Category Archives: Business

Jan 09

Sports complex project in Lawrence moves forward

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LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas plans to begin building its part of a large new sports complex in Lawrence, but the city will wait until February to vote on its portion of the project, which will be called Rock Chalk Park.

City commissioners on Tuesday approved rezoning requests and a special-use permit that will allow the university and its private partners to move ahead with plans for a track and field stadium, soccer field, softball stadium and other amenities on about 90 acres in northwest Lawrence.

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Jul 19

KU shuffles broadcast team

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Greg Gurley and Chris Piper, analysts for Kansas basketball broadcasts on radio and television, will swap roles next season.
Gurley will replace Piper as KU’s radio analyst, while Piper will provide color commentary for the Jayhawk IMG Television Netwo… Continue reading →

Jun 06

Kevin Haskin: Withey eager to pursue another KU run

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Draft day is approaching on June 28 and Jeff Withey will be watching intently.
But without a suit and tie, without a return ticket from New York and without any anxious anticipation over getting a phone call from an NBA executive.
Withey is still satis… Continue reading →

Jun 01

Bowlsby pledges proactive Big 12

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After spending his career on college campuses, Bob Bowlsby will see new surroundings when he reports for work later this month at the Big 12 offices in Dallas.
A campus analogy was fitting, then, to articulate Bowlsby’s stance on… Continue reading →

Apr 23

KU’s Weis dismisses 2 after bar fight

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Kansas coach Charlie Weis delivered more swift justice Monday, dismissing two players who were arrested after a bar altercation early Saturday in Lawrence.
Linebacker Collin Garrett and cornerback Chris Robinson were cited for battery and interference … Continue reading →

Apr 10

Local briefs: Shockers edge Jayhawks in 16 innings

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SHOCKERS EDGE JAYHAWKS IN 16 INNINGS: Shawnee Heights product Tyler Baker scored the winning run Tuesday night as Wichita State outlasted Kansas, 6-4, in 16 innings at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence.
Baker led off the 16th with a double over the left fie… Continue reading →

Apr 02

KU fans remain hopeful until end

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The night began with anticipation, which quickly turned into doubt as Kentucky jumped out to an early, insurmountable lead. Anthony Davis jokes became increasingly common and emotions turned sour before one final Kansas run, which restored hope momenta… Continue reading →

Apr 01

Title trip has peripheral benefits for KU

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NEW ORLEANS — The streets of the French Quarter are awash in capitalism this week, lined with tents and stores selling Final Four merchandise.
The same is true in Lawrence, where shelves are stocked with apparel celebrating Kansas’ trip to the nati… Continue reading →

Mar 30

Final 4 notes: ESPN guys in K-State mix?

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NEW ORLEANS — Based on public sentiment, Kansas State fans wouldn’t mind having a broadcaster as their next basketball coach.
ESPN’s Doug Gottlieb got Wildcat fans buzzing when he made a public pitch for the job, prompting a website — hiregottl… Continue reading →

Mar 28

KU’s Young gun provides energy off bench

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LAWRENCE — Watching Kevin Young play is usually a study in the subtle aspects of basketball.
Tyshawn Taylor and Thomas Robinson play in big, noticeable ways — big dunks, big turnovers, big shots. Young, on the other hand, contributes most in ways t… Continue reading →