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National Signing Day: Here's KU football's 2020 recruiting class
The Jayhawks' class could see some movement as visitors were on campus the last two weekends and one player has actually re-opened his recruitment to include KU, but, again, with limited numbers left, no more than two or three new names should expected to be added to the scholarship group.

Meet Jackson Satterwhite, KU football's first 2020 NSD signee
On a day KU could be expected to add five or six names in its 2020 class, it was an offensive lineman who was first announced to be joining the Jayhawks. KU football revealed that Jackson Satterwhite was first up on the signing list just after 7 a.m. on Wednesday.

Podcast: Where KU basketball must improve before NCAA tournament
McCormack was joined by Devon Dotson, Ochai Agbaji, Marcus Garrett and Christian Braun in the starting lineup, though Azubuike was the one who took the floor to begin the second half.

KU asst. on Udoka Azubuike's benching: 'It was really nothing'
“Doke had a fantastic game, a double double, and played like the best big man in the country,” Townsend said. “There’s no doubt he’s a huge part of what we do. I think him being in the game really helps [Devon] Dotson and [Marcus] Garrett also and opens the floor up for guys like [Isaiah] Moss and [Christian] Braun to be able to shoot open 3s. He’s a big, big part of it."

Bits o Chalk

Mark Dantonio says lawsuit had 'zero' impact on decision to step down as coach at Michigan State
Mark Dantonio said allegations made about him and his football program in a recent lawsuit had "zero" impact on his decision to step down as Michigan State's head coach Tuesday afternoon.

Dwight Howard says former teammate Kobe Bryant's death is 'very emotional for me'
When Dwight Howard got word on his phone that Kobe Bryant had been involved in a helicopter accident while the Los Angeles Lakers were on a flight of their own cross-country back to L.A., he notified teammates around him in the airplane cabin and then retreated to the restroom.

Giannis Antetokounmpo says Zion Williamson has 'a bright future' after Bucks' win
Before Tuesday night's matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New Orleans Pelicans, each coach warned that the game wasn't just reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo against No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson.

Sources - Robert Covington, Clint Capela part of 4-team, 12-player deal
The Houston Rockets acquired the Minnesota Timberwolves' Robert Covington and traded center Clint Capela to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a four-team, 12-player deal on Tuesday night, league sources told ESPN.

'The '20s are going to be the Dodgers' decade' -- L.A. starts new chapter with Mookie Betts trade
The Dodgers, dormant all winter, took a major step in that direction on Tuesday, pulling off the most "right now" move of the Andrew Friedman era by acquiring superstar right fielder Mookie Betts. The Dodgers parted with Alex Verdugo, a talented young outfielder, sent Kenta Maeda, a proven weapon for their rotation and their bullpen, to the Twins, and also agreed to take on a bulk of the $96 million remaining in left-hander David Price's contract -- all, essentially, for one season of a player who might sign elsewhere next offseason.

Eraser Dust

Popeyes, Chick-fil-A face new competitor in chicken sandwich wars | Fox Business
Famous Dave's, the Minnesota-based barbecue joint, is the latest to launch a fried chicken sandwich hitting 125 restaurants Monday, the chain announced. It's competing in the ongoing battle for fried chicken sandwich supremacy that has raged among fast-food chains since the summer.

Amend Your 2018 Tax Return to Claim Reinstated Tax Credits and Deductions
The 2018 tax year was one of the most complicated in recent history, thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—and a tax extenders bill passed in December 2019 is about to make everything even more complicated. On the plus side, you might be eligible to file an amended 2018 tax return and claim additional credits and deductions.

Jay-Z explains sitting during National Anthem at Super Bowl LIV - CNN
"So, the whole time we're sitting there and we're talking about the performance," he added.

Charges will be dropped against a California surgeon and his girlfriend accused of drugging and raping women, prosecutor says - CNN
Dr. Grant Robicheaux, 39, and his girlfriend Cerissa Riley, 32, had been charged in September 2018 by the county's previous district attorney of using their "good looks, charm" and drugs to lure women home to rape while they were unconscious or semiconscious.

Shakira and J-Lo Super Bowl halftime show outrage is outrageous - Sports Illustrated
Shakira and J-Lo's Super Bowl halftime show has gotten more coverage than the game itself. I haven't seen this much outrage about wardrobes since one famously malfunctioned.