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University Daily Kansan
Page 0984 from reel: NP 10601 (2003-08-18 to 2003-11-25)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/42673

Title: Celtics, Pierce Beat Heat to Start Season
Summary: The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat in their season opener, with Paul Pierce scoring 23 points and Antoine Walker contributing 15 points in the victory.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; professional sports; NBA; Boston Celtics
Named Entities: Pierce, Paul [basketball player]; Walker, Antoine [basketball player]; LaFrentz, Raef [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Magic Beat N.Y. In OT
Summary: The Orlando Magic defeated the New York Knicks in overtime, with Tracy McGrady scoring 26 points including key baskets in the fourth quarter and overtime.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; professional sports; NBA; Orlando Magic
Named Entities: McGrady, Tracy [basketball player]; Gooden, Drew [basketball player]; Thomas, Kurt [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Pacers Down Detroit
Summary: The Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons, with Jermaine O'Neal scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds in the victory.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; professional sports; NBA; Indiana Pacers
Named Entities: O'Neal, Jermaine [basketball player]; Pollard, Scot [basketball player]; Carlisle, Rick [basketball coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Look for Simien to Overcome Plague of Injuries
Summary: Wayne Simien, a University of Kansas basketball player, is expected to overcome his injury history and have a successful college career after multiple shoulder and knee injuries.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; player injuries; University of Kansas; NCAA basketball
Named Entities: Simien, Wayne [basketball player]; Gooden, Drew [basketball player]; Collison, Nick [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Cross Country Members Earn Student-Athlete Distinctions
Summary: Fourteen members of the University of Kansas cross country team were named to the Academic All-Big 12 team, including Lauren Brownrigg, Megan Laviole, Julie Mullally, and Arrah Nielsen.
Category: sports
Subjects: college athletics; student-athletes; cross country; University of Kansas
Named Entities: Brownrigg, Lauren [athlete]; Laviole, Megan [athlete]; Mullally, Julie [athlete]; Nielsen, Arrah [athlete]; Friedman, Michelle [athlete]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Kansas Athletics Calendar
Summary: Upcoming athletic events for University of Kansas teams including soccer, football, swimming, and rowing competitions.
Category: sports
Subjects: college athletics; sports schedules; University of Kansas
Confidence: 0.8

Title: What We Heard
Summary: Former Kansas star Scot Pollard comments on his flamboyant style and relationship with the media in a quote featured in the newspaper.
Category: opinion
Subjects: sports commentary; athlete quotes; basketball
Named Entities: Pollard, Scot [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Free for All
Summary: A column by Joey Berlin discussing various sports topics including comments on KU football, basketball, and other athletic events.
Category: opinion
Subjects: sports commentary; athlete opinions; basketball
Named Entities: Berlin, Joey [writer]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Zen Zero; The University Daily Kansan
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

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