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Alex Schiffer, a veteran basketball reporter known for blending business insight with on‑court coverage, has announced his departure from Front Office Sports, ending a stint that saw him chronicling the NBA’s evolving landscape and the commercial side of the game.
A group of 52 college basketball players, including former Kansas guard Jayden Dawson, have filed a lawsuit challenging the NCAA’s new eligibility rule that would end scholarship eligibility for the class of 2022 after the 2025‑26 season. The legal action seeks a temporary and permanent injunction to allow them to compete in the 2026‑27 season.
A veteran KU sportswriter reflects on four years at The Kansas City Star, gratitude for fans, and predictions for the upcoming basketball and football seasons.
Kentucky’s alumni team pulled away in the third quarter, limiting Kansas to just seven points, as Archie Goodwin’s 28 points paved the way for a final showdown.
Jalen Wilson, a 25‑year‑old forward with a championship pedigree, has agreed to a two‑way contract with the Atlanta Hawks, linking him to both the NBA roster and the College Park Skyhawks.
From record-breaking streetcar rides to small‑business lessons, Kansas City evaluates the summer's global soccer frenzy and looks ahead to upcoming international competitions.
The United States men's national team was eliminated in the Round of 16 after a 4‑1 defeat to Belgium, prompting commentary from local journalists and scrutiny of FIFA's controversial reinstatement of forward Flo Balogun.
The English national team, based in Kansas City, balances scorching conditions with indoor games and strategic recovery as they chase a historic World Cup title.
Finn Walker, a 6‑foot‑6, 245‑pound defensive lineman from Conroe, Texas, announced his commitment to Kansas State University, joining a 2027 class that now totals 26 players and saw 13 new recruits in June alone.
Kansas University is weighing a possible addition of Arkansas forward Malique Ewin, whose eligibility and roster fit raise critical questions for the Jayhawks' upcoming seasons.
Kansas’ latest transfer additions, including Leroy Blyden Jr. and Keanu Dawes, were left unranked by ESPN, while the incoming freshman class earned a top‑three national ranking.
In Mexico, the American squad rolled past Argentina, highlighted by Kinney's six points, five assists and a spectacular dunk assist.
Taylen Kinney and Davion Adkins, both standout performers at the USA Basketball Under‑18 camp, are set to join the Kansas Jayhawks for the 2026‑27 season, bringing elite experience and high expectations to Lawrence.
The 18th‑annual Rock Chalk Roundball Classic will feature former Kansas basketball standouts, NBA players and local celebrities in a charity game and dinner benefiting pediatric cancer research.
A deep dive into how Kansas City transformed into a premier soccer city, the authors behind the narrative, and the upcoming 2026 World Cup preparations.
A new book and a string of local triumphs reveal how Kansas City transformed from an unexpected host into a central node of American soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Taylen Kinney, a highly touted freshman, plans to hit a 50/40/90 shooting split in his debut season, working closely with coach Bill Self and teammate Tyran Stokes to lift Kansas toward a title.