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University Daily Kansan
Page 0047 from reel: NP 9602 (2002-01-17 to 2002-07-17)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/120157

Title: Sampras Ousted in Australia as Safin, Haas Emerge as Favorites
Summary: Marat Safin defeats Pete Sampras in the Australian Open quarterfinals, with Tommy Haas emerging as a favorite to win the tournament.
Category: sports
Subjects: tennis; Australian Open; Grand Slam tournaments
Named Entities: Sampras, Pete; Safin, Marat; Haas, Tommy
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Russian Favorite Falls Behind
Summary: Irina Slutskaya loses to Maria Butyrskaya in the European Figure Skating Championships, affecting her status as the Russian favorite for the upcoming Olympics.
Category: sports
Subjects: figure skating; Olympics; European Championships
Named Entities: Slutskaya, Irina; Kwan, Michelle; Hughes, Sarah
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Coaches Pick Kansas to Finish Fourth in Big 12 Softball
Summary: League coaches predict the Kansas softball team will finish fourth in the Big 12 Conference, with details about the team's returning letterwinners and season outlook.
Category: sports
Subjects: college softball; Big 12 Conference; Kansas Jayhawks
Named Entities: Kansas Jayhawks
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Knicks Embarrassed in NY, Lose Eighth Straight Game
Summary: The New York Knicks suffer their eighth consecutive loss, falling to the Charlotte Hornets in an embarrassing home defeat.
Category: sports
Subjects: NBA; New York Knicks; Charlotte Hornets
Named Entities: Knicks, New York; Hornets, Charlotte; Davis, Baron
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Sting, Dixie Chicks to Play at Olympic Games Opening
Summary: Sting and the Dixie Chicks will perform at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games, along with other musical acts.
Category: sports
Subjects: Olympics; musical performances; Winter Olympic Games
Named Entities: Sting; Dixie Chicks
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Horoscopes
Summary: Daily horoscope readings for all zodiac signs, providing predictions and advice for January 22.
Category: informational content
Subjects: astrology; daily horoscopes; zodiac signs
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Scoreboard
Summary: Comprehensive sports statistics including Big 12 men's and women's basketball standings, NBA Eastern and Western Conference standings, and recent game results.
Category: informational content
Subjects: sports statistics; college basketball; NBA standings
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Everything but Ice; KU Bookstores; Bucky's; Supportive Educational Services
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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