Kansas football emphasizes homegrown 2012 class
Rivals.com ranks Kansas top prospects with KU pursuing eight of ten in state. Beckmann committed, Clark undecided, KU offered to two others while Kansas State holds two pledges. KU aims to bring players on campus before offers, with Russell from Garland Texas holding a KU offer amid other schools pursuing him.
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Golfers learn to stay calm amid final hole pressure
Green emphasized composure after a five and a half hour round, noting his summer progress from the high 70s to mid to high 70s through daily practice. Teammate Lee York, a senior, played well in Kansas Junior Golf events but posted a 91 with back soreness. Leaders at the Kansas University–bound field include David Auer, Parker Miller, and Alex Forristal, with Mackenzie Thayer holding a seven-stroke lead after a 75. Max Soto stood at 19 over through 15 holes as rain halted actions for the day.
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EU hoops trip plans grow as teams scout abroad
Keating notes many teams head to Europe in May or Canada in August before school starts. Freshmen may join if enrolled in summer classes. European tours run about 10 or 11 days, Canada trips feature four games in three days. Teams can practice 10 days on campus before departing. Coaches value practice over exhibitions. Simien camp: Wayne Simien hosts his fourth annual event.
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Nick Krug slideshow covers Wayne Simion camp at Free State High
Online viewers can access photographer Nick Krug s audio slideshow on KU sports KUsports.com about the Called To Greatness basketball camp at Free State High School. On day one 123 youths attended as Simion frames basketball skill work within a life of greatness tied to faith and service. Adults praise the program and momentum for future sessions. Also noted former Celtics star Paul Pierce was eliminated on day two of the World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas with 6 865 entrants and 4 521 advancing to day 2B. Pierce plans to return next year after paying a 10 000 buy in for No Limit Hold em.
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Leach details firing behind the scenes from TTU split
Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach offers new details from his book Swing Your Sword about no university investigation, claims Spaeth Communications was used to smear him, and asserts an $800,000 bonus sparked his firing. He sues for wrongful termination and awaits Texas Supreme Court action on sovereign immunity.
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Four KU golfers named to Academic All America list
Four Kansas University women golfers earned 2011 Academic All-America honors from the National Golf Coaches Association. Megna Bal and Jennifer Clark repeated honors, Grace Thiry and Katy Nugent earned first time selections. Bal and Thiry study sport science, Clark graphic design, Nugent accounting. Coach Erin ONeal praised their classroom and athletic dedication.
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Sporting KC Falls, Kickers Upset in Open Cup Quarterfinal
Richmond Kickers stunned Sporting Kansas City 2-0 in the U S Open Cup quarterfinals at Livestrong Sporting Park. Shaka Bangura scored shortly after an 82 minute delay following a Bulow assist, and added a penalty in the 83rd minute. Ronne Pascale made five saves to preserve the win as Richmond advances to face the Chicago Fire in the semifinals.
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Boogaard Signs Pro Contract with Cavigal Nice in France
KU alum Krysten Boogaard, a 6-5 center from Regina who played 2008 to 2011, will join Cavigal Nice in the Ligue Feminine de Basketball for the 2011-12 season. She departs for France in August, expects to start Sept. 24 versus Bourges, after totaling 1,051 points in 132 games at Kansas.
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Colombia's Vidal signs with Kansas
Colombian national player Ingrid Vidal signed a national letter of intent to play at Kansas University starting in the 2011 12 season. Vidal, 5 foot 2, helped Colombia at the Women's World Cup and will join KU freshman Liana Salazar. Coach Mark Francis praised her goal scoring and defense off the ball. Kansas begins the season August 14 hosting Butler at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex.
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