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This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius

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Big 12 preview: Texas still on top as Kansas challenges | Volleyballmag.com

“I feel like it’s been a thing in the Big 12 for a long time that we’ve been chasing them every year,” the 6-foot-3 Payne said. “They’re always like the big sister to us. I think now we’ve got the team and we can give them a run for their money. I think we were so close last year.”

12 players to watch in the 2016 NCAA volleyball season

Kansas celebrated a 30-3 record and a final four showing a year ago, and much of it was due to the potent offense of the 6-foot-3 Kelsie Payne.

Look for gameday changes at Memorial Stadium

Thanks to the information acquired from ticket holder surveys, "secret shopper" programs, focus groups and general feedback, patrons attending Kansas football games this fall at Memorial Stadium should experience some positive changes to the fan experience for the 2016 season.

2016 season preview: Kansas Jayhawks - Big 12 Blog- ESPN

At the very least, this Kansas squad should feature more firepower offensively, thanks in part to burner LaQuivionte Gonzales, who is eligible at wideout after transferring from Texas A&M. The Jayhawks averaged just 12 points per game in conference last season. To have any shot of pulling off an upset in the Big 12, they’ll need to do way better than that.

Notebook: Improved receiving corps testing KU's cornerbacks | KUsports.com

While newcomers Daylon Charlot, the former Alabama receiver, and true freshmen like Evan Fairs and Keegan Brewer weren’t around to test KU’s defensive backs last season, Perry said some of the receivers who were on campus for head coach David Beaty’s first year don’t look the same, either.

Strong summer sets stage for big junior year for KU's Devonte' Graham | KUsports.com

After finishing the 2015-16 season with career bests in points (11.3), assists (3.7), rebounds (3.3), three-point shooting (.441) and more, Graham spent the summer focused on getting bigger and stronger. He split time between Lawrence and his home of Raleigh, N.C., where he played pick-up games with several current NC State players, former AAU teammates and former college standouts T.J. Warren (NC State) and Darius Johnson-Odom (Marquette).

Kansas Baseball to Hold Walk-on Tryouts

The Kansas baseball team will hold an informational meeting Wednesday, September 7 at 4 p.m. in Hadl Auditorium for those wishing to tryout for this year's squad.

Latest update of the Jayhawk Tennis Center

Visual updates of the Jayhawk Tennis Center, Kansas Athletics newest athletics facility, were available Tuesday to showcase the progress of the $9 million indoor and outdoor facility.

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Michigan AD says Jim Harbaugh "is worth every penny that he makes" - ABC News

Harbaugh and the school agreed to a contract amendment in June that will add $2 million per year to his compensation in the form of a loan to pay for a life insurance policy. When added to his $5 million annual salary, that total puts the Michigan coach near the top of the list of the nation's best-compensated coaches.

Baseball wants to have more offense and shorter games, which is impossible - SBNation.com

Rob Manfred wants baseball to be more accessible, but MLB has been ignoring the easiest solution for years.

Majority of black college coaches say they've been mistreated by police - CBSSports.com

Men in their late 30s and 40s, employed by colleges as basketball coaches, are still afraid of being pulled over by the cops for fear of what could come next.