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University Daily Kansan
Page 0502 from reel: NP 145 (1992-08-19 to 1993-01-12)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/36739

Title: Magic Signs Record $14.6 Million Deal
Summary: Magic Johnson signs record $14.6 million contract extension with Los Angeles Lakers, making him highest-paid player in NBA history at the time.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; professional sports; contracts; NBA
Named Entities: Johnson, Magic; West, Jerry
Confidence: 0.9

Title: NCAA Sticks Syracuse With Two-Year Probation
Summary: Syracuse University's athletic program receives two-year NCAA probation for violations including recruiting and financial aid improprieties.
Category: sports
Subjects: college sports; NCAA violations; athletic programs; probation
Named Entities: Syracuse University
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Softball Team Hits the Road for Big Eight Fall Festival
Summary: Kansas softball team prepares to compete in Big Eight Fall Festival, with coach Kalum Haack expecting pitching and defense to carry the Jayhawks in conference-like competition.
Category: sports
Subjects: softball; Big Eight Conference; women's sports; athletic competition
Named Entities: Haack, Kalum [coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Big Eight Changes Schedule
Summary: Big Eight Conference announces changes to football schedule, moving the season-ending KU-Missouri game to the beginning of conference matchups.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; Big Eight Conference; scheduling; KU-Missouri rivalry
Named Entities: KU-Missouri football game
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Runners Optimistic About Invitational Meet
Summary: Kansas men's and women's cross country teams prepare for Nike Invitational meet, with coach Gary Schwartz expressing optimism about team performance.
Category: sports
Subjects: cross country; track and field; athletic competition; KU sports
Named Entities: Schwartz, Gary [coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 3,000 Hits Later, Brett Ponders Plans for Retiring From Royals
Summary: Kansas City Royals star George Brett reaches 3,000 career hits and begins contemplating retirement plans while reflecting on his career achievements.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; Kansas City Royals; George Brett; retirement
Named Entities: Brett, George
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Photo: Senior Ty Saxby and Sophomore Krissy Carpenter Working on Batting During Softball Practice at Jayhawk Field
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: softball; athletic practice; KU sports
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Members of the Kansas Women's Cross Country Team
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: cross country; KU sports; women's athletics
Confidence: 0.9

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