Kansas Jayhawks News
‘I wanted to sign after dinner’: How an instant connection led Melvin Council to KU
The first time Melvin Council Jr. stepped foot in Allen Fieldhouse, he got a feeling he couldn’t ignore. Council, who entered the transfer portal in late March, became KU’s last of three portal additions when he committed in mid-April. However, it’s been a long journey for Council to get to KU, who is now at his fourth different school.
Editor: The phrase is “set foot” not “stepped foot,” right?
UConn, Kansas agree to home-and-home series beginning in 2025; Jayhawks will host first game this December – CBSSports.com
Few things are better for college basketball in the opening six weeks of the nonconference season than two blue bloods playing in an on-campus environment.
Connecticut and Kansas understand the assignment.
Kansas Men’s Basketball Unveils Challenging Non-Conference Slate – University of Kansas
Highlighted by a marquee home matchup with UConn, a trip to North Carolina and an appearance at Madison Square Garden against Duke, Kansas men’s basketball on Wednesday announced its loaded non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
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Trump demands probe into what he has called a cover-up of Biden’s decline – The Washington Post
President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered a broad investigation into whether Joe Biden covered up a cognitive decline while in the White House and was incapable of executing presidential decisions — an unprecedented request that in theory could undermine thousands of Biden’s executive actions and pardons.
Jordan Ott hiring adds concern on Suns’ decision-making tree
The Phoenix Suns have a new head coach and it is former Michigan State video coord– I mean, Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott, Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro confirmed on Wednesday.
Ginormous planet discovered around tiny red star challenges our understanding of solar systems | Live Science
Scientists have discovered a giant planet called TOI-6894b, orbiting a star that should be far too small to have formed it. The discovery could further challenge theories of planet formation.
Want to Get Stronger and Avoid Injury? Try This. – The New York Times
Focusing on eccentric exercises — where muscles extend rather than contract — builds more strength and muscle while also buttressing your tendons.
Oilers beat Panthers on Leon Draisaitl’s OT winner in Game 1 – ESPN
The Oilers swore things would be different in their Stanley Cup Final rematch with the Panthers. They proved it in Game 1 with an impressive comeback and a 4-3 overtime win.
Texas rallies over Texas Tech to take first game in WCWS Championship Series
The Red Raiders fell 2-1 in the first game of the Women’s College World Series Championship versus Texas on Wednesday night at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
Phillies Catcher J.T. Realmuto Leaves After Taking Brutal Foul Ball Below the Belt
While he was catching for Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jordan Romano in the bottom of the ninth inning, a 94-mph fastball just barely went off of Toronto Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette’s bat and hit Realmuto in the groin.
Question of the Day
Should “Man Getting Hit By Football” have won the Springfield Film Festival?