2B=THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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TUESDAY,MAY 7,2002
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (May 7).
Start out your year by finishing an old project. Don't think about what you won or lost; think about what you learned. You'll soon find all sorts of ways to use those skills. More deadlines mean more money, but also more stress. Do what you can. This won't last forever.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 5. The worst should be just about over by now. You're more in control by tomorrow. Don't dash out and do crazy things. It's too soon to take risks.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is an 8. Ocean breezes beckon, but it isn't time to travel just yet. You still have a few more knots to help untangle before you can leave a needy friend.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 5. The situation requires quick thinking, and luckily you're good at that. But don't be impetuous. Consider the outcome before you react. Think fast, but also think twice.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 7. Things are starting to get better. Soon you'll have a chance to rest. But you'll also have to report on your progress. Tidy up and write down a few notes.List successes first.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 5.
Neither a borrower nor a lender be.
Deals put together now are apt to incur complications. If you want to do it anyway, read the fine print.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 6. Recent developments have disrupted the status quo. Others may be confused, but you don't have to be. Keep your eyes on the prize.
SPORTS
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22). Today is a 5.
The confusion is abating. Your path soon will be clear, literally and figuratively.
Meanwhile, just take it one step at a time.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is an 8. You're running into all sorts of complications and potential setbacks. But you're lucky now, and that's how you'll prevail — luck, love and faith.
Sagittarius (Nov.22-Dec.21).Today is a 4. Yesterday's mess still needs cleaning up. Let an expert take over. If you don't know something,don't be embarrassed to admit it.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19). Today is a 7. The storm is over, but everything has changed. New routines must be established. Ask for input from co-workers before making a decision. They'll know what to do.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18). Today is a 5. Stay out of the way if a disagreement develops between a family member and a friend. You'll be more objective, and therefore more useful—if either will listen.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 7. The support of a stubborn friend—and your own good luck—see you through the tough times. Be as solid as a block of ice in order to get your opinion across.
Agassi wins first round
ROME — Andre Agassi routed Nicolas Kiefer 6-3, 6-2 yesterday in the opening round of the Rome Tennis Masters Series tournament.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion, making his European clay-court season debut, broke the German's serve in the opening game of the match, and that was all Agassi needed to win the first set. In the second set, the 32-year-old American clinched the match with two consecutive breaks.
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"I feel pretty good and quite confident for my first match here," said Agassi, who has never won this event. He said Kiefer helped him with some unforced errors.
American teen-ager Andy Roddick followed Agassi onto center court and defeated Spanish clay-courter Alex Calatrava 6-2, 6-3.
The German produced 29 unforced errors, while Agassi made only 18 mistakes.
The former U.S. Open champion controlled the match, whipping groundstrokes from inside the baseline that rendered his opponent powerless. The sixth-seeded Safin, who has never advanced past the second round in Rome, improved his career record against the Spaniard to 4-0.
Roddick broke Calatrava twice in the first set and finished the second set with another break for a 5-3 lead, then served out the match at love.
Earlier, Marat Safin overpowered Alberto Martin 6-2, 6-2.
record against the other matches, 10th-seeded Sebastian Grosjean routed Hicham Arazi 6-4, 6-0, 14th-seeded Jiri Novak defeated Sjeng Schalken 6-4, 6-4, and wild card Stefano Galvani upset Greg Rusedski in three sets.
Gumemela Camara. Thirteen-time Grand Slam champion Pete Sampras was to play another Spanish clay-court specialist, Felix Mantilla, today.
The tournament features nearly all the top players in the world, including Gustavo Kuerten, a finalist the past three years in Italy, who will be making his first appearance in a Masters Series event since August in Cincinnati. Kuerten, who returned from hip surgery last week, won here in 1999 and lost in the final the last two years.
The first seed to lose was the 15th-seeded Guillemero Canas, who fell 6-4, 6-4 to Markus Hipfel.
Recruit eager to join Red Wings
The two-time defending French Open champion was to take on local favorite Davide Sanguinetti today.
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But Detroit, which is up 2-0 in its second-round Stanley Cup Playoff series with the St. Louis Blues, may be getting another outstanding young skater next season.
DETROIT — With eight to 10 future Hall of Famers and a few talented young players, it doesn't appear the Detroit Red Wings will be in need of good hockey players for a while.
Center-left wing Henrik Zetterberg, the Red Wings' seventh-round pick (210th overall) in the 1999 NHL Draft, said he wanted to play in Detroit in 2002-03. Zetterberg. 21, plays
"If they want me or have room, I will go." Zetterberg said from the World Championships in Sweden, where he was playing for Team Sweden. "We will have to sit down and have a discussion after the World Championship to see what they say. I hope I am going to play there next year."
Letterberg, J.P., played for Timra of the Swedish Elite League.
Zetterberg was impressive playing with and against the best players in the NHL during the Olympics in February. He was one of only a few non-NHL players who played for Sweden's Olympicteam.
Holland said that if Zetterberg was signed, he would bypass the minor leagues and come straight to Detroit, just as Pavel Datsyuk had done last season. Datsyuk had an outstanding rookie season, and Holland expects Zetterberg to have the same kind of impact.
"I have talked to his agent two or three times," Red Wing general manager Ken Holland said. "Certainly, the feeling I get is that Henrik would like to do everything possible to get (a contract) done for us to turn him pro."
kind of impulse
Zetterberg said he looked forward to skating with Red Wings stars such as Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Brendan Shanahan, Sergei Fedorov and Chris Chelios. He already has skated with Red Wings' Nicklas Lidstrom and Tomas Holmstrom, who were on the Swedish Olympic team.
"The first practice and first game, if I play over there, I will be a little bit nervous, but these are good players, and I will see and learn many new things." Zetterberg said. "Looking forward to being a Red Wing. Hope I'll be there next year."
Another of Zetterberg's Olympic teammates was Toronto Maple Leafs center Mats Sundin, who said Zetterberg reminded him of a young Peter Forsberg.
Forsberg, a center for the Colorado Avalanche, is considered by many to be one of the best all-around players in the NHL. He leads the NHL in playoff scoring.
Spur's Duncan wins top NBA honor
The Associated Press
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, among the NBA's leaders in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots, has won the league's Most Valuable Player award, a league source said yesterday.
The five-year veteran outpolled New Jersey Nets guard Jason Kidd by a narrow margin, the source said on condition of anonymity.
Voting by a panel of 126 media members took place before the playoffs began.
Duncan led the Spurs to the Midwest Division title for the third time in four years while posting career bests in several categories.
Duncan's selection will be made public at a Thursday news conference in San Antonio, the San Antonio Express-News reported on its Web site late vestedday afternoon.
later yesterday afterwards.
Duncan is scheduled to be honored on Friday at the Alamodome, prior to Game 3 of the best-of-seven series between the Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers won the first game of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday in the Staples Center, with Game 2 to be played today.
He was fifth in the NBA in scoring at 25.5 points per game and second in rebounding at 12.7. He also averaged nearly four assists and blocked 2.48 shots — third in the NBA — while playing about 41 minutes.
and winning that one. ... The (MVP award) will take care of itself."
"Honestly, it's not of great importance right now," Duncan told reporters in Los Angeles after Monday's practice. "The important thing is the game tomorrow."
Duncan led the league with 67 double-doubles, and was voted to the All-NBA first team for the fifth time in as many seasons. He was also selected for the All-Defensive first team for the fourth straight year.
Last week Duncan left the Spurs for several days when his 71-year-old father William died after a long illness.
Without him, the Seattle SuperSonics soundly beat the Spurs to even their first-round playoff series at 2-2, but in the deciding Game 5. Duncan returned to an emotional reception at the Alamodome and paced San Antonio to a 101-78 victory that moved them to the second round.
The Big 12 Conference All-Tournament Team was announced this weekend. Kansas senior outfielder Shelly Musser was named to the team. Texas freshman pitcher Cat Osterman was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. The team is as follows:
- Shelly Musser, Kansas, outfielder
- Sarah Caule, Baylor, outfielder
- Cheryl Fowler, Texas A&M, outfielder
SOFTBALL Kansas outfielder earns Big 12 tournament honor
*Lisa Wangler, Nebraska, outfielder*
*Kelli Braitsch, Oklahoma, infielder*
*Amanda Buchholz, Nebraska,*
*infielder*
Marlo Hanks, Texas, catcher
- Lindsay Gardner, Texas, infielder
- Nicole Trimboli, Nebraska, infielder
- Cat Osterman, ixes, pitcher
Kami Keiler, Oklahoma, pitcher
- Karm Keller, Orlando, pitcher
- Peaches James, Nebraska, designated player
—Kansanstaffreport
FOOTBALL Former Washington safety dies after full-body paralysis
SEATTLE — Curtis Williams, paralyzed from the neck down while playing football for the University of Washington in October 2000, died yesterday. He was 24.
Williams died at his brother's home in Fresno, Calif., Washington athletic department spokesman Jim Daves said.
Williams, who played safety, was injured in a helmet-to-helmet hit in a game against Stanford. He had spinal-cord surgery and was left with no voluntary muscle movement.
The Washington Huskies dedicated their victory over Purdue in the Rose Bowl in January 2001 to Williams, wearing his initials on their jerseys. Williams attended the game.
Williams returned to the school last month to watch the Huskies annual spring game, his first trip back since the injury.
He was six classes short of earning his degree from Washington in American Ethnic Studies. He had hoped to take correspondence courses and complete the work in about a year.
HORSE RACING Kansas City horse will likely race in Belmont Stakes
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After finishing third in the Kentucky Derby, Perfect Drift, a horse owned by Stonecrest Farms in Kansas City, will likely skip the Preakness and concentrate on running in the Belmont Stakes, his owner said.
"His career is just beginning," William Reed said.
Perfect Drift's Derby performance was the best by a Kansas City-area horse since Lawrinn won the race in 1938.
"Sure we would have liked to win." Reed said. "But Perfect Drift ran a great race. He held the Kansas City banner high."
Derby winner War Emblem moved easily to the lead as expected, as Perfect Drift and others merely tried to keep pace.
"They were walking," Perfect Drift jockey Eddie Delahoussaye said. "I thought there would be five or six horses in front of me. But nobody was going with the leader."
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