Chiefs evaluate corner corps in training camp
In St Joseph Missouri AP notes Chiefs cornerbacks compete behind Marcus Peters heading into the preseason opener. Phillip Gaines and Steve Nelson vie for the second starter role while Sean Smith departure opened a spot. Rookie contributors KeiVarne Russell Eric Murray and Dr White also seek roles among a deep group led by Peters.
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Nelson
Oregon State
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Seattle
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Peters
Sean Smith
Oakland Raiders
Marcus Cooper
DeAndre Hopkins
Cooper
KeiVarne Russell
Notre Dame
Eric Murray
Minnesota
Dr. White
Georgia Tech
Orlin Wagner
Kansas City Chiefs
Keivarae Russell
Seantavius Jones
Bragg Seen on Verge of Big Year at Kansas
Former star pupil Carlton Bragg nears a breakout season at Kansas as he moves into a potential starting role. Coach Kwasniak highlights Bragg’s intangibles, work ethic, and life skills fueling expectations while noting needed improvements in defending the pick and roll and finishing at the basket.
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Lawrence
Royals rally past White Sox in dramatic 11th innings lead loss
In a tense game the Royals moved ahead 2-1 before closer David Robertson failed to seal the win. Todd Frazier started the decisive 11th with a single, Anderson lined a soft hit to score him, and Salvador Perez doubled home Hosmer after Robertson walked him. Jose Quintana tossed seven and a third strong frames before being lifted.
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Chicago
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Kansas City
Orlando
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Gordon
Cabrera
Eaton
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Shuck
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Cain
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Escobar
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Quintana Cuthbert
Jones
Turner
Morales
Jennings
Albers
Burns
Butera
Flynn
IBB
Pat Hoberg
Mike Everitt
Mondesi
Narvaez
Jordan Baker
Tim Timmons
Royals fall as blown save seals loss in Chicago
Paulo Orlando drove in a run with a double in the eighth before Nate Jones yielded a go ahead two base hit to Chester Cuthbert on his first pitch. Ian Kennedy pitched well for six innings, but a late rally plus Orlando's defense helped the White Sox win.
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Chester Cuthbert
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Royals
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White Sox
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J.D. Shuck
Orlando
Omar Narvaez
Shuck
Carlos Sanchez
Tyler Saladino
Kansas volleyball opens 2016 ranked No 5 in AVCA poll
Kansas enters 2016 with a No 5 preseason ranking, extending a Top 25 streak to 15 weeks and Top 10 run to 11 straight. The Jayhawks return five starters including Kelsie Payne, aiming to improve after a 30-3 season and a first NCAA Final Four. The season begins August 26 at Mississippi State.
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Mississippi State
Beaty Sees Early KU Football Shell Practice Adjustment
Kansas coach David Beaty notes widespread shoulder injuries across the country as players begin August drills in shells. He praises overall handling of preseason but cites Durance Armstrong Jr. as sustaining a notable injury, and mentions Fish Smithson’s strong end to last season while seeking more front-seven production. Aaron Garza is off KU roster and reportedly transferred to Sam Houston State.
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West Virginia
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Aaron Garza
Sherman
Texas
Sam Houston State
Lawrence
Tarbutton
Bill DeWitt
Tarburton
Tarbutton leaves Lawrence softball after three seasons
Softball honoring Tarbutton's late mother hangs in center field at the home field. Tarbutton guided the Lions to a 34 30 record over three seasons, including a 2015 regional win and the program's first postseason victory in four years. Last season's 9 12 mark. Tarbutton emphasizes teamwork and leadership, plans to coach lessons near Maple Hill.
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