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Joel Petterson

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Sporting KC makes an effort to reach out to college fans

The Major League Soccer Team held a public practice at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex Wednesday and greeted fans afterwards

Brew: Will TCU and West Virginia's mascots fit in?

Every angle of conference realignment has been dissected, except one: the mascots' abilities to adapt in their new environments.

Editorial: Contract buyout money better spent elsewhere

While the University struggles for money, KU Athletics has paid $11 million in wasteful buyouts.

Petterson: Fambrough remembered as irreplaceable fan

Former coach Don Fambrough should be remembered for his loyalty to the University of Kansas and its football program, one writer says.

Brew: Lessons from last season

A few lessons can be learned from the last nine months of Kansas sports.

Morning Brew: The Curse of the Spring Game

With the way the spring game's champs fare in the regular season, they may be better off sitting it out.

Brew: Kansas Relays events head downtown, breaking an 84-year-old tradition

This year, the invitational long jump and shot put events will be featured downtown instead of on the lawn outside Memorial Stadium.

Morning Brew: Free food with a side good old fashioned rivalry

Sporting KC uses a promotional campaign that plays into the loyalty of its fanbase.

Brew: NFL players should play other career fields

With an NFL lockout looming, the players should follow Chad Ochocinco and try other jobs in the meantime.

Brew: Big 12 competition extends to mascots

Kansas’ goofy mascot, Big Jay, places sixth out of all the mascots in the Big 12 Conference.

Morning Brew: A prodigy in basketball, and a woman

Brittney Griner brings quality in women’s basketball to another level.

Brew: National anthem deserves better

The national anthem has been sung poorly one too many times.

Morning Brew: Extreme snow day possibilities

Winter Sports separate the boys from the snowmen

Morning Brew: Australian Open could be historic

Rafael Nadal is seeking his fourth straight tennis title.

Rafael Nadal is seeking his fourth straight tennis title.

Quarterback should be allowed to laugh after loss

Derek Anderson’s smile ultimately led to his television tirade.

Morning Brew: Prematurely writing memoirs

Tim Tebow and Todd Reesing have set an alarming trend: writing life stories before their lives are half-over.

Morning Brew: Kansas follows ‘Friday Night Lights’ theme

The Jayhawks’ season compares to season four of the hit show.

Morning Brew: Don’t hate the coach, hate the game

Rivalry should not impede respect for Wildcats coach Frank Martin.

Petterson: Four things to ponder Saturday

Anticipating another football blowout, one columnist remembers the things that get him through the rough days.

Morning Brew: Beware bye weeks

Practice periods often spell the death of teams’ success.

Morning Brew: Anyone can play AD

A new Facebook game, ESPNU College Town, lets users build a campus and athletics department program from the bottom up.

Morning Brew: Tennis prodigy is impressive

Jack Sock, a 17-year-old from Overland Park, could be the next big thing in American tennis.

Morning Brew: Jayhawks could learn from Icelandic team

Stjarnan FC is seventh in Iceland's soccer league, but the goal celebrations have become YouTube hits.

Morning Brew: Fantasy sports need more options

Ball kids, referees, concession vendors and others deserve leagues of their own.

Morning Brew: Brett Favre's easy street

Favre’s position allows him to dodge training camps in favor of other events.

Petterson: International experience from home

How to find pieces from abroad right at home.

Petterson: KU students like having class outdoors

Classes seem to become more bearable with a little bit of fresh air.

Petterson: The science of Monday morning worthy stories

Tips for making your weekend worth caring about.

Petterson: Translating the mystery of non-KU apparel

No longer a need to question the meaning of your lab partner's Yale shirt.

Face off: The best part of the Super Bowl

Did you watch the Super Bowl for the game or the ads?

Scholarship hall community comes together for Haiti

Students schedule gaming tournaments to raise money for those in need

Petterson: Develop strategy to find free food.

Learning to hunt down free food is an essential skill.

Soccer players receive All-Region honors

Teammates share awards for seasons accomplishments.

Morning Brew: U.S. lucks out in World Cup draw

Lottery draw lands United States in group with England, Algeria, Slovenia.

Seniors the key to team chemistry

Five players have stuck together since they arrived on campus three years ago.

Morning Brew: Football in the South

The Floridas and Georgias of the world may always have a leg up in recruiting over the Great Plains.

Morning Brew: FIFA not handling situation

Organization’s refusal to use instant replay is causing an uproar in Ireland.

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Soccer Season Recap

A summary of the ups and downs of a tumultuous year for the Jayhawks

Playing in the shadows

Soccer team fails to measure up to last year’s success

Petterson: Jayhawks entertain with plays

Kansas basketball team’s victory against Pittsburg State is a 40-minute highlight reel.

Morning Brew: Sugar and spice? Not this game

Women athletes are just as likely as men to get too rough during games.

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Soccer falls to Mizzou in overtime

The team’s season could be over after the Big 12 Quarterfinal loss.

Women's soccer loses 3-2 in overtime against Missouri

After winning a double-overtime play-in game to advance to the Big 12 tournament, Kansas dropped out of the tournament's first round in yet another game requiring extra time.

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Jayhawks to take on Missouri again

Soccer team ends crazy week by qualifying for Big 12 tournament.

Cressy and Williamson earn awards

The players received national and Big 12 recognition for their role in defeating Missouri Friday.

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Soccer defeats Texas Tech for Big 12 berth

Kansas will face Missouri for the second time Wednesday in the tournament’s first round.

Women's soccer Big 12 tournament-bound after victory

Freshman goalkeeper Kat Liebtrau saved the final Texas Tech shot to secure 5-4 double-overtime victory.

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Soccer plays for Big 12 Tournament berth

Jayhawks will play Texas Tech in unprecedented play-in game to decide final tournament spot.

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Women's soccer faces tough qualifier

Once thought to have advanced to its 10th straight Big 12 Tournament, Kansas now must win a play-in game that is without precedent.

KU-MU game important for many reasons

Today’s game presents the last chance for Kansas to earn Big 12 tournament spot.

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