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University Daily Kansan
Page 0288 from reel: NP 10154 (2003-01-16 to 2003-07-23)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/121600

Title: Mangino Signs Recruits, Brings Experience in Second Year
Summary: Kansas football coach Mark Mangino discusses his second year recruiting strategy, focusing on junior college transfers and high school players to improve team performance.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; recruiting; university athletics
Named Entities: Mangino, Mark [football coach]; Manning, Danny [former player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Former Jayhawk Manning Signs With Detroit Pistons
Summary: Former Kansas basketball player Danny Manning signs a contract with the Detroit Pistons, marking his return to professional basketball after time with the Dallas Mavericks.
Category: sports
Subjects: professional basketball; NBA; player contracts
Named Entities: Manning, Danny [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Soccer Welcomes 6 Players, Shoots for Improvement
Summary: Kansas soccer coach Mark Francis announces the signing of six new players for the upcoming season, including three in-state recruits, aiming to improve team performance.
Category: sports
Subjects: college soccer; recruiting; team performance
Named Entities: Francis, Mark [soccer coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Cardinals Sign Pitcher Plagued by Injury
Summary: The St. Louis Cardinals sign left-handed pitcher Rick Ankiel, who has struggled with injuries, to a one-year contract as he attempts to return to major league baseball.
Category: sports
Subjects: professional baseball; MLB; player contracts
Named Entities: Ankiel, Rick [baseball pitcher]; Cardinals, St. Louis [baseball team]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Getting to the Game
Summary: Directions and travel information for upcoming Kansas athletic events, including details on getting to Manhattan for games against Kansas State and other venues.
Category: sports
Subjects: travel information; event logistics; sports events
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Kansas Athletics Calendar
Summary: A comprehensive calendar of upcoming Kansas athletic events for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including softball, basketball, swimming, and baseball games.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports schedules; event listings; athletic department
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Sports Commentary
Summary: Jonah Ballow provides analysis and commentary on various sports topics, including Kansas football recruiting and other athletic department news.
Category: opinion
Subjects: sports analysis; commentary; opinion
Named Entities: Ballow, Jonah [columnist]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: KJHK
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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