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University Daily Kansan
Page 0639 from reel: NP 6849 (1996-11-01 to 1997-03-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/97439

Title: Mitchell Signs
Summary: Quarterback Scott Mitchell signed a four-year deal with the Detroit Lions worth $21 million, including an $8 million signing bonus.
Category: sports
Subjects: professional football; NFL; player contracts
Named Entities: Mitchell, Scott [quarterback]; Detroit Lions
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Bullets Fire Coach
Summary: Jim Lynam was fired as coach of the Washington Bullets after two blowout losses, with Wes Unseld becoming interim coach and Buzz Branam as assistant coach.
Category: sports
Subjects: NBA; coaching changes; Washington Bullets
Named Entities: Lynam, Jim [coach]; Unseld, Wes [general manager]; Branam, Buzz [assistant coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Shaq to Miss All-Star Game
Summary: Shaquille O'Neal will miss the NBA All-Star Game due to a knee injury sustained during a game against Washington.
Category: sports
Subjects: NBA; injuries; All-Star Game
Named Entities: O'Neal, Shaquille [center]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Ignore Roar of Tiger Fans
Summary: Article about the intense KU-MU basketball rivalry, focusing on fan behavior and taunts during games between Kansas and Missouri.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; rivalries; KU-MU rivalry
Named Entities: LaFrentz, Raef [basketball player]; Wilkerson, John [University of Missouri student]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Allen Signs Recruits
Summary: Kansas football coach Terry Allen signed 21 commitments on national signing day, with most coming from in-state players.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; recruiting; Kansas football
Named Entities: Allen, Terry [football coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Allen Molds Team Against Tough Odds
Summary: Sports editor Spencer Duncan writes about Terry Allen's challenges in building the Kansas football team with limited resources and facing adversity.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; coaching challenges; Kansas football
Named Entities: Allen, Terry [football coach]; Duncan, Spencer [sports editor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Missouri Squeaks by Jayhawks
Summary: Missouri defeated Kansas 96-94 in double overtime, with Stephanie White hitting a three-pointer to secure the win.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; game results; KU-MU rivalry
Named Entities: White, Stephanie [Missouri player]; Pride, Lynn [Kansas player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Three Agents Free No More After Signing With Chiefs
Summary: The Kansas City Chiefs announced the signing of three free agents, including former New England Patriots safety Eddie Cadet.
Category: sports
Subjects: NFL; free agency; Kansas City Chiefs
Named Entities: Chiefs, Kansas City [football team]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Fast Breaks
Summary: Don Nelson, recently fired by the New York Knicks, is favored to fill the Mavericks GM vacancy, with Frank Zaccagnelli expressing support.
Category: sports
Subjects: NBA; coaching; Miami Heat
Named Entities: Nelson, Don [coach]; Zaccagnelli, Frank [general manager]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Miami, Ohio, Alumni Sue to Stop Nickname Change
Summary: A group of Miami University (Ohio) alumni sued the university to block a proposed nickname change from Redskins to RedHawks.
Category: sports
Subjects: college athletics; nickname controversy
Named Entities: Miami University [Ohio]
Confidence: 0.75

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