McClain rejects ISU job bid to return home
Wyoming coach Steve McClain ruled out a move to Iowa State saying the quest to coach in his native state is over. He cited a strong Wyoming contract and buyout, while noting no formal ISU offer was extended. Other candidates had emerged before retreats and resignations altered the Cyclones search.
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Villanueva enters NBA draft as high school star eyes pro career
Brooklyn native Charlie Villanueva announces on his site that he has entered the NBA draft after high school at Blair Academy Blairstown. He plans to keep college eligibility without an agent and will decide by the June 19 deadline if he will withdraw. Villanueva narrowed choices to Kansas Connecticut and considered Illinois before elimination. He aims to work out for scouts after his May 23 graduation and believes two college years could help but prioritizes pursuing professional basketball now.
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Affeldt Royals topple Twins with late rally and Mays woes
Joe Mays struggled early walking three in a row and surrendering a two run single to Ibanez, as Kansas City built a 3 0 lead. Beltran and LeCroy added key hits while Hunter's stellar defense and Sweeney's return highlighted a 3 2 game. Pena marked his 162nd game as Royals manager with a 72 90 record.
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Villanueva visit fuels KU talk and media glare
Woodling notes Villanueva’s Kansas visit sparked widespread commentary online and in the press. EU compliance officer Janelle Martin found no violations linked to KU recruitment while Villanueva’s public profile grows, with scouting chatter likening him to early Drew Gooden.
KU bowlers win inaugural American Bowling Congress award
Kansas University's men’s bowling team received the first American Bowling Congress Sport Bowling Award for performances at the intercollegiate tournament in Tulsa Oklahoma. Team members include Marc D Errico Jason Elliott Alan Emmons Glenn Harrison Jesse James Ryan Ludwig Rhino Page and Jason Reese. Wichita State captured the women’s award and both schools earned crystal pins.
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Memorial service for Max Kennedy at Alvamar CC
Relatives of Max Kennedy, longtime head golf pro at Alvamar from 1970 to 1981, invite friends to share memories at a 2:30 p.m. memorial service at Alvamar Country Club. Kennedy died Saturday at 78 from complications of a golf accident on the Alvamar CC course.
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City youth chosen for pro-am at Bayer Celebrity event
Chase Chamberlin a 13 year old seventh grader at Central Junior High will play in today’s nine hole junior pro am and youth clinic at the National Golf Club of Kansas City Missouri. The event runs alongside this week’s Bayer Advantage Celebrity Pro Am and features local youth participation.
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Sorenstam Seeks Colonial Cut As Golf World Reacts
top LPGA star Annika Sorenstam aims for a historic Colonial Invitational showing next week with a sponsor exemption, while critics like Singh question the move. PGA players express mixed support, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson weigh in, and odds float around 76.5 strokes as Sorenstam trains to contend against men.
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