Kansas News

Media glows about Kansas after huge win over Iowa State
And two weeks after Kansas looked hapless in the second half against Iowa State — a half that had many declaring the Cyclones as the new favorites to capture the Big 12 crown — the Jayhawks showed terrifically in the second half in winning 80-76 and in so doing, re-establishing Kansas atop the league standings, not just in record, but in reputation.

Les Miles announces Les Koenning as new offensive coordinator
After losing his previous offensive coordinator only about a month after bringing him on staff, Miles announced late Tuesday evening that Les Koenning would be taking over the position for the Jayhawks.

KU’s Dedric Lawson worked hard for his 29 points vs. ISU: ‘They play pretty physical.’
Dedric Lawson can understand why Kansas’ guards sometimes hesitate before throwing him the basketball in the paint.

Les Koenning hired to become KU's offensive coordinator and QBs coach | KUsports.com
Twelve days after first-year Kansas football coach Les Miles lost his short-lived offensive coordinator to an FBS head coaching job, an OC replacement has been found.

Dedric Lawson's late 3-pointer a reminder of his overall potential and significance for KU's offense | Smithology | KUsports.com
For all of his offensive prowess, University of Kansas big Dedric Lawson, the most skilled player on the roster, isn’t necessarily known as a long-range threat.

KU football's trip to Boston College moved to Sept. 13 | KUsports.com
The first road football game of the Les Miles era at the University of Kansas will come a day earlier than expected.

Other Sports News

Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens Will Eventually Get In | FOX Sports Radio
Jason Smith and Mike Harmon explain why Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens will eventually get into the Baseball Hall of Fame despite voters keeping them out due to the steroids era. They continue to get more votes every year as boycotts come to an end and if it comes down to it, the veterans committee will put them in.

Will Barry Bonds ever get into baseball’s Hall of Fame? - SFChronicle.com
With Barry Bonds once again denied entry into the Hall of Fame, it’s instructive to remember a critical change in the election procedure, executed five years ago, and what it means for Bonds’ future in this process.

Barry Bonds And Roger Clemens Not Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame
For the seventh straight year, the greatest hitter of all time and the greatest pitcher of his era will not be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens received 59.1 and 59.5 percent of the vote, respectively, short of the 75 percent needed to enter Cooperstown.

Other News

California man harassed Parkland families via Instagram, FBI says
A California man is accused of using Instagram to "harass and intimidate" the families of students killed in a mass shooting at a Florida high school.

FBI stats: Kalispell safest town in Montana - KPAX.com
New numbers show that Kalispell is the safest town in Montana, according to FBI Uniform Crime Report Statistics.

James Gandolfini's son, Michael, cast to play young Tony Soprano - CNN
A planned movie prequel to "The Sopranos" TV series is keeping it in the family.

Washington Post: Government shutdown leads hundreds of IRS employees to skip work -- which could delay tax refunds - CNNPolitics
Hundreds of Internal Revenue Service workers dealing with financial hardship were given permission to miss work during the partial government shutdown, which could slow the federal government's ability to process taxpayer refunds, according to The Washington Post.