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Monday February 7,2000
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday: Use what you already know to improve your status. A change may be required. You've got all the facts figured out in February. Then, add what you couldn't have known in March. There's almost too much of a good thing in April, and old stuff works better than new does in May. A partner puts pressure on finances in August, and a friend could disrupt your home in December. All's well that ends well in January.
Aries: Today is a 4.
You could run into trouble if you travel far today. Take it easy and watch where you're going. It does look like you're getting a boost concerning your career, however. People are talking about you, and they're saying nice things.
Taurus: Today is an 8.
You should be in a great mood today. Most things will go well, but don't spend too much company time talking with your friends. They're interested in hearing your stories, true, but the boss may not be amused if the work doesn't get done. Take care not to have too much fun.
There are all sorts of complications. You're smart, but you don't need to make your final decision yet. Something may be going on that you don't know about. If anybody's asking for your money, get the advice of an older person before you hand it out.
Cancer: Today is an 8.
Make sure you've done the homework on an impending purchase. Have you investigated the possibilities of getting this item from a more distant source? Check out the catalogs and the Internet. You'd hate to find out later that you spent too much.
Leo: Today is a 5.
You're being tested today. This could turn out to be good, but right now it may feel like you're getting nowhere. The trouble is you may have to go along with what the other person wants. It happens every once in a while. Be smart. Consider the possibility.
Virgo: Today is a 7.
Scorpio: Today is an 8.
Service to others should be your primary focus. If you hear about somebody who needs something you can provide, go ahead and pull a few strings. You always feel better when you've done a good deed, and it looks like there's one that needs doing.
Sagittarius: Today is a 5.
You could have some problems with your partnership now. The other person has some strong ideas. If the other person cares more about it than you do just let it go. It's hard to give up, but you can do it. Reserve your energy for a battle you can win.
Libra: Today is a 7.
Take it easy today. Listen more than you talk. Spend more time at home. If you get a little more rest, eat good food and catch up on all the news with your loved ones, you might keep from getting a cold. It's called preventative medicine, and it could work.
Capricorn: Today is an 8.
Aquarius: Today is a 5.
Your life revolves around home and family. You may have more love than money, but that's OK. You're pretty smart right now, so you're learning quickly. That will help you improve your financial situation. And, two out of three ain't bad.
You're focusing on business, most likely. That's what you should be doing, anyway. Don't move too quickly, though. You may not understand everything yet. Do the research now and make your purchases later in the week.
You're learning quickly, and that's good. The bad news is you may realize you've been doing something the hard way. The good news is you'll start doing it an easier way now. Don't be embarrassed; it's all part of growing up.
Pisces: Today is an 8.
You should be clicking along now. That's fine; get as much done as you can. You're under a little bit of pressure, but that's OK. It's motivational. Make yourself practice, and your chances of becoming perfect are pretty good.
St. John's player out for possible violation
NEW YORK—Erick Barkley of St. John's, one of college basketball's top guards, was suspended for exchanging cars with a family friend, two sources told The Associated Press yesterday.
St. John's athletic director Ed Manetta Jr, said he expected the NCAA to address Barkley's status today.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
The school on Saturday declared its leading scorer ineligible because of a possible NCAA rule violation.
"There is no official investigation," Manetta said. "The committee that handles this interpreted it one way, and we had to take action reluctantly."
Barkley traded his late model Jeep Cherokee for a bigger but older Ford Expedition that belongs to a family friend, said a source close to Barkley and another with knowledge of the matter, both speaking on condition of anonymity.
The exchange could be a violation if the NCAA rules Barkley received preferential treatment because he was an athlete or if this constituted possible payback for when he turns professional.
No one from the NCAA was available for comment.
Barkley is averaging 16.9 points, 4.1 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 17 games for the Red Storm (14-6).
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — An engine problem that slowed the defending champions helped turn the finish of the Rolex 24 yesterday
AUTO RACING
Engine mishap gives victory to French team
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into high drama.
A Dodge Viper fielded by the French Oreca team overtook the Dyson Racing Riley & Scott Mark III-Ford, the 1999 winner, two hours from the end, then held off a challenge from a Chevrolet Corvetain in the closest Daytona sports car finish ever.
The Viper, shared by former Formula One drivers Karl Wendlinger of Austria and Olivier Beretta of France and four-time Porsche Cup champion Dominique Dupuy of France, gave Daimler-Chrysler its first overall championship in a sports car endurance event.
Rob Dyson's car, co-driven by James Weaver of England, Max Papis of Italy, Elliott Forbes-Robinson and Dyson, dominated until the engine began misfiring during the nighttime hours at Daytona International Speedway.
Wendlinger was at the wheel when the red and white Viper passed the slow-moving R&S-Ford to take the lead for the first time in America's premier sports car race.
The Viper led the rest of the way, but the Corvette co-driven by Canadian Ron Fellows, Justin Bell of England and Chris Kneifel made it interesting, finishing on the same lap, just 30.879-seconds behind — the closest finish in the race's 38-year history.
Fleisher successfully defends event title
GOLF
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Bruce Fleisher is picking up where he left off last season on the Senior PGA Tour.
Fleisher, who had five birdies and a bogey yesterday for eight points under the Modified Stableford scoring system, finished with 30 points for a two-point victory. Fleisher earned $165,000.
Fleisher, a seven-time winner last year as a rookie on the 50-and-over circuit, successfully defended a title for the first time in his pro career yesterday, winning the Royal
Fleisher won only one tournament in 30 years on the PGA Tour.
Caribbean Classic.
HOCKEY
World team victorious against North America
TORONTO — A rout and a shutout.
Obviously, this wasn't a normal NHL
All-Star game.
Pavel Bure scored three goals — no surprise there — and goaltender Olaf Kolizg played a sharp shutout period as the World team turned the
50th All-Star game into an uncommon rout, dominating North America 9-4 yesterday.
Bure's brother, Valeri, played willing setup
man by assisting on Pavel's first two goals. The Russian Rocket's third goal came as the World stars erupted for four goals in the third period, all against Mike Richter of the New York Rangers.
The hat trick was the 11th in All-Star history, but the fourth in four years in a game that has increasingly emphasized offense, with an average of 16 goals scored in the last 10 years.
That's what made Kolzig's shutout third period so unusual, and his play helped the World stretch a 5-4 lead at the start of the period into a blowout.
short film depicted Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Gordie Howe trekking to a frozen pond for a pickup game, only to stumble upon Jagr, Eric Lindros, Paul Karya and Pavel Bure already playing.
Jaromir Jagr and Pavel Bure also helped provide the biggest cheer of the extended and elaborate pregame show, as the Legends on ice film clip that opened the ABC-TV telecast drew extended cheers inside the Air Canada Center. The
AMERICA'S CUP
Multiple U.S. teams lose in bids for Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Five American syndicates ran expensive campaigns to win the America's Cup. Too many, says Paul Cayard, after he failed as his country's last hope.
"We were too diluted," he says. "Having five or six teams from the United States is not the best way to put our best foot forward."
With a budget estimated at $32 million, Cayard's AmericaOne lost the best-of-9 challenger finals 5-4 when Prada won the last race yesterday by 49 seconds. The Italian syndicate reportedly had at least twice as much money to spend.
So for the first time in 31 America's Cup competitions starting in 1851, no U.S. boat will be in the finals. The country that won the first 25 events has lost three of the six since then and an unprecedented two straight.
Only one syndicate represented each of the other six countries in the challenger series — Australia, France, Italy, Japan, Spain and Switzerland.
The American campaigns were AmericaOne from the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, America True from the San Francisco Yacht Club, Team Dennis Conner from San Diego, Young America from the New York Yacht Club and Aloha Racing from the Waikiki Yacht Club.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Men's basketball at Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla. at 6:05 p.m.
tues.
wed.
NFC charges to Pro Bowl win
Softball at Fiesta Bowl Classic, Tempe, Ariz., vs. Fresno State at 11 a.m. and vs. Arizona State at 5:30 p.m.
Women's basketball vs.
Texas in Allen
Fieldhouse at 7:30 p.m.
The Associated Press
when they come."
HONOLULU — Randy Moss came up big against the AFC's best defensive backs.
The Minnesota receiver set records with nine catches for 212 yards, and Mike Alstott scored three touchdowns in the NFC's 51-31 victory Sunday in the highest-scoring Pro Bowl ever.
"We had a lot of fun," said Moss, selected the MVP. "With Alstott rumbling through there, we did some good things. I'm not really into individual awards and things like that, but I guess I'll take them
"He's one of the best," Madison said. "They put him in a situation to make plays, and that's what he did."
The 6-foot-4 Vikings star used his height advantage to outleap the AFC defensive backs, particularly 5-11 Sam Madison of Miami and 6-foot James Hasty of Kansas City.
Moss' last catch was a 25-yard touchdown reception from Carolina's Steve Beuerlein with 1:05 to play that closed the scoring.
The score seemed to bring out some bad feelings between the two teams, who accused each other of breaking Pro Bowl rules that prevent blitzing and rushing the kicker.
vaulting and tossing the knife:
Arizona's Aeneas Williams and
Tampa Bay's Derrick Brooks
returned interceptions for touchdowns as the NFC dominated the game from the start in snapping a three-game losing streak.
Alstott, the Tampa Bay fullback, scored on runs of 1,3 and 1 yards. He finished with 13 carries for 67 yards.
The 82 points broke the record of
64 set in 1980.
"I'm making up for the last two Bowls," Alstott said. "The last few years I've been here, we've been on the downside, so it's fun being on the upside."
Amanda Reves may leave basketball team
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Kansas' all-time kills leader after playing four years on the Jayhawks' volleyball team, appears to have left the team for the rest of this season, Washington said after the game. Amanda Reves was not on the sidelines yesterday.
Having used four years of eligibility in volleyball, she still is eligible to play this academic year and next in a different sport. Next year, however, Amanda Reves will be spending her fifth year in the School of Social Welfare away from the University.
"Not getting as much playing time as she may have thought, she would like to go ahead and focus on her academics." Washington said. "It's disappointing, but certainly I do understand it."
Washington learned of the situation Saturday night and will talk with her about the situation today.
Woodard's squad wins alumnee game
alumnae game
Four-time All-American and two-time Olympian Lynette Woodard led the White team to a close victory against Tamecka Dixon's Blue team in an alumnae game that was held before the
"Not getting as much playing time as she may have thought, she would like to go ahead and focus on her academics,"
Marian Washington Women's basketball coach
Jayhawks played yesterday. Dixon plays for the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA, and Woodard is an assistant coach for the Jayhawks.