2B = THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS
WEDNESDAY,MAY1,2002
HOROSCOPES
Don't quit your job and run away. You can weather a stressful situation. Then, take time off for yourself. A trip or a college course can open your eyes to new options. You don't have to sacrifice one thing for the other. Keep it all.
Today's Birthday (May 1).
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 5.
Money isn't everything. You already know you can do without it. However, strong leadership now can earn hefty profits. Accept the challenge. What you don't know, you can quickly learn.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is an 8. It's easier to get your point across with actions rather than words. They say communication is a function of intention, and your intention is clear. Act decisively and there will be no misunderstanding.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 6. You're smart, charming and decisive, but it still won't be easy to get your way. The direct approach will be least effective. It'll work better to ask a thrifty friend to broker the deal for you.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 6. Your head's buzzing, but you may not feel like talking about it. Hang out with a person who knows you well. That way, everything will be handled and you won't have to say much at all.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22), Today is a 6.
Don't go for a partner's risky scheme. Hard work will get you where you want to be much sooner. There's no avoiding it, so dig in. Provide something that's needed.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is an 8. New responsibilities could weigh you down if you let them. You're good at prioritizing, right? Make sure loved ones come first.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Today is a 5.
Things will still work out, though not according to your plan. But planning is still good. It gives you something, to do. Just don't get too attached to your conclusions.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 7.
There's a lot you still don't know, but you're narrowing the gap. Focus on substantial subjects. That means something you can cash in on. There's an obvious choice nearby.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 6. Are you in love? Looks like you're more interested in one special person than in the task at hand. There's work to be done and money to be made. Save play for tonight.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is an 8.
You're strong, and that's good, because the
task you're facing would be intimidating to a
lesser mortal. Keep records of what you’re
doing.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 6.
Domestic matters must take priority again.
Make a decision once and for all, and then you can relax. Don't resist authority. Use it.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 7.
Where can you go to escape all the noise
and have a few moments to think? Visit a
kind friend whose kitchen is always full of
good smells and cheerful wisdom.
Victory advances Kournikova to tournament's second round
The Associated Press
BOL, Croatia - Anna Kournikova advanced to the second round yesterday in the Croatian Bol Ladies Open after losing five consecutive times in opening matches.
the 68th place in the world — down from No. 8 a year ago — she said: "It's not that I have to come back. I just have to start playing better."
Kournikova, trying to come back from a stress fracture in her foot that sidelined her for much of last year, won 6-7 (3), 6-2, 6-2 despite 50 unforced errors against Julia Vakulenko, ranked 118th in the world.
"After the first set, I felt more comfortable," the 20-year-old Kournikova admitted later.
Referring to the injury and recent defeats that put her to
The Croats are thrilled to have the tennis cover girl.
The crowd — largest ever in the first round in Bol — did not mind the subpar play. They were clearly on Kournikova's side, shouting support.
Reporters cover every step she makes, and the newspapers have carried her photo on the front pages for days.
in the second round, Kournikova will face seventh-seeded Tina Pisnik, who won the tournament two years ago. Pis-
nik defeated Zuzana Hejdova 6-2, 7-5.
Sixth-seeded Henrieta Nagova also moved to the second round, ousting Maja Matevic 7-6 (5), 6-2, and Jelena Kostanic beat Tatiana Poutchek 6-7 (5), 6-0, 6-4.
Angelique Widjaja defeated Seda Noorlander 6-2, 6-0 and will meet top-seeded Elena Dementieva of Russia in the second round.
Kostanic will face Iva Majoli, seeded fourth, in the second round. Majoli, who won the WTA tournament in Charleston, defeated Ludmila Cervanova 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.
NBA names All-Defensive players Pavton chosen for ninth time
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — Seattle SuperSonics guard Gary Payton was chosen to the NBA All-Defensive first team yesterday for a record-twing ninth time.
Payton, an eight-time All-Star, is joined on the first team by New Jersey guard Jason Kidd, forward-center Ben Wallace of Detroit, and forwards Tim Duncan of San Antonio and Kevin Garnett of Minnesota.
Michael Jordan is the only other player to make the first team nine times, doing it as a member of the Chicago Bulls. Jordan did not make either the first or second team this season, his first in a comeback with the Washington Wizards.
The team was selected by the NBA's 29 coaches, who weren't allowed to vote for their own players.
can 40, Kidd 37 and Garnett 27.
- receiving 51 of a possible 64 points. Payton received 47, Dun
Wallace, the NBAs defensive player of the year, led the voting
Duncan made the first team for the fourth time. It was the third time Kidd and Garnett were selected, and the first for Wallace, who was elected NBA defensive player of the year.
The second team has Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, Sacramento guard Doug Christie, Philadelphia center Dikembe Mutombo, San Antonio forward Bruce Bowen and Detroit forward-center Clifford Robinson.
Jaguars extend coach's contract
The Associated Press
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Tom Coughlin signed a one-year contract extension yesterday that will keep him as coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars through 2004.
perfect fit.
The contract sat unsigned on Coughlin's desk for almost four months, following owner Wayne Weaver's announcement that he and the coach agreed in principle to an extension.
Weaver made that announcement Jan. 4, the same night Steve Spurrier resigned from the University of Florida and rumors spread that he was coming to the Jaguars. Jacksonville is a big Florida town and many Jaguars fans thought Spurrier would be a
But Weaver wants Coughlin to carry the team through its rebuilding phase, induced by a salary-cap mess the Jaguars and Coughlin got themselves into over the last several seasons.
The owner is making the rare move of offering an extension to a coach coming off two straight losing seasons (7-9 and 6-10).
"I have made it clear that Tom Coughlin is the right coach for our football team," Weaver said. "This extension is evidence of my belief in him and my confidence that he will succeed in reaching our goals."
Coughlin has had final say on all personnel moves since he took the job. Weaver has been more active in personnel decisions this offseason, but last week, Coughlin said the contract extension didn't call for any changes in his role.
Coughlin is the only coach Jacksonville has had. He's 66-54 in his seven seasons. He led the Jaguars to the AFC championship game in 1996, the team's second year of existence, then again in 1999.
"I'm grateful for Wayne's trust, and have assured him that we are committed to getting back in position to win a championship," Coughlin said.
Of the NFLs 32 head coaches, only Bill Cowher of Pittsburgh (10 seasons) has been coaching the same team longer.
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Also, for better coverage we would like a copy of
your sport's season schedule. With a schedule of when and where your team is playing, we may be able to send a photographer and/or reporter to your event.
For additional information contact Sarah Warren or Levi Chronister at 864- 4858.
SOFTBALL Texas player named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week
DALLAS — Texas pitcher Cat Osterman of Texas threw her third perfect game of the season last weekend against Oklahoma State and has been named Big 12 Softball Pitcher of the Week for a record seventh time this season.
Osterman improved to 30-7 overall with three victories in three appearances last week. Osterman pitched seven innings in the Longhorns' 1-0 victory against No. 24 Texas A&M, allowing one hit and one walk while fanning 10 batters. The Houston, Texas, lefthander then hurled her third perfect game of the season in the first game of the weekend against Oklahoma State helping Texas clinch the Big 12 regular season title and the No. 1 seed in the Big 12 Conference Tournament. She recorded 15 strikeouts in seven innings while not allowing a ball to leave the infield.
BASEBALL Knee surgery ousts player for rest of season
ATLANTA—Atlanta Braves outfielder-first baseman B.J. Surhoff will have surgery on his right knee and miss the remainder of the season.
The Braves said yesterday that additional tests confirmed that Surhoff had a torn ligament. The left handed hitter had undergone an MRI on Sunday.
Surgery is expected within two weeks, the Braves said.
Surhoff injured the wall when he ran into the right-field wall Saturday night in the ninth inning of a 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros.
Surhoff was placed on the disabled list. He did not accompany the team to Milwaukee for a three-game series beginning yesterday, instead returning to his home in Baltimore.
COLLEGE SPORTS Iowa university may drop some sports to save costs
DES MOINES, Iowa — The University of Northern Iowa is looking at dropping some sports as one way to head off a deficit in the athletic department's budget.
Athletic director Rick Hartzell said numerous cuts already had been made and the department had done everything it could think of to raise money, but revenue was still falling short of expenses.
"I would say that right now everything is on the table, from personnel reductions to sport reductions to reductions within some sports," Hartzell said yesterday.
Hartzell was speaking by cell phone during a six-hour drive to St. Louis, Mo., for a Missouri Valley Conference meeting. He drove to save $600 in airfare.
"That's the kind of thing we're facing," he said.
Northern Iowa operates 18 sports on a budget projected at $6.6 million for the current year.
As part of its cost-saving measures, Hartzell said the university had fewer scholarships than allowed in all men's sports except football, basketball and wrestling.
He also said the department probably would put a limit on squad size in all men's sports, including football, and would hold the line on coaches' salaries.
The Associated Press
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