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University Daily Kansan
Page 0877 from reel: NP 9602 (2002-01-17 to 2002-07-17)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/119327

Title: HSI to Compete in Relays
Summary: Article about Maurice Greene and his HSI teammates preparing to compete in the 75th-annual Kansas Relays, highlighting Greene's world record in the 100m and his return to competition after injury.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; athletics; sports events
Named Entities: Greene, Maurice [athlete]; Wade, Larry [athlete]; Weaver, Tim [director]; Smith, John [coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Gooden in Position of His Predecessors
Summary: Article discussing Drew Gooden's decision to enter the NBA draft, comparing his situation to former Kansas players like Paul Pierce who faced similar choices about leaving college early for professional basketball careers.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; college athletics; NBA draft
Named Entities: Gooden, Drew [basketball player]; Williams, Roy [coach]; Pierce, Paul [former player]; Vaughn, Jacque [former player]; LaFrentz, Raef [former player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Softball Team Delivers Wallop in Game Two Against UMKC
Summary: Article about the Kansas softball team's victory over UMKC, detailing the game action and player performances, including Shelly Musser's home run and the team's 6-0 win.
Category: sports
Subjects: softball; college sports; athletic competitions
Named Entities: Musser, Shelly [player]; Bunge, Tracy [coach]; Tanner, Brandy [UMKC player]; Rice, Amanda [player]; Tabb, Leah [player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Lacrosse Squad Wants to Capitalize on Winning Season
Summary: Article about the KU men's lacrosse team's successful season and their goals for continued improvement and championship contention.
Category: sports
Subjects: lacrosse; college sports; team performance
Named Entities: Kaba, Adam [player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Kansas Relays Provide Chance to Check Out Top Athletes
Summary: Commentary piece encouraging readers to attend the Kansas Relays to watch top athletes compete, including Olympic medalists and world record holders.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; athletics; sports events
Confidence: 0.75

Title: BASKETBALL: Check Kansan.com Tomorrow for Drew Gooden's Announcement
Summary: Teaser announcement about upcoming basketball news regarding Drew Gooden, directing readers to check the website the next day for more information.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; college athletics; NBA draft
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Commentary by Andy Davies
Summary: Sports commentary column by Andy Davies discussing the Kansas Relays and the excitement of watching top athletes compete.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports commentary; track and field; athletics
Named Entities: Davies, Andy [columnist]
Confidence: 0.75

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