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University Daily Kansan
Page 0044 from reel: NP 10153 (2002-08-19 to 2002-12-12)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/36005

Title: While We Were Out
Summary: A roundup of sports news and events that occurred since the last issue of the Kansan, including Olympic Committee appointments, college sports rankings, and athlete updates.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports news; athletics; college sports; professional sports
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Mankamyer Approved to Run Olympic Committee
Summary: The U.S. Olympic Committee board approved Marty Mankamyer as president, making her the second woman to lead the organization.
Category: sports
Subjects: Olympic Committee; sports administration; leadership
Named Entities: Mankamyer, Marty [Olympic Committee president]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Ewing Ends Orlando Stint After Unproductive Season
Summary: Patrick Ewing and the Orlando Magic parted ways after one season, with Ewing averaging 9.6 points and 5.7 rebounds.
Category: sports
Subjects: NBA; basketball; player transactions
Named Entities: Ewing, Patrick [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Bethany College Favored in Kansas Conference
Summary: Bethany College was named the preseason favorite to win the 2002 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference volleyball title.
Category: sports
Subjects: college sports; volleyball; conference standings
Confidence: 0.8

Title: UMKC Selects Coach for Track, Cross-Country
Summary: The University of Missouri-Kansas City named Ivie Ray as head coach for track and cross-country.
Category: sports
Subjects: college sports; track and field; coaching
Named Entities: Ray, Ivie [track coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: JaRon Rush Sentenced for Drunken Driving
Summary: Former UCLA forward JaRon Rush was sentenced to probation for drunken driving charges.
Category: sports
Subjects: college sports; basketball; legal issues
Named Entities: Rush, JaRon [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Boxer Laila Ali Wins First World Title
Summary: Laila Ali won her first world boxing title, stopping Suzy Taylor in the second round to win the IBA super middleweight championship.
Category: sports
Subjects: boxing; professional sports; world championships
Named Entities: Ali, Laila [boxer]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: USAToday Ranks CU Volleyball
Summary: The University of Colorado volleyball team was ranked No. 21 in the USA Today/AVCA Division I Coaches Top 25 Preseason Poll.
Category: sports
Subjects: college sports; volleyball; rankings
Named Entities: Colorado, University of [volleyball team]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Gamecocks' Squad 'Well Balanced'
Summary: The University of South Carolina volleyball team is described as well-balanced with strong upperclassmen and returning starters.
Category: sports
Subjects: college sports; volleyball; team analysis
Named Entities: South Carolina, University of [volleyball team]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: FAT'S Lawrence, KS; Red Lyon Tavern; Play It Again Sports
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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