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Friday February 11,2000
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday: This is your year to put down roots. Sort through your money in March and spend some on educational materials. What you learn in April could lead to domestic bliss in May. Be inspired in June and commit in August. Travel beckons in October, but home looks better. Support a friend's changes in December and put an old fear to rest next January.
To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Aries: Today is a 7.
Your ruling planet, Mars, is coming into your sign soon. You've been pensive for the past few weeks, but you're starting to feel assertive again. It's almost time to start something new, so do the homework. Use your brains, as well as your enthusiasm this time.
Taurus: Today is a 6.
You are strong, but you're also up against more opposition. Just shift into four-wheel drive and get tough. Allow yourself plenty of time to reach your destination. You may not get there until tomorrow or the next day, but that's OK. Better late than never.
Gemini: Today is a 5.
Carefully figure out what needs to be done before proceeding further. Sometimes it's important to move quickly. Today you'll do better if you check everything two or three times before taking action. Let friends go on ahead; you make sure everything's right.
Cancer: Today is a 7.
The pace has slowed down a bit, much to your relief. You may also be able to find a few people who understand what you've been going through Get them to help with whatever's not done yet so you can relax.
Leo: Today is a 6.
It's quite possible that someone who outranks you has come onto the scene. This individual isn't saying much but has a lot of power. You won't charm him or her with fancy promises. Prove you know what you're talking about and you'll have a strong ally.
Virgo: Today is a 7.
Libra: Today is a 4.
Hold onto your checkbook today. Don't let anybody else talk you into buying something you don't really need. If the other person's so hot to have the most expensive model, have him or her write a personal check. If it's coming out of the general fund, get the no-frills.
You may be able to make a good deal now. Look around for what you want, and when you find it, move quickly. Get out there and shop for bargains in big things and in little items, too. Never pay retail
Scorpio: Today is a 7.
Sagittarius: Today is a 6.
Although it's important to think carefully, there's also a sense of urgency. A co-worker's nerves may be shot. You're good at planning, so do that now. The more you can figure out ahead of time, the more successful your whole team will be.
Capricorn: Today is an 8.
Your workload is increasing. That's good. Your income could be increasing, too. Do as many errands as you can over the phone to cut down on the frantic racing around. Hide out with a loved one tonight instead.
Aauarius: Today is a 6.
You've been considering changes to your home for quite some time. Well, wrap up your considerations, because the time for action is almost here. You'll know when you can't stand the way it is one minute long. That could happen soon!
You've been going through the data a mile a minute. Now, it's time to mull over what you've recently learned. It's like you've been on a field trip, collecting specimens. Now, you're back at the lab and you need to figure out what you've got.
Pisces: Today is an 8.
You're quick and you may be in the mood to take decisive action. You may be tempted to overspend, too. You're generous, but think about it first. You'll have more money for your favorite charity if you buy something you need on sale.
KANSAS SOCCER
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
'Hawks sign recruits from England, Canada
Coach Mark Francis announced the signing of four new recruits yesterday, with only one being from the United States.
Sarah Gonzalez, the lone American of the four, is a goalkeeper from Shawnee Mission West High School in Overland Park. She has been an all-metro, all-state and all-league selection.
Layla Young is a goalkeeper from Crawley, England. She is the goalkeeper for England's National Team.
Jennifer Ray is a midfielder/forward from Hillington, England. She was a member of England's National under-18 Camp and played for
a season at the Women's National Football Academy.
Maggie Mason is a midfielder from Elmira, Canada. She has been the MVP of her secondary school team for the past three years and led her club team to the 1998 Ontario Cup finals. She also led the under-19 Ontario Provincial Team to the Canadian National Championships. In addition to these four, Pardis Ariazand transferred to the Jayhawks from the University of Portland. She is enrolled at Kansas and working out with the team this semester. Another transfer and two additional walk-ons have commuted to the Jayhawks, but their names can not be released until they are enrolled at the University because of NCAA rules.
— Chris Wristen
Francis said he was excited about the level of talent the class brought to the Jahwaks.
"We are extremely excited about our incoming class," Francis said. "The four players that have signed plus the two that are going to walk on and our two transfers make a very talented group. We
feel that level of talent that this group will bring to our team will elevate the level of this program immediately."
NFL
Lewis' acquaintances issued arrest warrants
ATLANTA — Police issued arrest warrants yesterday for two acquaintances of Ray Lewis and accused the Baltimore Ravens star of lying to protect them.
Lewis, charged with murder in the stabbings of two men outside a club after a Super Bowl party, was an active participant in the fight that led to the killings, Deputy Chief C.B. Jackson said at a news conference.
In his first major comments on the investigation, Jackson said police were searching for two men, Reginald Oakley of Baltimore, 31, and Joseph L. Sweeting of Miami, 34. Both have extensive criminal records and should be considered armed and dangerous, he said.
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard said he would seek murder indictments against all three men at a grand jury hearing today.
"We are absolutely confident that we have the perpetrators of the crime," Jackson said.
For the nearly two weeks since the slayings, Lewis' lawyers have maintained his innocence while Atlanta police remained mostly quiet — until yesterday. Defense lawyer Ed Garland has said Lewis was simply a horrified bystander.
at the news conference, which also
attained Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell,
a very different picture of the Pro-
Bowl linebacker was presented.
Jackson said Lewis refused to answer basic questions about the fight that led to the stabbings.
DENVER — The Denver Broncos cleared room under the salary cap yesterday by cutting defensive ends Alfred Williams and Neil Smith, two veteran members of their two Super Bowl championship teams.
Broncos make cuts, lose defensive ends
They also placed quarterback Chris Miller on reserve-retired status. Miller, who came back last season after three years out because of concussions, had planned to retire in any event.
Smith, 33, is a six-time Pro Bowl selection with 104.5 career sacks and two Super Bowl appearances in 12 NFL seasons. A former first-round draft pick by Kansas City, Smith spent nine seasons with the Chiefs before signing with the Broncos before the 1997 season.
Smith's 2000 base salary would have been $2.5 million. Williams' would have been $1.6 million. The Broncos were hoping to sign both players to incentive-laden contracts that would have helped with the salary cap. They now are eligible to test the free-agent market.
Williams, 31, an All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection in 1996, has 59.5 career sacks in nine seasons. The former Colorado standout was taken in the first round of the 1991 draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Miller, 34, likely would not have returned to the Broncos next season, regardless of salary. He announced in January that he was retiring for the second time because of a concussion.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Trying to get under the NFL's salary cap by mid-night last night, the San Francisco 49ers have cut two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Lee Woodall, defensive and Marvin Washington and six-time Pro Bowl safety Tim McDonald.
San Francisco cuts it close in making salary cap
By letting Woodall and Washington
go, the 49ers saved about $1 million against the cap. That left them about $13.5 million above the projected $62.5 million salary cap. It
was not known how much closer McDonald's release will bring them. The team must be in compliance with
the payroll limit by midnight EST. Failure to abide by the cap limit could result in an NFL-imposed $1 million fine for every day they are not in compliance.
Linebacker Ken Norton, Jr., is close to agreeing to a cap-saving deal, and the 49ers also are talking with the Steve Young's agent to rework his contract.
Buffalo releases Reed after 15 years on team
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.— Andre Reed, who became the No. 2 receiver in NFL history last season while becoming increasingly disgruntled with his role on the Buffalo Bills, has been released by the team.
Reed, a 15-year veteran receiver, said he wanted out, and according to a report on Wednesday from WIVB-TV in Buffalo, the Bills released him.
The Bills also are continuing negotiations with aging stars Bruce Smith and Thurman Thomas. Along with Reed, they were the last two remaining players from Buffalo's four Super Bowl teams.
Agent Leigh Steinberg, who represents Smith and Thomas, said Wednesday night that he was in discussions with team management. "Any reports about their demise is premature," he said.
Both players, who have spent their entire careers with the Bills, have said they would like to return to the team.
"Their plain intention had been to continue there," Steinberg said.
continue there," Steinberg said. Steinberg said the Bills had proposed a salary reduction for Smith and Thomas.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Softball at Fiesta Bowl Classic, Tempe, Ariz. Track at Bob Devaney Center at 4 p.m
**Rowing** at Kansas Indoor Regatta at Allen Fieldhouse at 10 a.m.
**Baseball** vs. University of Texas-El Paso
**Men's tennis** vs. Southwest Missouri State at 2 p.m.
Rowers to defend Indoor Regatta title
baseball vs. Tulsa at Tula, Okla.
Men's tennis vs.
Southwest Missouri State at 2 p.m.
Women's tennis vs.
College of Charleston at 10 a.m.
Baseball vs Rockhurst at 3 p.m. at Hoglund Ballpark
By Shawn Linenberger
sports@kansan.com
Kansas writerswritter
The Kansas women's rowing team continues its winter training at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Kansas Indoor Regatta at Allen Fieldhouse.
No, the basketball court doesn't fold up and the bleachers aren't pushed back. And no, a retractable floor does not open to expose a large body of water.
Instead, the dayhawks will row on ergometers, individual rowing machines that measure time and distance traveled. Races will be 2,000 meters, identical to spring season sprint races.
season sprint Kansas, which has won the university women's division the last four years, will compete against Kansas State, Nebraska, South Dakota, Creighton and Drake universities. Team trophies also will be awarded in university men and open club divisions.
One Jayhawk, junior Julie Geiger, will have something on her mind aside from competing against fellow collegiate rowers — family rivalry.
Her father, Bill Geiger, won last year's 50-and-older senior division. Parents of Kansas rowers traditionally enter in the open division of the regatta.
"He beat me last year," she said
Julie said her father, who is 55,
worked on an ergometer for only
two weeks before last year's regatta.
The Geiger family is no stranger to Kansas Athletics—Bill Geiger played football from 1961 to 1963, but his career was cut short because of an injury. And Julie's older sister, Paige, rowed for the Jayhawks during their first varsity year, 1996.
Julie and Bill Geiger are among more than 300 rowers participating in tomorrow's regatta. Participants range in age from high school to senior division rowers. Club teams from Kansas and Missouri also are entered in the regatta, along with other open entries.
During each division flight, rowers compete on 16 ergometers. Rowers are ranked in flights according to times submitted by coaches.
Assistant coach Heather Galvin said that even though Jayhawk rowers would rather be rowing on the water, the indoor races were good for the team's development.
"It's the first big milestone for measuring progress toward the spring season," she said. "It helps
us in determining boating positions."
Making Waves:
Making Waves
The Jayhawks never have lost their home regatta since rowing became a varsity sport in 1996.
■ The final event tomorrow will be the collegiate relay. It mirrors track and field's 4x100 meter relay. Four rowers row in secession on an ergometer for 500 meters each. Team scoring is like track and field as well — first place, 10 points; second, 8; third, 6; fourth, 4; fifth, 2; and sixth place, 1 point.
■ The collegiate relay isn't the only unique event in the ergometer races — Coxswains will race 1,000 meters in the collegiate coxswain division. A coxswain, the only member in a boat who doesn't row, navigates the boats and keeps the rowers in sync.
"They have fun because it gives them a chance to do our job, yelling at us and cheering us on," said senior coxswain Nikia Rosenberger about her rowing teammates. "It allows rowers to let coxswaisf get in their shoes for awhile."
KANSAS MEN'S TENNIS
Check out the action all weekend!
Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Indiana
Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Iowa
Come out to Alvamar Racquet Club
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