Chiefs slice Snow Hackett as roster churn continues
Kansas City cut linebacker Percy Snow and defensive back Dino Hackett as part of a large roster reshaping ahead of the opener at Tampa Bay. Coach Marty Schottenheimer cited expectations and past injuries, while Tracy Rogers won the starting job at guard. New starters at several spots, re-signings announced include Jay Taylor Wes Hopkins McElroy Ricketts and veteran receiver Hassan Jones.
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Montgomery nails 41st save in Royals comeback win
Jeff Montgomery pitched a perfect ninth for his 41st save as the Kansas City Royals erased early deficits to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5. The Royals improved to 56-0 this season when leading after eight, and Montgomery extended his career total against Milwaukee to 18 saves. Hubie Brooks and Gary Gaetti homered for KC, with George Brett driving in the eventual winning run on a seventh-inning sacrifice fly.
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Washington declines USC coaching offer to stay with Kansas
Marian Washington, Kansas women's basketball coach for 20 seasons, said she was flattered by USC's head coach offer but not interested. She cited lifelong commitment to Kansas, noting her 368-225 record, four straight 20+ win seasons, and recent 21-9 campaign with Big Eight title and NCAA berth. Washington confirmed USC approached her last Tuesday and she decided two days later not to pursue the opportunity.
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Loneker Survives Rams Cut In Late In-Season Comeback
Keith Loneker, a 346 pound longshot rookie guard from Kansas, survived the Rams final cut after dropping 18 pounds at camp. Offensive line coach Jim Erkenbeck kept him over higher draft picks, praising his old-time football passion and grit. Loneker called his family to share the news as teammates faced uncertain futures.
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Why KU schedules I-AA Western Carolina for noncounting game
Kansas faced bylaw 30.9.2 requiring six Division I-A wins for bowl eligibility, so Western Carolina’s visit yields a counted home game without counting toward a bowl bid. The setup lets KU fill home dates while 60 percent I-A play remains required to qualify for bowls despite one noncounting nonconference game.
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Brown Aims for Friday Night Game Despite Jail Release
Korland Brown, a Cleburne High junior running back, will play under a work release with Johnson County Jail while serving 180 days for armed robbery. The coach defends the arrangement as a chance to help a 17-year-old, drawing comparisons to other groups.
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