Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels may have been watching a little Lawrence High School film. At least that’s the impression he gave at Big 12 media days last week, when he suggested that “Devin Neal was basically a receiver in high school, for real.” That may have been a bit of an exaggeration given that, for example, Neal ran for 1,687 yards as a high school junior — but it was one with some basis in ...
This year's edition of Late Night in the Phog will have a decidedly Midwestern feel, as St. Louis hip-hop and R&B artist Nelly will serve as the event's featured performer. Kansas Athletics announced on Thursday morning that the musician known for such hits as "Dilemma," "Just a Dream" and, perhaps most of all, "Hot in Herre" will headline the season-opening festivities on Friday, Oct. 18, at Allen ...
Former Kansas pitcher J'Briell Easley has signed a deal to join the Texas Rangers, KU announced Thursday evening. Easley, who was not drafted, had remaining collegiate eligibility after playing his redshirt junior season with KU in 2024, but will instead choose to take the professional route. He joins catcher and first baseman Ben Hartl, a 14th-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft in Tuesday, as a second Jayhawk ...
Former Kansas guard Nick Timberlake has signed to play professional basketball for Portuguese team AD Galomar, his agent Jeff Allen told the Journal-World on Thursday night. "We are very excited for him," Allen, of Pro Basket Consulting, wrote in an email message. Timberlake played the 2023-24 season at KU. He averaged 5.2 points and 1.9 rebounds for the Jayhawks in 34 games, primarily coming off the bench but ...
Jason Bean has an intriguing potential career path at his disposal. The former Kansas quarterback, who is currently on the roster of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent and will begin training camp next week, was selected No. 1 overall in the 2024 UFL College Draft by the Memphis Showboats on Wednesday. The United Football League, which takes place during the spring, just completed its ...