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University Daily Kansan
Page 1094 from reel: NP 6849 (1996-11-01 to 1997-03-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/96984

Title: LaFrentz, Pierce Considering NBA
Summary: Kansas basketball players Raef LaFrentz and Paul Pierce considering entering NBA draft, with coach Roy Williams discussing their decisions and potential impact on team.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; college athletics; NBA draft; KU basketball
Named Entities: LaFrentz, Raef; Pierce, Paul; Williams, Roy [coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Win Escapes Men Saturday in Bitter Battle Against Arizona
Summary: Kansas men's basketball team defeats Arizona 85-82 in third round of NCAA Tournament, with Raef LaFrentz playing key role in narrow victory.
Category: sports
Subjects: NCAA tournament; basketball; KU athletics; postseason play
Named Entities: LaFrentz, Raef; Arizona Wildcats
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Dixon Named to the 1997 Kodak All-America Team
Summary: Kansas women's basketball player Tameka Dixon named to 1997 Kodak All-America team, becoming third player in KU history to receive this honor.
Category: sports
Subjects: women's basketball; college athletics; awards; honor
Named Entities: Dixon, Tameka
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Spectator Stand Collapses in New Delhi
Summary: Report on spectator stand collapse at volleyball match in New Delhi, India, resulting in injuries and hospitalizations.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports safety; international sports; tragedy
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Boggs Injury
Summary: New York Yankees third baseman Wade Boggs suffers eye injury during batting practice, with details on treatment and expected recovery.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; injuries; New York Yankees
Named Entities: Boggs, Wade [baseball player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Canadian Wins Fifth Victory in Brazilian Grand Prix
Summary: Canadian driver Jacques Villeneuve wins fifth Formula One race of season at Brazilian Grand Prix.
Category: sports
Subjects: auto racing; Formula One; international sports
Named Entities: Villeneuve, Jacques
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Chiefs' New Quarterback Tries to Avoid Bono's Errors
Summary: Kansas City Chiefs new quarterback Elvis Grbac discusses learning from previous quarterback Steve Bono's mistakes during offseason.
Category: sports
Subjects: NFL; football; Kansas City Chiefs
Named Entities: Grbac, Elvis; Bono, Steve
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Golfer to Begin Treatment for Alcoholism After Binge
Summary: Professional golfer John Daly announces he will seek treatment for alcoholism following recent binge and public incident.
Category: sports
Subjects: golf; athletes; rehabilitation
Named Entities: Daly, John
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Shaq Attack
Summary: Feature on Shaquille O'Neal's diverse career pursuits including music, acting, and business ventures beyond basketball.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; NBA;  Shaquille O'Neal
Named Entities: O'Neal, Shaquille
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Fast Breaks
Summary: Collection of brief sports news items including updates on various athletes and events.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports roundup; quick hits; athletics
Confidence: 0.7

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