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Kansas basketball program set to debut new-look Late Night
For years, Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has reminded fans that they should not put much stock into what they see during the annual Late Night scrimmage that marks the unofficial beginning of another KU basketball season. And he probably would say the same thing this year. There is, however,...
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Ameren Missouri team from Kirksville competes at 42nd International Lineman’s Rodeo
ST. LOUIS, Mo.-The Winter Olympics may have ended a few months ago, but a new type of ‘Olympics’ will test those involved in the maintenance of the power grid industry. Overland Park, Kansas, will host the 42nd International Lineman's Rodeo, often referred to as the 'Lineman Olympics'. This...
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Local Ameren Workers Heading to ‘Lineman Olympics’ this Weekend
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY. ABOVE: Jakob Weder will be participating in the 2026 International Lineman’s Rodeo this week in Kansas. Weder practiced climbing a pole behind the Ameren Illinois Danville Operating Center on Georgetown Road last fall for the 2025 event. After the competitor reaches the top of the pole, they place an egg in their mouth. On the way back down the pole, the competitor has to showcase they are a smooth climber or the egg will break – costing the competitor a major point deduction. (File photo)
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Kansas basketball schedule, TV channels, tip-offs revealed for 2026-27
LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball announced a number of television designations and tip-off times for the upcoming 2026-27 season this week. KU coach Bill Self and company are looking to make the most of a roster that features not just freshman guard Tyran Stokes, but a pair of returning talents in senior guards Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. Last season, the Jayhawks reached the semifinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament and round of 32 of the NCAA tournament. This season, they’ll be aiming for more. RELATED: Former Kansas basketball player Jayden Dawson lands at Loyola-Chicago Here’s a look as Kansas’ schedule, all times central, with everything fans need to know: Kansas basketball schedule, times, TV designation Friday, Oct. 16 (7 p.m. at home) — Pittsburg State in Late Night in the Phog exhibition (ESPN+) Wednesday, Oct. 21 (6 p.m., home) — Louisville in exhibition (ESPNU) Sunday, Oct. 25 (12 p.m., home) — Duke in exhibition (ESPN) Monday, Nov. 2 (7 p.m., home) — Fordham (ESPN+) Friday, Nov. 6 (8 p.m., home) — Middle Tennessee (ESPNU) Tuesday, Nov. 10 (8:30 p.m., neutral in Chicago) — Kentucky (ESPN) Tuesday, Nov. 17 (8:30 p.m., neutral in Las Vegas) — UNLV (ESPN) Wednesday,
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Big 12 has high expectations for Kansas basketball, Tyran Stokes
LAWRENCE — Once again, Kansas basketball is viewed as a contender in the Big 12 Conference and has one of the league’s top freshmen. The Big 12 Conference announced Thursday that the Jayhawks have been picked to finish No. 3 in its preseason coaches poll, and that guard Tyran Stokes is the preseason freshman of the year. KU , led by coach Bill Self, follows preseason favorite Arizona and No. 2 selection Houston. Following Kansas, in order to round out the top five, are Iowa State and Texas Tech. RELATED: Kansas basketball schedule, TV channels, tip-offs revealed for 2026-27 “I think that’s much deserved for him,” Jayhawks freshman guard Trent Perry said about Stokes. “I mean, he’s a great player, great — I think he’s just like a great centerpiece of the team. So, I think that’s well deserved and he should win it at the end of the year, too. And also, third, I mean, that’s a good place but we want to be one, obviously. So, I think we have something to prove against Houston and Arizona because, I mean, everybody has them over us. So, I think those would be two big games that I’m excited to
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Swim Heads to Lawrence, Kansas to Face SDU
By: Ryan Luttrell, Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communications and Media Relations LAWRENCE, Kansas – Missouri S&T swimming is heading to the campus of the University of Kansas this Friday for a two-day meet against the South Dakota University Coyotes. The Miners are looking to bounce back after a pair of dual meet losses over the weekend to Great Lakes Valley Conference opponents Drury and William Jewell. Adam Wiedemeier (West Monroe, LA/West Monroe) had a strong performance over the weekend, taking first-place in three different events, doing in the 100 freestyle at both meets. Other top performers for the Miners...
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Owls Blow Past SMNW in Overtime
After wins against Shawnee Mission West and Olathe East, the Owls were over .500 for the first time since their 52-14 win against Shawnee Mission South on Sept.4. Next up on the schedule, however, were the Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars. Last season the Cougars gave the Owls their only regular season loss in a 52-33 rout at Shawnee Mission North Stadium. This season, both teams returned to face each other with a completely new cast of players. For the Owls, they were hoping for revenge and an opportunity to move up in the 6A standings. For the Cougars, a statement win for their fourth-straight victory.