Sports hall of fame hires new director Nov 7, 2009
The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame has faced financial diffulties in recent years and faced eviction from its Old Town headquarters before Bill Koch stepped up and offered the boathouse for $1 a year. In Newton, the museum will occupy 22,000 square feet. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Wichita City Council accepts Burks offer on Old Town building Oct 21, 2009
The on Tuesday accepted an offer from Old Town developer Dave Burk to purchase the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame building ... The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame is expected to move out of 238 N. Mead building early next year. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
City: Three offers for hall of fame Oct 20, 2009
425 million contract with Old Town developer Dave Burk for the purchase of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame building. Burk was the first to make an offer on the city-owned building in Old Town that will be vacated early next year by the nonprofit museum. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Council passes lease deal on boathouse Oct 14, 2009
Koch will sublease the structure to the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame ... The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame is expected to move into the building early next year ... Koch s proposal, however, would provide a low-cost facility for the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, which has struggled to make lease payments in its city-owned building in Old Town. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Chase heads west to California Oct 7, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Tue, Oct 06, 2009 10:07 PMModified Tue, Oct 06, 2009 10:08 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Airbus looks to expand in Wichita Oct 6, 2009
Bill Greer, vice president of engineering for the Airbus Wichita operations, says the former Kansas Sports Hall of Fame building at 238 N. Mead would be the perfect spot. Greer is working with Old Town developer Dave Burk, who would buy the building and lease it to Airbus. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Fast cars, faster talking at Kansas Oct 4, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. - Crew chiefs continue to test NASCAR's tolerance by pushing the rules to gain speed. (Athens Banner-Herald)
City puts Weigand in charge of selling Kansas Sports Hall of Fame building Oct 3, 2009
City puts Weigand in charge of selling Kansas Sports Hall of Fame building - Wichita Business Journal ... City puts Weigand in charge of selling Kansas Sports Hall of Fame building. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Duke at No. 22 Kansas Sep 19, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bender to emcee hall of fame incuction Aug 11, 2009
Gary Bender, a former voice of the Kansas Jayhawks when his broadcast career began in the 1960s, will serve as the master of ceremonies when the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame inducts 14 new members in October. Bender, the current voice of the Phoenix Suns, was a 2008 inductee into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame ... The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame s 2009 Induction Ceremony will take place Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. The ceremony and banquet will be held at the museum s Old Town headquarters, 238 N Mead. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
With Kansas sports hall moving out, city looks to sell Old Town building Aug 3, 2009
CHRIS MOON / WBJ John Philbrick, property manager for the city of Wichita, says the city has issued a request for proposals from area real estate brokers to list the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame building for sale. Related News. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Nurses available at all schools Jul 24, 2009
A Kansas Sports Physical form is available; however, an out-of-state form will be accepted and attached to a Kansas form, which requires parent and student signatures. School physicals are now available at Gentry Clinic. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Ex-Duck says homesickness took him to Kansas Jul 14, 2009
HealthWebCenter - Local experts provide Healthcare info that matters to you. Fresh Ideas withLeigh Ann. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Kansas Sports Museum setting up in Newton Jul 1, 2009
The plan was spurred by billionaire and museum donor Bill Koch, who agreed to spend $679,000 to upgrade the facility and then lease the building for $1 per year to the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame ... But after announcing it wouldn t be able to make this year s payment, the city council moved ahead with plans to move the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame from the building ... The Newton City Commissioners approved a $100,000 incentive package to help lure the Kansas Sports Museum to the Chisholm Trail... (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Former Tar Heel Named Head Coach At Kansas Jun 26, 2009
Courtesy of Kansas Sports Information. an assistant softball coach at Louisiana State University for the last three years who helped guide LSU to three NCAA Tournament appearances, has been named the program's eighth head softball coach at the University of Kansas. (Tarheelblue.com)
Henson Gets Hall Call Jun 25, 2009
UNLV assistant men's basketball coach Steve Henson will be inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame later this year ... Runnin' Rebel assistant coach, former NBA player to be inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame ... LAS VEGAS - UNLV assistant men's basketball coach will be inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame later this year. (Unlvrebels.com)
Sutton will be inducted into Kansas Sports HOF Jun 16, 2009
Eddie Sutton to be inducted into Kansas Sports Hall of Fame - NCAA Basketball - SI.com ... Sutton to be inducted into Kansas Sports Hall of Fame ... Ex-OSU coach Eddie Sutton will be inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Hall won't make lease payment May 21, 2009
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame won't make lease payment - Wichita Business Journal ... Kansas Sports Hall of Fame won't make lease payment. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Women's Tennis To Travel To Kansas, UMKC Over Weekend Apr 10, 2009
In doubles, Kansas sports a 35-37 record and are led by Ekaterina Morozava. Morozava is 6-3 when teaming with Edina Horvath and 10-5 when joining forces with Svistun. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Wildcats on the board for 2010 with Warren Herring Mar 29, 2009
ESPNU 150 running back Bryce Brown committed to Tennessee Monday during a live press conference held at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. He also seriously considered Kansas State late in the process. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Brown ready for what's next after saga Mar 22, 2009
After announcing he would be playing at Tennessee on Monday in front of a national audience, sat alone on a white folding chair at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame ... " HAPPY ENDING ON ROCKY TOP Back at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, it was clear Brown was thankful the process was finally completed. "I really don't know where to begin," he said. "If you followed this recruiting process, you know it was a roller coaster. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Notes: KU vs. NDSU Mar 18, 2009
--Kansas sports an all-time NCAA Tournament record of 82-36 and the Jayhawks' 82 wins rank fifth behind Kentucky (97), North Carolina (96), UCLA (89) and (86). --The Jayhawks will play their 119th NCAA Tournament game on Friday, which ranks fifth all-time in NCAA history. (Phog.net)
Running back Brown finally picks Tennessee Mar 17, 2009
East High School running back Bryce Brown selected Tennessee as his college destination Monday during an afternoon press conference at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in Wichita. Brown, 6 feet, 215 pounds, who runs the 40-yard dash in 4. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Top prospect Brown finally picks: It's Tennessee Mar 17, 2009
But in a press conference at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, the Vols did just that in landing running back. "I asked God to reveal it to me," Brown said. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
No. 1 prep football prospect picks Tennessee Mar 17, 2009
The nations top-ranked recruit announced his decision from the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in Wichita on Monday. The Wichita East High School star had narrowed his final choices to Oregon, Miami, Tennessee, Kansas State and LSU.. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Top RB recruit Brown signs with Vols Mar 17, 2009
"I thought Tennessee was better on a long-term level," Brown said at a news conference at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in Wichita. "They have a lot of former NFL coaches on their staff, and I thought they were the best school to prepare me for the next level.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Brown chooses Tennessee over K-State Mar 17, 2009
Running back , the nation's top-rated high school football player, announced his intention to sign with Tennessee on Monday afternoon during a press conference at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. A Wichita East High School graduate, Brown chose new Tennessee coach and the Volunteers despite offers from USC, Oregon, Miami, Oklahoma, Kansas State and LSU among others. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Top recruit set to choose today Mar 17, 2009
running back Bryce Brown, the nation's top-rated prospect for 2009, is scheduled to announce his college choice today and sign at a 1 p.m. press conference at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in Wichita, Kan. LSU, Tennessee, Oregon, Kansas State are considered Brown's most likely finalists, with Miami, Clemson and Southern California still under consideration, according to Brian Butler, Brown's adviser and trainer. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Brown takes one last trip Mar 14, 2009
The visit, which will continue through Saturday, comes just three days before he's scheduled to announce his decision at 1 p.m. Monday at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. Brown and a friend watched the Vols practice scrimmage in front of about 2,000 fans. (Miami Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rivals.com: Brown to reveal college Monday Mar 12, 2009
When he announces his decision at 2 p.m. ET Monday at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in Wichita, Kan. Brown will be coming off a fast that people close to him say will allow him to get closer to God. (MSNBC -- Sports)
LSU awaits word from top recruit Mar 3, 2009
The status of that trip originally scheduled for today, Wednesday and Thursday is uncertain as Brown moves forward to March 16 when he is scheduled to announce his school selection and sign at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in Wichita. Brown, his father Arthur, a Bogalusa native, and Brian Butler, a personal trainer to the younger Brown and an adviser to the Brown family, could not be reached for comment. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Top-rated back schedules an unofficial visit to LSU Feb 20, 2009
The addition of the LSU visit is the reason Brown has pushed back the date of his scheduled signing by four days to March 16 at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in Wichita, Butler said. "Bryce has never been there, and he definitely wanted to come and see what LSU has," Butler said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Missouri erases 14-point deficit, beats Kansas Feb 11, 2009
(AP) Intimidated by its own fans early, No. 17 Missouri settled down in time to knock off bitter border rival Kansas. Zaire Taylor hit a 10-footer from just outside the lane with 1. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
'Topeka Capital-Journal' Columnist, Editor Dies Feb 10, 2009
A familiar figure at sporting events around the Midwest, Goering covered some of the most famous events in Kansas sports history. His peers voted him Kansas sports writer of the year five times. (MediaWeek.com)
High school coach told to stop hypnotizing team Feb 9, 2009
University of Kansas sports psychologist Scott Ward said hypnosis isn't believed to be very effective in sports, and he doesn't encourage anyone to use it. "When I think of hypnotism I think of someone going into a comedy club and being hypnotized to cluck like a chicken," Ward said. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
