Head Coach Lance Leipold’s successes have catapulted the Kansas Jayhawks to national relevance. Under his leadership, the team has achieved two back-to-back bowl appearances and a nine-win season last year, marking a significant milestone. Leipold’s vision for a consistent program is now within reach as the veteran Jayhawks grapple with the challenges of sustaining their progress.
As he emphasized, the team will be evaluated based on their performance going forward, “indicating that the hard work is far from over.” Despite the hurdles ahead, Leipold’s determination and unwavering commitment to excellence have been a driving force behind the team’s success. Now, Leipold and the Jayhawks are poised to take their achievements to the next level as they prepare for the 2024 season… eager to solidify their position as a top-tier program.
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* *Serena Williams announces retirement from tennis
*: Tennis legend Serena Williams has announced her retirement from the sport due to an ongoing health issue. (BBC News) * *Rafael Nadal wins record 22nd Grand Slam title
*: Rafael Nadal made history by winning his record 22nd Grand Slam title at the 2022 French Open. (ESPN) * *Novak Djokovic to appeal Australian Open visa ban
*: Novak Djokovic is set to appeal the Australian government’s decision to ban him from entering the country for the Australian Open. (CNN) * *Anna Kournikova opens up about mental health struggles
*: Tennis legend Anna Kournikova has spoken out about her struggles with mental health and — image issues during her playing career. (The Guardian) * *Federer survives test in Australian Open
*: Roger Federer survived a tough test in the Australian Open… coming back from two sets down to win in the third round. (Sports Illustrated) * *Murray and Djokovic make Australian Open history
*: Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic became the first pair to win 50 mixed doubles matches at the Australian Open. (BBC Sport) * *Grand Slam champion Ashleigh Barty is Australia’s player of the year
*: Ashleigh Barty has been named Australia’s player of the year for 2022… after winning the women’s singles title at Wimbledon. (The Sydney Morning Herald) * *Serena Williams rises to number one in world rankings
*: SerenaWilliams rose to the top of the world tennis rankings after her victory at the US Open. (The New York Times) * *Australian Open sees record-breaking attendance
*: The Australian Open has seen a record-breaking attendance, “with over 775,”000 spectators watching the tournament. (News. com. au) * *Tennis legend replaces head coach at Australian team
*: Legendary tennis player Pat Rafter has been named the new head coach of the Australian Davis Cup team. (The Australian Newspaper)
