Former Jayhawk Clemons Gets Gold in 4x400

Kansas News

Bill Self gives unexpected answer for favorite athlete of all-time at KU's Traditions Night | KUsports.com
“I don’t know if Frank’s ever thrown a baseball,” Self said. “I don’t think he’s ever played before, so I kind of hope he throws it against the backstop. I think that would be pretty funny.”

Former KU track standout Kyle Clemons grabs gold in Rio | KUsports.com
Former Kansas track & field sprinter Kyle Clemons became the latest Jayhawk to capture a gold medal on Saturday, after the United States won the 4x400-meter relay event inside Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Unveiling of Final Four banner, cut-throat intensity highlight KU volleyball scrimmage | KUsports.com
It began with joyous smiles, fun flashbacks and the unveiling of the program’s first Final Four banner and quickly transformed into the kind of cut-throat volleyball we’ve come to expect from Ray Bechard’s program.

Jayhawks appreciate details as fans watch open practice | KUsports.com
If David Beaty’s plan comes to fruition, his Kansas players will exit preseason camp more football savvy than when they arrived. In an effort to make the Jayhawks a smarter team, the second-year coach made a point this week to simulate as many specific game scenarios as possible.

Olympics

Rio Olympics results: Allyson Felix, USA outlast Jamaica for 4x400m relay gold - CBSSports.com
For a brief moment in time, it looked like Jamaica may actually catch the Americans in the 4x400-meter final. But once Allyson Felix took the baton it was elementary.

Rio Olympics 2016: Day 16 schedule, events and how to watch, live stream - CBSSports.com
Team USA men's basketball is going for gold against Serbia while American Claressa Shields goes up against the Netherlands' Nouchka Fontijin with a gold medal on the line in the women's middleweight division. Plus, Team USA men's volleyball faces Russia in the bronze medal matchup.

Ryan Lochte Admits He 'Over-Exaggerated' Rio Robbery Story
Ryan Lochte on Saturday said he exaggerated a story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro, speaking in his first televised interview since large portions of his initial account were debunked.

Other Sports

UFC 202: Anthony Johnson rocks Glover Teixeira's world with 13-second knockout - CBSSports.com
Well, it wasn't a long 'rumble,' but it was a rumble nonetheless. Anthony Johnson stepped into the Octagon on Saturday night knowing if he was able to get past Glover Teixeira, he would be next in line for a shot at the light heavyweight title.

2016 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Busts 3.0 - CBSSports.com
The title of the column says Busts 3.0, but really it should be called Overvalued 1.0. This is all about how these players compare to their Average Draft Position.