Hill and became college graduates. Eight will return to the football program in 2013 to play out their eligibility. By Matt Tait

Prev

Marketplace

Lawrence Memorial Hospital 785-505-5000

Find more businesses on Marketplace

Arts & Entertainment · Bars · Theatres · Restaurants · Coffeehouses · Libraries · Antiques · Services

AP College Football Coverage