Sosa ejected for corked bat in Cubs win over Rays
Sammy Sosa was ejected in the first inning after umpires found cork in his shattered bat during the Cubs 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Sosa apologized, saying it was a batting-practice bat and a mistake. Cubs runners were at second and third when the incident occurred.
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Jayhawks pitcher Spanish drafted by Braves in 12th round
Kansas University senior Casey Spanish, a Savage Minnesota native, was drafted in the 12th round by the Atlanta Braves. The Braves contacted him twice after the selection, and negotiations are expected to begin. Spanish noted going later than projected but praised the opportunity with Atlanta and called it a great accomplishment.
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Free State Firebirds shine in 2002-03 season highlights
Firebirds across sports dominated 2002-03 Kansas action at Free State High. Football and boys basketball opened 5-0, volleyball reached sub-state finals, cross country girls and boys excelled, girls tennis star Emily Wang won league regional and state titles, and track delivered two state championships led by Adrian Ludwig and Sam Frisbie.
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Hill among Free State awards winners in year’s wrap
The Free State High School awards feature Girls tennis as Team of the Year with Emily Wang winning singles and Lacey Luina and Emily Loewen taking doubles. Coach Mike Hill earns Coach of the Year as FSHS volleyball and other sports selections highlight a strong senior class and potential Baker University future.
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Interim KU AD earns praise for quick actions
Interim Kansas athletic director Drue Jennings is set to finish July 1 after a rapid three months in which he hired Bill Self as men’s basketball coach and moved to bolster the department’s finances. At two Kansas City area clubs, dinners were held at reported $1,000 and $5,000 per plate to raise funds, with Self the main focus of attention.
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Spurs GM Buford scouts abroad as KU advances to title
KU fan and Spurs general manager RC Buford, tied to Kansas basketball, was in Belgrade on April 5 assessing international talent when Kansas defeated Marquette in the Final Four semifinals in New Orleans. He rushed back 36 hours later to see the national title game against Syracuse.
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