Giddens fate in question amid Beene melee clash at KU
KU coach Bill Self says final decision on J R Giddens return rests with him and the player after a Beene melee outside Lawrence. Self notes a police investigation will shape criteria for comeback as Giddens eyes rehab and possible summer in Oklahoma City.
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Royals Sign 2004 Draft Picks De La Vara and Gonzalez
Kansas City inked left-hander Gilbert De La Vara and outfielder Oscar Gonzalez, 2004 draftees, before re-entry restrictions. De La Vara excelled at Pima JC with a 1.28 ERA and 109 strikeouts in 91 innings. Gonzalez, a Miami area star, hit .420 with 30 steals at senior year. In Washington, Marlon Byrd sparked a bench-clearing moment by colliding with umpires after arguing a called third strike in the 7-3 win over the Marlins.
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Henin-Hardenne Captures French Open Title In Dominant Victory
Justine Henin-Hardenne defeats Mary Pierce 6 1 6 1 to win the French Open and claim her fourth Grand Slam overall. The victory caps a remarkable comeback from a blood virus, securing her second Roland Garros crown.
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Toms Tied For Lead At Memorial After Ace
Dustin Toms feared a wayward 5 iron would land in a bunker on the par three fourth hole. It kissed the pin and dropped in for an ace. He followed with an 8 under 64, tying with Fred Couples Bart Bryant and Jeff Sluman in a four way lead scramble.
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Niang quits basketball due to degenerative back issue
Kansas KU senior-to-be Moulaye Niang announces retirement from basketball because a genetic degenerative disc in his back has caused years of pain. He will stay at KU with medical hardship aid, freeing his athletic scholarship to be used for others.
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Moulaye Niang
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Niang
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Rangers End Royals Streak With 14-9 Victory
Park earned his 100th win as the Texas Rangers battered Kansas City 14-9 at Kauffman Stadium. Michael Young led the offense with four hits while Alfonso Soriano Rod Barajas and Layne Nix homered. Young Barajas Teixeira drove in three runs each, and Buddy Bell’s Royals slipped to 4-1 under his interim tenure.
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