Royals offer housing help to players in Kansas City
The Kansas City Royals launch a program to assist players with homes in Kansas City in exchange for off season community work. Johnny Damon becomes the charter member, with Jaime Bluma, Glendon Rusch, and Mike Sweeney considering participation. The plan, proposed by Royals president Mike Herman, aims to deepen player ties to the city while ensuring players earn the assistance.
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Comets defeat Sting 72 to 62 in Charlotte
Houston's Cynthia Cooper poured in 39 points on 15 of 19 shooting to lead the Comets past the Charlotte Sting 72-62. Cooper added five rebounds, four assists and eight steals as Houston improved late season rhythm.
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Dixon Rises as Sparks Roar in Second Half
Former KU standout Tameeka Dixon, nicknamed Meek, ignites Los Angeles with explosive drives and tough defense. Co-hero Cynthia Cooper calls her two words unbelievable talent as Dixon powers late-season push for Western Conference glory.
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Dixon Cites WNBA Player of the Week Honors for Sparks Star
Tameeka Dixon of the Los Angeles Sparks earns WNBA player of the week after three games averaging 20.3 points 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 steals while shooting 51.2 percent from the field and 46.2 percent from three point range. Her season totals rise to 11.1 points 2.0 assists and 1.91 steals as she moves into a more prominent scoring role.
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Gordon leads KU hopes after career path and spring scrimmage
Brooklyn native Gordon, who moved to Florida young, joined Kansas after a roundabout route from Palm Beach Gardens High and night-school graduation in 1995. He earned a starting role behind Byrd and Carter, saying he’s excited rather than pressured, while Sykes left the team for personal reasons and Vann sat out practice as KU sold about 18,000 season tickets ahead of last year’s pace.
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LHS Volleyball Tryouts Set Next Week at West Gym
Lawrence High invites interested players to submit paperwork Thursday 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the West Gym lobby. Physical exams, insurance, and the substance abuse contract are required before tryouts, which run Monday through Friday with class specific and all class sessions each day.
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Coleman named KU assistant strength coach succeeding Maxwell
Kevin Coleman a two time NCAA Indoor shot put champion at Nebraska is named assistant strength and conditioning coordinator at Kansas. He replaces Bill Maxwell who moved to Iowa and will mainly work with football while Fred Roll focuses on men’s basketball. Coleman a Elgin Illinois native won five Big Eight shot put titles and NCAA Indoor titles in 1992 and 1993. He earned his NU degrees in 1993 and 1995.
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