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University Daily Kansan
Page 0301 from reel: NP 6849 (1996-11-01 to 1997-03-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/97777

Title: Kansas Faces Former No. 1
Summary: Kansas men's basketball team prepares to face No. 1 ranked Cincinnati in a Big 12 Conference game, with analysis of team matchups and player performances.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; KU men's basketball; Big 12 Conference
Named Entities: Williams, Roy [KU men's basketball coach]; Huggins, Bob [Cincinnati men's basketball coach]; Vaughn, Jacque [Cincinnati guard]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Volleyball Team Sets Records
Summary: KU women's volleyball team finished the season 10-24, setting multiple team records despite finishing ninth in the Big 12 Conference.
Category: sports
Subjects: KU women's volleyball; Big 12 Conference; athletic records
Named Entities: Herschman, Adam [writer]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Freshman Starting Swimmingly
Summary: Freshman swimmer Brandon Chestnut makes strong start to his KU career, with coaches praising his performance and potential for future success.
Category: sports
Subjects: KU swimming; freshman athletes; NCAA competition
Named Entities: Woodruff, Matt [writer]; Chestnut, Brandon [freshman swimmer]; Reynolds, Troy [assistant coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Columnist Takes Parting Shots
Summary: Sports editor Bill Perrella shares final thoughts on various sports topics including college football Heisman Trophy race and NCAA basketball rankings.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports commentary; college football; NCAA basketball
Named Entities: Perrella, Bill [sports editor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Jordan Honored
Summary: Michael Jordan named NBA Player of the Month for November after leading Chicago Bulls to 15-1 start, averaging 31.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.67 steals.
Category: sports
Subjects: NBA; Michael Jordan; Player of the Month
Named Entities: Jordan, Michael [NBA player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Golf Signees
Summary: KU women's golf coach Jerry Waugh announces signing of two golfers, Jamie Tucker and Ashley Bishop, to letters of intent for the upcoming season.
Category: sports
Subjects: KU women's golf; recruiting
Named Entities: Waugh, Jerry [women's golf coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Tickets Available for Big 12 Championship Football Game
Summary: Information about ticket availability for the Big 12 Conference championship football game between Nebraska and Texas, with details on purchasing options.
Category: sports
Subjects: Big 12 Conference; football tickets; college sports
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Turner Broadcasting Gains Cable Rights for 1998 Games
Summary: Turner Broadcasting System announces exclusive cable rights to the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, with coverage details and broadcast plans.
Category: sports
Subjects: Olympics; broadcast rights; winter sports
Named Entities: Schiller, Harvey [Turner Sports president]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Bullets Forward Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Charge
Summary: Washington Bullets forward Juwan Howard pleads not guilty to driving under the influence charge in Washington D.C. Superior Court.
Category: sports
Subjects: NBA; legal issues; Washington Bullets
Named Entities: Howard, Juwan [NBA player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Fast Breaks
Summary: Collection of brief sports news items including updates on various college athletic programs and events.
Category: informational content
Subjects: sports briefs; college athletics; quick news
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Did You Know?
Summary: Sports trivia section featuring interesting facts about college football teams and their histories.
Category: informational content
Subjects: sports trivia; college football; historical facts
Confidence: 0.7

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