Royals beat White Sox 5-1 as Butler homers
Billy Butler aged 16 rounded the bases for a solo homer and the Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-1 on Friday. The victory adds a strong spotlight to Butler and the team as the season progresses, with coverage continuing on page 5B.
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Tampa Bay shuts out Chiefs 25 0 in preseason opener
Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated Kansas City 25 to 0 on the road as Josh Freeman went 9 of 13 for 73 yards with a TD and Ronde Barber noted the early season feel after a lockout shortened camp. The Chiefs struggled with turnovers and limited offense in Arrowhead.
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KU athletic director reassures Big 12 staying intent
Sheahon Zenger said KU remains in constant contact with the Big 12 and other athletic directors as Texas A&M's conference flirtations continue. He noted assurances from the conference office and peers that KU's league membership is secure, despite reports of A&M exploring an SEC move.
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Speedster Beshears Embraces Physical Receiver Role at KU
KU junior speedster Beshears projects a specialized wide receiver role this fall after a record 922 kickoff return yards and 25.6 yards per return. He emphasizes a physical, aggressive blocking style to impress receivers coach David Beaty, tallying knockdowns to flag his progress. Beshears compares his mindset to old Metallica themes, chasing fear on contact and hard hits.
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Kansas leads in recruiting for Class of 2013 guard Isaiah Lewis
Isaiah Lewis of Christ the King High in Brooklyn says Kansas is his current leader with coach Dooley pursuing him actively. He plans to visit Oct 14 for Late Night in the Phog and lists North Carolina, Arizona and Ohio State among other schools of interest. Lewis notes Kansas has told him how he fits their system and that guards they are recruiting include Frankamp and others.
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