Attention please. I need a volunteer for a thankless chore. Shall I assume the only hand in the air is Lisa Simpson’s? Thank you, Lisa.
The Rock Chalkboard
Lance Leipold gives standout performers, takeaways from KU football’s first scrimmage
With Kansas football in the heart of its training camp, the Jayhawks held their first scrimmage of the preseason on Wednesday night. While KU has mostly practiced on the outdoor grass fields south of Allen Fieldhouse, the Jayhawks made the move out to Rock Chalk Park in West Lawrence to complete their scrimmage. The move allowed the KU players and staff to better simulate a game environment with some coaches sitting up in the booth while others were on the sideline.
Ben Easters’ impact at KU stretches far beyond the white lines
For Kansas football quarterbacks coach Jim Zebrowski, senior Ben Easters is “one of the best guys” he’s ever had, but not in the ways that some might think. Easters is a leader for KU despite only having a handful of snaps in his entire career.
WATCH: Chris Simpson, KU linebackers break down their position room
After practice concluded, linebackers coach Chris Simpson and linebackers Cornell Wheeler, Jayson Gilliom and Alex Raich met with reporters. Click the video above to see what Simpson had to say. Click the videos below to see what the players had to say.
Alex Raich details his journey from Switzerland to Kansas
Growing up in Switzerland, Alex Raich wanted to play football. But not the sport many in his native country — or Europe — play. He wanted to play with an elongated sphere, not a round one.
Eraser Dust
Noel Gallagher responds to fan in crowd who asks about Oasis reunion
“When are we going to see you? In 2025 or 2026? The answer is neither,” the singer told the fan with his response earning him jokey boos from the Y Not crowd. “I’ll take the fact that you’re booing as a fucking compliment!”
What to know about Walz’s military record and Vance’s accusations of ‘stolen valor’ – ABC News
While there’s no evidence that Walz is guilty of such a crime, there are questions about how Walz has talked about his service, including claims that he carried a gun “in war,” when he never saw active combat.
The Noah Lyles-NBA players beef explained | CNN
“You know the thing that hurts me the most is that I have to watch the NBA Finals and they have ‘world champion’ on they head. World champion of what? The United States? Don’t get me wrong, I love the US – at times – but that ain’t the world,” Lyles said.
Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled after 2 arrested for planning ISIS-inspired terror plot – ABC News
“We have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety,” a message from Barracuda Music said. “All tickets will be automatically refunded.”
Trump’s Bozeman rally highlights unpaid costs from past Montana visits
Officials with Missoula County confirmed and sent NBC Montana the invoice showing $12,922.82 is still owed. That breaks down to $10,835.41 for officer salaries, $1,059.26 for dispatcher salaries, $693.72 for Office of Emergency Management and $334.43 for miscellaneous expenses.
Ariana Grande fans call out singer’s ‘voice change’ during Hot Ones interview and rage ‘she acts like a robot’ | The US Sun
ARIANA Grande fans have called out the singer’s changing voice during her Hot Ones interview.