Jeff Gordon wins AdvoCare 500 in Hampton Ga victory
Jeff Gordon won the Sprint Cup AdvoCare 500 on Tuesday in Hampton Georgia and celebrated in style. The victory marked a key event in the season as Gordon secured the triumph amid standout performance and post race celebration.
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KU freshman JaCorey Shepherd shines in win at McNeese State
Kansas University freshman JaCorey Shepherd, in his college debut, caught three passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns as KU beat McNeese State 42 to 24. His father Jonathan praised coaches for honesty and development, noting Shepherd’s athletic promise extends beyond football.
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Jayhawks rely on running back by committee vs McNeese
Kansas University used a committee approach to its backfield in the opener against McNeese State. The Jayhawks piled up 301 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns as multiple backs shared carries and produced a dominant ground game.
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KU backs share workload as Week 2 NIU prep unfolds
KU's Matt Tait notes 55 rushing attempts across 65 plays against an even split among soph James Sims and freshmen Brandon Bourbon Darrian Miller and Tony Pierson. QB Jordan Webb praises team play and backs who can fit any situation, from edge plays to hard inside runs, as Turner Gill emphasizes team depth over ego.
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Legends of the Phog alums game sells out at KU
KU's Legends of the Phog alumni exhibition sold out for Sept 24 at Allen Fieldhouse. Confirmed attendees include Cole Aldrich Mario Chalmers Nick Collison Xavier Henry Darnell Jackson Marcus Morris Markieff Morris Paul Pierce Brandon Rush Julian Wright. Former players Oster tag Pollard Valentine and coaches Brown Owens to attend as honorary coaches. Proceeds support Neil Dougherty memory and Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence. Recruiting notes mention Tony Parker in-home Sept 14 as KU pursues top seniors.
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Lawrence High falls to BV West in overtime soccer
Lawrence Highs boys soccer pushed Blue Valley West to an overtime 1-0 defeat after a 0-0 regulation, with LHS missing six makeable shots and senior goalie Tanner Click fighting to keep the Tigers at bay. Chandler Thomann and Gavin Fischer threatened late, but the defending state champs struck in OT.
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