Jayhawks face Keith Van Horn in season opener
No. 2 Kansas meets No. 8 Utah at Kemper Arena in a showdown with Keith Van Horn, the 6-9 junior star, as KU aims to slow the high scoring forward and start 1995-96 with a win amid Utah’s absence of Brandon Jessie and strong defense.
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Mason named Big 8 Coach of the Year for Kansas
Mason led Kansas to a 9-2 mark and a second-place Big Eight finish amid injuries and upheaval. The veteran coach credited his staff for the turnaround as Kansas rose in the AP rankings and prepared for a bowl bid. Mason stressed delegation and teamwork behind the dramatic season reversal.
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Cowboys Stop Chiefs as Smith Injures Knee
Dallas running back Smith injured in victory over Chiefs as Cowboys burn KC 24-12. The outcome snaps Kansas City seven-game win streak and fuels late season momentum for Dallas on Thursday night.
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Cowboys stop Chiefs but Emmitt Smith injures knee
Dallas improved to 10-2 with a 24-12 win over Kansas City, halting the Chiefs' seven game streak and jeopardizing a potential playoff berth as Emmitt Smith left the field with a sprained left knee after a third quarter cutback. MRI results awaited Friday. Detroit’s Scott Mitchell passed for 410 yards in a 44-38 Lions win over Minnesota.
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Missing players might hurt Utes at KU
Utah will be short handed for Saturday’s game at Kansas due to suspensions and a Mormon mission. The absences could weaken the Utes defense and rotation as they face the Jayhawks on the road.
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Utah Utes Open Season at Kansas, Missing Key Aces
Utah coach Rick Majerus says the Utes lack three starters from last season as No. 8 Utah faces No. 2 Kansas in the Classic opener at Kemper Arena Kansas City. Majerus hopes reserves rise while three players Brandon Jessie Ben Melvin see reduced roles. The broadcast airs on channels 13 and 47 with a 3 p.m. tip.
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Jayhawks face DePaul as season opens early for KU women
No. 13 Kansas women begin their season with an exhibition win over Slovakia and brace for DePaul, then face Purdue Sunday. Coach Marian Washington notes areas to improve and expects a tougher test against 15th-ranked Blue Demons, while players discuss ankle and knee injuries.
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