The day in photos, February 23, 2011

Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush carry "The King's Speech," as both performances are bettered by the other.

photo by: Nick Krug

The Kansas Jayhawks line up for the National Anthem prior to their first home game of the 2011 season against Creighton at Hoglund Ballpark on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Tuesday's game was also the first to be played on the new artificial turf.

From left: Bob Schumm, Mike Machell, Mike Dever, Hugh Carter and Sven Alstrom

photo by: Mike Yoder

Cathy Wales picks up her daughter, Kylee Wales, 7, a first-grader at Wakarusa Valley School Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011. Wales built her home a mile from the school more than 25 years ago.

Jesse Eisenberg's turn as Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Network" brought a darkness and anger to the Facebook founder.

photo by: Kevin Anderson

Free State senior Justin Walthall sends the ball down the ally for another strike at the Lawrence dual at Royal Crest Lanes on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011 in Lawrence.