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TV deal will expand KU athletics coverage

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:01:55 -0400

LAWRENCE, Kansas - The University of Kansas has approved a deal for television rights to its athletic events that will vastly expand coverage and access to Jayhawks sports across Kansas and nationwide, according to officials involved in the deal.

Texas Tech's got 3 alums coaching top programs

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:35:01 -0400

LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt knows what it's like to hit a grand slam, though he's never actually done it.

ISU names Fernandez athlete of the year

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:01:04 -0400

AMES, Iowa - Iowa State has named golfer Scott Fernandez as the school's male athlete of the year.

OU basketball team to play summer games in Europe

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:09:05 -0400

NORMAN, Oklahoma - The University of Oklahoma basketball team has announced plans to play five exhibition games as part of a summer tour of Europe.

Wildcats' baseball capping big year for K-State

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:46:53 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - It's been a dream year for Kansas State sports.

Kansas announces hiring of Howard as assistant

Fri, 31 May 2013 17:05:59 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Kansas coach Bill Self hired Jerrance Howard to be an assistant coach on Friday, plucking one of the top recruiters from Larry Brown's coaching staff at SMU.

Marshall G Kane joins Iowa State

Fri, 31 May 2013 16:48:16 -0400

AMES, Iowa - Iowa State announced Friday that former Marshall guard DeAndre Kane will play for the Cyclones next season.

Iowa State hires Sadler as assistant

Fri, 31 May 2013 13:36:29 -0400

DES MOINES, Iowa - Doc Sadler watched from afar as Fred Hoiberg turned Iowa State into a perennial Big 12 contender.

Playoff architects won't be allowed to pick teams

Wed, 29 May 2013 21:21:11 -0400

IRVING, Texas - The conference commissioners who put together the College Football Playoff will not be allowed to serve on the committee that selects the teams that will play in it.

Player from small Kansas school announces he's gay

Wed, 29 May 2013 17:34:55 -0400

It didn't take Jason Collins for Jallen Messersmith to come out as gay.

Iowa State adds Abdel Nader to roster

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:14:05 -0400

AMES, Iowa - Iowa State says that Northern Illinois transfer Abdel Nader has signed with the Cyclones.

West Virginia F Keaton Miles to transfer

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:51:04 -0400

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia - West Virginia forward Keaton Miles plans to transfer.

Kansas lands transfer Tarik Black from Memphis

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:50:09 -0400

LAWRENCE, Kansas - Memphis forward Tarik Black is transferring to Kansas and will be eligible to play immediately.