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Jayhawks have what it takes
No less an authority than Darnell Jackson says Kansas can win it all
March 18, 2010
Darnell Jackson, who definitely knows what it takes to win an NCAA basketball championship, likes the postseason potential of the 2009-10 Kansas Jayhawks.
Frankly, K-State solid contender
Thanks to coach Martin, Wildcats have shot to reach Final Four
March 18, 2010
The coach calls the players all sorts of unprintable names and the players call him but one name: Frank. Sometimes they put a “shut up” in front of Frank.
Baylor tired of L’s
Defensive turnaround gives Bears new outlook
March 18, 2010
Ekpe Udoh wants everyone to know this isn’t the Baylor of old. He’s seen that team. And this year’s team is nothing like it.
Aggies reveling in renaissance
Turgeon has Texas A&M in fifth straight NCAA Tournament
March 18, 2010
Mark Turgeon, third-year coach of the Texas A&M Aggies, recently put the program’s renaissance in perspective.
Format favors Tigers
Mizzou’s defense tough for tourney teams
March 18, 2010
The 75-60 loss to Nebraska in the opening round of the Big 12 tournament by no means was a resume builder for the Missouri basketball team.
Oklahoma State a mixed bag
Cowboys have standout in Anderson, but they’ve been inconsistent
March 18, 2010
Like most teams entering this week’s NCAA Tournament as middle-of-the pack seeds, the Oklahoma State men’s basketball team has been a mixed bag of sorts this season, alternating flashes of brilliance (victories over top-10 opponents Kansas University and Kansas State, for instance) with bouts of mediocrity.
Texas ‘ready to go’
Longhorns hope to put late collapse behind
March 18, 2010
The University of Texas men’s basketball team was a popular preseason choice to advance to this year’s Final Four in Indianapolis. Four months later, the Longhorns aren’t a sure-fire bet to escape the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Wildcats a loose group
March 18, 2010
The loosest bunch in all of sports? The Kansas State basketball team. Hands down.
Prognosis looks good for McCray to recover fully
March 18, 2010
Danielle McCray’s college basketball career may have ended on a sad note, but the future looks bright for the former Kansas University standout.
Padres outlast Royals
March 18, 2010
San Diego left-hander Clayton Richard spent more time in the dugout watching the Padres score than on the mound.
Hutchinson running back chooses Jayhawks
March 18, 2010
Hutchinson High senior Josh Smith, one of the most prolific running backs in Kansas during the past four years, has decided to play football at Kansas University, his coach, Randy Dreiling, told Rivals.com Wednesday night.
Late rally sinks KU baseball, 5-3
March 18, 2010
Despite three hits from left fielder Jimmy Waters, the No. 19-ranked Kansas University baseball team fell, 5-3, at Tulane on Wednesday at Turchin Stadium.
KU reliever Bochy honored
March 18, 2010
Kansas University junior relief pitcher Brett Bochy was named on Wednesday to this week’s National All-Star Lineup by the College Baseball Foundation.
Jordan’s bid approved
March 18, 2010
Michael Jordan became a basketball star at North Carolina. Now he’ll try to turn around the state’s money-losing NBA team by becoming the first ex-player to be a majority owner in the league.
KU softball falls to Long Beach State, 4-3
March 18, 2010
Long Beach State overcame a 3-0 first-inning deficit and edged Kansas, 4-3, in college softball Wednesday afternoon.

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