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Friday February 5,1999
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday
You're sharp as a tack this year, but without love, you're nothing. You'll know exactly what your sweetheart needs by the end of March in April, you'll be launching a new intellectual adventure. In September, you'll have graduated to a whole new level. November is confrontational, so don't back down. By December, your plan should have worked to your satisfaction.
Aries (March 21-April 19): Today is a 6.
Ames ( March 21 - April 19 ): Today is *Ames*
There's a lot of discussion going on today, and you'd be wise to note. You're going to have to force yourself to do so. If you don't, it'll be hard for you to remember everything that happened. Some of it might be useful later.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today is a 5.
Today, it'll be more important for you to get somebody else's advice. Communication is the key to your success today, so don't keep your problems to yourself. The only way to solve them is to let other people in on the secret.
Gemini (May 21-June 21): Today is a 6.
Everything is kind of clicking along, until all of a sudden things aren't the way you want them anymore.
Somebody turns you down or refuses your request.
Although you may not get what you thought you wanted, you could get what you need.
Cancer (June 22-July 22): Today is a 5.
An interesting twist of fate could occur today. Something you were sure was going to happen most likely won't, and something you didn't expect at all could take its place. A long-promised check may arrive. Now that would be a pleasant surprise.
Leo (Julv 23-Aua. 22): Today is a 6.
A loved one's brilliant idea is most likely not going to work. That's good to know ahead of time. You won't have to loss your money around tonight to make a good impression. The person you care most about is more interested in your good, solid decision-making capabilities.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today is a 5.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Today is a 7
A conversation with a co-worker today about money could lead to a raise in pay or a better job. You'll get the best job leads from people who are familiar with your work. A change might disrupt your status quo, but if it improves your standard of living. Ask around.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Today is a 5.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 20): Today is a 7.
Love is in the air and on your mind. Looks like you're interested in one person, but somebody else is interested in you. A person who doesn't quite fit your pictures may turn out to be your best choice for romance after all.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Today is a 5.
The moon's in Libra, renowned for being wishy-washy. People will spend the whole day talking.
Don't wait around for people to make up their minds.
Tell them what you want them to do. It'll save you time, trouble and irritation.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today is a 6.
Your life has probably been a fascinating one, and today it could become even more so. You'll get the opportunity to try something you've always wanted to do but were a little nervous about. The sooner you get started, the better.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today is a 5.
You could get a big raise today, or a lucky break. If you're looking for a job, start pounding the pavement. The very one you always wanted could drop right into your lap. Make sure you take the time and make the effort to communicate.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today is an 8.
You've got lots of questions you'd like answered, and you probably know an attractive person you'd like to have answer them for you. You could probably talk all night, and with any luck at all, you'll be able to.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today is a 5.
You'll probably have to deal with an absolutely unpredictable problem today. Luckily, a brilliant idea comes to you. It could come from someone you know with a lot of experience in this area.
SPORTS BRIEFS AND SCORES
Kansas City will be the site of the NCAA Volleyball Championships in 2002, 2003 or 2004. KU officials announced yesterday.
Kansas City earns bid for volleyball champs
The University of Kansas, in conjunction with the Kansas City Sports Commission, submitted a bid to hold the event, which takes place the weekend prior to Christmas.
The proposed site for the event is Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas associate athletics director Amy Perko, along
with three members of the Sports Commission, will make a presentation to the women's volleyball committee in person on Wednesday. The committee will then make its final decision the following week.
"We are excited to be one of the finalists because we believe Kansas City can provide a great atmosphere for a successful tourment," Perko said. "We have no doubts that the event would be a sellout. The University of Kansas staff enjoys working with Kansas City to bring quality events to this area."
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
"We would be extremely pleased at the opportunity to co-host such and event," Bechard said. "I think the bid itself reflects the willingness on the part of our administration to be aggressive in its pursuit of prestigious events."
Kansas head volleyball coach Ray Bechard echoed Perko's sentiments.
The Championships are held in conjunction with the American Volleyball Coaches Convention and were most recently staged at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
— Kansan staff report
It'll start like this: Larry Bird's team will break from a huddle and walk to center court at Market Square Arena.
Bird's Pacers favored as NBA season starts
The place will be rocking, the ball will go up, someone will win the tip and the NBA season — after a bitter lockout, the retirement of Michael Jordan and brief training camps — will finally begin, 94 days late.
"Of course everyone would like to see Michael still in the league, but he is not and the league will continue to go on." Bird said. "And there will be new champions, not only this year but as the years pass."
Bird's team is being cast as the favorite in this abbreviated 50-game season, and Indiana will be the site of one of 11 NBA season-opening games as the Pacers play the Washington Wizards at 6 p.m.
Busy nights will be commonplace in the NBA this season as teams squeeze all their games into just 13 weeks.
"I think you will see a lot more intensity," Bird said. "The only problem I foresee is that if you have a major injury to one of your star players — if he misses a couple weeks — that's a lot of games. I think the team that stays the healthiest has probably got a better opportunity to win."
And the flip side, of course, is that the injured teams will be in for a struggle.
The Charlotte Hornets already have lost their two best players, Glen Rice and Anthony Mason, to injuries. Combined with the loss of centers Matt Geiger and Vlade Divac and guard Dell Curry to free agency, the Hornets will have a tough time when they open at home against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Cleveland at Atlanta, Detroit at Miami, Toronto at Boston, New York at Orlando, Sacramento at San Antonio, Minnesota at Denver, Chicago at Utah, Dallas at Seattle, Houston at
the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix at the Los Angeles Clippers are tonight's other NBA openers.
Monday Night Football analyst leaves ABC
Bart Dierdorf, object ABD,
Dierdorf, a member of the Pro Foot
ball Hall of Fame, said yesterday
that he is leaving Monday Night
Football after 12 years as a color
analyst.
Dan Dierdorf is out at ABC
"Yesterday, ABC Sports informed my representatives at The Marquee Group that no substantial offer to extend my contract will be forthcoming." Dierdorf's statement said. "Therefore, Sunday's broadcast of the Pro Bowl will be my last for ABC."
earned the respect, admiration and friendship of everyone with whom he worked at ABC Sports," McAndrews said. "We wish him luck in his future endeavors."
Brian McAndrews,
executive vice president and general manager of ABC
Sports, acknowledged Dierdorf's statement.
"He is a very talented broadcaster, who
About a replacement, ABC Sports spokesman Mark Mandel said, "it would be premature to discuss our plans for next season."
Dierdorf's departure marks the second change of the ABC Monday Night broadcast team in two years. Ex-NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason replaced Frank Gifford following the 1997-98 season.
Albert, Sprewell return to NBA on same day
Both Marv Albert and Lattrell Sprewell will begin their comebacks on the same day, and at the same place.
Albert returns from a 16-month
absence to announce the Miami Heat New York Knicks game Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
He was fired by NBC in September 1997 after pleading to biting a former lover during a sexual encounter. He later had the misdemeanor assault conviction cleared from his record.
Sprewell is coming back after more than a year away from the NBA, now as a member of the Knicks, after being suspended for choking former coach P.J. Carlosimo.
Albert won't be working his old post as NBC's top play-by-play announcer. Instead, he'll be the radio voice of the Knicks on MSG cable network — the same station where he began his career.
"Obviously, I would certainly be one who believes in second chances," Albert said.
"I'll have a good type of anxiety," Albert said. "I'm just so happy to be back. The Heat-Knicks game is everything, and the Garden will be rocking. It's Miami with Pat Riley and Alonzo Mourning, and the return of Sprewell."
Albert's goal is to return to NBC, where he worked for 20 years, or another network.
But it's not up to him.
"Right now, our stable of announcers is tied up, and we'd have to wait and see when something opens up," NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol said. "I'll never close the door on it because I think Marv's paid his debt. If he doesn't return here, I wouldn't be surprised at all to see one network pick him up."
"Hopefully someday I'll be talking to that type of audience again," Albert said. "But I tume that out for now and am not even thinking about that stuff vet."
Albert, who has called six NBA finals in his 30-year broadcasting career, will handle the play-by-play duties for about 35 Knicks games this season for MSG.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Track at Husker Invitational
Men's Tennis at Rolex Indoors
KU SWIMMING
Swimming vs.
Iowa State 2:00 p.m.
Women's Basketball at Missouri 1 p.m.
Men's Basketball at Colorado 2:30 p.m.
TV TONIGHT
FRIDAY PRIMETIME FEBRUARY 5, 1999
© TVData 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30
BROADCAST STATIONS
KSMO ❶ "Sister Act" ★**(192, Comedy) Whoopi Goldberg** Highlander: The Raven ♻ Mad Abt. You Frasier ♻ Designing ♻ Martin ♻
WDAF ❷ Brimstone "It's a Helluva Life" Millennium (In Stereo) (PA) ♻ News ♻ News ♻ Friends ♻ Friends ♻ MA*H*H ♻
KCTY ❸ KIDS Say Candid C. ♻ Miss USA Pageant (In Stereo Live) ♻ News ♻ Late Show (In Stereo) ♻ Seinfeld ♻
KCPT ❹ Wash. Week Week-Review McLaughlin Wall St. Week Antiques Roadshow ♻ Business Rpt. Charlie Rose (In Stereo) ♻ Integration
KSNT ❺ Providence (in Stereo) Dateline (in Stereo) Homicide: Life on the Street News Toniight Show (in Stereo) ♻ Late Night ♻
KBMC ❻ Sabrina-Witch Boy-World Sabrina-Witch Brother's Kpr 2020 ♻ News Trave Mag. Business Rpt. Charlie Rose (In Stereo)
KTWI ❹ Wash. Wall St. Week McLaughlin Sculty-World Antiques Roadshow News Trave Mag. Business Rpt. Charlie Rose (In Stereo)
WIBW ❹ Kids Say Candid C. ♻ Miss USA Pageant (In Stereo Live) ♻ News Toniight Show (in Stereo) ♻ Pebble Beach
KTKA ❹ Sabrina-Witch Boy-World Sabrina-Witch Brother's Kpr 2020 ♻ News Selfield Nightline Politically Inc.
CABLE STATIONS
AEE ❽ Biography L.A. Detectives American Justice (R) Law & Order "Misconception" Biography
CNBC ❹ Hardball Rivera Live News With Brian Williams Hardball (R) Rivera Live (R)
CNN ❹ World Today Larry King Live Cold War (R) Sports Moneyline Larry King Live (R)
COM ❻ Comedy showcase "Dutch" ★**(192, Comedy) Ed W.Ollah, Ethan Randall Upright Fatal Instinct" ★**(193)
COURT ❹ Snap Cochran Homicide: Life on the Street Crime stories Snap Cochran Homicide: Life on the Street
CSPN ❹ Prime Time Public Affairs Prime Time Public Affairs (R)
DISC ❹ Lusitania (R) News Inferno Storm Warning! Lusitania (R) News Inferno (R)
ESPN ❹ (6:30) NHL Hockey: Colorado Avalanche at Detroit Red Wings. Live) Sportscryn Sportscenter Skiking
HIST ❹ Curse of the Gypies (R) Crimes in Time (R) Curse of the Gypies (R)
LIFE ❹ Chicago Hope "Life Support" "At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story" (1996 New Attitudes Golden Girls Golden Girls Mysteries
MTV ❹ Silly & Illy Video Clipics Total Request Live (in Stereo) Ultra Sound: Nine Days Lightness (in Stereo) Pleasure Yol (in Stereo)
SCI ❹ (6:30) Star Trek Highlander: The Series Friday the 13th: The Series Twilight Zone Star Trek "The City on the Edge of Forever"
TLC ❹ Paramedics "We the People" Lindbergh Kidnapping Strange Science: Odd Paramedics "We the People" Lindbergh Kidnapping
TNT ❹ NBA Basketball: New York Knicks at Orlando Magic (in Stereo) NBA Basketball: Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers (in Stereo Live)
USA ❹ Walker, Texas Ranger ★"Back to the Future Part III" ★**(1990, Adventure) Michael J. Fox." The Alligator" ★**(192) Susana Holfs.
VH1 ❹ Pop-Up Video Pop-Up Video Before They Were Rock Stars Before They Were-Stars II Xkiss: Xtreme Close Up (R) Legends "Led Zeppelin" (R)
WGN ❹ "Major League" ★**(192, Comedy) Tom Bergeron MacGyver "Log Jam" Honeymerryn News In the Heat of the Night
WTBS ❹ "The Cutting Edge" ★**(192, Comedy) D.B. Sweeney, Moira Kelly." Only the Lonely" ★**(1991, Comedy-Dramal) John Candy." Bill & Ted's
PREMIUM STATIONS
HBQ ❹ "Switchback" ★**(192, Comedy) Dennis Duiald. R." ★"Blood Money" (1979) James Browni. R." Dennis Miller Traceays On...Erotica."
MAX ❹ "A Murder of Crowns" (1989, Suspense) R." ★"Gattacca" ★**(1997, Science Fiction) Ethan Hawke. PG-13" Erotic "Strikening Blamed!"
SHOW ❹ "The Distinguished Gentleman" ★**(192) Eddie Murphy. Stargate SG-1 Dead Man's Gun Outer Limits "Small Friends" "Universal"
Next home game
Saturday, February
13 vs. Nebraska.
On the road to 500 career wins as head coach of the Kansas Women's Basketball team!
KANSAS SWIMMING & DIVING
KU vs Iowa State
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH 2:00 PM ROBINSON NATATORIUM
WOMENS'S SENIOR DAY!
COME CHEER THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TEAMS ON AS THEY PREPARE FOR THE UPCOMING BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS!
CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS!