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Quick Looks
Wednesday January 26, 2000
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Jan. 26).
Have you thought about publishing a book? Put your plans in writing in February and pay the first installment in March. You'll have the energy to succeed in April and the determination in May. Your partner's got the answer in August, and a foreign friend's best adviser in September. Make a course correction in December and find a quiet harbor by next January.
Aries: Today is an 8.
You like to think taking on challenges alone is best, but even super heroes have buddies to help Your friends and your mate are the one's who'll make it all possible. Be sure to thank them.
Taurus: Today is a 7.
Somebody nearby could use your help. This might not be manual labor; it could be the intellectual kind. You don't make much money from this job, but you'll be rewarded.
Gemini: Today is a 10.
You're the lucky onel Nobody else has conditions as good as Geminis. Romance, travel, higher education, publishing — all should go well. Are you writing a book? If not, why not? Start now!
Cancer: Today is a 7.
How long has it been since you've shopping for household items? Big ones? You've thought about this for a long time. You may have to go into debt but if you find a good deal, which you might, charge!
Leo: Today is an 8.
You can learn quickly now if you will.
Somebody's trying to teach you something. Don't argue with what this person is telling you. For heaven's sake, take the coaching!
Virgo: Today is a 6.
You're scrambling to keep up with the pace.
Creativity's required, but you can do it. You may have to fix something, too. Don't slow down. Keep paddling! You could actually win the race!
Libra: Today is a 9.
Snuggle up near the home fires as much as possible. If you have to leave your little nest for a while, get back as soon as you can. With your help, something interesting will be going on there.
Scorpio: Today is a 6.
Sagittarius: Today is an 8.
Somebody you love needs your attention.
Unfortunately, the people at work need you, too.
Being indispensable isn't easy! You're in demand because you're so good at cleaning up messes.
Your friends are your best tutors now. That's fun,
actually. You love hanging out with interesting
people. You may pass them up soon, however.
You're learning faster than they are!
Capricorn: Today is a 7.
Aquarius: Today is an 8.
A slight modification may be required, but the money's out there. Without too much effort, you could get more of it to pour into your pocket. All that's required is a small shift in your position.
Pisces: Today is a 6.
This could be a good day for you to travel if you could go for free. Your only problem is the cost, so look around for a better fare. You, of all people, ought to be able to find a good deal.
You may be under a bit of stress. You're working hard, but that might not be enough. Your dreams may be a rad far-fetched, but don't give up. Even if you don't get everything, you will get further!
MIAMI — Derrick Thomas underwent more than four hours of surgery yesterday to rebuild part of his spine, and doctors said his spinal cord was not damaged as badly as feared.
FOOTBALL
Thomas' surgery gives some hope of recovery
Thomas: May regain ability to walk
Doctors originally thought it might have been severed when Thomas, 33, was thrown from his car Sunday after losing control on an ice highway near Kansas City, Mo. Thomas broke his spine and neck and wound semi-
conscious with no feeling in his legs
Though the NFL star remained paralyzed from the chest down at Jackson Memorial Hospital, doctors expressed hope he'd walk again.
The Kansas City Chiefs linebacker's operation included decompressing the spinal cord, stabilizing the spinal column with screws, titanium rods and hooks, and implanting bone grafts from Thomas' hip.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Doctors said that the surgery went as planned and that Thomas, who remained sedated yesterday afternoon, could be transferred to a rehabilitation facility in about two weeks. He already has begun working with therapists.
Former coach denied freedom for new job
NEWARK, N.J. — A federal judge yesterday denied Bill Belichick's request for a temporary restraining order that would free the former Jets assistant coach from a decision by NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue
and allow him to seek a new job.
and allow him to seek a new job.
At a hearing before U.S. District Judge W. Bissell, Belchick's lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler, said the league was unfairly restricting his client's ability to make a living.
ike a living. The judge scheduled a conference call for today with lawyers for Belichick and the New York lets to determine if an additional hearing would be scheduled on Belichick's request for a permanent injunction.
Kessler said that Belichick had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become head coach of the New England Patriots and that there was no guarantee he would ever be offered another head coaching job in the NFL.
Tagliabue cited the uncertainty in the Jets' coaching situation, and told both sides to address by Feb. 1 whether the Jets' contract rights to Belichick should extend through 2002, or should be limited to the 2000 season; whether the contract rights should remain in place if Parcells returns as coach; what procedures should be followed to determine whether the Jets are entitled to damages for Belichick's breach of contract.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings added three more of Green Bay's fired assistants to their coaching staff yesterday, including defensive coordinator Emmitt Thomas, a day after Sherman Lewis was brought in to run the offense.
Packers firing spree is to Vikings' delight
Former Packers receivers' coach Charlie Baggett also joined Green's staff, and Thomas brought along Chuck Knox Jr., who will provide computer analysis.
Lewis and Thomas were fired along with the rest of the Packers' staff on Jan. 3 after Green Bay went B-8 in Ray Rhodes' only season as coach.
Also yesterday, Vikings general manager Tim Connolly resigned effective Feb. 1 after 15 months on the job. He lost a power struggle with Green last spring that limited his duties to overseeing the Vikings' push for a new stadium.
Fazio resigned a few days later to take a job as linebackers coach in Washington. On Monday, Doug Atkins was
fired as tight ends coach, and Ray Sherman quit rather than accept a demotion from offensive coordinator to receivers coach after Hubbard Alexander was moved to a front office job.
The staff shakeup, known locally as the "Purple Purge," began last week when Green, smarting from an underwhelming 11-7 season that once again ended shy of the Super Bowl, fired inside linebackers coach Tom Olivadotti without informing defensive coordinator Foge Fazio.
Govs. place wager on Super Bowl XXXIV
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mel Carnahan is betting Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist a case of St. Louis' celebrated toasted ravioli that the Rams beat the Titans on Sunday in Atlanta.
Sundquist responded by wagering a basket of Tennessee food products, including succulent Tennessee ham, that the Titans return to Nashville with the Super Bowl trophy, Carnahan said.
There a side bet to please animal lovers: St. Louis-based Ralston Purna Co. agreed to donate 1,000
pounds of animal food to the Humane Society of the winning governor's choice.
TENNIS
Joining Navratilova yesterday in the tennis shrine were Australian Davis Cupper Malcolm Anderson and Robert Kelleher, who as president of the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association, helped lead the fight for Open tennis. The three will be inducted July 15 in Newport.
There were 167 singles titles, 165 doubles crowns and 1,438 singles match wins — all records, male or female.
"Martina was the greatest all-around player to ever play our game," fellow Hall of Famer Billie Jean King said yesterday at a news conference for the newest members of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. "She just did it all."
NEW YORK — Yet another title for Martina Navratilova: Hall of Famer.
Three new names to join Hall of Fame
SOCCER
HAVANA — Soccer star Diego Maradona, apparently angered by constant media coverage during his stay for cocaine rehabilitation, punched and broke a reporter's car window yesterday.
Cuban star lashes out for heavy coverage
Photographers and cameramen say they were trailing Maradona outside a Havana supermarket.
He confronted a TV cameraman and photographer of Reuters and struck the vehicle's window with his hand, shattering the glass. Photographer Heriberto Rodriguez sustained a slight injury to his eye from the broken glass.
Sports Calendar
Women's basketball: vs.
Missouri at 7:05 p.m. in
Allen Fieldhouse.
thurs.
Swimming vs. Nebraska at 2 p.m. in Robinson Natatorium.
Women's basketball vs. Iowa State at 1 p.m. in Allen Fieldhouse.
Men's basketball vs. Iowa State at 3 p.m. in Ames Iowa.
Track vs. Kansas State and Missouri at Memorial Stadium.
Jayhawks to face Missouri
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"We have the ball-handlers who can bring it up the floor," Washington said. "I don't believe Missouri to be any more challenging than every team we have faced so far. We just have to take our time."
Taking their time is something the Jayhawks didn't do at Saturday's game in Lubbock, where key turnovers took Kansas out of contention.
"We made a couple of mistakes and got down on ourselves," Washington said. "Instead of keeping our composure, we broke down."
Washington was referring to a 14-0 run at the end of the first half that helped give Texas Tech a 43-29 halftime lead. The deficit caused Pride to step up and try to rescue the Jayhawks. She shot only 25 percent and tied a season-low with eight points.
"Lynn has got to relax and know she's got a lot of people pulling for her and trying to help her."
Washington said. "She wants to do so much for this team that she gets too upset with herself. And we can't afford that. She's got to let it go."
Jackson, who ranks third in the league in the assist-to-turnover ratio, is quick to point out that the Jayhawks are not dwelling on their disappointing defeat.
"One of the things about this team is we are a veteran team; we've been through this before," she said.
Sophomore center Nikki White is projected to start tonight in place of junior guard Brooke Reves. White had started two straight games for Kansas before Saturday, when Reves returned to the starting lineup.
With a game against 5-0 Iowa State on the horizon, Kansas is approaching the heart of its conference season. The Jayhawks have yet to play 5-0 Oklahoma, ranked 23rd, and the No. 8 Cyclones in Ames, Iowa
Pribyl successful despite arm surgery
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Swimming and diving coach Gary Kempf mentioned Pribyl's resiliency as he praised his captain's character.
"Kerri has been one of the best divers ever to come through our program," he said. "She's been consistent and had to overcome problems in her career. Problems that would've ended other divers' careers. That is a tribute to her determination to compete at high level. She deserves a chance to go to the NCAAs this year and hopefully she'll have that chance."
With the end of her career nearing, Priblyl wants to get an internship at a large architectural firm in Seattle and put her swimming career behind her. She says she will undoubtedly miss the camaraderie she has developed with her teammates.
Lawrence said he knew Pribyl would be missed. "It's just her attitude, she has such a good, bright attitude," he said. "She comes in here and she works hard everyday. You always miss kids with good integrity and good character. You can always replace talent, but you can never replace a person. So in essence, I guess I'll never be able to replace Kerri."