NCAA players face stronger NBA decision voices says Beilein
Michigan coach John Beilein urges NCAA to assert a tougher voice in players NBA prospects. He supports a plan allowing 18 year olds a year of pro play in the NBA Development League or European leagues before draft eligibility, while preserving college commitments. Beilein notes discussions are ongoing and stresses readiness over age.
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Missouri Dismisses Green-Beckham From Team
Former No. 1 recruit Dorial Green-Beckham was kicked off Missouri football after indefinite suspension for unspecified violations. Coach Gary Pinkel and athletic director Mike Alden cited high conduct standards and a fresh start for the player amid broader university sports issues and a separate campus harassment review.
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Texas QB Ash Out With Broken Foot During Spring
Texas quarterback David Ash fractures a bone in his left foot during spring practice and will undergo surgery next week. He will miss the remainder of spring workouts but is expected to return for preseason camp.
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Iowa State Reaches Life-Long Deal with Hoiberg The Mayor
Iowa State University raises basketball coach Fred Hoiberg to 2.6 million dollars per year, boosting his average salary by 600 thousand dollars to deter him from leaving Ames. The move secures Hoiberg’s tenure and cements his status as a top program leader in Iowa.
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Lakers guard Xavier Henry undergoes wrist and knee surgeries
Lakers forward Xavier Henry had surgery on his left wrist and right knee after finishing the season as a free agent. Henry, a Kansas product, missed time with injuries and played 43 games with career best averages of 10.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists this season.
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UNC findings challenged by outside literacy experts
Three experts from Georgia State Minnesota and Virginia reviewed Mary Willingham’s data on 183 UNC athletes from 2004 to 2012. They found no support for claims that 60 percent read at fourth to eighth grade levels and about 10 percent below third grade.
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Elliott Takes Nationwide Win at Darlington
Chase Elliott passed Elliott Sadler on the final lap to win his second straight Nationwide Series race at Darlington Raceway going from fifth to first in the final two laps Friday night.
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Harvick Wins First Darlington Pole For Southern 500
Kevin Harvick earned his first career pole at Darlington Raceway on Friday as he chases his first Southern 500. He will lead the field in the NASCAR Cup Series event at the famed South Carolina track.
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Kansas University Sports Calendar Highlights This Week
Kansas schedules a football spring game at 1 p.m. and a baseball home run at 3 p.m. against TCU. Track competes at the Sun Angel Classic in Tempe, rowing at Lake Natoma, men’s golf at the Hawkeye Invite, and tennis at TCU with Sunday events. Royals face Minnesota in twin city action with 7:10 p.m. start and 1:10 p.m. showcase.
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