Jayhawks don pads Gaddie giddy about contact
Kansas safety Maurice Gaddie touts hitting as essential to his role and says Sunday’s first padded practice focused on familiarity with equipment. KU staff plan a gradual rise in full-speed hits, aiming to protect players while preparing for tougher drills soon. Gaddie is a returning starter noted for his hard-hitting style.
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Nomar Garciaparra fuels Red Sox win over Royals at Fenway
Nomar Garciaparra hit a two run homer in the third and added an go ahead double in the eighth as Boston beat Kansas City 6-4, completing Kevin Appier’s winless streak to eight starts. Mike Benjamin and Chili Davis delivered key hits in the eighth for the Sox, with Tom Gordon earning the win.
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Royals V Yankees at Yankee Stadium Tonight
The Royals meet the Yankees at Yankee Stadium at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday. TV coverage on Channel 29. Royals hold a 48-66 record with 10 percent back.
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Ostertag Raises Funds For Asthma Research Golf Tourney
Greg Ostertag, Utah Jazz center and asthma sufferer, backs a golf tournament benefiting asthma research and Kansas children. About 150 golfers joined a four person scramble with former Jayhawks and sports figures, including Kevin Pritchard and Paul Mokeski, in a charity event tied to Ostertag's efforts.
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Memorial Stadium lights prompt talk of big game atmosphere
The memo notes reflect on Memorial Stadiums new lighting and seating changes after renovations. It questions whether the Lawrence High versus Free State game should be moved to KU facilities for atmosphere and compares seating adjustments to Oklahoma's stadium which also added lights and reduced capacity by 2,500 due to new ramps.
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College stadiums shift to grass amid mixed trends
An NCAA survey shows 69 of 112 Division I-A schools use grass fields, 61.6 percent, while Kansas has switched to artificial turf since 1970. Kansas pitcher Kevin Rowitzer notes he pitches better bored, joking about Barry Manilow. A Las Vegas service pegs Kansas 7-2 favorite for the 1998 NCAA men’s basketball title, with North Carolina 5-1, Kentucky 6-1, Duke 7-1, Arizona 8-1. Nebiolo invites Greek fans to world championships amid low turnout.
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Gordon wins Bud at the Glen road course race
Jeff Gordon captures his first road course victory and eighth win of the season at Watkins Glen, finishing ahead of Geoff Bodine who challenged late. Rusty Wallace pressured Bodine in the 90-lap race on the 2.45 mile layout. Gordon, 26, adds 27th Winston Cup win and emphasizes his team’s focus on road racing success.
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