KU defense's LB group remains work in progress
Kansas linebacker Nick Channel earned a football scholarship after head coach Lance Leipold reviewed players individually in May. Channel, a Wichita walk-on, had risen from reserve to starter in 2020 with 30 tackles, while KU's linebackers, coached by Chris Simpson, remain inexperienced and continue evaluating talent through August practices ahead of the Sept. 3 opener against South Dakota.
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Royals celebrate Perez homer in Houston as game delayed
David J. Phillip photograph captures Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez in the third inning celebration after his home run against the Houston Astros, with Astros catcher Martin Maldonado nearby. The game remained unfinished at the Journal-World print deadline as the Royals prepared for the matchup with Houston.
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Kansas falls to Wisconsin 1 0 at Rock Chalk Park
The Kansas women's soccer team was shut out 1 0 by Wisconsin at Rock Chalk Park, dropping KU to 0 1 1 after a scoreless first half. Emma Jaskaniec scored in the 64th minute as Wisconsin out shot KU 13 5 behind a 5 0 second half edge. Next up KU hosts Saint Louis at 7 pm Thursday at Rock Chalk Park on Big 12 Now ESPN.
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Chiefs trim Charlton Witzmann Parks in latest roster cuts
The Kansas City Chiefs released veteran defensive end Taco Charlton, offensive lineman Bryan Witzmann and defensive back Will Parks as they cut ahead of the pre season finale. Also waived were linebacker Riley Cole and quarterback Anthony Gordon. Charlton, a 2017 first round pick, exits after seven games with two sacks and a forced fumble with Andy Reid noting the reshaped roster and pending free agency. The Chiefs host the Minnesota Vikings in Friday night’s home preseason finale.
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