2B - THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2002
SPORTS IN BRIEF
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (March 13).
Someone who has been bossing you around is in for a big surprise. You're not Mr. or Mrs. Pushover anymore. There are some things you won't put up with. This year, come right out and say what they are. You'll be stronger and more successful as a result.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 6.
Aries (March 2- April 15). Today is A.
You're not quite ready for the big time yet. You need more practice, a humble spirit, a sense of service. All this and more can be yours. If you need coaching, ask a Pisces.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is an 8.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is an 8. When one door closes, another opens, right? Your choice not to do one thing allows you time to do something that's going to be a heck of a lot more fun. Let friends talk you into it.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 6. Now it's your turn to offer encouragement. Don't argue with a person who has high expectations. Figure out how to meet the goal. If reality slows you down, toss it.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is an 8. Something you thought was one way turns out to be another. You're more likely to be relieved than dismayed, so keep asking questions.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 6.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 6. You don't like to think about not having enough, but it's good to be prepared. Recent events may have brought that to your attention. By acting wisely now, you could do well later. Don't wait.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 7.
You may have to give up something important in order to get something better.
You may also have to follow directions without understanding why.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 7.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is a 6.
A creative project you've been thinking about finally start taking shape. It's not easy, but you can do it. You can see it clearly in your head.
Keep practicing so that others can see it, too.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 10.
Is it all that planning that led to your success, or is it sheer intention? Or maybe luck? A shortage of money won't stop you. You're inspired! Act now!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 5.
You get extra points for compassion and sensitivity. You don't really need any training in this, though somebody may suggest some. Just listen and don't interrupt.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is an 8.
You could spend all day doing research.
You're practicing a new way of seeing,
doing, or both. Something that was impossible
is starting to look easy. Keep at it!
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18). Today is a 6.
There's plenty of work, and you're finding ways to do it efficiently. Good thing,
because home improvements are costly.
Save a few coins for some fun this weekend
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is an 8.
DATE (Mon, 19-March 20). Today is an 8.
This is the day you administer the final blow. It could be a word or gesture that shows you're unmistakably in control. Enjoy the moment, but don't be blinded by pride. That would ruin the effect.
Figure skater Elvis to go pro
The Associated Press
The three-time world champion will now skate professionally, but he said he was exhausted after competing in the Salt Lake City Games, which he had already acknowledged would be his last Olympics.
"This is the hardest decision of my life, but I know it is time to move on," he said yesterday. "I want to thank the thousands of
when he won silver at the 2000 world championships in Nice, France, he tied American Dick Button for most worlds medals, five, since World War II.
OTTAWA — Elvis Stojko will skip the figure skating world championships this month and retire from amateur competition.
Canadians and my fans around the world who have supported me throughout my amateur career."
Stojko was 10th at the world championships last March. Injuries had wiped out most of
Stojko, from Richmond Hill, Ont., won his third world title in 1997. Along the way, he was the first skater to land a quad-double combo in competition (1991 worlds), and the first to land a quad-triple (1997 Champions Series final).
The 29-year-old Stojko joins Jamie Salé and David Pelletier, Canada's pairs gold medalists, in skipping the worlds, March 18-24 in Nagano, Japan. The couple pulled out because they weren't able to prepare properly with all the demands on their time following the judging scandal at the Winter Games.
his season, but he gamely came back to win his seventh Canadian title in January. He finished eighth at the Olympics.
Montreal Expost trade infielder
The Associated Press
JUPITER, Fla. — Third baseman Chris Truby was acquired by Montreal from the Houston Astros for infielder Geoff Blum yesterday in the first deal completed by the Expos since major league baseball assumed ownership of the team.
was appointed to the job on Feb. 12.
"I got the first trade out of the way and at least people can stop asking me if I've got the authority to make a trade," said Expos general manager Omar Minaya, who
Truby started last season as the Astros' third baseman but hit just 206 with eight home runs and 23 RBIs in 48 games Minaya said.
Fernando Tatis, Montreal's regular third baseman, had knee surgery last season and is not expected to be ready for the beginning of the season.
"We want him to be healthy when he comes back and this deal allows us to do that." Minaya said.
and 50 RBIs last season.
He started at all four infield positions and left field in three years with the Expos, hitting .254 with 28 homers and 113 RBI in 317 career games.
"Being in the NL Central, it's a tough division but they're obviously competing for it," Blum said. "Hopefully, they feel I'm an asset and I'm just going to do whatever I can to help him win some ball games."
Blum hit .236 with nine homers
Dallas signs former All-Pro tackle
The Associated Press
La'Roi Glover, the NFL sack leader in 2000, is now a Dallas Cowboy, the biggest-name free agent signed by Dallas since Deion Sanders seven years ago.
Whether he can perform again like an All-Pro is another matter.
season.
New England, meanwhile,
signed the tall wide receiver it felt
it needs, adding 6-foot-4 Donald
Hayes. He provides an option to
Troy Brown and David Patten,
both 5-10, the starters on New
England's Super Bowl winner last
Glover, who slipped from 17 sacks to eight last season, signed with the Cowboys yesterday, after being cut by the New Orleans Saints for salary cap reasons.
New Orleans re-signed kicker John Carney and signed cornerback Dale Carter and wide receiver Jake Reed from the Minnesota Vikings.
The Cowboys' signing of Glover is an indication that Dallas's salary cap woes, which began with the signing of Sanders in 1995, have eased a bit.
Dallas has already re-signed safety Darren Woodson and guard Larry Allen, two of the few holdovers from the Super Bowl seasons. The only other outsider added was deep snapper and tight end Jeff Robinson from St. Louis.
Glover could change the Cowboys' draft strategy, too. Dallas holds the sixth overall pick and
could either trade down or take someone other than the several defensive tackles who are projected as high choices.
reed has spent 10 of his 11 NFL seasons with the Vikings — the other was 2000, when he played with the Saints. Carter made the Pro Bowl with Kansas City for four straight seasons — 1994-97 — but missed the 2000 season and part of 2001 after being suspended for 18 months for violating the substance abuse policy.
"Dale has his priorities straight and we are very confident that he is ready for a new start," Mueller said of Carter.
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AP MEN'STOP25
The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' final men's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through March 10, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking:
rank team rec pts pvs
1. Duke (68) 29-3 1,759 3
2. Kansas (10) 29-3 1,667 1
3. Oklahoma (2) 27-4 1,630 4
4. Maryland (1) 26-4 1,572 2
5. Cincinnati 30-3 1,529 5
6. Gonzaga 29-3 1,356 6
7. Arizona 22-9 1,196 15
8. Alabama 26-7 1,192 8
9. Pittsburgh 27-5 1,191 7
10. Connecticut 24-6 1,048 19
11. Oregon 23-8 1,033 9
12. Marquette 26-6 887 13
13. Illinois 24-8 848 10
14. Ohio St. 23-7 830 21
15. Florida 22-8 735 11
16. Kentucky 20-9 629 12
17. Mississippi St. 26-7 587 —
18. Southern Cal 22-9 531 12
19. W. Kentucky 28-3 510 18
20. Oklahoma St. 23-8 423 14
21. Miami 24-7 349 20
22. Xavier 25-5 308 24
23. Georgia 21-9 296 17
24. Stanford 19-9 268 16
25. Hawaii 27-5 130
Others receiving votes: Indiana 128, N.C. State 108, California 92, Kent St. 74, Texas Tech 49, Pepperdine 44, Wake Forest 24, Texas 12, UCLA 12, Michigan St. 7, Connecticut St. 5, Penney 5, Wisconsin 4, Notre Dame 3, Butler 1, Creighton 1, S. Illinois 1, Tulsa 1.
The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' final men's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through March 10, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking:
AP WOMEN'S TOP 25
1. Connecticut (44) 33-0 1,100 1
2. Oklahoma 27-3 1,031 4
3. Duke 27-3 1,020 3
4. Vanderbilt 27-6 935 5
5. Stanford 30-2 931 6
6. Tennessee 25-4 907 6
7. Baylor 26-5 826 7
8. Louisiana Tech 25-4 769 8
9. Purdue 23-5 734 9
10. Iowa St 23-8 658 11
11. Kansas St 24-7 640 13
12. Colorado 21-9 589 10
13. South Carolina 22-6 535 14
14. Texas 20-9 524 12
15. Old Dominion 25-5 438 15
16. North Carolina 24-8 418 16
17. Texas Tech 18-11 314 17
18. Minnesota 21-7 293 19
19. Cincinnati 26-4 263 19
20. Colorado St 24-6 231 18
21. Boston College 23-7 232 20
22. LSU 17-11 192 20
23. Florida Intl 25-5 141 25
24. Florida 18-10 112 24
25. Penn St 21-11 112 23
OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Arizona St 105
Arkansas 44, Notre Dame 39, Indiana 35, UNLV 23, Georgia 17, Villanova 16, TCU 39, BUY11, Wisconsin 9, Santa Barbara 8, Creighton 5, Drake 5, Mississippi St 4, New Mexico 4, Virginia Tech 4, Syracuse 2, Kent State 1, Peppardine 1, Temple 1.
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