Kansas News
Former Jayhawk Brannen Greene selected 7th overall in D League draft | KUsports.com
Greene on Sunday was drafted No. 7 overall by Delaware in the first round of the NBA’s Developmental League draft, a six-round, 126-selection preseason event.
Transfers Washington, Calvert spark Kansas women in exhibition opener | KUsports.com
In their KU debuts, the duo anchored an uptempo style of play on the offensive end. They combined for 33 points in the team’s 98-71 victory in Sunday’s exhibition game against Fort Hays State.
Jayhawks trying to recover from worst loss of season | KUsports.com
After surrendering a season-high 56 points and scoring a season-low three Saturday night at Oklahoma, the down-and-out Kansas football team’s players and coaches couldn’t leave Norman, Okla., feeling as if they made any progress.
Oklahoma appeals Bledsoe suspension | KUsports.com
Sources with knowledge of the NCAA’s suspension of Oklahoma freshman defensive end Amani Bledsoe because he tested positive for a banned substance are hopeful the Lawrence High graduate’s reputation will be upheld and his suspension lifted once Oklahoma’s appeal on Bledsoe’s behalf is heard.
Tuesday's KU basketball exhibition opener holds special significance for visiting coach | KUsports.com
Ten times during his 41-year Washburn University coaching career, Ichabods basketball coach Bob Chipman has stepped onto the Allen Fieldhouse floor as the leader of KU’s opponent.
UT coach Elliott: Kansas victory good for Big 12 volleyball | KUsports.com
Asked outside of the team bus about the impact of No. 2 Texas’ five-set loss to No. 6 Kansas Saturday night at Horejsi Family Athletics Center, UT coach Jerritt Elliott had nothing but positive things to say about the team he is now tied with atop the Big 12 standings.
KU’s Josh Jackson looking forward to exhibition debut against Washburn on Tuesday
"I’m excited for the first game, for us to finally all be on the same team," said Jackson, KU’s 6-foot-8 freshman guard from Detroit. Like his Jayhawks teammates, he’s eagerly awaiting Tuesday’s 7 p.m. exhibition opener against Washburn in Allen Fieldhouse.
Other Sports
Indians-Cubs World Series Game 5: Final score, things to know as Cubs force Game 6 - CBSSports.com
In Game 5 on Sunday night, the Cubs held on for a 3-2 win over the Indians at Wrigley Field to force a Game 6 in Cleveland on Tuesday (box score). The Indians still lead the World Series 3-2.
Five takeaways from another unimpressive Warriors win vs. Suns - CBSSports.com
The Warriors are over .500. It took until Sunday of opening week, but Golden State still has just one loss to its name since adding Kevin Durant after their 106-100 victory over the Suns on Sunday. But once again, the Warriors failed to wow and impress the way so many thought they would out of the gate.
WWE Hell in a Cell 2016 results: Owens retains, Charlotte wins women's title - CBSSports.com
Hell in a Cell was a massive pay-per-view for WWE on Sunday night, one that featured five title matches from the Raw brand and made history with the first-ever women's match held inside the Hell in a Cell structure.
Alex Smith's wife defends Chiefs QB, destroys a K.C. weatherman on Twitter - CBSSports.com
There are many unkind things said about other human beings on Twitter. Things get particularly heated on Sundays, with NFL action going on and people complaining about football players. No one is immune to being #MadOnline, not even your local weatherman.
LOOK: Of course Jim Harbaugh brings a glove to watch the World Series at Wrigley - CBSSports.com
This should come as no surprise, considering Harbaugh wears cleats on the sideline for a little better traction on the grass and tucks in his jersey every time he throws a first pitch.
Halloween News
NASA's Halloween Pumpkins Are Simply Out Of This World | Huffington Post
Staff at the space agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, busted out their best jack o’lanterns for its annual Halloween competition. And the entries ― in which entrants used a myriad of mechanical devices to transform gourds into space telescopes, helicopters and more ― were positively spooktacular.
Hilary Duff is 'SO sorry' about her offensive Halloween costume
So, who's immediately regretting her choice of holiday wear this year? That would be Hilary Duff, who attended the Casamigos Halloween Party Friday in Beverly Hills. The Younger and Lizzie Maguire star went out with her boyfriend, trainer Jason Walsh, dressed as a pilgrim and a Native American. She had on a short black outfit, and he wore a feather headdress and face paint.
Try not to laugh at this perfect 'Babadook' clap back for Halloween
Back in July, comedian Katie Dippold tweeted a #TBT to a particularly hilarious Halloween fail. Her commitment to a Babadook costume was essentially wasted, when she discovered the party she was attending had "more of a grown ups drinking wine vibe."
Man in Freddy Krueger costume opens fire at Tx. Halloween party | 6abc.com
Police say two men -- one of whom was wearing a Freddy Krueger costume -- opened fire at a house party early Sunday morning. Five people were hit by gunfire, but officials say none of their injuries are life-threatening.
Actually, David S. Pumpkins Is Bad
Last week, Saturday Night Live introduced the world to yet another piece of deeply mediocre comedy that the world wide web has desperately tried to make into this year’s hottest Halloween meme. His name is David S. Pumpkins and he is portrayed by legendary actor and Polar Express star Tom Hanks.
What Is the 'Monster Mash'? An Investigation
But what is The Mash, really? As one blogger recently observed, there are only two things we can say about it with certainty: It was “a graveyard smash” and it “caught on in a flash.”