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Serving up ice cream instead of fast balls

Find out why some team members from Washburn were behind the counter at Cold Stone Creamery today. Read story.

Turnovers costly in 34-14 loss to Mavericks

Washburn misses out on postseason play. Read story.

Ichabods drop 48-17 decision at Pittsburg State

Washburn loses second straight conference match up. Read story.

Ichabods fall in tight battle with No. 3 Bearcats

Washburn loses in a heartbreaker to No. 3 Northwest Missouri. Read about the Ichabods effort to come from behind. And, which Bearcat changed the momentum of the game. Plus, some game stats. Watch video.

Locker Room Show: College football preview

And basketball season begins in earnest

A tough tests this weekend for the 16th ranked Kansas Jayhawks. By how many points the 'Hawks are expected to lose and why the team isn't letting the numbers get to them. Plus, learn how Ron Prince compares his team to their upcoming opponent Colorado. And, learn what's happening in Division II play. Watch video.

Washburn takes the homecoming Tussle

As the score would indicate, this Tussle was a a defensive slugfest. Watch video.

Male cheerleaders at more risk?

A new study found cheerleading is one of the most dangerous sports for college female athletes but is it more dangerous for males? Find out what some cheerleaders think and why most of the injuries can be avoided. Watch video.

Washburn treats fans to victory in home-opener

Weather, however, wasn't so nice

49 Sports Reporter Dave DeCandis was at Yager Stadium for Washburn's wet home-opener. The 'Bods weathered the storm and the plays the Colorado School of Mines threw at them, winning the contest 27-3. Watch video.

Washburn football scrimmages draw the fans

The Washburn football team had their first dress rehearsal before the season begins. Watch video.

Ichabods tabbed fourth in MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll

Find out who falls where for this season in this poll. Read story.

Friends, family say goodbye to Gregory "Buzz" Wilson

The Washburn University basketball player was laid to rest Wednesday. He died July 19 at 50 years of age. Why "Buzz" was so well known in the community. Watch video.

WU basketball signs six

Get the details on the new Ichabods. Read story.

Lady Blues softball team season ends with loss in NCAA regionals

Washburn wraps the up the season in their second NCAA regional in the last three seasons with a 29-28 record. Read story.

NCAA softball tournaments get a late start

The fields are a little wet, so the NCAA Regional softball games were moved back two hours today. Find out what time Washburn and Emporia State will be hitting the diamonds Read story.

ESU takes its fourth over Washburn and other softball results

Find out who Emporia State meets next and who Washburn will face in elimination. Read story.

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