2B Quick Looks Friday March 17,2000 HOROSCOPES Today's Birthday: Feeling overwhelmed? Maybe it's time to take on a partner. You should know what needs to be done by March. The money's coming, but the workload's intense in April. Develop new skills and access abundance in May. Around August, you should have your routine down pat. Bring somebody else on board around September. By December, you should wrap up an old job and be ready for something new. That shows up around February, but it's not quite what you expected. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries: Today is a 6. Taurus: Today is a 6. Conditions are almost good for travel and romance, but not quite. A date may have to be postponed. You could start out for one destination and end up at another. Instead of trying something new, stick with the familiar. Do chores first, too. You may want to go out and play with your friends, but something at home needs your attention. The bad news is that you should postpone your visit. The good news is you could get your place whipped into shape so you can entertain. Gemini: Today is a 5. An older person may have your whole life figured out. You want to attend a class or a meeting. Do you have to work overtime? Let the obligation take precedence over the fun. There'll be plenty of the time for the latter, later. Cancer: Todav is a 7. Look for bargains and other opportunities. You have an advantage now. You're a little bit luckier than most of the others. That could make all the difference. It may not be a complete gift, but you could make a nice deal. Leo: Today is a 6. Keep an eye on your savings anduck it away, too. A gamble now is more likely to pay off for the other person than for you. In other words, don't be the fool who's parted from his or her money. Virgo: Today is a 7. You and a partner may feel stressed. Things aren't going the way you expected. If you're trying to make things happen, relax. Do something about the things over which you have some control and don't worry about the others. Libra: Today is a 5. Scorpio: Today is a 7. You could be working hard without getting your intended results. Part of the lesson you are learning is to put others first. When you do that, you don't always get exactly what you want. Don't worry; this could be good for you. Capricorn: Today is a 6. Sagittarius: Today is a 5. You'd like to be with somebody special. Unfortunately, some other pressing chore could get in the way. You want everything to turn out perfectly, but that may be a challenge. A phone call may have to substitute for a visit, for now. Aquarius: Today is a 4. You may feel pretty good. You might even think you can take off on a trip. Something will get in the way, however. Unexpected company could drop in. A postponement may be required. Pisces: Today is a 6. Work and entertainment conflict. Playing is important, of course, but if you can make a little extra income, go for it. If you see a job that fits your skills, let people know you're available — at a fair price. You should be well-paid for your services,but a meeting with friends, or your mate, will be much easier tomorrow. Schedule the conversation for later,and get other work done first to make the best of these conditions. You may have to go over your budget because of circumstances not altogether within your control. Try not to get too stressed. The situation could be a blessing in disguise. It's not easy now, but later you may be glad this is over and done with. It was just a wee bit too cold yesterday for the Emporia State Hornets. So cold, in fact, that the Emporia State Spring Twilight Invitational was postponed. It was to be the Jayhawks' first meet of the outdoor season. TRACK Bad weather postpones track meet at Emporia "They're going to reschedule the meet but it'll be at a time when we won't go," coach Gary Schwartz said. The 'Hawks will be a little warmer at their next meet, the Texas Relays, April 7-8, in Austin, Texas. The track and field meet is rescheduled for March 28. Sarah Warren COLLEGE BASKETBALL Luke Axtell sues Texas for releasing his grades good academic standing and the grade report was incorrect. AUSTIN, Texas — University of Kansas basketball player Luke Axtell has filed a lawsuit against the University of Texas, athletics director Deloss Dodds and former coach Tom Penders about the release of his grade report to a radio station in 1998. The lawsuits filed Wednesday in Travis County District Court said it was Penders who orchestrated the improper release of Axtell's grades. Dodds was aware it would happen and did nothing to stop it, the lawsuit said. Axtell, who also is suing the station that broadcast the report, said the release of the grades was illegal and that his right to privacy was violated. Axtell, who transferred to Kansas from Texas, suffered mental anguish and public embarrassment and contempt, the lawsuit said. He is seeking unspecified damages. The release of the grades came after Penders suspended Attell for alleged academic troubles, although the school has said since he was in "I don't know anything about this lawsuit," said Penders, who now coaches at George Washington University. Penders denied any role in releasing the grades. He said he thought the grades release was all a facade to get rid of him. He accepted a $900,000 settlement on his $2,2 million contract when he left Texas. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana coach Bob Knight does not recall choking former player Neil Reed, although he might have grabbed him around the neck for motivational reasons. Texas officials did not immediately return telephone calls seeking comment. The state attorney general's office, which will represent the university, had no immediate comment, a representative said. "I know the truth," he said. "The last thing they want for me to do is testify." Indiana coach denies choking former player Knight on Wednesday denied Reed's claim that he ordered the university's president out of a basketball practice. Reed, who transferred from Indiana at the end of the 1996-97 season, accused Knight of choking him during practice and contended he was physically and mentally abused by Knight. Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only. An interview with CNN/Sports Illustrated in which Reed repeated his charges was broadcast Tuesday night, and a longer version was part of a CNN program Wednesday night. The university investigated and rejected Reed's claims three years ago, but school officials said Wednesday that they would look into the new claims. "Maybe I grabbed Neil Reed by the shoulder, maybe I took him by the back of the neck, I don't know," Knight said. "I don't remember everything I've done in practice." DUNEDIN, Fla. — Starting a three-way trade of first basemen yesterday, Toronto sent David Segui — and cash — to Texas. First basemen head to new home teams The Rangers then dealt Lee Stevens, Lawrence native, to Montreal, and to complete the deal, the Expos sent Brad Fullmer to the Blue Jays. Segui hit a combined, 298 for Seattle and Toronto last season with 14 home runs and 52 RBI. A, 285 career hitter, he was dealt by Seattle last July 28 for pitchers Tom Davey and Steve Sinclair, became a free agent after the season, then signed a $4,325,000, one-year contract to stay with the Blue Jays. BASEBALL Fullmer split last season between Montreal and Triple-A Ottawa of the International League. He batted .277 for the Expos with nine homers and 47 RBI. Stevens batted .282 last season for the Rangers, setting career highs with 24 home runs and 81 RBI. Sanders, Lions disagree on bonus repayment DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are pressuring Barry Sanders to repay immediately a porated share of his 1997 signing bonus, widening the gap between the retired running back and his old team. NFL David Ware, Sanders' agent, said his client and the Lions were asking arbitrator Sam Kagel to clarify when Sanders must repay one-sixth of his $11 million signing bonus for each year he fails to play under terms of his six-year contract. Ware said that in a letter to Sanders dated March 3, the Lions demanded payment by March 13 of the $1.83 million that Kagel ruled the player owed the club this season. The Lions said the wording of Kagel's February ruling gave them the right to collect the money 10 days after the club announced the starting date of training camp. But Ware counters that Kagel never intended that result for Sanders, who the agent said should not have to repay the porated share of the signing bonus unless he fails to report for training camp. Lions officials did not immediately comment. SWIMMING Neck-to-ankle swimsuit questioned for Olympics ATHENS, Greece — It was designed to help swimmers glide through the water like sharks. Now a new neck-to-ankle swimsuit has some officials worried it could hurt competition and lead to lawsuits. But Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates expressed concern in Sydney yesterday that swimmers could expose themselves to legal challenges by wearing the swimsuits during the Olympics. Unveiled yesterday at the World Short Course Championships, Speedo's new swimsuit claims to cut down on drag through the water. "The swimsuit is not a cheat," said Joe Fields, president of Speedo International. "It's evolution; it looks revolutionary." Paul Phedon, international marketing manager for Speedo International, said the swimsuit had been approved by FINA, swimming's world governing body. He claimed there should not be a problem with using it in the Olympics. FINA later issued a statement in reply to Coates, saying bodysuits are not devices designed to make swimmers go faster, such as webbed gloves, flippers or fins that violate FINA rules. The Associated Press Sports Calendar Ballad at Oklahoma St. at 3 p.m. in Stillwater, Okla. Softball vs. Florida St. in Tallahassee, Fla. Men's basketball vs. DePaul at 6:40 p.m. in Winston-Salem, N.C. Women's swimming at NCAA championships in Indianapolis at 2 p.m. **Women's basketball** vs. Vanderbilt in Rustin, La. **Baseball** vs. Oklahoma St. in Stillwater, Okla. **Softball** at Florida St. Invitational **Track** at Dr. Pepper Invitations in Waco, Texas **Women's swimming** at NCAA championships DePaul star could have been a 'Hawk Baseball at Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla. Women's tennis vs. Baylor at 11 a.m. Men's golf in Cleveland Collegiate Championships in Aiken, S.C. Continued from page 1A before the weekend ends. “It’s ironic that it comes down to my last two school choices that I narrowed it down to,” Richardson said earlier this week. Instead, the fortunes of both Richardson and Kansas are mired in the 8-9 game in the NCAA bracket, and the winner of today's game is staring second-round squarely in the jaw. Because of Richardson's choice, both his and Kansas' seasons will be finished Rigg is a Greenwood Village, Colo., sophomore, in broadcast journalism. Oh, what Kansas fans everywhere wouldn't give to have the one who got away. Then, someone asked Richardson if he had any words for Williams, the man who tried so desperately to put him in Crimson and Blue, the man who needed him so desperately now. "I'll see him in North Carolina, Richardson said daringly. Men relish role as tournament underdog Continued from page 1B and second-seeded Temple, which comes into the tournament with a 24-5 record. "It's a different role that we're going to be playing this year," said Kansas guard Kenny Gregory. "Hopefully we can surprise some people. People don't think we can do it. It it's better that people aren't going to be focusing on us." Instead, that focus revolves around the No. 1 seeded Duke Blue Devils — Kansas' likely second-round opponent if the 'Hawks beat DePaul. Duke is led by two secondteam All Americans in Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year Chris Carrawell and junior forward Shane Battier, a 6-foot-8 bruiser. The Blue Devils, 27.4, are ranked No.1 in both the Associated Press and the ESPN/USA Today polls, and they clinched both the ACC regular season and tournament titles. "If we beat DePaul, it's always been a dream of mine to play against Duke," said Kansas center Eric Chenowith, who was recruited by the Blue Devils when he was in high school. "Records go out the window when the ball goes up in the air." Records, at least, didn't matter to the Jayhawks in past NCAA Tournaments. The Jayhawks were a No. 1 seed in 1995 and were upset by a lower-seeded team in the Sweet 16. In 1996, the Jayhawks were a No. 2 seed and were upset by a lower-seeded team in the West Regional Finals. In 1997, the Jayhawks were a No. 1 seed and were upset by a lower-seeded team in the Sweet 16. And in 1998, the Jayhawks were again a No.1 seed and were upset by a lower-seeded team in the second round. That's why the Jayhawks think maybe, just maybe, they can ruffle a few feathers this year as a lower seed. "We've been kind of up and down this year," said Kansas forward Nick Collison. "When we come to play we're a tough team. If we come out and do what we need to do, I think we'll be a tough team to beat." TONIGHT'S GAME Who: Defauil vs. Kansas When: Whiteman, G.A., at the Lawrence Jeffee College Station, N.C. TV/Radio: CBS/Jaywain Radio Network Probable Starters F 3 Quentin Richardson Ht. Gr. Yr. PPG 1 F 32 Bobby Simmons 67 Su. 13.1 C 52 Lance Williams 69 Su. 5.7 G 23 Ralph McPherson 64 Su. 10.7 G 11 Raul Johnson 64 Su. 10.7 Kannas (23-9) F 4 Mike Collison 69 Fr. 10.5 F 4 Drew Greenow 69 Fr. 10.9 G 20 Kenny Gregory 65 Jr. 12.7 G 13 Jeff Boschie 65 Su. 10.1 G 12 Jeff Boschie 65 Su. 10.1 HEY STUDENTS! Calling for 2000-01 HAWK Club Executive Board Officers. "Helping Athletics Win at Kansas" Executive Board Positions President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Member Director Public Relations Marketing/Promo Director 2 Student Executives Pick up applications at: - KU Ticket Office - SUA Box Office BE A LEADER FOR THE OFFICIAL STUDENT BOOSTER ORGANIZATION FOR KU ATHLETICS call KU Athletics Promotions at 864-4133 - DEADLINE FOR APPLYING: FRIDAY, MARCH 31 RETURN APPLICATION TO KU ATHLETICS PROMOTIONS OFFICE • 230 ALLEN FIELDHOUSE IF NOT, CATCH THE KU BASEBALL TEAM IN ACTION! HEADING SOUTH FOR SPRING BREAK? Tuesday March 21 vs. Rockhurst 3 pm Wednesday March 22 vs. Arkansas 3 pm Friday March 24 vs. Missouri 3 pm Saturday March 25 vs. Missouri 2 pm Sunday March 26 vs.Missouri 1 pm KU STUDENTS FREE WITH KUID! } 4 1