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Sharp scores 3 TDs, leads Kansas past Colorado

Get a brief recap of the Jayhawks' second conference win. Watch video.

Robinson orally commits to KU

What Thomas Robinson hopes to bring to the Kansas basketball team. And, what team he passed over. Read story.

Coach Mangino: Fans are better than offensive chant

An obscene kick-off chant at the University of Kansas has head Coach Mark Mangino asking fans to display better sportsmanship. Despite the chant, Lawrence ranks high in "Sportsman News" best sports cities. Watch video.

OU tops Big 12 poll; NCAA champion Kansas is 3rd

Why it's special for Oklahoma to earn the top spot. Plus, what Big 12 team tied Kansas for third. And, where K-State landed in the ranking. Read story.

Kansas opens Big 12 with win at Iowa State

Get the details on the third largest come-from-behind win for the Jayhawks. Read story.

Oklahoma continues to reign supreme in college football poll

Missouri moves up; Kansas remains Number 16

After this weekend's games, there's been a little shuffling around of top 25 teams. Find out how the Big 12 is represented. Read story.

Her world is quiet, but the KU soccer player's game speaks for itself

For Emily Cressy, a forward on the University of Kansas women’s soccer team, seeing is believing — especially when it comes to applause. Sports Reporter Dave DeCandis tells us how a deaf player isn't letting her disability stand in the way of victory. Watch video.

Kansas moves up two spots in the AP Top 25

Find out if your favorite team ranked in Week 5 of the season. Read story.

KU-Colorado game to be televised by ESPN2

The Jayhawks' game against Colorado will be picked up by ESPN2 for fans across the country. This weekend's game also will be televised. Find out when and where to tune in. Read story.

Big 12 has good showing in AP Top 25 poll

Southern California leads the pack of college football teams. Find out if your favorite Big 12 team made it into the Top 25 this week. Read story.

Big Jayhawks work out with little fans

Find out who visited students at Hillcrest Elementary in Lawrence. Watch video.

Jayhawks to face ranked opponent

The Jayhawks Head Coach says his team is more than ready. Find out whom their playing in their first road game of the season. Watch video.

Reesing throws Jayhawks to victory

The Jayhawks took their WAC opponent seriously. Louisiana Tech came off a huge win over Mississippi State before heading to Lawrence. What, other than Reesing's arm, lead the Jayhawks to their 29-0 victory. Watch video.

Arthur speaks out after being suspended from rookie camp

Darrell Arthur is denying allegations that he was kicked out of a rookie camp this week for using marijuana. What he said he did do that was against NBA rules. Read story.

Morris twins declared eligible

Head basketball coach Bill Self said the team got better as the Morris twins were declared eligible to compete. What Self said about the system the two and the school had to go through. Read story.

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