Kansas News
KU forward Carlton Bragg: 'I'm glad it's over' | KUsports.com
Now that the misdemeanor battery charge against him stemming from an incident that surfaced last Friday has been dropped, the focus can shift back to how Kansas sophomore Carlton Bragg Jr., can help the third-ranked Kansas basketball program the rest of the season.
David Beaty touts eight new KU football signees | KUsports.com
Eternally optimistic Kansas football head coach David Beaty had even more fuel for his fired-up disposition Wednesday, when eight members of the Jayhawks’ 2017 recruiting class signed their national letters of intent.
Battery charge dropped against KU basketball player Carlton Bragg Jr.; accuser charged based on video | KUsports.com
A battery charge filed against University of Kansas basketball player Carlton Bragg Jr. was dropped Wednesday and another charge was filed against the woman who accused him of striking her.
David Beaty: New contract facilitates KU football recruiting | KUsports.com
Not too long ago, Kansas football head coach David Beaty or one of his assistants could walk into a recruit’s home and face some difficult questions, with opposing staffs feeding high school or junior college talents with doubts about the future of KU football.
Prosecutor drops battery charge against KU’s Carlton Bragg, files charge against woman
The Douglas County District Attorney’s office on Wednesday dismissed the misdemeanor battery charge against Kansas basketball player Carlton Bragg and filed a battery charge against Saleeha Soofi, the woman who claimed Bragg punched her.
Other Sports
LeBron James, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant can earn $210 million deals under new CBA - CBSSports.com
The new collective-bargaining agreement has been agreed upon in principle, and if you thought the deals were big last summer, wait until you see what guys are getting next year.
NFL Week 15 picks: The Broncos, Chargers, Bills, Texans and Bears are best bets - CBSSports.com
The human metronome bounced back in a big way last year, going 4-1 with Arizona as the only loss of the week. So maybe I could advise you to fade these picks, but I'm pretty sure we're going to close out the year hot and hit on 10-plus best bets over the final three weeks.
No 2017 Lockout: NBA and Players Association tentatively agree on new CBA - CBSSports.com
Carmelo Anthony was "skeptical" that the NBA and the NBA Players Association would agree upon a new collective bargaining agreement before the Thursday deadline, yet his fears proved to be unfounded.
Jameis Winston, sexual assault accuser reportedly reach compromise in lawsuits - CBSSports.com
In April 2015, Erica Kinsman filed a civil lawsuit against Jameis Winston alleging sexual assault in 2012. The quarterback subsequently filed a countersuit alleging defamation. Those lawsuits appear to be nearing their end.
David Fizdale says LeBron James would not make a great basketball coach - CBSSports.com
David Fizdale does not see LeBron James as a future coach. The Memphis Grizzlies coach, who was an assistant under Erik Spoelstra with the Miami Heat for the past eight years, told reporters on Tuesday that James has a brilliant basketball mind but would get fed up with his players failing to do things perfectly. When told about Fizdale's take, James did not disagree.
Oakland, Alameda County approve stadium deal to try to keep Raiders - CBSSports.com
The Alameda County board of supervisors voted on Wednesday morning to do its part to keep the Raiders in Oakland -- and out of Las Vegas. According to ABC7News.com, the supervisors "granted a group of investors fronted by former Raider Ronnie Lott to negotiate a new stadium deal."
Other News
That Story About a Boy Dying In Santa's Arms Is Totally Fake
Did you see that story about a 5-year-old boy and his dying wish to see Santa Claus? Of course you did. The heartbreaking tale has been seen and heard by millions of people around the world. It went viral earlier this week when it was retold by virtually every major news outlet. The only problem? It’s almost certainly fake.
Army May Also Have Been Provided With Wake Forest's Leaked Game Plan
A third school has now become involved in the Wakeyleaks scandal. Wake Forest officials informed Army athletic director Boo Coriggan this evening that Wake’s game plan may have been leaked to Army as well. Corrigan spoke to Sports Illustrated and confirmed that Wake Forest had reached out.
There Are Plenty Of Reasons To Get Rid Of Baseball's Rookie Hazing
MLB ratified a new collective bargaining agreement today that, among other changes, banned rooking hazing, including the longstanding tradition of veteran ballplayers making rookies dress like women. Many other forms of hazing were banned—making people drink too much alcohol, coercing people to break the law, and bullying— but, as you can imagine, people really grabbed onto the whole no women’s outfits thing.