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Friday February 4,2000
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday. You may think you know it all this year, and you may be right Put the puzzle together in February and then design a better one. Take action on your dream in March and find what you need close to home in April. Be guided by history in May and follow your partner's inspiration in August. By next December, your transformation should be complete. Heed a wise woman in January.
Aries: Today is a 7.
You've got a lot of important social obligations. You and your team could do something that's important. If it doesn't pay the bills, however, it shouldn't take top priority. You already knew that, but sometimes you forget.
Taurus: Today is a 6.
You could have a wonderful opportunity today. That's the good news. The bad news is that there is a test. It's only on the one thing you find most intimi dating. Get past that barrier, and your success is assured. If you don't, well, count it as practice.
Gemini: Today is a 7.
Study up. You're on the brink of a fabulous break through. Something you you've been learning can help you jump forward in your career. If you aren't currently in the process of learning something important, get on it, now!
Cancer: Today is a 5.
Is money on your mind? This is a great day to do the homework. Figure out how you can make the best possible deal, even if it takes a while. This may not be an easy assignment, but you could get a nice return on the time and money invested.
Leo: Today is a 7.
Are you married? If so, just go along with whatever er your spouse wants. If not, well, your sweetheart might decide it's time to tie the knot. It probably is, too. Don't even know the right person yet? Get out and mingle. This could be the day.
Virgo: Today is a 7.
The work is pouring in. Concentrate on taking care of others' needs. If you give it your full attention, you could make a lot of money. You're good at this. It may be tough, but you can make it look easy. Think of it as a game, with you emerging the big winner.
Scorpio: Today is a 6.
Libra: Today is an 8.
Cuddle and make plans for the future. A person you care a lot about feels the same way back. Something you thought never could happen might come true. So, don't be inhibited by reality as you knew it. Be willing to let go of that so you can have it all.
Sagittarius: Today is a 6.
Capricorn: Today is a 7.
You could have a marvelous idea — and soon. You and somebody else could be involved. Everything doesn't go exactly the way you thought it would, but that's OK. The overall outcome is positive. Luckily, you're naturally hard to dissuade. Keep at it.
A lot's going on at your house. Are you fixing things up, moving things around or tossing out a bunch of stuff? If you live with anybody else, the issue becomes more complex. It may not be easy to work out a compromise you can all live with, but it worth it.
Aquarius: Today is a 9.
What you should learn next should be pretty obvious. Somebody might even come right out and say it. If you're any good at reading omens at all, you should know what it is by now. If not, well, ask somebody! They'll be glad to tell you.
You are so smart today; you should be able to figure out anything. If you're also practical, compassionate and sensitive to the feelings of others, you'll be unstoppable. But, who would want to stop you? You're awesome!
Pisces: Today is a 7.
You've been working up to this confrontation for quite a while. You know what you want, so don't settle for anything less. Even a person who's decisive may not have your best interests at heart. Hold out for what works best for you, even if you have to stall.
WOMEN'S TENNIS
After an extended break, the Kansas women's tennis team is set to start the spring season with three meets this weekend in Lawrence.
Women's tennis begins season with three meets
The team's first meet is today against Eastern Michigan. The meet will be followed by a doubleheader on Sunday, during which the Jayhawks will compete against Creighton in the morning and Wichita State in the afternoon.
Although none of the opposing
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ranked, Kansas coach Jenny Garrity said they all would be a challenge for the Jayhawks.
"These teams we are playing are not easy," she said. "They are going to give us a run for our money."
The team enters the season ranked No. 42 in the nation, dropping 10 places from No. 32, where it ended last fall.
The women's matches will be held at the Alvamar Tennis and Swim Club, 4120 Clinton Parkway. Friday's meet begins at 4 p.m., and Sunday's meets begin at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
FOOTBALL
— Zac Hunter
New Orleans Saints hire Haslett as coach
NEW ORLEANS — Jim Haslett, defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was hired yesterday as coach for the New Orleans Saints.
"Jim is the best man for the job at this time for the New Orleans Saints," general manager Randy Mueller said. "I have a great relationship with Jim, and that is extremely important as we move forward to bring the Saints a winner. We will begin working toward that goal today."
Coach Mike Ditka was fired Jan. 5 after a 3-13 season that also cost team president and general manager Bill Kuharich his job.
Saints owner Tom Benson said Haslett was chosen because he was better organized. Compared to the other candidates, it was the difference between night and day. Benson said
The defensive coordinator in Pittsburgh since 1997. Haslett was the Saints' defensive coordinator in 1996 and coached the team's linebackers in 1995 during two turbulent seasons at the end of the Jim Mora era in New Orleans. While he was with the Saints, New Orleans improved from 22nd to 13th in total defense. The Steelers were 11th in total defense this season.
BASEBALL
Shortstop Jeter doubles salary to $10 million
NEW YORK - Derek Jeter doubled his salary to $10 million yesterday while putting off a multi-year deal. Ariel Prieto, meanwhile, lost in his quest to double his salary despite not pitching in the maiors since April 1998.
"I'm paying a lot of tax now," Jeter joked after he agreed to a one-year contract with the New York Yankees. "It's kind of overwhelming, the way I've been compensated the last few years. It's not really something I sit around and think about too much."
The shortstop made $130,000 when he was American League Rookie of the Year in 1996, $550,000 in 1997, $750,000 in 1998 and $5 million after
New York and Jeter's agent,
Casey Close, have been talking about a $118.5 million, seven-year deal. Knowing that the price only goes up, Yankees officials have been trying to convince George Steinbrenner to give his go-ahead, but the owner hasn't made a decision.
winning in arbitration last year.
Prieto, a 30-year-old right-hander, dropped players to 1-1 in salary arbitration when he was awarded a raise from $210,000 to $300,000 instead of his request for $500,000. The decision was made by arbitrators Stephen Goldberg, James Gross and Ted High, who heard the case Wednesday in Tampa.
Houston right-hander Chris Holt, who had been scheduled for a hearing yesterday, instead agreed to a one-year contract worth $1,025,000.
Twenty-eight players remain in arbitration, which runs through Feb.18.
NBA
Karl Malone threatens to sit out All-Star game
SALT LAKE CITY — If Karl Malone is serious about sitting on the All-Star game, he didn't let on yesterday as he made a hasty exit from the Delta Center after Utah's
morning
morning
shootaround.
*Call up God.*
Why don't
you ask
God?
Malone said
while striding
toward the parking lot.
Malone reportedly is threatening to sit out the All-Star game, citing a recurring back injury. He strained his back during training camp, then hurt it again Tuesday against Seattle.
Another consideration is a tendon on the middle finger of his shooting hand, which he reinjured last week
at Portland.
"I think the rest would do him good," Jazz trainer Mike Shimensky said.
Last week, Malone grumbled privately that he wouldn't play in Oakland unless he was named a starter in voting by fans. He wasn't; Malone and teammate John Stockton were chosen Monday by coaches as All-Star reserves.
If he doesn't show up in Oakland on Feb. 13, Malone could face a possible fine or suspension from the NBA.
Clippers dismiss coach; assistant takes reins
LOS ANGELES — Chris Ford was fired as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers yesterday, following humiliating losses to Golden State and Phoenix by a combined 77 points.
Ford was in the second year of a three-year contract with the Clippers, who are 11-34 including 16 losses in the last 18 games.
Ford, 51, was replaced by assistant Jim Todd, whose first game as intercoach is tomorrow night against Dallas.
"Chris is a good person and his efforts should be acknowledged," said Elgin Baylor, the team's vice president of basketball operations. "But it has simply reached the point where the gap between the actual results and where we think we should be — based on our talent level — is just too wide."
Todd, 47. coached the Clippers to two victories in as many games in December when Ford was unable to coach because of back spasms.
"Jim did a good job earlier this year," Baylor said. "There are no guarantees, but if he does well and the team responds, it would certainly make him a viable candidate for long-term consideration."
Baylor said Todd would have the job at least through the end of the season.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Men's tennis at Rolex
Men's tennis at Rolex Indoor Championships in Dallas Women's tennis vs. Eastern Michigan 4 p.m. Track Jayhawk Invitational at Anschutz Sports Pavilion
Swimming at Iowa State in Ames, Iowa
Men's tennis at Rolex Indoor Championships in Dallas
Men's basketball vs. Texas Tech at 3 p.m.
Swimmers prepare for last dual meet
By Brandon Krisztal sports@kansan.com Kansan sportswriter
The Jayhawk women match the Cyclone women's 5-4 record. The Kansas men, 0-6, will face their third consecutive Top 25 opponent in the No. 25 Iowa state men, who are 6-2.
The Kansas swimming and diving team will compete against Iowa State in its last dual meet of the season tomorrow in Ames, Iowa.
"Iowa State, on the men's side, is a very good team," said swimming and diving coach Gary Kempf. "Their team has been real tough for us the last couple years. What I look
The women want to build on momentum from last weekend when they squeaked past No. 16 Nebraska, 122-121. The men just want a win.
for this weekend is for us to go challenge them in every event and be a better team Saturday at 4 o'clock than we were at 1 o'clock.
Kempf praised the Cyclone women's team for continually improving and stressed the importance of the meet for his team.
"This is a key component this weekend for our ladies because I have to pick our championship scoring team after this weekend," he said. "So there's gonna be some key performances that we're looking at."
Women's basketball vs.
Oklahoma State at 2:05
p.m.
Women's tennis vs.
Creighton, 10 a.m. and
Wichita State, 2 p.m.
Men's basketball at Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., at 8:05 p.m.
After returning from arm surgery, senior captain Kerri Pribyl has won four diving events
Kempf said that he was pleased with how the men swam last week and that he expected them to compete at a high level against the Cyclones. Senior captain Brian Klapper said he hoped both he and the team kept progressing.
"The women should be able to go one, two, three in both boards," she said. "So that's our goal: to sweep."
in the last three meets. She has high expectations this weekend.
Senior Skip Reynolds said he was looking for both men's and women's victories at Iowa State as a springboard for next weekend's Big 12 Conference Championships in College Station, Texas.
"Our main goal is to get our times down," Klapper said. "We want to keep taking a step forward in our last competition before conference."
Lawyer says NFL star didn't have weapon
The Associated Press
ATLANTA — Pro Bowl linebacker Ray Lewis was unaware two men had been killed in a brawl when he and others left a Super Bowl party in a limousine, his lawyer said yesterday.
The Baltimore Ravens star didn't know about the stabbings until he heard news reports hours later, lawyer Ed Garland said.
"He did not have a knife, he did
not use a knife, he did not engage in a fight, he did not promote in any way a fight," Garland said.
Lewis is charged with two counts of murder in the slayings early Monday of Richard Lollar, 24, and Jacinth "Shorty" Baker, 21, outside a lounge in Atlanta's Buckhead entertainment district. He is being held until a Feb. 14 bond hearing.
Atlanta police representative John Quigley said A.J. Johnson and Kwame King were wanted for questioning, but are not necessarily suspects. Both are friends of Lewis.
Asked if Lewis knows who killed the men, Garland said: "His vision, his location, what he saw, I will go into at a future time. But he does have some limited knowledge."
So far only Lewis has been charged in the killings. Quigley said a judge signed an arrest warrant only after he determined there was sufficient probable cause that Lewis was involved in the crime.
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