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University Daily Kansan
Page 0156 from reel: NP 5973 (1996-03-01 to 1996-07-24)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/68246

Title: Sitting Down to Stand Up for Beliefs
Summary: Article about NBA player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf who was suspended for refusing to stand during the national anthem due to his Islamic beliefs, with quotes from Abdul-Rauf and other players commenting on the situation.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; NBA; religious freedom; sports controversies
Named Entities: Abdul-Rauf, Mahmoud [basketball player]; Mutombo, Dikembe [basketball player]; O'Neal, Shaquille [basketball player]; Johnson, Magic [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Sold Blades Won't Leave Kansas City
Summary: Report on the sale of the Kansas City Blades hockey team to Grand Rapids, Michigan businessman Russ Parker, with conditions that the team remain in Kansas City.
Category: sports
Subjects: hockey; sports business; franchise ownership
Named Entities: Parker, Russ [businessman]; DeVos, Daniel [businessman]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Douglas Will Fight Again
Summary: Former heavyweight champion James Douglas plans to return to boxing after a six-year absence, with details about his upcoming fight against Tony LaRosa.
Category: sports
Subjects: boxing; sports comebacks; heavyweight boxing
Named Entities: Douglas, James [boxer]; Tyson, Mike [boxer]; LaRosa, Tony [boxing trainer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 3 on 3 Basketball
Summary: Information about upcoming 3-on-3 basketball tournament sponsored by KU Recreation Services, including registration details and schedule.
Category: campus news
Subjects: intramural sports; campus athletics; student activities
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Safe Break
Summary: Campus safety initiative promoting responsible behavior during spring break, with information about tables on Wescoe Beach offering sunscreen, condoms, and other resources.
Category: announcement
Subjects: campus safety; alcohol awareness; student health
Confidence: 0.85

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Sports Careers; Terraplane Bicycles & Goods; KU Recreation Services; Northwestern University Summer Session '96; Shark's Surf Shop; Christie's Toy Box; The Classifieds; Red Lyon Tavern
Category: advertisements
Confidence: nan

Title: [classifieds]
Category: classifieds
Confidence: nan

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