Sports Columns

Tom Keegan

Integrity at issue, not ability
July 1, 2009
Once a college basketball player signs a letter of intent, he can’t sign another, even if he is released by a school from the obligations of that letter. At that point, all a school can bank on is a recruit’s word.

Chuck Woodling

Mitchell had many talents
July 7, 2009
He’s the only Kansas football coach ever tendered a “lifetime” contract. During his tenure (1958-66), Memorial Stadium was expanded twice.

Bill Mayer

Golfer’s daughter inspiring
July 3, 2009
One of television’s most poignant and stirring sports blips never has received the attention the incident and the cause it now supports deserve. It’s still hard to watch it without getting a lump in the throat.

Gary Bedore

Frederick, a friend, will be missed by all
June 14, 2009
In mourning the loss of a mutual friend, Roy Williams and I shared some memories of Bob Frederick on Friday night.

Ryan Wood

Tracking down team fun, but difficult, task
Google, cell phone indispensible
February 16, 2008
The phone rang for a man I presumed to be Lincoln Minor, the former Kansas University basketball player who played 34 games in the 1987-88 season. “Hello?” the man on the other end answered. “Hi, is this Lincoln?” I asked. “Yes,” he said. “The Lincoln who played basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks?” “No,” the man replied. “This is his father.” Hey, that’s progress.

Matt Tait

It’s time to think tribute
June 15, 2009
Patches for Kansas University and Lawrence High athletes honoring Bob Frederick seem a fitting tribute.

Nate Reed

Reed: No Beckham, no problem
Star won’t play in Kansas City tonight, but his presence will be felt
September 27, 2007
So here it is, the day many soccer fans have waited for since January. The Los Angeles Galaxy come to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Wizards in Major League Soccer.