Santana notches 100th win for Royals in 7-2 victory
Kansas City pitcher Ervin Santana earned his 100th career win in seven innings as the Royals defeated the Houston Astros 7-2. Santana, 4-5, benefited from improved run support and a persistent offense that has produced at least four runs in four straight wins, lifting KC to a four-game winning streak.
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Wiggins on campus prompts buzz at Bill's Basketball Boogie
Kansas coach Bill Self indicated Canadian freshman Andrew Wiggins would join summer sessions in Lawrence after opting out of the Under 19 championships. The news heightens expectations for KU's talent depth ahead of the 2013-14 season, with Doug Gottlieb forecasting a top Big 12 showdown involving Kansas and Oklahoma State.
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Ex Jayhawk Bakare launches fitness site to help recruits
Former Kansas linebacker Tunde Bakare, after a Bears camp invitation didn’t lead to a contract, starts Bodies by Bakare to train high school and junior college athletes aiming for Division I. Based in Lawrence with roots in Woodbridge, he plans to guide clients, drawing on his own path through Highland Community College to KU and his work with strength coach Scott Holsapple.
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Jayhawks land five picks in 2013 MLB draft
Kansas University players Alex DeLeon Thomas Taylor Kevin Kuntz Tanner Poppe Frank Duncan and Denton Keys were selected on day three of the 2013 MLB Amateur Draft. Duncan and Keys face a July 12 signing deadline to choose KU or pro baseball.
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Ex-Lion Minnis picked in 25th round by Astros
Albert Minnis, Wichita State junior left handed pitcher and Law rence High star, was chosen by the Houston Astros in the 25th round of the MLB draft. He expressed readiness to begin his professional career and hoped for help covering remaining college credits. Kansas notes: five Jayhawks drafted, largest KC haul since 2010.
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Raiders sweep two games at William Jewell showcase
Lawrence Raiders improved to 2-3 with a 6-4 win over the KC Bombers and a 13-5 run-rule of KC Slam at the Missouri Western event. Key performances included Kieran Severa, Lee McMahon, Anthony Miele, and Drew Green contributing multiple hits and RBIs. The team hosts Midwest Bruins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Lawrence.
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