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Kansas can take its time to find an identity

The Jayhawks have an easy Big 12 schedule in January.

Redemption game

Cole Aldrich and Sherron Collins grow up with their performance at the end of Saturday's victory.

KU defeats Tennessee 92-85

Kansas gets its first quality victory of the season.

Kansas discovers joy in holiday practices

The players and Self said their practices before Albany were the best they'd had all year.

KU defeats Albany 79-43

Nothing too tough for the Jayhawks tonight. They easily beat the Danes.

Surviving Christmas

The hype machine was rolling for Dionte Christmas. Last week he and Temple scorched Tennessee. Kansas was supposed to be next. Brady Morningstar and the Jayhawks helped shut Christmas down.

Kansas defeats Temple 71-59

The Jayhawks pull away in the second half and rebound from last week's loss.

Dent: Self brings East Coast flavor

Kansas coach Bill Self recruits players from the east when Roy Williams wouldn’t.

Kansas defeats New Mexico State, 100-79

Kansas takes down the Aggies, notch third straight victory.

Kansas shows grit in triumph of Mizzou

Jayhawks defeat Tigers despite injuries in final regular season game at Arrowhead Stadium.

Morning Brew: Sports celebrities at The Wheel

The Wheel is a typical stop for famous and not-so-famous athletes visiting Lawrence.

Syracuse defeats Kansas 89-81 in overtime

Jayhawks lose first game of the season in the final of the CBE Classic at Sprint Center.

Dent: Baby Jayhawks are a blast to watch

Kansas’ young players bring unpredictably, excitement to roster

Kansas defeats Washington

Live from the Sprint Center at the CBE Classic, the Jayhawks beat the Huskies in their first test of the season.

Game Day: Nov. 24, 2008

Get ready for the game against Washington.

Morning Brew: Things to celebrate, in list form

It’s a week for relaxation, pirates who talk to reporters, basketball players to watch and things to be thankful for.

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Living and laughing

KU senior refuses to let leukemia and a stem cell transplant crush his positive state of mind

Morning Brew: Is Travis Releford the new T.I.?

The freshman guard looks like the rapper, but can he match his success?

Dent: KU soccer finds itself in a similar situation

Just like the last few years, the Jayhawks are on the border of getting into the NCAA Tournament.

Morning Brew: Introducing List Mania

Includes topics such as names better than “Oklahoma City Thunder” and best Christmas songs.

Dent: Kansas midfielder gets physical, shows leadership

Monica Dolinsky led the Jayhawks into a win last Saturday with her physicality and leadership.

Kansas soccer can believe now

Mark Dent discusses the Kansas soccer team’s upset of Texas A&M in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament.

Jayhawk soccer needs a breakthrough

Kansas has not found postseason success in recent years but could surprise in Big 12 Tournament

Spice up your Halloween by dressing up like these athletes

Tennis star Roger Federer, Rays pitcher David Price, Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin should provide great costume opportunities.

Dent: The dream is over for Kansas football

After a dream season in 2007, Saturday’s nightmare of a game against Texas Tech brought Jayhawk fans back to earth.

Robinson, Taylor share many similarities

Freshman Jayhawk will be called on to score lots of points as no other scoring threat exists.

Morning Brew: Running clears one’s mind and anyone can do it

During stressful times, only 20 minutes of running can help.

Dent: KU shouldn’t make comebacks an adventure

Kansas can’t afford to play against better opponents the same way it played against Iowa State.

Morning Brew: ‘City kid’ finds beauty in rural Kansas

Student drives southwest of Lawrence and finds small town Main Streets.

Royals late winning streak gives hope for the future

The Royals have been so bad in the past that these few wins seem good.

Morris twins follow in Rush’s footsteps

Starting classes late is nothing new for Jayhawk basketball players.

Morning Brew: Aldrich and Reed not an ‘Odd Couple’

The low-key roommates haven’t fallen into the lawbreaking habits of former athletes.

A run to remember

Former Jayhawk Billy Mills won the impossible gold in the 10-k race in 1964.

Ronnie Chalmers resigns

Director of basketball operations Ronnie Chalmers decides to pursue other interests

Chalmers is out after three years at KU.

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Nowhere to run

Former KU running back June Henley couldn't adjust to life without football. When he turned to drugs and crime, a jail cell became his new home.

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Chalmers faces tough competition in draft

With the full support of Bill Self, Super Mario looks to go pro

Mario Chalmers will be entering the NBA Draft without an agent, meaning he could return to Kansas.

Basketball Notes: April 22, 2008

Basketball notes for April 22, 2008.

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Jayhawks off to the NBA

Rush, Arthur declare intent to go pro

Brandon Rush and Darrel Arthur declared their intention to enter the NBA draft on Thursday afternoon. They may not be the only Jayhawks who go pro this year.

Letter of intent signing puts team over scholarship limit

Kansas coach Bill Self has said that Rush would enter the NBA Draft once the year ended.

Men’s basketball makes the grade

The Phog Allen School of Basketball is back in session

Mark Dent hands out report cards to the 2008 national champions.

Appleton Signs Letter of Intent

Tyrone Appleton officially became the sixth member of Kansas coach Bill Self's 2008 recruiting class. Appleton averaged 13 points at Midland Community College last season.

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Departing players leave uncertain future for Jayhawks

Star players graduating or entering Draft

Kansas stands to lose five players to graduation and other may be entering the NBA Draft.

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Self says Oklahoma State is in the past

Kansas coach says rumors about leaving for big money contract not worrying him

Rumors that Oklahoma State is prepared to offer Bill Self a $6 million signing bonus with a $3.5 million contract is not worrying Self.

Kansas overcomes late deficit to clinch championship

Mario Chalmers' last-second three-point shot took the Jayhawks into overtime as they defeated the Memphis Tigers.

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Rush not regretting his return to the team

The junior guard injured his knee last June after a dunk went horribly wrong

Rush has been averaging 16 points per game in the NCAA Tourney and is looking hopeful for the first round of the NBA draft.

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