Mar 28

Manning headed to Tulsa

For now, Danny Manning’s focus is on the Kansas Jayhawks’ trip to the Final Four. Soon, however, the KU legend’s attention will shift solely to the University of Tulsa.
The Topeka Capital-Journal learned Wednesday night that Manning has agreed to… Continue reading

Mar 04

Division I coaches lead way in state salaries

The head football and men’s basketball coaches at The University of Kansas each make about $230,000, according to records provided by the athletics department.
But further reading into Charlie Weis’s and Bill Self’s contracts show they each make anot… Continue reading

Jan 09

C-J’s Haskin wins state award

C-J’s Haskin wins award
Kevin Haskin, sports columnist for The Topeka Capital-Journal, was named state sportswriter of the year for 2011 by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. The award is the fifth for Haskin, who joined Th… Continue reading

Dec 08

KU picks Weis as football coach

LAWRENCE — The first time he met Charlie Weis, Ian Williams couldn’t take his eyes off of the jewelry.
“I remember when he first came in, he had his Super Bowl rings on,” said Williams, a defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers who played f… Continue reading