Braves call up Rocker to Richmond as slump lingers
John Rocker was sent down to Triple-A Richmond and now it all seems to fit. The Braves are in first place, but Rocker's new team has the worst record in the International League. He can console himself that he's in the city that used to be the capital of the Confederacy.
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Tulsa coach Self headed for Illinois job switch
Tulsa basketball coach Bill Self traveled to Illinois to discuss their vacant coaching post after meeting players and telling colleagues the talks were serious. Reports say Self could be named Mini coach as early as today with Illinois seeking confirmation from officials.
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Williams finds remaining joy in coaching after Stevenson saga
Kansas coach Roy Williams speaks from Kansas City about recovering from the DeShawn Stevenson recruitment saga. He plans 10 days of golf in Scotland then a basketball camp and summer recruiting, noting Stevenson’s late NBA path despite high praise and strong potential. Williams cites NCAA rules and the family’s role, and reflects on the decision to pivot away from Stevenson while staying positive about KU.
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NCAA backs plan to allow direct payment of educational costs
The NCAA endorses a policy permitting prospective student athletes to accept tuition, fees, books, room and board paid directly to their college by individuals or entities. Payments from agents teams or organizations and college scouts would be excluded under the proposal.
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Historic racing and boxing highlights from 1940 to 1985
Reis en by 1940 Lawson Little defeats Gene Sarazen by three strokes in a U S Open playoff. 1973 Secretariat ridden by Ron Turcotte wins Belmont Stakes in record time to claim the Triple Crown. 1978 Larry Holmes defeats Ken Norton for WBC heavyweight title in New York. 1979 Coastal ridden by Ruben Hernandez upsets Spectacular Bid in a 3 length win. 1984 Swale wins Belmont Stakes then dies eight days later. 1985 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scores 29 as Lakers beat Celtics to win NBA title.
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Sports editors and contact emails listed for KU teams
Chuck Woodling Gary Bedore Andrew Hartsock Steve Rottinghaus and Robert Sinclair named as sports editors and contact emails for KU football basketball and high school coverage at the Journal World.
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World.com
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Jworld.com
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Ljworld
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Jworld
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