Mar 29

Video: C-J writers break down KU-Michigan matchup

Capital-Journal columnist Kevin Haskin and Kansas beat writer Austin Meek, in the Dallas area for Friday night’s NCAA South Regional at Cowboys Stadium, say the quickness of the Michigan guards can present a problem for the more physical Jayhawks.
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Mar 09

KU women fall to Iowa State in Big 12 Tournament

DALLAS — Chelsea Poppens had 24 points and 14 rebounds and Hallie Christofferson added 23 points as Iowa State defeated Kansas 77-62 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament on Saturday night.

Anna Prins scored 14 points for the second-seeded Cyclones (22-7), who play No. 3 Oklahoma in Sunday’s semifinals. The Sooners defeated No. 6 West Virginia 65-64 on Saturday.

Carolyn Davis had 17 points and Angel Goodrich 15 for the No. 7-seeded Jayhawks (18-13).

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Mar 09

Lady Jayhawks defeat TCU

IMG_4702The KU Women’s basketball team win in their first game of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship in Dallas.  By Claire McInerny The second game of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship brought a lot of TCU fans to the American Airlines Center in Dallas, but they could not rally their team to beat the Jayhawks. KU defeated TCU 83-61 for the second time this week, after KU beat TCU earlier this week in Allen Field House. Kansas and TCU played in the second game of the first round of the Big 12 Tournament, and Kansas will go on to play No. 2 Iowa State tomorrow night in the second round. Kansas held their lead… Continue reading

Oct 12

Saturday college football blitz

KANSAS JAYHAWKS
MATCHUP: Oklahoma State (2-2, 0-1) at Kansas (1-4, 0-2)
KICKOFF: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Memorial Stadium, Lawrence.
RADIO: WIBW-AM (580)
TV: FSN
LINE: OSU by 27½
BUZZWORD: Flashpoint.
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Oct 08

In 1 year, Big 12 goes from turmoil to terrific

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In the span of a year, the Big 12 has gone from turmoil to terrific on television once again.
A conference whose football future was uncertain with the defections of Nebraska, Colorado, Texas A&M and Missouri over the past two… Continue reading

Sep 18

KU, K-State women’s basketball have five TV games

Kansas has three games and Kansas State two on the 2012-13 women’s basketball national television schedule on Fox Sports Net (FSN).
The KU games slated for broadcast are the 1:30 p.m. Jan. 13 home game against Baylor, 2 p.m. Feb. at home against West V… Continue reading

Jul 24

Tuesday’s local scoreboard

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KANSAS AMATEUR
FIRST ROUND RESULTS TUESDAY
Higgs, Harry, Overland Park 66
Juffer, Ben, West Des Moines 67
Miller, Myles, Wellington 70
Mays, Travis, Overland Park 71
Haas, Ryley, Lawrence 71
Ballard, Charlie, Wichita 71
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Jul 24

Weis open to courting Penn State transfers

DALLAS – Charlie Weis has accepted transfers of almost any variety while trying to rebuild his roster at Kansas.
So, yeah, Weis is open to the idea of recruiting refugees from Penn State.
“I think that, first of all, you have to be respectful to co… Continue reading

Jul 24

Kevin Haskin: Advantages exist, even for Weis

DALLAS — Pledging allegiance to hoops is truly a confession at Kansas, because at Kansas, basketball is religion.
Even if you coach football, it is vital to express such commitment. So Charlie Weis did just that upon his hiring. Then at Big 12 footba… Continue reading

Jul 24

Kickoff alterations among rules changes

DALLAS — Examine schedules, returning starters and injuries all you want when handicapping the 2012 football season.
Do not forget, however, to factor rules changes.
In particular, the move to implement kickoffs from the 35-yard line and touchbacks … Continue reading