Four Chinese swimmers suspended for banned diuretic use
Four Chinese swimmers tested positive for the diuretic triamterene, triggering suspensions ahead of the world championships. The suspensions followed a broader doping probe that also affected other Chinese athletes and prompted calls for China’s exclusion from the meet.
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Packers confident for Super Bowl preview in San Diego
Green Bay rides a 12 of 13 run into the Super Bowl title game with a 41-38 Nov. loss to the Colts marked as a speed bump. The team stays loose yet focused on Denver and a repeat, with coach Mike Holmgren warning players not to overestimate.
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Selig says Twins need new stadium amid moves to North Carolina
Acting commissioner Bud Selig declares the Twins cannot survive without a new ballpark and downplays North Carolina vote significance while a 210 million stadium plan remains tied to a potential Twins relocation to the Triad area near Greensboro. The MLB council approves a 2-2-1 playoff format and discusses Dodgers sale to Fox Sports as Don Beaver eyes the purchase. Pohlad says the ball is in Minnesota lawmakers’ court, with no binding agreement yet.
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KUAC approves stadium funding for Memorial Stadium work
The Kansas University Athletic Corporation moved to finance renovations at Memorial Stadium and Allen Fieldhouse by issuing revenue bonds from the Kansas Development Finance Authority. Bids for concourse renovations start Jan. 27 with $27.5 million in bonds, below a $32.29 million cap. The board also amended bylaws to cap voting members at 21 and created an advisory panel of three student athletics reps and the student senate treasurer.
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LeGresley transfers to Peru State volleyball sophomore hit
Sarah LeGresley, 1997 Lawrence High graduate, transfers from Fort Hays State to Peru State in Nebraska to play volleyball. She will be a sophomore hitter for Peru State in the fall. Lawrence YABA youth bowling league starts Saturday at Royal Crest Lanes with age 12-21 group at 8:30 a.m. and ages 11 and under at 9:15 a.m. Contact Mike Miller for details. Lemmon lifts Force U-13 in Lenexa, scoring five goals as Lawrence Select Soccer beats Kansas City Blackbirds 8-4. Scott Schumacher adds two goals and Josh Lorenzo scores one.
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Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame inducts Bobby Randall
Kansas University baseball coach Bobby Randall will be inducted into the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday night at Wichita. The notice invites readers to submit upcoming camp, tournament, or sign-up sessions to Our Town Sports, Journal-World.
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Minnesota Twins alumnus and stars to be inducted
The Airport Hilton Randall a Kansas State graduate, played five years with the Minnesota Twins. Also inducted are Roy Myer, a former semi pro from Wichita, and Vance Cauble, a former KU player who was named the first pitcher and MVP of the 1940 NBC Tournament in Wichita. DCABA to Meet Tonight at 7:30 at Building Two 4-H Fairgrounds to discuss by laws and seek coaches. Luther Clement wins U 12 sabre gold at North American Cup in South Bend defeating a Los Angeles fencer. he is a Seabury seventh grader.
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Colts Reach 10-Year, 8.9M Annual Lease Pact
Indianapolis agrees to an 8.9 million dollar yearly lease for at least 10 more years at the RCA Dome with a 77 million penalty if the Colts move after the period, offset by 11 million annual drops after year ten. Owner Jim Irsay vows the team stays home amid discussions of a stable revenue forecast.
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Southwest junior high boys win 59-47 as Dunlop scores 17
West Junior High edged by Richie Dunlop with 17 points in a 59-47 ninth grade basketball victory on Wednesday. Marcus Chrisman and Tyler Martin added 13 each for the Warhawks, while Pat Krivoshin led Southwest with 19 points. B games followed with Southwest winning 41-31 and 31-21. Brandon Sayre led the Bulldogs with eight points.
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Jayhawks land three more recruits in signed commitments
Kansas added three more verbal commitments as the 1997 class grows to ten. Rosalis chose Kansas over Air Force, Texas A M, Rice and Southwest Texas, praising the balance of academics, football and social life and the coaching staff led by Terry Allen. Atkinson also favored KU, crediting the defense and coaching, while both players met NCAA initial-eligibility standards.
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