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University Daily Kansan
Page 0470_2 from reel: NP 13607 (2004-08-16 to 2004-12-09)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/52098

Title: Kansas Savvy at Media Day
Summary: Kansas basketball coach Bill Self discusses team injuries and lineup decisions during Big 12 Media Day, with focus on player health and team strategy for the upcoming season.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; college sports; media day; team management; injuries
Named Entities: Self, Bill [basketball coach]; Simien, Wayne [basketball player]; Langford, Aaron [basketball player]; Miles, Keith [basketball player]; Lee, Michael [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: 'Hawks Blow Away Cyclones
Summary: The Kansas volleyball team defeats Iowa State in a sweep despite serving issues, with strong performances from key players and continued improvement from transfer players.
Category: sports
Subjects: volleyball; college sports; big 12 conference; team performance; injuries
Named Entities: Caten, Paula [volleyball player]; Correa, Jana [volleyball player]; Lima, Josi [volleyball player]; Michaels, Ashley [volleyball player]; Bechard, Ray [volleyball coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Pitcher Proves His Dedication
Summary: Profile of Kansas baseball pitcher Shane Kucera, highlighting his dedication to the sport and experiences as a student athlete, including insights into his training regimen and personal motivations.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; college sports; student athletes; foreign exchange students; personal dedication
Named Entities: Kucera, Shane [baseball player]; Hayakawa, Ryotaro [baseball player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Home-Field Advantage Possible
Summary: The Kansas women's soccer team has a chance to host first-round NCAA tournament games due to their strong season performance and facility advantages at SuperTarget Field.
Category: sports
Subjects: soccer; college sports; ncaa tournament; hosting privileges; big 12 conference
Named Entities: Francis, Mark [soccer coach]; Quisenberry, Adam [soccer player]; Mehrtens, Kelly [athletics director]
Confidence: 0.85

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