2B
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2005
CORRECTIONS
- Yesterday's University Daily Kansan contained an error. In the sports column, "NCAA Steroid testing needs closer look," Jose Canseco's name was misspelled.
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
TODAY
+ Soccer vs. KFCF U-15 (exhibition), 6 p.m., Javahawk Soccer Complex
FRIDAY
◆ Baseball vs. Texas, 6 p.m., Hoglund Ballpark
SATURDAY
♦ Softball at Iowa State, 2 p.m., Ames, Iowa
♦ Baseball vs. Texas, 6 p.m., Hoglund Ballpark
SUNDAY
◆ Baseball vs. Texas, noon, Hoglund Ballpark
◆ Softball at Iowa State, noon, Ames, Iowa
FOOTBALL
Kansas lands commitment from cornerback Webb
After landing wide receiver Xavier Rambo just three days ago, the Kansas football team received another verbal commitment, this time from Rambo's teammate, Anthony Webb, according to rivals.com.
Webb was a first-team all-state selection last year, racking up 11 interceptions during his junior season at the cornerback position.
Webb and Rambo are both juniors at Wilmer Hutchins High School.
Webb took an unofficial visit last week to Texas. He was also considering Oklahoma, Nebraska and Texas A&M among others.
According to rivals.com, Webb is nearly as fast as Rambo and runs a 4.5-second 40-yard dash. Rambo runs a 4.4.
"Kansas is getting a great player and person. He has the instincts it takes to play corner at the Big 12 level," Wilmer Hutchins coach Mike Robinson told the recruiting Web site. "He's one of those players that comes along in every 10 years. He researched Kansas a lot after Xavier committed."
— Ryan Colaianni
Jumper to leave record, legacy
BY PATRICK SHEHAN
pshehan@kansan.com
KANSAN SOFTWRIER
PROFILE
At the Kansas Relays two weeks ago, Brooklyn Hann finished second to last place in the women's invitational 100-meter hurdles. Despite running against professional athletes from all over the world, she was disappointed.
"I did terrible," Hann,
Sacramento, Calif. senior, said after the race. "But hopefully I'll do better in the triple jump."
The triple jump had already started. After a quick stretch, Hann entered the third flight of the
Tell us your news Contact Bill Cross or Jonathan Kealing at 864-4858 or sports@kansan.com.
Hann
women's triple jump. She dominated it. She jumped 43-feet-3.75-inches, defeating Team Nike's Vanitta Kinard by two inches in front of a hometown crowd.
Performances like this show why Hann has remained among the top triple jumpers in the Big 12 Conference. Her composure under pressure and relaxed competitiveness give her an edge above her competition.
"I do better when I'm relaxed," Hann said. "I'll get nervous if I get too psyched out."
The University of Kansas hurdles coach Elisha Brewer said she had noticed the psychological effect on Hann's performances.
"The key for her is to help her relax and go into the meet with the right frame of mind," Brewer said.
In high school, Hann lettered four years in track and field. She made it to state finals in the triple jump, 100-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles. She chose Kansas from other programs such as University of Nevada and University of California-Berkelu
"You want your
senior year to go out with a bang. We wanted this to be her best year."
Elisha Brewer Kansas hurdles coach
Hann's mother, Deborah, didn't have much time to see her daughter compete in high school. But she made it to Palo Alto, Calif., when Hann made it to the junior nationals three years ago. Hann jumped 41-feet-8.75-inches, finishing first.
"She was really excited," Deborah Hann said. "I could tell because I could hear her screaming."
Coming off a successful indoor season, where she placed 10th at the national championships, she has set a goal for her last three weeks as a Jayhawk: to re-set the women's outdoor triple jump record for the third time, making it harder for the University's next Brooklyn Hann to defeat.
She first broke the record in 2002 with a jump of 42-feet-11-inches. She defeated her own record in April at the Tom Botts Invitational in Columbia, Mo. with a jump of 43-feet-7-inches.
"You want your senior year to go out with a bang," Brewer said. "We wanted this to be her best year."
Hann's success in the triple jump provided gust into the dusty record books. Before Hann, the Jayhawk who came closest to the record was Yolanda Taylor in 1988. Her record at the time was 41-feet-10-inches.
Hann is not an outspoken ieader, Brewer said.
"I'm satisfied," Hann said. "I have no regrets."
When in Rome ...
Edited by Megan Claus
Domenico Stinellis/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spain's Nicolas Almagro returns a ball to Russia's Marat Safin during the Rome's Masters tennis tournament, at Rome's Foro Italico yesterday. Almagro defeated Safin 6-4, 6-3.
KENTUCKY DERBY
Trainer Zito has five horses, derby favorite
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Trainer Nick Zito has the favorite for the Kentucky Derby again, this time with Bellamy Road, owned by Yankees boss George Steinbrenner.
Bellamy Road was made the 5-2 favorite for Saturday's Derby and drew the No.16 post yesterday.
The No. 16 post has produced three Derby winners: Thunder Gulch in 1995, Charismatic in 1999 and Monarchos in 2001.
A full field of 20 3-year-olds was entered for the 1 1/4-mile race, with Afleet Alex the second choice at 9-2 Bandini was the third choice at 6-1.
Bellamy Road is one of five Zito horses in the field, equaling the record by Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas in 1996.
Zito's other horses are High Fly at 8-1 (No. 11 post); Noble Causeway at 12-1 (No. 4 post); Sun King at 15-1 (No. 3); and Andromeda's Hero at 50-1 (No. 2).
— Richard Rosenblatt《The Associated Press》
MLB
Rockies' loss adds to eight-game streak
SAN DIEGO — Ryan Klesko's second home run tied the game in the ninth inning, and Miguel Ojeda singled in the winning run with two outs in the 12th as the San Diego Padres defeated Colorado 8-7 yesterday, giving the Rockies their eighth-straight loss.
There were seven homers at Petco Park, which has been criticized by Padres sluggers for its spacious outfield.
Klesko hit a leadoff homer to right in the ninth on an 0-1 pitch from Chin-Hui Tsao to tie the game at 7.
Mark Loretta started the rally in the 12th when he was hit by the first pitch from Marcos Carvajal (0-1). Brian Giles walked before Phil Nevin and Klesko struck out. The runners advanced on Carvajal's wild pitch before Ojeda lofted a single to center.
— Bernie Wilson/The Associated Press
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
Raise $$$ for your Non-Profit Organization.
Volunteer to work concessions at KU Athletic Events.
Call 864-7966 today to schedule a date to raise funds for your organization.
Models Wanted
The Women of KU swimsuit calendar is looking for models for the 2006 edition.
For more info and to apply online, visit our Web site at womenofku.com.
Here's your chance to be a part of the most successful and reputable college calendar in the nation!
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be students enrolled at the University of Kansas.
Women of KU 2006 SWIMSUPT CALENDAR
Fashion is our business.
Fashion is our business.
THANK YOU DAYS SALE
30% off all formals and...
Buy One Top & Get the Second 50% Off
When You Bring In This Ad
785.856.kieu
738 Massachusetts
Expires May 23
kansan.com
St. Patty's Day '05
To Memories!
Even the drunken kind of hazy ones!
Congratulations friends!
From the very first night,
it's been so fun living to
together. Jess, I hope you
never give up your love for
the Jager. Dani, I hope Bob
is with you in all things.
Love you gue!
I love you guys!
I just wanted to give a special thanks to my advisor, and to my professors (you know who you are) I couldn't have done it without all your努力
survived KU!
Thank You
Congratulations Baby!
We can't believe our girl is all grown up! We've so proud of you, and wish you luck at your first job. We know you'll do
We love you!
Grad Ads
Sizing & Cost
For more information