March Madness is cancelled in 2020. Blog King, Mass Appeal INDIANAPOLIS — With 6/1 odds, the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks are the betting favorite to win the national title. But it won’t happen. That’s because, on Thursday, the NCAA cancelled all of its winter and spring championships (including the men’s basketball tournament) amid heightened concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The unprecedented ...
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Izzo’s attack of Henry underscores tension between black athletes and white coaches
Izzo’s vile actions raises big concern. Blog King, Mass Appeal DES MOINES — This is why it’s called “March Madness!” Early in the second half of his team’s 76-65 opening round victory over Bradley in the NCAA Tournament, Michigan State honcho Tom Izzo became the latest Caucasian head coach to emasculate a clueless black athlete. This time it happened on ...
Read More »Zion Williamson’s knee abrasion ignites colossal debate on athletes gettin’ paid
Zion’s knee injury sparks cash debate. Blog King, Mass Appeal DURHAM — During Wednesday night’s ACC battle between No. 1 Duke and rival North Carolina, Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson hurt his knee within the first 40 seconds of the game after he blew out his tennis shoe. Not only was the game nationally televised, tickets sold at Super Bowl ...
Read More »Rivalry Renewed: Kansas outlasts Missouri during exhibition at Silverstein Eye Arena
KU, MU rivalry is renewed, sort of. Blog King, Mass Appeal INDEPENDENCE — After spending 10 years in the league, former Kansas Jayhawk Brandon Rush is a despairing free agent void of an NBA home. This weekend, he played as if his career depends upon it. Brandon scored 46 points and Mario Chalmers contributed 21 in KU’s 109-101 victory over ...
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