Jets select Adrian Jones in fourth round of NFL Draft
Kansas University tackle Adrian Jones heard the Jets selected him in the fourth round as the 132nd overall pick. Jets scout noted his athletic potential while Jones, weighing 6'4" and 302 pounds, anticipated a later selection and a sizable signing bonus near 1.8 million dollars over four years.
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Ansel Signs Free Agent Deal With Lions
Punter Curtis Ansel agreed to a free agent contract with the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The Kansas State product, a third team All-Big 12 selection, averaged 41.2 yards per punt and placed 19 of 47 inside the opponents 20, saying he is thrilled for a lifelong NFL punt opportunity. Quarterback Bill Whittemore went undrafted and had not accepted a free-agent offer by late Sunday.
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Jones Denies Steroid Ties Amid Conte Allegations
Marion Jones' attorney rejected reports she received performance enhancers from Victor Conte, the nutritionist charged with illegal drug distribution. Chronicle and Mercury News cite statements Conte allegedly made to federal agents claiming steroids were given to Jones, Montgomery, Bonds, Giambi, and Sheffield in exchange for endorsements.
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Hansbrough to visit Kansas May 7 amid recruiting push
Tyler Hansbrough a 6-9 high school senior forward from Poplar Bluff Missouri will visit Kansas University the weekend of May 7 Rivals com lists KU Kentucky and North Carolina as finalists for Hansbrough who has reportedly eliminated Missouri and Florida Also note Malik Hairston 6 5 of Detroit visited Oregon and was slated to visit Oklahoma per theinsiders com
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Lincoln party shooting wounds Nebraska soccer star
In Lincoln Nebraska early Sunday two men argued at a southeast Lincoln house described as the residence of Jenna Cooper a 21 year old Louisville Kentucky native and Nebraska women's soccer standout Cooper was shot in the throat and underwent surgery and was in critical condition by midday A 22 year old man Nolan Jenkins was shot in the head and a 22 year old man was arrested in the case Jenkins was in stable condition Police said the shooter was arrested and a man was detained on Sunday
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Hunter Returns as DH Delivers Three-Run Shot in Twins Win
Torii Hunter, back from a hamstring injury, started as designated hitter for Minnesota in Kansas City. He rewarded the move with a three-run homer, part of a four-run third inning, helping the Twins to a 4-2 victory over the Royals. Hunter called the DH role the worst job but said he would do it again if needed.
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Royals Face Rangers At Kauffman In Evening Game
The Royals host the Rangers at Kauffman Stadium Tuesday night at 7 10. Jeremy Affeldt starts for Kansas City against R A Dickey. KC carries a 6 11 record heading into the game, with Sunflower Broadband Channel 6 carrying television coverage.
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Chiefs acquire lineman in big draft move
Kansas City signs John Welbourn from Philadelphia after giving up a fifth round pick in 2004 and a fourth round pick in 2005. Welbourn, 6 foot 5, 318 pounds, starts at left guard and could start at right tackle, joining eight new players in the Chiefs’ two day draft.
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Baylor finishes sweep of Kansas with nine two win
Baylor tops Kansas 9-2 in Big 12 baseball as all nine Bears reach base safely. Josh Ford belts a three run homer after noon, Trey Taylor earns the win in six and two thirds innings. Kansas led 3-2 in the fifth before Baylor answers with four runs. Kansas to play Southwest Missouri State Tuesday. Box score on page 6C.
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Big 12 golf preview: KU and Texas tipped for title chase
KU senior Tyler Hall aims hot streak into the Big 12 Championship at Prairie Dunes with four top-10s in five spring events. Texas, the two-time defending champion and No. 7, heads the field with Oklahoma State and Oklahoma close behind.
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Big 12 Championship set for Prairie Dunes Hoy
36 holes today at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson with 18 more tomorrow. Top 25 teams include Oklahoma State at seventh Texas ninth Oklahoma twentieth and Kansas at 24th. Texas won last year and Hunter Mahan of OSU was medalist.
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