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Royals’ Francoeur says it’s tough not to press as slump deepens

Veteran outfielder Jeff Francoeur admits it’s tough not to press on those occasions when he now finds himself in the starting lineup. "Yes, absolutely," he said, "but I’ve got to find a way to relax. I’ve just got to go out there and not try to do too much. Once I find it a way to do that, which hopefully will be here soon, I feel I’ll be back on track."

University of Kansas

KU basketball team adds Memphis transfer Tarik Black

Kansas’ basketball team has added another big body to a burgeoning roster overhaul. Former Memphis forward Tarik Black has signed a grant-in-aid agreement to play basketball at Kansas, the school announced Tuesday.