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Joel Embiid ruled out for Big 12 Tournament
Kansas center, who suffered a stress fracture in his back, unlikely to play first weekend of NCAAs
By Gary Bedore
08:25 p.m., March 10, 2014 Updated 12:25 a.m.
Kansas University freshman center Joel Embiid, who has a stress fracture in his lower back, will miss the upcoming Big 12 basketball tournament and is a “longshot” to play the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, coach Bill Self said Monday night. By Gary Bedore
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Free State senior Khadre Lane sits on the end of the bench with his head covered while the rest of the team watches as time runs out during their sub-state game against Wichita Southeast, Saturday evening in Wichita. The Firebirds ended their season with a 72-57 loss.

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Kansas forward Jamari Traylor loses the ball over West Virginia forward Remi Dibo during the first half on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, West Virginia.

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Kansas coach Charlie Weis, left, greets senior Christian Matthews (12) during a senior day celebration before the Jayhawks' game against the Kansas State University Wildcats, Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks lost 31-10 to the Wildcats.

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Column: Kansas can spin its fate into fuel
By Tom Keegan, March 11, 2014
Wiggins, Embiid pick up AP Big 12 awards
March 11, 2014
Obama honors KU track champs at White House
Staff Reports, March 11, 2014
Kansas sprinter Dixon named Midwest Track Athlete of the Year
Staff Reports, March 11, 2014
KU men’s golfers last in Louisiana
Staff Reports, March 11, 2014
How former Jayhawks fared in NBA games of March 10
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Cano 3-for-3, but Royals top Mariners
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Chiefs expect quiet free-agency period
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Big 12 Teleconference notes: Embiid’s family asked for second opinion from back specialist
Self says KU happy to comply and that’s why 7-footer is in Los Angeles
By Gary Bedore
March 10, 2014
Joel Embiid is in Los Angeles today receiving a second opinion on his aching back
How former Jayhawks fared in NBA games of March 9
Staff Reports
March 10, 2014
Here’s a look at how former Kansas University players fared in NBA games of Sunday, March 9.
It’s tough being a Wichita State fan in Jayhawk Nation
By Giles Bruce
March 10, 2014
While Wichita State Shockers fans say they get pretty good treatment in Lawrence overall, that may be, in part, because Jayhawk Nation isn’t ready to give them their due. So they have chips on their shoulders, ready with a response for anyone who brings up the Wichita State’s mid-major status or lesser Ratings Percentage Index, or RPI. By Giles Bruce
Ex-Jayhawk Clemons gets track record share
Associated Press
March 9, 2014
The United States 4X400 relay team — including Kansas University product Kyle Clemons — set the indoor world record Sunday.
Nicasio, Rockies rout Royals
Associated Press
March 9, 2014
Juan Nicasio pitched four scoreless innings, Kyle Parker drove in five runs and the Colorado Rockies beat the Kansas City Royals 10-1 on Sunday.
LHS wrestling coaches honored
Staff Reports
March 9, 2014
Lawrence High wrestling coaches Gus Andrews and Josh Hanson were selected as the Class 6A Assistant Coaches of the Year by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association.
Kansas softball blanks Brooklyn
Staff Reports
March 9, 2014
Chaley Brickey and Maddie Stein each had two hits, and Kelsey Kessler threw a complete-game, two-hit shutout as Kansas University softball blanked LIU Brooklyn, 6-0, Sunday on the final day of the Under Armour Showcase.
KU baseball suffers 1-0 loss
Staff Reports
March 9, 2014
Kansas University senior Frank Duncan was marvelous. His Stanford counterpart was just a bit better.
Column: Big 12 really is best league
By Tom Keegan
March 9, 2014
It happens every March in every power conference. As Selection Sunday draws closer, coaches take the podium and talk up their league as “the best in the country.” This year, it happens to be true for the Big 12. By Tom Keegan
KU’s Wiggins named Big 12 freshman of the year, Embiid named defensive player of the year
Iowa State’s Melvin Ejim wins Big 12 player of the year honor; Embiid in L.A. today
By Gary Bedore
12:03 p.m., March 9, 2014 Updated 11:42 p.m.
Kansas University freshman guard Andrew Wiggins was a unanimous selection for first-team All-Big 12 and also was named conference freshman of the year by the league coaches on Sunday. Wiggins, a 6-foot-8 guard from Ontario, Canada, also made the all-newcomer team, but was not tapped the league player of the year. That honor went to Iowa State’s Melvin Ejim. By Gary Bedore
How former Jayhawks fared in NBA games of March 8
Staff Reports
March 9, 2014
Here’s a look at how former Kansas University players fared in NBA games of Saturday, March 8.
Mourning Lions ousted at O-East
Mack McClure/Special to the Journal-World
March 8, 2014
If you’re looking for a turning point in seventh-ranked Olathe East’s 83-74 Class 6A boys baskeball sub-state championship victory over No. 5 Lawrence High on Saturday night, look no further than the early stages of the second quarter.
Ailing Firebirds fall at Wichita SE
By Bobby Nightengale
March 8, 2014
Free State’s offense couldn’t keep up with Wichita Southeast’s quick guards in a 72-57 sub-state loss. By Bobby Nightengale
Wizards sign Gooden again
Associated Press
March 8, 2014
Forward Drew Gooden was signed to a second 10-day contract by the Washington Wizards.
City teen breaks national swimming record
Staff Reports
March 8, 2014
Lawrence native Michael Andrew broke the national record in the 100-yard breaststroke for the 13-14 year old age group Friday in the Speedo Champions Series sectional meet at Jenks, Okla.
Area basketball roundup: Eudora boys advance to state
Staff Reports
March 8, 2014
Andrew Ballock scored 23 points, brother Mitchell added 18, and Austin Downing chipped in 16 as Eudora hammered Osawatomie, 78-53, to claim a trip to the Class 4A Div. II state boys basketball tournament.

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