Big Eight spring football sees quarterbacks star in routs
Kansas and Kansas State face tougher rival lines as Big Eight teams pivot to stronger offenses. Colorado and Oklahoma rely on rookies and veteran backs while Nebraska and Missouri pursue depth. OU and Colorado posted alumni scrimmage wins. KU shows potential with new system but questions at quarterback linger.
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Illinois Slapped With Two Year NCAA Probation
The University of Illinois faces two years on probation by the NCAA over an illicit slush fund. The action bars postseason basketball and football, with brief TV restrictions except for two preexisting fall commitments. Five athletes are banned. Big Ten had pushed firings of coaches.
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Kansas golfers top Iowa State in Ames golf dual
KU won 10-5 over Iowa State in Ames. Bill Southern fired a 73 on the par 71 course to lead Kansas. Teammates Peffer Hess and Wells also posted solid scores while ISU players Hurst Cleven Ger and Benda contributed for the Cyclones.
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Boston Red Sox scout Clayton Sheedy dies at 65
Clayton Sheedy a Red Sox special assignment scout since 1949 died Saturday after a lengthy illness. A former Georgetown University star he lived in Groton Massachusetts.
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