Washington feted for 25 years as KU coach at tribute
Kansas University honored Marian Washington for 25 seasons as women's basketball coach at a Kansas Union banquet. About 150 attendees helped raise nearly $10,000 for a Washington scholarship while Washington, tearful, reflected on her path and purpose with chants of praise from KU leaders and supporters.
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Tennessee women eye third straight title in Kansas City
The Tennessee Volunteers, 37-0, approach a Final Four in Kemper Arena with a potential national title in sight. They face Arkansas (22-10) in the semifinals while Louisiana Tech (30-3) meets North Carolina State (26-5). Tennessee and Louisiana Tech bring more Final Four experience to the clash, while NC State adds size for the eventual showdown.
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Williams and Frederick Team Up as UNC Reserve Players
Kansas fans Brad Frederick and Scott Williams reunite as North Carolina reserves for the Final Four in San Antonio. The juniors from Lawrence High join UNC for the semifinal against Utah at the Alamodome, after starring on a 1995 state championship squad.
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Ted Williams Returns for First Spring Training Outing
Hall of Famer Ted Williams attended his first spring training game in several years, watching the Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in Clearwater. Williams, who turns 80 in August, spoke of diminished balance but remained upbeat as fans cheered and he greeted players.
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Kansas football practice opens as spring drills begin
Kansas football prepares for spring practice with most of the offense returning under coach Terry Allen. Reports note KU basketball and Texas coach Tom Pennington are referenced in fragmented quotes amid a broader spring sports preview.
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