Jack Roche, an upcoming senior at the University of Kansas and football manager, died July 11 after he was struck by a car on a busy road. His friends remember his contagious laughter and the way he cared for others.

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a new rule Thursday allowing for student athletes to wear patches on their uniforms to show support for causes, including social justice initiatives.

While the Charlotte Hornets may not be in the NBA restart bubble, the team is still gaining buzz with a Most Improved Player campaign for guard Devonte' Graham.

Kansas men's basketball guard Elijah Elliott is transferring from the program. Elliott first entered the transfer portal in late June.

Five Kansas football players were named to college football preseason award watch lists, including junior running back Pooka Williams Jr. and senior wide receiver Stephon Robinson.

Kansas football will face off against Southern Illinois Aug. 29 in David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium for its season-opener, according to a Kansas Athletics press release. 

Former Kansas track & field star Jim Ryun was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump Friday. The award recognized Ryun’s accomplishments on the track and in public office. 

Kansas Athletic Director Jeff Long announced Kansas football would return for voluntary workouts Wednesday. The team previously paused voluntary workouts after 12 players tested positive for COVID-19.

Former Kansas baseball pitcher Blake Goldsberry officially signed a contract with the Colorado Rockies Friday. Goldsberry went undrafted in the 2020 MLB Draft and signed with the Rockies as a free agent.

Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self recently announced he will be partnering with more than 35 other collegiate men’s basketball head coaches to help kickstart the McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative. 

Kansas football is looking for a new week one opponent as New Hampshire and the Colonial Athletic Association announced the cancellation of all fall sports competition Friday. Kansas was originally scheduled to play New Hampshire on Sept. 5.

Kansas football junior running back Pooka Williams Jr. and senior wide receiver Andrew Parchment were named to the Preseason All-Big 12 First Team Thursday. This marks the third-consecutive season that two Jayhawks were selected to the First Team. 

Kansas men's basketball players' arrival on campus is being pushed back another two weeks from July 19 to Aug. 2, according to a Kansas City Star report Wednesday.

Joel Embiid, former Kansas men's basketball star and current Philadelphia 76ers center recently expressed concern for the NBA's plan to restart the season.