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Faster tempo to boost KU volleyball in 2026

Kansas coach Matt Ulmer acknowledges that his first team with the Jayhawks was perhaps not “the greatest roster that’s ever made a Sweet 16.” Last year’s KU squad was a bit of a patchwork, with holdovers from the Ray Bechard era, some rather inexperienced, playing alongside select ...

Self ‘open to’ Border War continuation but uncertain about future scheduling

Border War foes Kansas and Missouri have reunited five times on the basketball court in recent seasons, rekindling a rivalry that went dormant for nearly a decade after the Tigers left for the SEC. KU has won four of the five matchups, which have been split between Allen Fieldhouse, Mizzou ...

Self explains his motivation for continuing to coach

In an interview with Jon Rothstein released Thursday on the “Inside College Basketball Now” podcast, Kansas coach Bill Self shed new light on his decision to return for a 24th season with the Jayhawks, reiterating that he feels much better physically and explaining that he is motivated to ...

Newly healthy ‘Big E’ poised for big role

Kansas defensive tackle Eamon Smalls has garnered his fair share of nicknames over the years, and he’s certainly gotten accustomed to having “The Sandlot” quoted in his direction: ”You’re killing me, Smalls!” But nicknaming him after the Notorious B.I.G.’s second stage name ...

KU soccer starts season with 2-0 win over Utah State

Updated 4:47 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026: The 15th-ranked Kansas women’s soccer team opened its 2026 campaign Wednesday night with a 2-0 shutout of Utah State at Rock Chalk Park. “It was a hot one,” said Kansas head coach Nate Lie, who is 3-0 in season-opening matches at KU. “... It ...