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Brooks, Miller tabbed for roles rushing the passer

One particular conversation about the Kansas football team’s pass rush has become quite familiar for defensive ends coach Taiwo Onatolu. When Kyron Johnson left, everyone was concerned about who might replace his production; that turned out to be Lonnie Phelps. When Phelps left, again it ...

Leipold grateful for Lubick’s work as analyst leaves for Nevada

After continuing to help the Kansas football staff from afar while battling leukemia, Matt Lubick has been hired as the new offensive coordinator for Nevada, the school announced Monday. "Matt has obviously had a long battle, and it's really gratifying to see him come out the other end,” ...

Big 12 delays Mexico initiative

The Big 12 Conference announced Tuesday morning that its Big 12 Mexico project, which would have brought the Kansas men's and women's basketball teams to Mexico City for games against Houston on Dec. 14, has been delayed "with a new target date of 2025." "Since Big 12 Mexico was announced ...

Westburg delivers tiebreaking homer in 9th to lift Orioles past Royals 6-4

BALTIMORE (AP) — Jordan Westburg hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to carry the Baltimore Orioles past the Kansas City Royals 6-4 on Monday night. Westburg's opposite-field drive to right came on an 0-2 pitch from Nick Anderson (0-1) after the Royals rallied ...

KU in contention for Toledo transfer

Kansas picked up the commitment of one transfer guard Sunday, is one of the top choices for another and has now placed itself in contention for a third. With the services of Florida transfer Riley Kugel already secured and Lawrence native Zeke Mayo considering making the move from South Dakota ...