KU adds 6'8" 340-pound OL Pearce Slater to 2013 class
KU announces Pearce Slater, El Camino CC offensive tackle, will join in August with three years of eligibility. The 6'8" 340-pound three-star prospect chose KU over Arizona State Texas Tech and Utah. Slater fast tracked junior college graduation to enroll ahead of fall camp.
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Wesley Prepares as KU Adds New Talent Impressively
Senior Wes Wesley reflects on his fourth year at Kansas as coach Bill Self recruits athletic newcomers Tarik Black Joel Embiid and Andrew Wiggins. He aims to lead by example, adapt to his role, and help younger players while staying confident in the team’s potential.
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Keegan Brings Quickness and Flight to Lawrence Depth
Branwen Greene and Denton Keys headline a Kansas prospect spotlight. Keegan, 5-10 174, is a lightweight but elusive target. Greene showcases soft jumper and deep range making him instant offense. Keys, a Denver lefty, was drafted by Philadelphia in the 11th round and must sign by July 12. He could rise to a first round with three years of growth, and a Denver Post profile notes four no hitters and a strong state championship run.
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Turner shines at Nike Big Man camp among elite peers
Turner impressed ESPN draft analyst Dave Telep at the Nike Big Man camp, praised as a rim protector who can score and is improving. Telep says Turner has already surpassed Karl Towns Jr. in his view and positions him among top 2014 prospects with fellow big men Trey Lyles and Jahlil Okafor in front of him.
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Free State Hires Layne Meyer For Girls Golf Program
Free State High pitching coach Layne Meyer seeks to lead the Firebirds girls golf team pending school board approval. A former baseball lifer with ties to Parkway West, USA and two MLB drafts, Meyer plans to build on last year’s gains as he splits duties with Jennifer Schmidt for junior varsity.
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Wimbledon Roundup Del Potro Djokovic Murray Triumphs
Wimbledon semifinal push continues as del Potro tops Ferrer 6-2 6-4 7-6. Djokovic beats Berdych 7-6 6-4 6-3. Janowicz outlasts Kubot 7-5 6-4 6-4. Murray rallies past Verdasco 4-6 3-6 6-1 6-4 7-5. Doubles sees Dodig-Melo defeat Blake-Melzer. Hsieh-Su-wei and Groenefeld-Peschke prevail.
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Tour de France Marseille Fifth Stage Results Report
Tour de France stage five from Cagnes sur Mer to Marseille shows Mark Cavendish winning in 5h 31m 51s with Edvald Boasson Hagen and Peter Sagan listed alongside. The text notes numerous riders with same times and provides early overall standings led by Simon Gerrans at 18h 19m 15s, with Daryl Impey following.
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Weekend MLS Matchups Highlight Midfield Skirmishes
Today's games feature D C United at Seattle FC and Philadelphia at Real Salt Lake, with several cross conference clashes. Notable 8 p m to 10 p m kickoffs include Chivas USA versus FC Dallas and New York at Colorado, plus Seattle FC at Vancouver and Sporting Kansas City at Chicago.
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