NCAA may repeal 5 and 8 recruiting rule optimism grows
Kansas coach Bill Self says the Management Council’s unanimous vote to repeal the five scholarships in one year and eight over two years rule is a needed first step. He notes the April 29 Board of Directors meeting could end the rule, but warns broader changes remain essential to restore the player pool and address real coaching dynamics.
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KU seeks 50 to 60 applicants for head coaching aide
Kansas University coach Bill Self says 50 to 60 applications have arrived for the assistant head coaching vacancy opened nine days after Norm Roberts left for St John’s. Danny Manning will handle Roberts’ duties on an interim basis as the staff search continues and recruiting proceeds. KU also announced junior lineman Justin Henry is sidelined by cyclic vomiting syndrome, delaying football return, with health the priority.
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Mangino backs Randle amid arrests and praise
KU football coach Mark Mangino defended running back John Randle in an interview on 810 AM radio praising his character and work habits. He noted Randle has faced consequences for recent legal issues, including a two day jail sentence for attempted theft disorderly conduct and a fake license, and stressed accountability.
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Royals end six game skid with 15 run win in Cleveland
Kansas City halted a six game skid by routing Cleveland 15 to 5. The Royals produced a 14 hit attack led by a double from Andres Slanco and exerted late offense to seal the victory at Progressive Field.
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Free State tops five team meet at cramped Lawrence pool
Lawrence High girls swim team finishes second in a five team meet at Carl Knox Natatorium with 349 points as Free State wins 480. Leavenworth, Topeka Seaman and Topeka West also compete. LHS proves strong with three swimmers advancing to state: Dirks-Ham, Rudman and West.
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River City Baseball Festival Returns to Lawrence in Third Year
The River City Baseball Festival resumes its third year in Lawrence, with 26 teams and over 400 high school players. Over three days 34 games unfold across Ice Field Free State High and KU Hoglund Ball Park, with participants eager to play on Jayhawk home fields despite ongoing KU Free State locker room tensions.
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Baty Brothers Lead KU as They Face Wichita State
Kansas University meets Wichita State at Eck Stadium at 7 p.m. led by seniors Ryan and Matt Baty from Wichita. KU trails 24-19-1 to 23-7 but aims to rebound after a slump. coach Ritch Price says the team is improving despite recent losses.
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Firebirds blank Shawnee Mission South 10-0 in five innings
Free State High baseball rolled to a 10-0 five inning win over Shawnee Mission South behind Maxim Ellenbecker one hit shutout. The Firebirds tallied 14 hits to claim their third straight run rule victory and improve to 8-2 overall and 5-1 in the Sunflower League.
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