May 2
Early-entry list for NBA Draft is long
Even after projected first-round picks Marcus Smart (Oklahoma State), Isaiah Austin (Baylor) and Adreian Payne (Michigan State) returned to school, the list of early NBA Draft entries is long and crowded.
May 1
K-State’s Angel Rodriguez to transfer to Miami
Angel Rodriguez, the former Kansas State point guard who announced his plans to transfer last week, intends to finish his college basketball career in the same city he attended high school by attending the University of Miami, where he will play for Hurricanes coach Jim Larranaga and have two years of eligibility remaining.
May 1
KU's McLemore leads crowded list of NBA early entries
When Kansas freshman Ben McLemore declared for the NBA Draft on April 9, he became just the third Jayhawk to leave school after just one season in Lawrence.
May 1
Jared McGriff-Culver, often overlooked as Mizzou’s fullback, gets chance with Raiders
Jared McGriff-Culver, a 5-foot-11, 250-pound fullback who completed his senior season at Missouri last winter, will participate in the Oakland Raiders’ three-day rookie minicamp. He is optimistic about making the team, though the fullback position has been deemphasized in recent years.
May 1
T.J. Moe gets a chance to help replace Welker in New England
Perhaps the most intriguing undrafted free-agent signing among Missouri’s former players is wide receiver T.J. Moe’s decision to go to the Patriots, a team that has gotten a great deal of production out of its slot receivers. Wes Welker, a Pro Bowler who had become one of quarterback Tom Brady’s favorite targets, departed via free agency this offseason.
April 30
Former KU center Aldrich balances NBA trades with graduation
If all goes to plan, former KU center Cole Aldrich will reach a lifelong goal later this month, when he graduates from Kansas with a degree in Communications.
April 30
K-State running back Robert Rose hopes big spring game will lead to big season
Robert Rose hopes a big spring game will lead to a big season as Kansas State’s backup running back. Rose, a seldom-used senior, received the bulk of the carries for the Purple Team, rushing for 141 yards and a touchdown on 17 touches.
April 29
Yankees pitcher Vidal Nuno went from Baker U. to the bigs
From Baker University to Yankees pinstripes, Vidal Nuno’s rise through baseball has been rapid and improbable. On Saturday, Nuno became the second player in Baker’s history to wear a major-league uniform in a game.
April 29
Wide receiver Thomas Richard commits to Missouri football team
Wide receiver Thomas Richard became Missouri’s sixth verbal commitment for the Class of 2014 on Sunday.
April 27
Missouri Western’s David Bass drafted by Raiders in seventh round
Missouri Western defensive end David Bass, the Griffons’ career sack leader, was chosen in the seventh round of the NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders on Saturday.
April 27
Southeastern Conference spring football in review
There are plenty of story lines in the SEC heading out of spring practice: Mississippi returns 19 starters, Texas A&M returns the Heisman Trophy winner in quarterback Johnny Manziel and Alabama defends its national championship.
April 26
K-State linebacker Arthur Brown drafted by Super Bowl champion Ravens
Kansas State linebacker Arthur Brown was selected by the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday. Brown was drafted with the 56th overall pick.
April 26
KU coach Bill Self looks to add to already solid recruiting class
In addition to landing Arkansas transfer Hunter Mickelson, who’ll have to sit out a year, Kansas is slated to add a five-man freshman class in 2013-14, including four players ranked in the top 40 of Rivals’ top 150 rankings. And there are a few big fishes remaining, namely top overall recruit Andrew Wiggins, who is still considering Kansas, Kentucky, Florida State and North Carolina.
April 26
Missouri Southern’s Brandon Williams is taken in third round of NFL Draft by Ravens
Missouri Southern defensive tackle Brandon Williams, the Division II national defensive player of the year, will get a chance to play for the Super Bowl champions after the Ravens selected him in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night.
April 26
Former K-State assistant Brad Underwood thrilled to take over at Stephen F. Austin
Former Kansas State basketball assistant coach Brad Underwood is the new head coach at Stephen F. Austin. Underwood was introduced at a news conference earlier this week, and has been working around the clock since. But he was nice enough to talk about his new gig during a short lunch break.
April 25
Mizzou’s Richardson lands with the Jets
The defensive tackle was taken No. 13 by the New York Jets and became the sixth Mizzou player to be taken in the first round since 2009.
April 25
California power forward Tanner Lancona to visit K-State
Kansas State basketball coach Bruce Weber’s search for a big man to add to the Wildcats’ 2013 recruiting class recently took him to California, where he talked with 6-foot-9 power forward Tanner Lancona for more than one hour during an in-school visit.
April 25
K-State says football stadium renovations are ahead of schedule
K-State athletic director John Currie is confident renovations to Bill Snyder Family Stadium will be complete before the Wildcats’ football season starts. “People ask if this is going to be done by Aug. 30,” Currie said. “Well, they are already painting the walls. That’s how much progress we have made.”
April 25
Southeastern Conference poised for another huge first-round NFL Draft haul
No matter how the first round of Thursday’s NFL Draft shakes out, the totals by conference will reinforce the obvious about college football supremacy. The Southeastern Conference rules.
April 25
Woman alleges rape by Wichita State player
Wichita police are investigating a woman's allegation that she was sexually assaulted by a member of this year's Wichita State men's basketball team.
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