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Sports world keeps eye on Oklahoma tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:09:19 -0400

The massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs and killed at least 50 people grabbed the attention of the sports world on Monday, especially the players and coaches with ties to the area.

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.

Dickie V nears $10M milestone in cancer crusade

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:17:43 -0400

Dick Vitale's fight against cancer is nearing a major milestone.

Kansas lures top prospect Andrew Wiggins to Phog

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:33:43 -0400

LAWRENCE, Kansas - Bill Self knew after witnessing an emotional senior day that Andrew Wiggins was considering Kansas, even if the Jayhawks' coach was in the dark like everyone else while the superstar recruit made certain of his future.

Top prep prospect Andrew Wiggins signs with Kansas

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:34:01 -0400

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia - Top prep basketball prospect Andrew Wiggins told a small gathering of family and friends at his high school gym Tuesday that he will play at Kansas.

Kansas mum on McLemore allegation

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:29:35 -0400

LAWRENCE, Kansas - Kansas athletic officials are reviewing allegations that the former AAU basketball coach of Ben McLemore received cash payments aimed at steering the star freshman to a sports agent.