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TOKYO The Tokyo Olympics are probably going to happen, but almost surely in 2021 rather than in four months as planned. That became clear after the IOC on Sunday announced it was considering a postponement and would make a final decision within four weeks. Major Olympic nations like Canada and Australia have added pressure by saying ...

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ATLANTA – Kansas junior Marcus Garrett has been named one of four finalists for the 2020 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Monday. Joining Garrett as finalists are Ashton Hagans (Kentucky), Tre Jones (Duke) and Mark Vital (Baylor). The finalists were chosen by the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s board of selectors, comprised of ...

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INDIANAPOLIS – Kansas senior Udoka Azubuike and sophomore Devon Dotson were each named to the 2020 U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-America Team, the USBWA announced Monday. Azubuike was a first-team honoree, while Dotson received second-team recognition. Azubuike and Dotson gives Kansas a USBWA All-America selection each of the last four seasons. Last year, Dedric Lawson was ...

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LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas senior Udoka Azubuike and sophomore Devon Dotson were each named Associated Press All-America Second Team, the AP announced Friday. The Associated Press All-America Team was selected and voted on by a media panel of 65. Azubuike and Dotson gives Kansas an Associated Press All-America selection each of the last five seasons. Last year, ...

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The Kansas Wesleyan women's basketball team continues to reap the rewards of its successful and unprecedented 2019-20 season. Kelcey Hinz (SO/Whitewater, Kan.) and Amanda Hill (JR/Rossville, Kan.) have been named Honorable Mention NAIA All-Americans by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association, and Hinz was chosen a Third Team All-American by the NAIA. KWU Coach Ryan Showman was selected one of six finalists ...

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Senior Makol Mawien broke a 49-all tie with a layup with 1:18 to play before junior Mike McGuirl capped an impressive all-around performance with a pair of free throws with just over 1 second left, as Kansas State grinded out a 53-49 win over TCU in the first round of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship before 17,606 ...

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As expected, the Kansas State High School Activities Association has canceled the spring sports season. Below is statement: The KSHSAA is committed to the safety of our student-participants and the health of our school communities. Accordingly, in response to Governor Kelly’s Executive Order regarding the closure and cessation of in-person instruction in all Kansas schools through May 29, ...

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LAWRENCE, Kan. – Two days after earning the top spot in the final 2019-20 USA TODAY Coaches’ Poll, the media concurred with the coaches and named Kansas No. 1 in the final men’s basketball Associated Press Poll, the AP announced Wednesday. Traditionally, the final Associated Press Poll of the season is released the Monday after the NCAA Tournament bracket ...

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COVID-19 cut the season short for Kansas men's basketball. Kansas closed out the season 28-3, winning the last 16 contests entering the Big 12 Tournament. Voice of the Jayhawks Brian Hanni hopped on In The Zone for the last installment of “Jayhawk Weekly.” The weekly chats are brought to you by State Farm Insurance – Anthony Hopkins. https://soundcloud.com/oddittenger/brian-hanni-3-17?in=oddittenger/sets/jayhawk-weekly-1

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos may have added a disruptive force to their defensive line. Denver reportedly agreed to a trade for five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jurrell Casey, according to multiple media reports. The Broncos will reportedly give up a 7th-round pick in exchange for Casey. The move cannot be made official until the new NFL league year begins at 2 ...

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ATLANTA – Kansas senior center Udoka Azubuike has been named one of five finalists for the 2020 Citizen Naismith Trophy, recognizing the most outstanding men’s college basketball player, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Tuesday. Azubuike is one of three senior finalists along with Myles Powell (Seton Hall) and Payton Pritchard (Oregon). Junior Luka Garza (Iowa) and sophomore ...