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Jayhawks back in town, ready for next step toward 2017-18 season
By Matt Tait
August 20, 2017
Kansas coach Bill Self confirmed to the Journal-World on Sunday night that all but one player on the 2017-18 roster had arrived back in town. Self said sophomore center Udoka Azubuike was expected to return to Lawrence sometime today or Tuesday morning. By Matt Tait
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Tom Keegan: Bill (Forever) Young unsung force behind KU’s Orange Bowl team
By Tom Keegan, August 20, 2017
KU punter Cole Moos brandishing reshaped mentality, physique in 2017
By Scott Chasen, August 20, 2017
KU soccer coach Mark Francis notches 200th win at KU in 3-0 win over Central Michigan
By Scott Chasen, August 20, 2017
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KU football player arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
By Sara Shepherd
August 21, 2017
A University of Kansas football player has been kicked off the team after being arrested Sunday evening in Lawrence.
Veritas volleyball takes 2nd in season-opening tourney
J-W Staff Report
August 20, 2017
With an offensive attack led by Chloe Holland and Emma Wilson, Veritas Christian’s volleyball team opened the season by taking second place in the Kansas City East preseason tournament on Friday and Saturday, posting a 7-1 record.
Self lauds KU’s culture at annual Traditions Night
By Matt Tait
August 19, 2017
When it comes to traditions, one of the most overlooked but one that’s still plenty exciting at the University of Kansas is the annual Traditions Night at Memorial Stadium, when incoming freshmen are introduced to the ins and outs of the KU way, with coaches, chancellors and occasionally even celebrities welcoming the new students to KU. By Matt Tait
Lawrence High, Free State football wrap up first week with scrimmages
By Chris Duderstadt
August 19, 2017
Lawrence High and Free State’s football teams were back on the field for their respective scrimmages on Saturday.
KU volleyball unveils banner, survives jitters in exhibition sweep over UMKC
By Scott Chasen
August 19, 2017
KU volleyball swept UMKC in its lone exhibition match, but things didn’t quite go off without a hitch. By Scott Chasen
KU’s Late Night visitor list starting to take shape
By Matt Tait
August 19, 2017
The visitor list — official or otherwise — for Kansas basketball’s Late Night 2017 is starting to take shape. Here’s a look at the prospects expected to visit Lawrence during KU’s big weekend. By Matt Tait
Spotlight turns to reserves at KU football’s Fan Day practice
By Benton Smith
August 19, 2017
Program supporters hoping Saturday morning to get a good look at the 2017 Kansas football team had to discern what they could out of a lot of drill work and third-string repetitions during an open practice at Memorial Stadium, as part of KU’s Fan Day. By Benton Smith
Kansas women’s soccer experiences growing pains in non-conference opener vs. Nebraska
By Scott Chasen
August 18, 2017
The Kansas women’s soccer team came up with several chances against No. 22 Nebraska, but the Jayhawks were unable to capitalize in the regular season opener at Rock Chalk Park.By Scott Chasen
‘There’s no way’: Four KU football walk-ons surprised at Royals game with scholarships
By Benton Smith
August 18, 2017
When they got on a bus and headed to Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Mazin Aql, Beau Lawrence, Cole Moos and Reese Randall had no idea what was in store for them. By Benton Smith
LaQuvionte Gonzalez lands at NAIA program Southeastern
By Benton Smith
August 18, 2017
Former Kansas receiver LaQuvionte Gonzalez didn’t take long to find a new college football home. By Benton Smith
Kansas DE Dorance Armstrong Jr. throws first pitch at Royals game
By Benton Smith
August 18, 2017
Growing up in Houston, Dorance Armstrong spent much of his youth on the baseball diamond, which allowed him to feel right at home Friday night at Kauffman Stadium, where the Kansas defensive end threw out the ceremonial first pitch as part of the Royals’ “KU Night.” By Benton Smith
Tom Keegan: David Beaty and Clint Bowen hope former boss Mark Mangino has big crowd for return to Memorial Stadium
By Tom Keegan
August 18, 2017
Listening to Kansas football head coach David Beaty and defensive coordinator Clint Bowen talk about what Mark Mangino’s return to Memorial Stadium means to them and listening to Mangino talk about the role his gratitude for KU’s loyal football fans played in his decision to come back, a thought occurred: Could the season-opening game vs. Southeast Missouri State be the school’s first football sellout since Mangino was head coach?
Kansas backup QBs Starks and Fallin bring different strengths to field
By Benton Smith
August 18, 2017
Barring unforeseen injuries or issues, KU will at no point in the coming months have to consider the merits of redshirt freshman Tyriek Starks or true freshman walk-on Miles Fallin as a starting quarterback. Still, both are just one unavailable QB in front of them away from moving up the depth chart. By Benton Smith
KU soccer setting big goals for ‘17 season
By Scott Chasen
August 18, 2017
After finishing second in the Big 12 regular season race in 2016 and as runners up in the Big 12 tournament the year before, the Kansas women’s soccer team is looking to end on a different number in 2017. By Scott Chasen
Notebook: Jayhawks practice at Chiefs’ facility
By Benton Smith
August 18, 2017
When the weather forecast for Wednesday morning called for rain, the Kansas football staff decided to turn a negative into a positive and reward the Jayhawks with a new experience. By Benton Smith
Tom Keegan: Greyson Jenista’s star keeps rising
By Tom Keegan
August 18, 2017
De Soto High graduate Greyson Jenista wasn’t chosen for the Journal-World’s 10-person All-Area baseball team and was one of 20 players to earn honorable mention in 2015. Earlier this week, the Wichita State first baseman/outfielder earned the most prestigious summer honor available to college baseball players, one that puts him in mighty elite company.
Houser takes over as Baker AD; Grosbach tenders resignation
J-W Staff Report
August 17, 2017
Along with entering his 10th season as the Baker men’s soccer coach, Nate Houser now has another role at his alma mater. Assistant athletic director of communications Tyler Price confirmed to the Journal-World on Thursday that Houser has taken over as Baker’s athletic director for Theresa Yetmar Grosbach, who tendered her resignation earlier this month.
KU soccer’s Grace Hagan prepping for more attention, higher expectations
By Scott Chasen
August 17, 2017
When Grace Hagan arrived in Seattle for the U.S. Soccer U23 Women’s National Team Camp, her greeting came in the form of a rather ominous message from B.J. Snow, head of U.S. Women’s National Team talent identification. By Scott Chasen
Server accuses KU’s Dedric Lawson of skipping out on bar tab; eatery’s manager issues statement supporting KU forward
By Matt Tait
12:47 p.m., August 17, 2017 Updated 09:29 p.m.
Early Thursday morning, the name of Kansas forward Dedric Lawson appeared in a police report in his hometown of Memphis after a server at a local bar and grill alleged that Lawson skipped out on a tab worth $88.20. But by Thursday night, the general manager of the Bar Louie restaurant had given The Commercial Appeal in Memphis a statement that was sympathetic to the Kansas sophomore. By Matt Tait
‘He’ll make you miss’: WR Steven Sims’ role and production expected to expand
By Benton Smith
August 16, 2017
Among all the words offensive coordinator Doug Meacham has used since accepting his position at Kansas to describe what type of weapon junior receiver Steven Sims Jr. can become in his Air Raid system, three stand tall above the rest. Makes. You. Miss. By Benton Smith
Self calls Dedric Lawson’s handling of recent suspension ‘very good’
By Matt Tait
August 16, 2017
Asked on a radio appearance Wednesday about the recent suspension of transfer forward Dedric Lawson, who missed KU’s trip to Italy earlier this month, Kansas basketball coach Bill Self said the former Memphis standout was “very good about it” and understood why he was disciplined the way he was. By Matt Tait

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