Ex Royals star Willie Wilson shares life after baseball
In a candid memoir and interview, Willie Wilson recounts a rise to a Gold Glove and World Series with the Royals, a costly post career investment, a battle with cocaine, and a healing path. He notes signing bonus origins in Kansas City, a mother’s debt, a pivotal hotel conversation, and his current work with youth camps, signings, and speaking engagements.
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Jayhawks roll past TCU in home Big 12 opener
Kansas University volleyball opened Big 12 play with a 3-0 home win over TCU at Horejsi Center. The 11-3 Jayhawks, led by 14 kills from Tiana Dockery and 10 by Caroline Jarmoc, improved to seven straight wins as they hosted an energetic near-sellout crowd of 1,081.
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Firebirds snap scoring drought with 2-0 win over Topeka High
Free State High School’s soccer team ended nearly 300 minutes of drought as junior Chaska Rocha scored early in a 2-0 victory over Topeka High. Senior AJ Ware noted the team had discussed who would break the skid, with a quiet sense of momentum and relief.
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Low-key Ellis grows into leadership on KU team
Kansas coach Bill Self describes Perry Ellis as a quiet, steady presence who has progressed since arriving at Kansas. The 6-foot-8 forward from Wichita is a former four-time Kansas state player of the year with a strong competitive fire, now learning to lead his young Jayhawks.
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