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McMillan shows off wide-ranging skills in KU debut

Lawrence Arnold’s 782 receiving yards in 2023 are still the high-water mark for a Kansas receiver since Lance Leipold took over as head coach. If Nik McMillan wants to reset that record this year, he’s off to a roaring start. The Buffalo transfer, who cleared the 100-yard mark in six ...

What did we learn from KU’s win over Long Island?

The Kansas football team did not start the season in the most glamorous possible form with a six-point first quarter against FCS Long Island, before the Jayhawks settled for a field goal early in the second. But as head coach Lance Leipold pointed out afterward, it’s hard to take too much ...

Blue Jays beat Royals to reach .500

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement and George Springer drove in two runs apiece to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 9-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. Blue Jays starter Jameson Taillon was making his first appearance since Aug. 10, when he was placed on the ...

Lawrence football falls 28-26 to Gardner Edgerton in season opener

GARDNER — A blocked field goal with six seconds left on the clock proved to be the difference in Lawrence’s 28-26 road loss at Gardner Edgerton on Friday. While the Trailblazers powered their way with the run game, the Lions stuck to the quick passing game and went toe-to-toe with the 6A ...