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U of L in the mix for R.J. Davis, whose recruitment 'blew up'
Davis was stellar for the N.Y. Rens on the Nike EYBL circuit this spring and summer, getting him a ton of new interest from the college coaches. Davis now has around two dozen scholarship offers, including from Louisville, Kansas, North Carolina, UCLA, Florida, California and Texas.

Five KU football players with the best chance to make All-Big 12
The conference's preseason All-Big 12 picks were announced a couple weeks back, and the Jayhawks had two players make the cut. Heading into preseason camp, 247Sports will be taking a look at players on each team across the country that could have a case to end up on an all-conference team who were not originally picked.

KU veterans, Les Miles upbeat about inexperienced defensive front | KUsports.com
Mostly unproven and inexperienced, KU’s defensive line and linebacker groups lost the bulk of their starters from a year ago. The only player returning who started at least six games in 2018 is junior linebacker Kyron Johnson, who appeared in the staring lineup seven times.

A look at early statistical projections for KU basketball ahead of 2019-20 season | Jackson's Journal | KUsports.com
Before even looking at the numbers, Dotson might have been the pick to lead Kansas in scoring this upcoming season.

Other Sports News

Brown arrives for Raiders' camp via hot air balloon
Antonio Brown kicked off his first training camp as a member of the Oakland Raiders with a hot air balloon ride over wine country at dawn on Friday.

Westbrook -- Ready to sacrifice for Rockets, title
Only a few minutes into his introductory news conference, Russell Westbrook said something Friday that would've caused a collective spit take around the NBA just a few weeks ago.

American athletes hurt in Korea balcony collapse
A balcony inside a nightclub in South Korea collapsed on Saturday, killing two people and injuring 16, including American and other athletes at the world swimming championships, officials said.

Mookie hits 3 HRs after kid's homer request
Reigning American League MVP and Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts homered three times in four innings against the New York Yankees on Friday night, helping Boston roll to a 10-5 win.

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50 States, 50 Dishes: America’s Favorite Foods and Where to Get Them - Condé Nast Traveler
Ask anyone on the Kansas side of Kansas City for a good sandwich recommendation, and you'll likely hear one answer: the Z-Man at Joe's Kansas City (formerly Oklahoma Joe's). Now, this isn't your average BBQ sandwich. It's more like a BBQ sandwich Guy Fieri would eat at a Midwestern state fair—and I mean that as the highest compliment. Imagine this: slices of juicy beef brisket, smoked provolone cheese, and two crispy onion rings, all drizzled with some sauce and piled on a toasted kaiser roll. Everyone from Jimmy Kimmel to the KC Royals have lauded this now-legendary sandwich, but its best endorsement is the ever-present horde of locals who are still willing to wait in line at Joe's for 45 minutes (you can also order it on Goldbely). Take one bite of the Z-Man (preferably with a side of creamy potato salad), and you'll become a believer, too.

The Most Iconic Dessert From Every State – Page 2 – 12 Tomatoes
Though they’re actually a traditional German Christmas cookie known as pfeffernusse, this spicy little cookie has taken root in Kansas. You can find Peppernuts in bakeries across the state

The Best Beer from All 50 States | Mental Floss
When Free State opened in 1989, it became the first legal brewery to open in Kansas in more than a century. They’ve taken that distinction seriously, crafting a unique lineup of draft and bottled beers, like the Old Backus Barleywine Ale, which only gets better with age.

50 Most Popular Snacks From Each State
Kansas: Stroud's Cinnamon-Crusted Rolls

They're sticky. They're tasty. And residents can't keep their hands off of them.