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University Daily Kansan
Page 1136 from reel: NP 9601 (2001-08-20 to 2001-12-13)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/30705

Title: Travel: Players to See Ex 'Hawk Star
Summary: Article about KU basketball players traveling to see former Jayhawk star Paul Pierce, who signed with the Boston Celtics. Includes details about Pierce's contract and quotes from current players expressing excitement about seeing him play.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; college athletics; professional athletes; KU sports
Named Entities: Pierce, Paul [basketball player]; Simien, Wayne [basketball player]; Lee, Michael [basketball player]; Hinrich, Kirk [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Fate of Teams to Be Decided Soon
Summary: The Associated Press article about ongoing labor negotiations in baseball that could determine the fate of teams, with discussions about contraction and league structure.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; labor negotiations; sports business; team management
Named Entities: Manfred, Rob [baseball executive]; Selig, Bud [baseball commissioner]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Yankees, Giambi Closer to Deal
Summary: The Associated Press report on the New York Yankees nearing a contract agreement with first baseman Jason Giambi, detailing contract negotiations and potential deal terms.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; free agency; player contracts; New York Yankees
Named Entities: Giambi, Jason [baseball player]; Beane, Billy [baseball executive]; Rodriguez, Alex [baseball player]; Jeter, Derek [baseball player]; Sosa, Sammy [baseball player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Photo: KU Basketball Players in Action
Summary: Photos of KU basketball players Michael Lee and Kirk Hinrich in game action, with captions describing their performances in recent games.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: basketball; college athletics; sports photography
Named Entities: Lee, Michael [basketball player]; Hinrich, Kirk [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Paul Pierce in KU Uniform
Summary: Photo of former KU basketball star Paul Pierce in his Jayhawk uniform, showing him in game action.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: basketball; college athletics; sports photography
Named Entities: Pierce, Paul [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Russell Stover Candies; Bada Bing! 18 & Over Gentlemen's Club
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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