Former EU guard Collins signs with Turkish team
Former Kansas point guard Sherron Collins will play for Turkish League club Hacettepe Universitesi in the 2011-12 season on a one year deal. The Chicago native, 24, went undrafted in 2010 and has since played for the Bobcats, Maine Red Claws, Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius, and Quebradillas Pirates before this move.
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Jayhawk Mason Finley earns World University Games bronze
Kansas University junior Mason Finley won bronze in the shot put at the World University Games in Shenzhen, fighting food poisoning. The Salida, Colorado native improved on his first three attempts, peaking at 19.72 meters on his final valid throw before passing on the last three. He becomes KU’s first World Uni Games medallist since 2009 and will seek another medal in discus Friday.
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KU freshman Dakota Smith named MVP of Connie Mack World Series
Kansas University freshman outfielder Dakota Smith was named Most Valuable Player of the 2011 Connie Mack World Series as his Midland Red skins won their third title at Rickets Field. Smith, a 5-foot-11 freshman from Leavenworth, totaled 15 bases with two homers and eight RBIs.
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Alvamar Qualifier Wraps Up for Nationwide Tour
Over two rain soaked days at Alvamar Golf and Country Club more than 200 players were narrowed to 14 qualifiers for the Nationwide Tour stop at Lions Gate in Overland Park. Former Kansas University golfer Chris Thompson shot 65 to lead the field, with Streb, Garnett, Tolan, Ryan, Robinson and Acuna among others advancing after Tuesday playoffs.
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Miami scandal expands NCAA probe over Shapiro ties
University of Miami officials including President Donna Shalala face NCAA scrutiny amid revelations by Nevin Shapiro, a longtime booster serving a 20 year prison term for a 930 million Ponzi scheme. The Yahoo! Sports investigation links Shapiro to recruiting benefits, payments, and alleged improper contacts involving players and coaches at the Hurricanes.
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Cano's three run homer keys Yankees win over Royals
Kansas City fought back with nine hits but New York prevailed 9 7 behind a three run shot by Robinson Cano off Danny Duffy in the fourth inning. Cano drove in four and helped push the Yankees past the Royals in Kansas City. Duffy left with a leg wrap after a hard grounder, noting command issues.
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Royals Fall to Yankees in Wild Kansas City Duel
In Kansas City, the Royals lost 9 7 as Ivan Nova earned his eighth straight win despite a rough start. Derek Jeter and Russell Martin drove in two runs each for New York, while Salvador Perez's two run double rallied Kansas City late. Ned Yost was ejected in the fourth after disputing balls and strikes.
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