Betemit's grand slam lifts Royals past A's in 6-3 win
Kansas City pitcher Bruce Chen earned his 10th win as the Royals beat Oakland 6-3. Wilson Betemit delivered his first career grand slam in the third after a tense bases loaded at bat. The A’s jumped ahead 3-0 on Matt Carson’s early homer, but KC rallied behind Chen and key hits from Betemit and Mitch Maier. Joakim Soria closed the door with his 38th save in 40 chances, extending his consecutive-save streak.
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KU Eyes Friday Clash as Torbush Defines Pass Defense
Kansas prepares for Southern Miss in a Friday game, citing defensive coordinator Carl Torbush’s scheme that helped upset Georgia Tech. The Jayhawks lead the Big 12 in pass defense after two weeks, while Southern Miss has thrown 83 passes this season. Receiver Brown and safety Harris express readiness for action. This marks KU's 10th Friday game since 1950, with a 4-5 record in those games and a 1-2 mark in bowl appearances. The teams meet for just the second time, KU having won the 2009 meeting in Lawrence and carrying an 18-9 record against Conference USA foes.
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McLemore Kirks to visit KU during Phog Night era
Kansas targets include McLemore who lists KU Missouri Tennessee and others while planning spring signing. In home visits and late night Phog plans shape his college destination as Rivals reports KU coach Self to host top recruits Rivers Turner Chol with multiple visits and choices ahead.
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Kansas Falls 3-1 at Kansas State in Big 12 Opener
Kansas University volleyball squandered a 10 point fourth set lead and lost 3-1 to Kansas State in Manhattan. KU drops to 9-3, K-State rises to 6-5 as Allison Mayfield tallies 18 kills and 18 digs to lead the Jayhawks. Kansas heads home to host Texas A&M at Horejsi Center.
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Memphis Henry weighs CBA stand amid agent tension
Memphis Henry indicated he would sign today if the general spirit of the CBA is respected, while agent Ann Tellem threatened a $2 million payment to force Henry to sit out. Henry credited supporters for keeping the situation from turning into a disaster. The No. 12 pick earns about $1.7 million this season, $1,809,700 next year, and $1,936,000 in year three.
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Samp finishes third at LPGA T&CP Championship
Lawrence club pro Kristen Samp fired a 69 in the final round to place third in the LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals National Championship at Ballantyne Resort in Charlotte North Carolina. She earned 5500 dollars after relying on strong putting and greens reading on a day with 28 putts.
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