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University Daily Kansan
Page 0108 from reel: NP 7213 (1997-04-01 to 1997-07-23)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/64196

Title: Roberson Joined Team Later Than Expected
Summary: Junior college quarterback Akili Roberson joined the Kansas football team later than expected due to academic issues, but is now working to earn the starting position.
Category: sports
Subjects: football; athletics; college sports; player transfers; NCAA
Named Entities: Roberson, Akili [quarterback]; Allen, Terry [football coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Thousands Ready to Run in Relays
Summary: The 72nd annual Kansas Relays will feature thousands of athletes from colleges and high schools competing in various track and field events.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; athletics; college sports; NCAA; competitions
Named Entities: Woodruff, Matt [sportswriter]; Schwartz, Gary [track coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: NBA All-Time List Should Take Back the Shaq
Summary: Columnist argues that Shaquille O'Neal should not be considered one of the 50 greatest NBA players of all time, questioning the criteria used for the list.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; NBA; player rankings; controversy
Named Entities: O'Neal, Shaquille [basketball player]; Barkley, Charles [basketball player]; Olajuwon, Hakeem [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: NCAA Future Site Down to Two
Summary: The NCAA has narrowed down potential future headquarters sites to Kansas City and Indianapolis after eliminating Dallas and Denver.
Category: sports
Subjects: NCAA; athletic administration; college sports; site selection
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Chiefs Signees
Summary: The Kansas City Chiefs have signed several players including tight end Oscar McBride, offensive tackle Leslie Ratliffe, and defensive back Michael Senter.
Category: sports
Subjects: NFL; professional football; Kansas City Chiefs; player signings
Named Entities: McBride, Oscar [football player]; Ratliffe, Leslie [football player]; Senter, Michael [football player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Fast Breaks
Summary: K-State quarterback position is open with five candidates competing, including Jonathan Beasley and others vying for the starting role.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; quarterback competition; K-State
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Hockey Player Suspended for High-Sticking Incidents
Summary: Philadelphia Flyers' Eric Lindros has been suspended for two games and fined for high-sticking incidents during games.
Category: sports
Subjects: hockey; NHL; player discipline
Named Entities: Lindros, Eric [hockey player]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Isiah Thomas Denies Claims That He Gambled as a Player
Summary: Former NBA star Isiah Thomas denies allegations in a new book that he gambled while playing, calling the claims lies and rumors.
Category: sports
Subjects: NBA; basketball; controversy; gambling allegations
Named Entities: Thomas, Isiah [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Kansas Recruit
Summary: April Nance, a 6-foot guard from Huntsville, Alabama, has committed to play for Kansas and was named to the 1997 PARADE All-American high school girls' basketball team.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball recruiting; high school athletes; PARADE All-American
Named Entities: Nance, April [basketball recruit]
Confidence: 0.7

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