Early projections doubt KU football improvement
ESPN analyst Bill Connelly ranked Kansas last in the Big 12 and 61st nationally in returning production, projecting about 4.7 wins and 2.6 conference wins. He cites a weak defense and notes transfers may not yield dramatic uplift, echoing other outlets predicting stagnation after a 6-7 season under Lance Leipold.
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Lawrence High names Nick Wood as new boys basketball coach
Lawrence High School introduces Nick Wood as the new boys basketball head coach after the departure of Mike Lewis. A Lawrence native, Wood helped the team chase a Class 6A state title in 1995 and has coaching stints from Lawrence to Muscat Oman. He is conducting scrimmages early in the off season to build trust with players returning after football.
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Central divisions struggle with weak payrolls and wins
The AL and NL Central leaders hover near .500, with Cleveland at 39-40 and Cincinnati at 43-38. Analysts note long-term budgeting limits in the two divisions, as six of baseball’s 10 smallest markets come from the Centrals, hindering big-spender rivals from the East and West.
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