Kansas News

Daniel Wise finishes in top 10 among D-linemen in 2 drills at NFL combine | KUsports.com
After spending the three months since the end of his final collegiate season preparing for the stage, former University of Kansas standout Daniel Wise finally got to show NFL coaches, general managers and scouts what he has to offer.

KU softball falls to Campbell, beats Charleston Southern | KUsports.com
The Kansas softball team (4-14) split the final day of competition at the NC State Invitational and Duke Invitational, falling to Campbell, 9-3, in the first game of the day and beating Charleston Southern by a 6-0 margin.

No. 7 KU tennis sweeps Oregon to end nonconference season | KUsports.com
No. 7 Kansas tennis rebounded from Friday night's tough loss at No. 22 Washington to blank Oregon, 7-0, Sunday afternoon at the Student Tennis Center. The win moves Kansas' record to 9-2 as it completes nonconference play.

Kansas women’s basketball falls to West Virginia | KUsports.com
The Kansas women’s basketball dropped its 9th straight game in a 75-61 home loss to West Virginia on Saturday.

Price's 500th win sweeps Northern Illinois series | KUsports.com
Thanks to a stellar performance from its pitching staff, the Kansas baseball team earned its first series sweep of 2019 and the 500th KU victory for head coach Ritch Price with a 3-1 win over Northern Illinois Saturday afternoon at the Melissa Sports Complex in Melissa, Texas.

There is hope for Quentin Grimes’ future; it lies in his past
Quentin Grimes emerged from a set of double-doors leading to the concourse at Gallagher-Iba Arena. He had no identifying marks, less his initials — QG — on the back of his black Adidas backpack. He wore a white hoodie and black sweatpants. His headphones were clipped off to the side and he held a to-go bag from Eskimo Joe’s, a famous bar and grill in Stillwater. It wasn’t quite the likes of a patty melt from Whataburger or trip to Torchy’s Tacos, two of his childhood favorites, but he wasn't going to be dining anytime soon.

Post-game podcast: What were the keys in KU's latest road win?
The Phog.net Podcast kicked off at the start of July as a way of bringing you KU basketball, football and recruiting coverage in another format. Today's episode will focus on breaking down Kansas' 72-67 win over Oklahoma State in Stillwater. Phog.net was in attendance for the game.

Other Sports News

Cal F-C Anigwe's 30-30 game first in 16 years
In her last regular-season game, University of California senior Kristine Anigwe scored 32 points with 30 rebounds for her 30th consecutive double-double, helping Cal beat Washington State 80-58 on Sunday.

Abdul-Jabbar memorabilia sells for nearly $3M
Abdul-Jabbar put 234 lots of memorabilia -- including four of his six NBA championship rings -- for sale through Goldin Auctions, with "much of the proceeds" going to his Skyhook Foundation charity that helps kids learn about science, technology, engineering and math.

Harden says Rockets in rhythm at 'perfect time'
Almost five months into a rocky grind of a regular season, the Houston Rockets resemble the contender-caliber team that James Harden expected them to be.

Sources: Jags expected to sign Foles next week
Barring any last-minute snags, the Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to sign free-agent quarterback Nick Foles to a multiyear contract when the new league year opens next week, according to sources.

The Boston Celtics are running out of time
After adding another game to the loss column with Sunday's 115-104 defeat to the Houston Rockets at TD Garden, the Boston Celtics were left searching for answers. Kyrie Irving, for his part, offered few words to that endeavor during his postgame interviews.

Other News

Keith Flint, lead singer of The Prodigy, found dead at his home near London - CBS News
Keith Flint, lead singer of dance-electronic band The Prodigy, has been found dead at his home near London. He was 49.

2018 has been deadlier for schoolchildren than service members | Miami Herald
The school shooting near Houston on Friday bolstered a stunning statistic: More people have been killed at schools this year than have been killed while serving in the military.

Smashing Pumpkins To Team Up With Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Afi For North American Tour - Blabbermouth.net
SMASHING PUMPKINS and NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS will hit the road together this summer. AFI will join as special guest on all dates. The special run of dates will see both artists performing outdoor shows at amphitheaters across North America throughout the month of August. The outing will also include an epic stop at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California. More information on that show will be announced soon.

Americans' mixed message for 2020 presidential candidates: Keep your socialist hands off our government programs
Twenty months before Election Day, Americans have a clear message for 2020 presidential candidates: keep your socialist hands off our government programs.