KU players skip NBA combine amid back concerns
Kansas stars Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid will not attend the Chicago NBA combine citing medical caution on Embiid back. Duke rookie Jabari Parker also skips, while Embiid and Wiggins are projected top picks. The Bas ketball Tournament in Philadelphia features KU alumni Robinson Little Selby in a 32 team, $500000 prize event June 6-8 with host-selection and fan-vote twists.
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City Softball Showdown Pits FSHS and LHS for Spotlight
Free State High and Lawrence High clash in the City Showdown with both softball and baseball teams aiming to extend dominance. Coaches emphasize consistency and pitching depth as fans anticipate two games this week at LHS and a final tilt at Hoglund Ballpark.
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Pille spins complete game as Jayhawks top Cyclones
Alicia Pille fired a complete game allowing two runs on six hits with four strikeouts to lift Kansas over Iowa State 4-2. Maddie Stein drove in a run with a first inning single, and Aly Cappaert homered for ISU. KU improves before NCAA Tournament while honoring seniors at home.
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Walk-on to KU stars lift team to third place
Sunday starter Frank Duncan, once an 82 mph high school pitcher, improved to 92 mph as a KU senior. Freshman closer Stephen Willines and starter Jordan Piché, lightly recruited, joined as walk-ons. Coach Price's staff developed hidden potential, guiding the squad to a third-place finish.
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Kansas advances as KU weather Mountaineers in bold finale
Kansas wins 9 8 with late rally on Senior Day. Ka ia Eldredge drives in two as Frank Duncan and Stephen Villines seal the victory. West Virginia drops to 27 20 9 11 overall while KU rides a nine game conference win streak to the top of the Big 12. Dakota Smith Tucker Tharp and Michael Suiter pace KU with multiple RBIs while Villines earns his eighth save.
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Royals edge Mariners with Giavatella's three run homer
Kansas City overcame Seattle 9-7 as Johnny Giavatella belted a third inning homer after a disputed ball call by Danny Farquhar. Alcides Escobar’s second inning grand slam fueled the Royals' early lead before Dustin Ackley and Kyle Seager rallied the Mariners. Crow, Davis and Holland finished the win with strong bullpen work and a save by Holland.
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