Top Headlines for September 5, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> KU SPORTS TOP HEADLINES new limits_4.75_600x100 [Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says conversations about inviting UConn are on hold]( By: Ralph D. Russo, AP College Football Writer The Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark announced Thursday that the conference is pausing conversations about possibly inviting UConn to the league. "As commissioner, it is my responsibility to explore a variety of value-creating opportunities on ... September 5, 2024 @ 1:23pm [KU volleyball sweeps Wichita State in home opener]( By: Henry Greenstein The Kansas volleyball team remained unbeaten in the early days of the 2024 season, sweeping in-state foe Wichita State 25-17, 25-21, 25-19 before a sellout crowd at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Wednesday night. With 14 kills on the night, ... September 4, 2024 @ 8:16pm [Big 12 power rankings: Utah opens atop the rankings, with KU at 4th]( By: Henry Greenstein and Big 12 beat writers Preseason favorite Utah earned the top spot in the first Big 12 power rankings of the season. The Utes, a newcomer to the league, received seven of a possible 16 first-place votes from a panel of media members who regularly covers the Big 12 ... September 4, 2024 @ 8:22am [Wrapping up big Illinois back Feagin will test KU tacklers]( By: Henry Greenstein Illinois running back Kaden Feagin certainly stands out on film to the Kansas defense, for one simple reason. “He’s like the same size as me back there,” defensive tackle D.J. Withers said with a laugh. While the sophomore Feagin may not ... September 4, 2024 @ 8:20am [How Illinois updated its roster since last year's KU game]( By: Henry Greenstein Kansas coach Lance Leipold observed on Monday that he thought Illinois looked distinctly improved in the trenches as compared to last season. “They made some adjustments in the O-line, junior college and portal, brought in about 14, 15 guys ... September 3, 2024 @ 9:05am You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you no longer want to receive emails from us, follow instructions at the link below. [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Lawrence Journal-World P.O Box 888, Lawrence, Kansas 66044