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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.

Lady Blues tennis season comes to an end

Get all the win and loss information from Thursday's competition. Read story.

Lady Blues basketball team announces spring signees

Get Coach McHenry's comments and the backgrounds on each of the new players. Watch video.

Ichabod golfers win Central Regional

Advance to 5th national tourney in last 6 years

Get the scores and stats for the team. Read story.

Hornets take Ichabod in tense 10-inning final game of Turnpike Tussle

Rivals Emporia State and Washburn fight it out in the Turnpike Tussle Series. After an intense 10-innings, one team is on its way to the MIAA tournament. Watch video.

MIAA softball tournament results in Turnpike Tussle

Washburn and Emporia State both won their games, leaving them to face each other. Read story.

Bats erupt as Ichabods top Truman in series opener

Get the very highlights here. Watch video.

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