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West Virginia unwelcoming to Andrew Wiggins, Jayhawks
By Gary Bedore
March 8, 2014
Fans in the state where Kansas University freshman Andrew Wiggins played high school basketball booed him and/or chanted “USA, USA” in derision pretty much every time the Canadian sensation touched the ball on Saturday at WVU Coliseum. He didn’t quite get the last laugh, as the Mountaineers beat the Jayhawks, 92-86. 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 not so dynamic without freshman duo
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Notebook: Joel Embiid to visit specialist in California
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Bob Huggins: Juwan Staten best PG in country
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Ailing Firebirds fall at Wichita SE
By Bobby Nightengale, March 8, 2014
Baylor overwhelms KU women in Big 12 quarterfinal, 81-47
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Seabury boys fall short of state
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Area basketball roundup: Eudora boys advance to state
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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
J-W Staff Reports
March 9, 2014
For the fifth consecutive year, the Big 12 Conference has taken to Twitter to announce its regular season awards, and this year’s fun began with a little Kansas University basketball flavor as freshman forward Andrew Wiggins was named the Big 12’s freshman of the year and freshman center Joel Embiid earned Big 12 defensive player of the year honors. All awards are selected by the league’s coaches, who are not allowed to vote for their own players.
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.
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.
Seattle tops Sporting K.C. on late goal, 1-0
Associated Press
March 8, 2014
Once the scrum subsided, a visitor made his way over to Chad Barrett in the Seattle locker room after an introduction that could not have been more dramatic for the home side. “That,” Sounders majority owner Joe Roth joked, “is why we brought you here.” Barrett scored off a wild scramble in the penalty area in the final moments of second half-stoppage time to give Seattle a 1-0 victory over defending champion Sporting Kansas City on Saturday in the Major League Soccer opener.
Baker wrestler wins NAIA title
Staff Reports
March 8, 2014
Baker University freshman Bryce Shoemaker became the school’s first wrestling national champion, winning the 133-pound title on Saturday at the NAIA Championship.
KU tennis loses at Tulsa, 6-1
Staff Reports
March 8, 2014
The 33rd-ranked Kansas University tennis team lost to No. 19 Tulsa, 6-1, on Saturday.
Ramirez lifts Brewers past Royals
Associated Press
March 8, 2014
Aramis Ramirez hit a three-run double in the first inning on the first pitch he saw this spring, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals, 7-6, on Saturday.
Andrew Wiggins named Wooden Award finalist
J-W Staff Reports
March 8, 2014
Kansas University men’s basketball freshman Andrew Wiggins was named to the final John R. Wooden Award Ballot, announced Saturday by The Los Angeles Athletic Club on ESPN’s College GameDay.
FSHS girls fall in sub-state final
By Bobby Nightengale
March 8, 2014
Two months ago, Free State High’s girls basketball team was just fighting to stay competitive in games. They fell just short of a trip to the state tournament on Friday night. The Firebirds trailed by four points with under five minutes remaining in the game before going cold from the field in a 48-39 loss to Manhattan in the Class 6A sub-state finals at Manhattan High. By Bobby Nightengale
KU track champs invited to White House
Staff Reports
March 8, 2014
The Kansas University women’s track and field team, which earned the program’s first national title in June at the NCAA Outdoor meet, will be honored by President Barack Obama on Monday at the White House.
KU softball splits twinbill at USF
Staff Reports
March 8, 2014
Sophomore shortstop Chaley Brickey’s first-inning home run started a string of nine straight runs for Kansas University in its eventual 9-3 victory over host South Florida on Friday at the Under Armour Showcase.
KU men wrap up Big 12 regular season at WVU
By Gary Bedore
March 8, 2014
Maybe more impressive than the Kansas University basketball team’s domination at home during the 11-year Bill Self era is KU’s 65-25 record in Big 12 enemy arenas heading into today’s regular-season finale against West Virginia. By Gary Bedore
How former Jayhawks fared in NBA games of March 7
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Here’s a look at how former Kansas University players fared in NBA games of Friday, March 7.

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