Kansas News

Late Night 2017 officially set for Sept. 30 | KUsports.com
As had been expected by fans and recruits alike, the 33rd annual season tip-off event will take place Sept. 30 and will feature a variety of activities beginning at 10 a.m. and running through the on-court basketball fun slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. inside Allen Fieldhouse.

Many familiar KU football faces meet fans at annual pep rally | KUsports.com
When Kansas football head coach David Beaty had to decide which players to bring with him to the team’s Friday night pep rally, he opted not to limit it to a handful of familiar faces as he had in the past.

After Big 12 title last season, KU volleyball searching for more | KUsports.com
With the Final Four set to be played at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. the No. 8-ranked Jayhawks are well aware that the dots could align for them if they take care of business in the regular season. However, after a disappointing second-round loss to Creighton in the NCAA Tournament, the senior-laden Kansas team does not want to look too far ahead this season.

KU volleyball wins regular season opener over NC State | KUsports.com
One mark of the 2016 Kansas volleyball team was its proclivity to find itself in — and win — five-set matches. Thanks to a key ace by Madison Rigdon, the 2017 version was able to avoid that very thing in its opener.

Other Sports

Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor staff fight picks, predictions, odds - CBSSports.com
The collective sporting world is preparing to slow down on Saturday night to enjoy the spectacle that is Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. Many are hoping to see at least one fighter humbled while others just want to bask in the craziness of it all. If you land in one field or the other, one thing is for certain: everybody wants to know what is going to happen.

Cavs face crossroads decision with Isaiah Thomas' hip putting trade on hold - CBSSports.com
Just when you thought this NBA summer couldn't get any crazier, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Friday night that the Cavs are now "weighing their options" with the completion of the Kyrie Irving trade to the Celtics on account of Isaiah Thomas' injured hip, which doesn't appear to be 100 percent healed after his physical.

Patriots reportedly 'suspect Julian Edelman tore his ACL' - CBSSports.com
When Julian Edelman went down clutching his knee during the Patriots' opening series against the Lions on Friday, the worst was feared. It turns out, the Patriots are fearing the worst, too.

Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor weigh-in results: Weights and stats - CBSSports.com
After all of the talk and pageantry throughout a wild two-month build, former pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather and UFC champion Conor McGregor are finally ready to get down to business on Saturday.

Other News

Hurricane Harvey slams Texas - CNN
As the sun rose Saturday, Texans who rode out the most powerful hurricane to hit the United States in a decade ventured out to witness the full scale of damage as Hurricane Harvey lumbered on in what was "now turning into a deadly inland event." (Ed Note: best wishes to all of our readers affected by the storm. Stay safe!)

North Korea Used Multiple-Rocket Launchers to Test Missiles - The New York Times
North Korea used multiple-rocket launchers off its east coast on Saturday to fire three short-range missiles that could strike United States military bases deep in South Korea, officials in Seoul said.

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Future Lawsuit News

Cheerleading coach fired after video showed him forcing girls to do splits | Metro News
Ozell Williams was accused of tearing 13-year-old Ally Wakefield’s ligaments and one of her leg muscles during the exercise, which is known as ‘breaking’.

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