- Opinion: Olympian’s pursuit of track sponsorships a race worth running
- April 21, 2013
- Nick Symmonds, a two-time Olympian and participant in this year’s Kansas Relays mile event, is determined to see the abolishment of the rules that forbid track athletes from using their uniforms and/or bodies to advertise products. Column by Tom Keegan
- Opinion: Pro basketball, not Rubik’s Cube, in Kevin Young’s future
- April 18, 2013
- Kansas basketball player Kevin Young’s appearance in the Douglas County Fairgrounds livestock arena Wednesday did nothing but grow the popularity of the senior from Southern California. It was quite the sight watching the long, slender basketball player doing battle in the Rubik’s Cube with an Olympic shot-put medalist. Column by Tom Keegan
- Opinion: Relays throws will still be fun show
- April 17, 2013
- Lawrence is a favorite stop for the behemoths of the track and field world in part because of how much they enjoyed the Kansas Relays’ downtown venue the past two years. Tonight’s shot put event will be indoors, but the show should still be a good one. Column by Tom Keegan
- Opinion: Boston scene turns ‘surreal’ for wife of KU soccer coach
- April 16, 2013
- Entrant No. 17700 in the 117th Boston Marathon, Tiffany Francis of Lawrence, was feeling good about exceeding her expectations by finishing in 3 hours, 35 minutes. Then a sunny day took a sharp, dark turn. By Tom Keegan
- Opinion: Jake Heaps instant upgrade
- April 14, 2013
- During a spring football game in which he threw accurate passes, long and short, Kansas University junior-to-be quarterback Jake Heaps eased anxiety in the minds of so many who hope he becomes the school’s first productive player since Todd Reesing at the most important position on the field. By Tom Keegan
- Opinion: Justin McCay makes big first impression
- April 13, 2013
- After sitting out most of the last three seasons, Kansas University receiver Justin McCay needed to stand out in the spring game, and he did, Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan writes.• Box score• Charlie Weis postgame audio
- Opinion: Local boxer in biggest bout yet
- April 12, 2013
- Boxer Marcus Oliveira, who attended school in Lawrence and trains in the area, will fight tonight for a shot to take on the WBA light heavyweight champion. Column by Tom Keegan
- Opinion: Sorry, Tiger: Tony Pierson top draw
- 12:16 a.m., April 11, 2013 Updated 09:08 a.m.
- Kansas University’s spring football game has a Tiger Woods element to it, except that in one sense it brings even more suspense. We won’t know when the ball will find the hands of KU’s most electric player, junior-to-be Tony Pierson. By Tom Keegan
- Opinion: Nice guy McLemore must beware frauds who come with fame
- April 10, 2013
- The pool into which Kansas freshman Ben McLemore is about to plunge is rife with jewels. And jewel thieves. Column by Tom Keegan
- Opinion: KU TE Jimmay Mundine primed for breakout year
- April 7, 2013
- Jimmay Mundine have a great deal going for him in pursuing his goal of 10 TD receptions in his junior season. By Tom Keegan
- Opinion: Kansas juco DL Chris Martin shoots straight
- April 6, 2013
- Junior-college transfer Chris Martin, a projected starter on the defensive line for Kansas University, isn’t afraid to let Big 12 quarterbacks know that they will be facing a different pass rush than they are accustomed to seeing from the Jayhawks. By Tom Keegan
- Opinion: Sneak peek at KU football whets appetite for 2013 season
- April 3, 2013
- Kansas University football opened its first spring practice to the media on Tuesday, and the signs of progress are evident. Column by Tom Keegan
- Opinion: Defend Big 12 title? Of course KU can
- March 31, 2013
- Barring a surprising decision to return to school by Ben McLemore, Kansas University’s basketball team will have five new starters when the season opens in November. That’s no way to defend a conference title. Or is it? By Tom Keegan
- Opinion: KU’s stunning loss comes down to karma
- March 30, 2013
- How did Kansas lose a game it had locked up? Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan says the Jayhawks must have been undermined by cosmic fate following an unnecessary foul in the first half. • Box score• Bill Self postgame audio
- Opinion: Jeff Withey, Trey Burke keys tonight
- March 29, 2013
- Michigan has the best point guard in the nation in Trey Burke, and Kansas University has the top center in shot-blocking sensation Jeff Withey, two of the most compelling figures in the NCAA Tournament. By Tom Keegan
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