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Monday January 31,2000
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Jan. 31). Playing with a new team works well this year. You're an idea-generating machine in February. Outgo could be greater than income in March. There's so much to learn and so little time in April. A secret fear can be put to rest in May. Don't argue yourself out of a good deal in August. Dream of a vacation in September, but it's more likely you'll meet with friends in December.
Aries: Today is an 7.
Your friends need your input, so don't hold back. They may not know what to do. You never let that stop you! Stride boldly forward, even if you don't know what you're getting!
Taurus: Today is a 7.
Gemini: Today is a 7.
You're going to be wheeling and dealing soon. You and a friend can work well together, so pool your talents. Be assertive, too. Don't just sit there. Make things go the way you want.
You may do well today, especially if you're with the right partner. Travel looks pretty good, too. If you suspect there could be trouble, be sure to take a friend along — a tough one.
Cancer: Today is a 7.
You know what needs to be done, but you may not want to do it. You may be better at this than you think. Even if you make an error, so what? Keep at it, and you'll eventually get it right.
Leo: Today is a 9.
The combination of ingredients today is good for romance. Give your partner a little more authority, too. If you're with the right person, this will work well. Trust somebody who's reliable, and you can relax.
Virao: Today is a 6.
You're a busy person. Not only are you in demand at work, but you also have a lot to do at home. Nobody can seem to do a thing without you. Do the best you can and don't worry about it.
Libra: Today is an 8.
Scorpio: Today is a 6.
You can have a breakthrough. You're seeing things from a different perspective, and most of what you see looks good. Love is everywhere, even in places you didn't expect to find it. Enjoy!
You are most likely changing things around at home, tossing things out and bringing in new. Unfortunately, you and your mate could disagree on which things to toss and which to buy. Compromise.
Sagittarius: Today is a 7.
Capricorn: Today is a 6.
You're learning quickly, and that's fun. You may not even realize how much you've changed. You know a lot more, but you don't know everything, yet. Don't get cocky, but do push forward.
Aquarius: Today is an 8.
This could be the day to go shopping, finally You've been narrowing down your options for a while, so you should know what you want. That might be different from the idea you started out with, too.
You and your friends have had a good week end, most likely. Changes have occurred, how ever. That could mean you have to change, too. Luckily, you can adapt if you will.
Pisces: Today is a 7.
Success is within your grasp. You've been waiting, planning and practicing. Soon, you'll get the chance to prove you can do the job. Move boldly forward with confidence. You've earned it.
Football recruit picks Kansas, not Louisville
KANSAS FOOTBALL
The Kansas football team picked up another recruit Friday when Tony Stubbs, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound running back/receiver from Lake Worth, Fla., decided to become a Jawhawk.
Recruiting analyst Jeremy Crabtree of the recruiting service Web site Big 1.2 Blitz (http://big12blitz.com) reported yesterday that Stubbs, who last month gave a non-binding oral commitment to Louisville, changed his mind Friday and decided to come to Kansas instead.
"I was committed to Louisville," Stubbs said. "But Kansas called and offered, and I knew that was the place I wanted to go."
MoKai Football (http://mokan.football.com) recruiting analyst Jon Kirby said that Kansas was Stubbs' top choice all along. He also said it was unclear whether Stubbs would play on offense or defense.
"I could play either way," Stubbs said. "They haven't really told me I have a set position, and we'll have to wait and see. I'll play either one."
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
NFL
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bam Morris' troubled journey through the NFL appears done.
Chiefs running back announces retirement
The weight-challenged running back
Chiefs, the fourth team Morris played for in a checkered six-year
who seemed so often to be his own worst enemy is retiring from professional football. The Keeps City.
career that never realized its full promise, made the announcement.
Morris, 28, could not be reached yesterday for comment. The Chiefs said he informed the club of his decision and gave no details of his future plans.
Football Hall of Fame nominees announced
ATLANTA — Joe Montana and Ronnie Lott, architects of San Francisco's Super Bowl dynasty, were elected to the Pro Football Hall
Montana: Leader of four 49ers Super Bowl winners
of Fame Saturday in their first year of eligibility.
Montana and
Lott were the offensive and defensive cornerstones of the 49ers NFL Championship teams in the 1982, 1985, 1989 and 1990 Super Bowl teams. Montana was a three-time Super Bowl MVP while Lott was an eight-time All-Pro at cornerback, strong safety and free safety. Wilcox, a linebacker with the 49ers from 1964 to 1974, was selected for seven pro bowls.
McCleary writes team note after surgery
NHL
MONREAL — Trent McCleary, who came within minutes of dying after being hit in the throat by a slap shot, felt well enough yesterday to write a note to his Montreal teammates.
handwritten message delivered by team doctor David Mulder.
He said he would be listening to yesterday's game, in which Montreal beat Carolina 3-0.
"Doing great, everybody," said the
McCleary is unable to speak but he is no longer in danger of dying. Mulder said. He is recovering from a fractured larynx and collapsed lung. Doctors expect him to spend at least a week in the hospital, but it is not clear if he will be able to play again.
The 27-year-old player, with his skates still on, underwent an emergency tracheotomy Saturday night after being hit flush on the throat on a shot from Philadelphia's Chris Therrien during a 2-tie.
"Anyone on a respirator is considered in critical condition, but in terms of danger to his life, he went through that (Saturday) night," Mulder said. "Certainly, his life is not in danger now."
Agassi takes sixth Grand Slam victory
TENNIS
MELBOURNE, Australia — Andre Agassi claimed his second Australian Open and sixth Grand Slam title yesterday in an artistic
and broasting victory against Yevgeny Kafelnikov.
Five of Agassi's most exquisite, feathery drop-shots and dozens of powerful ground strokes sapped the strength and spirit from Kafelnikov in a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 triumph.
Agassi! Has won three Grand Slam events in past year
Kafelnikov raced to a 4-0 lead in the open set, as Agassi struggled
to find his range and inflict any damage on serve. But when Agassi broke serve back twice, making it 4-3, a sense of his ultimate triumph engulfed the match, even though he wound up losing the set. It was just a matter of time.
Agassi, the first player to reach four straight major finals since Rod Laver won the Grand Slam in 1969, pushed his career earnings to nearly $20 million with the $485,000 winner's check.
Davenport victorious at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — A blowout turned into a dazzling drama until Lindsay Davenport, stalled two excruciating points from victory, finally ended Martina Hingis' furious comeback and three-year stranglehold on the Australian Open. In winning 6-1, 7-5 Saturday, Davenport added the Australian title to the Wimbledon championship she won last year and the
Davenport: Survived a Martina Hingis comeback
U. S. Open title she won in 1998.
Davenport stood on the brink of one of the most lopsided triumphs in Grand Slam history as she served for the match at 6-1, 5-1, 30-15, but Hingis refused to yield on a court she considered her backyard.
Hingis caught up to an overhead by Davenport as she broke to begin a four-game surge to tie the set at 5-5. But the magic ran out for the 19-year-old Swiss when Davenport swept through the next two games, breaking Hingis at love in the final game.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Women's basketball vs.
wed.
Women's basketball vs. Colorado at 8 p.m. in Boulder, Colo. Baseball media day
Injury to Thomas avoidable
Football media day
Continued from page 1B
Men's basketball vs. Iowa at 6 p.m. in Iowa City, Iowa.
going through the most difficult event in his life. But I would like others to think of this situation, though.
It hasn't been a year ago yet that I was in a rather serious car accident. I lost control of my car and slammed into a median at 75 mph. My seat belt kept me in my seat as my car threw me around like a rag doll and skidded backward down the highway. I didn't realize how serious that was, until a week later, a fellow KU student was in virtually the same accident and died. She was in the same kind of car as me and went into a spin like I did.
Men's tennis at Rolex Indoor Championships in Dallas, Texas
She died in that accident while I walked away from mine. I wish she had been wearing her seat belt, too.
Thomas seemed invulnerable. He could strike fear into the hearts of quarterbacks around the league.
But things like icy roads don't care how many times you've sacked John Elway. They don't care what your grade-point average is or what you're doing after college. They don't care if you're a good person or a bad person,
I'm sure if someone could recover from a bruised spine, it's Thomas. His friend Mike Tellis won't get the chance to recover, though.
I hope that people won't risk their lives when they drive, even if it is just a quick trip to the grocery store. It takes all of three seconds to fasten a seat belt.
And I know it's not much fun to talk about car wrecks, but sometimes we get unfortunate reminders.
Jones is a Mulvane senior in journalism.
Sheriff urges investigation of wreck
The Associated Press
A sheriff has urged a prosecutor to consider charging Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas in a highway wreck that killed a passenger and left Thomas paralyzed from the chest down.
"I'm not ruling anything out,"
But Clay County Prosecutor Don Norris said he did not plan an investigation of the Jan. 23 crash on Interstate 435. An icy snow was falling at the time, and Norris said Saturday he viewed the accident as weather-related.
Norris said. "However, at this time there is no reason to be interested in the case unless they bring me something to say it was caused by something more than the weather."
Thomas was at the wheel of his 1999 Chevrolet Suburban bound for Kansas City International Airport when the vehicle veered into the median and rolled several times.
Neither Thomas nor passenger Michael D. Tellis was wearing a seat belt and both were thrown from the sport-utility vehicle. Tellis was killed, and Thomas suffered severe spinal injuries. A third passenger was wearing a seat belt had only minor injuries.
Thomas was traveling at least 70 mph, according to Missouri Highway Patrol Cpl. Scott Meyer.
Meyer said Friday it was unlikely that his office would pursue charges against Thomas, in part because relatives of Tellis — close friends of Thomas — asked that no charges be filed.
But Clay County Sheriff Bob Boydston urged prosecutor Norris to reconsider his position and to request all investigative reports regarding the Thomas accident.
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