Note: The Lawrence Times does not cover sports in the traditional sense. But here’s what we consider to be our community coverage of University of Kansas Athletics.
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Lawrence city commissioners accept KU’s application for tax breaks for Gateway District
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday took the first step toward considering tax breaks to help KU construct its planned Gateway District near the football stadium.
Lawrence city commissioners accept KU’s application for tax breaks for Gateway District
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday took the first step toward considering tax breaks to help KU construct its planned Gateway District near the football stadium.
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KU basketball player charged with rape, dismissed from the team
KU basketball player Arterio Morris has been charged with rape and dismissed from the team.
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Photos: Fans ‘Black out the Booth’ for KU football’s win over Illinois
The Kansas Jayhawks are 2-0 after a 34-23 victory Friday night over the Fighting Illini.
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Photos: Fans cheer KU football to the first win of the season
The Kansas Jayhawks made their 48-17 win over the Missouri State Bears look easy with a stellar second half Friday night and started their season 1-0.
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Flyover planned, plus more notes for KU football’s first game of the season
The KU football team will be back on the gridiron Friday evening to start the season, and military jets will fly over the stadium ahead of the game. Here’s what to know if you go.
KU releases renderings of Memorial Stadium renovation; Goff: ‘Unprecedented investment’ makes statement for the future
Kansas Athletics on Tuesday released its most detailed renderings yet of plans to overhaul David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and the surrounding area.
Construction costs for part of KU stadium renovation budgeted for $251M; recent locker room upgrades cost $4.1M
The construction work on KU’s football stadium and an adjoining conference center will cost more than $251 million and must be completed by Aug. 1, 2025, according to a contract for the project.
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KU athlete charged after alleged bomb threat at football facilities
A KU offensive lineman has been charged following an alleged bomb threat made to football facilities on Monday.
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KU football player arrested following alleged bomb threat
A University of Kansas football player was arrested Monday afternoon on suspicion of aggravated criminal threat following an alleged bomb threat at Anderson Family Football Complex.
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Timeline, funding for KU football stadium project coming into clearer focus
Demolition of the west side of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium could begin as soon as December to kick off an ambitious plan to revamp the entire area around 11th and Mississippi streets.
Memorial Day 5K to raise funds for Lawrence families seeking stable housing
Community members on Monday will aim for a “home run” in support of Lawrence and Douglas County families experiencing housing crises.
Wichita Sky Kings’ free fan fest to feature former KU hoops stars (Sponsored post)
The Wichita Sky Kings, Kansas’ pro basketball team, are hosting their first annual fan fest, including meet-and-greets with some Jayhawk legends and NBA players and champions.
Douglas County CASA to host its first cornhole tournament with free fun for kids
Douglas County CASA is hosting its first Cornhole for CASA event on Sunday, including a free fun zone for kids, with hopes of starting an annual tradition and connecting with more community members.
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Champions! KU wins Women’s National Invitation Tournament
The Kansas women’s basketball team held on for victory against Columbia Saturday, becoming champions of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament.
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Eric Thomas: Bill Self’s illness reminds us how much he has accomplished as Kansas head coach (Column)
”The University of Kansas men’s basketball team and its fans face the prospect of entering the postseason with head coach Bill Self away from the bench. It’s a striking absence — hopefully temporary — for a program that has been defined by its head coach,” Eric Thomas writes in this Kansas Reflector column.
KU announces plans to renovate Allen Fieldhouse
The University of Kansas announced plans Wednesday to renovate Allen Fieldhouse, the home of Jayhawk basketball for more than 60 years, featuring premium experiences for fans.
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