Kansas signee Langford undergoes knee surgery
Keith Langford of Kansas signee had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. The 45 minute procedure repaired a torn medial meniscus with frayed portions removed, enabling a two week recovery. Langford, averaging 25.7 points and 9.6 rebounds last season, is expected to be ready by June in Lawrence.
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Mourning Returns to Heat in Loss to Raptors
All-Star center Alonzo Mourning came back Tuesday from a kidney ailment to play for the Miami Heat, scoring nine points in a 101-92 defeat to Toronto. Hakeem Olajuwon also returned for the Houston Rockets, tallying one point and seven rebounds in a 109-86 win. Mourning will be monitored and return on a game to game basis.
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Wright named Villanova coach in Philadelphian return
Villanova in Philadelphia introduced Jay Wright as head coach replacing Steve Lappas who resigned after nine seasons to take the Massachusetts job. Wright, 39, longtime Hofstra NCAA participant and former Villanova assistant from 1987 to 1992, promises teams with passion and pride.
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Southwest Missouri State in Final Four a scarce ticket draw
Southwest Missouri State earned a Final Four berth in women’s college basketball, but only fans with deep pockets will witness the games in person. About 19,600 tickets for the Savvis Center semifinals and Sunday title game were allocated last summer, creating a booming market with scalpers seeking as high as 3900 dollars for a center court seat.
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Olathe South sweeps Lawrence in 6A baseball clash
Olathe South defeated defending state champ Lawrence 4-2 and 8-6 as late rallies sealed both wins. Toby Letak belted a three run homer in game one after Lawrence led 2-0, while Dallas Worley and Chris Johnson drove in runs in the Lions' sixth inning of game two before the Falcons answered with four runs.
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Firebirds Open Season Derailed By Eagles 19-0
Free State High falls hard to No. 7 Olathe North 19 to 0 in the opener, four unearned runs in the first two innings and a 10-run fourth inning. Firebirds pitcher Eric Peterson suffers the loss as Free State commits four errors and must regroup for Thursday home game versus Blue Valley North.
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Mother of ex Jayhawk Seurer dies in Lawrence
Sue Seurer, aged 57 and mother of KU quarterback Frank Seurer, Jr., died after a brain aneurysm following her husband Frank Seurer Sr.'s murder case. The Seurer family, longtime Lawrence residents, endured the restaurant murder and years of parole hearings. A memorial service is set for Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
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