Zenger Extends KU Athletics Contract Through 2021
Kansas athletic director Sheahon Zenger receives a contract extension to June 2021, boosting base pay from 619000 to 700000 annually. The deal moves him higher in the Big 12 ratings, influenced by John Currie’s departure, as KU prepares for new leadership under Chancellor-elect Doug Girod. Kansas President Bernadette Gray-Little praised Zenger’s tenure and noted athletic success and facility growth.
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Bernadette Gray-Little
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Kansas State
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Regents
Doug Girod
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Sheahon
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DeBruce Center
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Bill Self
Six best NBA draft prospects and a cautionary tale
The piece reviews the one and done culture and lists six leading draft prospects while warning that even top picks can fail. It recalls Anthony Bennett, the Cavaliers No. 1 pick in 2013, who struggled in brief NBA stints and now plays in Turkey. It notes Bennett started playing late at 11 or 12, driven by growth and others’ belief in his size.
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Anthony Bennett
UNLV
Bennett
Brooklyn Nets
Turkey
Fenerbahce Istanbul
Kansas football experiment reshapes Maciah Long position
Kansas coachs moved Maciah Long through several roles in spring drills before settling him at defensive end on the edge. The 6-foot-2, 250-pound sophomore began as a tight end and later lined up at linebacker before finding a natural fit rushing the passer alongside former high school teammate Dorance Armstrong Jr.
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Kansas
Maciah Long
Jayhawks
Houston
Long
Clint Bowen
Bowen
Cam Rosser
North Shore High
Dorance Armstrong Jr
Tyrick Starks
Sato Wins Indy 500 as Alonso F1 star fails
Takuma Sato became the first Japanese winner of the Indianapolis 500, denying Helio Castroneves a record-tying fourth victory. Sato, driving for Andretti Autosport, edged out Castroneves in a tight finish after trading the lead in the closing laps during the 500 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Michael Andretti's team clinched a second straight 500 win as the storied effort reached five overall wins in the event since 2005.
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Fernando Alon
Helio Castroneves
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Sato
Andretti
Michael Andretti
Victory Lane
Dan Wheldon
Alexander Rossi
Alonso
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Stanley Steemer
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