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University Daily Kansan
Page 0679 from reel: NP 6849 (1996-11-01 to 1997-03-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/97399

Title: Athletes Make Too Much, but They Are Not to Blame
Summary: Columnist Matt Woodruff discusses the high salaries of professional athletes, arguing that while athletes earn significant money, they are not solely responsible for the situation.
Category: opinion
Subjects: sports salaries; professional athletes; sports economics
Named Entities: McGwire, Mark [baseball player]; Griffey Jr., Ken [baseball player]; Oakland Athletics [baseball team]; Evander Holyfield [boxer]; Mike Tyson [boxer]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Jordan's Future Still Up in the Air
Summary: Report on Michael Jordan's uncertain future with the Chicago Bulls, with speculation about whether he will retire after the season or continue playing.
Category: sports
Subjects: NBA; Michael Jordan; Chicago Bulls; basketball
Named Entities: Jordan, Michael [basketball player]; Bulls, Chicago [basketball team]; Rodman, Dennis [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Boxer McCall Faces Complaint
Summary: Oliver McCall faces a complaint from the Nevada Athletic Commission regarding his behavior during a boxing match with Lennox Lewis.
Category: sports
Subjects: boxing; Nevada Athletic Commission; drug testing
Named Entities: McCall, Oliver [boxer]; Lewis, Lennox [boxer]; Ratner, Marc [Nevada Athletic Commission director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Retired Philly Hopes to Play Baseball Again
Summary: Retired baseball player Andy Van Slyke hopes to make a comeback with the St. Louis Cardinals after retiring due to back problems.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; St. Louis Cardinals; Philadelphia Phillies
Named Entities: Van Slyke, Andy [baseball player]; La Russa, Tony [baseball manager]; Cardinals, St. Louis [baseball team]; Phillies, Philadelphia [baseball team]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Parcells' Contract Disputes With New England Continue
Summary: Ongoing contract dispute between Bill Parcells and the New England Patriots, with discussions about his future as a coach.
Category: sports
Subjects: NFL; coaching contracts; New England Patriots; New York Jets
Named Entities: Parcells, Bill [football coach]; Tagliabue, Paul [NFL commissioner]; Patriots, New England [football team]; Jets, New York [football team]; Belichick, Bill [football coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Union Technology Center
Category: advertisements
Confidence: nan

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