2B - THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS IN BRIEF
FRIDAY, FEB. 15, 2002
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Feb. 15). Use your successes to further your education, and you'll achieve new successes. This may be no more dramatic then you working your way through school, but that sure counts. Take on a challenge.
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is an 8. You're ready for the competition, and you're in great shape. Your teammates have confidence in you, and they should. You may not make it home for dinner tonight, but the family will understand. You're on your way to victory.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 6.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today
has something been bugging you? Something
you've wanted but could never have! I could be
anything from a trinket to a college education.
You may not be able to get it all now, but you can
get a good start.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 7.
Gemini (May 21-September 2, 2017)
Follow through on some creative ideas you've had recently. A friend is eager to join you in making amazing things happen. A trip to exotic shores this weekend? Perfect!
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 7.
Another problem to solve? Sure! Another mess to clean up? You're ready, willing and able.
That's how it looks to the others, anyway.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 7.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today's a
You can manage to pay off an old debt, you'll
feel great. Put off travel or a new toy in order to
do so. Maybe you can eventually have it all.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 6
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) today
Discuss your impending purchase with your mate. You may have some very different ideas about what's required. You may have to buy something even better than what you had in mind.
Libra(Sept. 23-Oct 22). Today is a 7.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 6.
Don't get defensive if you encounter a little criticism. Show you're tough enough to take it and smart enough to use it.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 6.
Suddenly there's a rush of things that have to be done at the last moment. You like to be way ahead, not scurrying to catch up. Don't blame yourself. This couldn't have been avoided.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 7.
Don't spend all of your money on a gala evening out. Save some for this weekend. You and your sweetheart may want to have your meals delivered by the pizza man or by room service.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is an 8.
Use a recent embarrassment as motivation. You didn't have the answer then, but if you really dig deep, by tomorrow you will.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 6. The sensation you're most likely to experience now is mild irritation. That's OK. Being slightly uncomfortable will spur you to take action.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 6.
Find ways to increase your income without working any harder. It's possible, although it's not easy. It's easier to keep doing whatever you're already doing. But be bold.
Afghans play soccer match where executions took place
KABUL, Afghanistan — Where gallows once stood, there are now goalposts. Where the Taliban once conducted public executions and amputations, a stadium is prepared for a sporting event.
The Associated Press
It is a sign of normalcy returning to Afghanistan, which will stage its first international soccer game in seven years today.
The 30,000-seat stadium is already sold out. Interim Prime Minister Hamid Karzai is expected to open the game, which pits Kabul's top players against a team of peacekeepers.
against a team of peacekeepers.
"The fact that there is now a football game in a place where there were once executions is proof that the Taliban reign of terror is finally over," said Lt. Col. Dietmar Jesierich of the German peacekeeping force. "It's a good idea to have this game now and show people that these times are over."
Afghanistan was suspended from the International Olympic Committee in 1999, in part because the Taliban prohibited women from competing in sports. The Taliban, which discouraged sports, also severed ties with FIFA, international soccer's governing body.
During the Taliban's rule, athletes were forced to wear beards and pants that reached down below their knees. They were also forbidden to train after 4 p.m., which was prayer time.
"This will be the first international game in Afghanistan in seven years," Sharif said. "I am very happy and I will enjoy this a lot."
"Now we are free players," said Sharif, an Afghan defender. Like many Afghans he uses only one name.
Former Tottenham star Gary Mabbutt and ex-Southampton manager Lawrie McMenemy will coach the teams.
"They do not speak English, but football is a common language and we got along well," McMenemy said after a training session with the Afghan.
Aiglans. English soccer giants Manchester United and Liverpool are supporting the game by donating the match ball used in one of their Premier League matches. The ball will be signed by players from both teams, including stars David Beckham of Manchester United and Michael Owen of Liverpool.
The Taliban conducted public executions on Fridays at the stadium and also amputated the hands of criminals there, often displaying the severed limbs to the crowd. Last year, two suspected bombers were hanged from the gallows.
At the stadium Thursday, workers were painting the goalposts and putting fresh boundary lines on a grass field that was mostly brown because of the recent drought in Afghanistan.
Got a Game This Weekend?
The University Daily Kansan wants to print scores and highlights from club and intramural sports. If you would like information from your game to be published in each Monday paper of the semester, please call Mike Bauer between noon and 4 p.m. Sundays at 864-4815 or e-mail sports@kansan.com anytime with the sport, score, place, date, team highlights, team record, date and place of your next game and contact information.
place of your next game and contact information. All information must be submitted by 4 p.m. Sunday. Any information submitted after that deadline will appear the following Monday.
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.
Women's BIG 12Basketball
| TEAM | W L | W L | W L |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Oklahoma | 12 | 1 | 21 |
| Colorado | 10 | 1 | 19 |
| Kansas St | 9 | 4 | 21 |
| Baylor | 8 | 4 | 20 |
| Iowa St | 9 | 5 | 19 |
| Texas | 7 | 6 | 16 |
| Texas Tech | 6 | 7 | 14 |
| Missouri | 5 | 8 | 14 |
| Nebraska | 5 | 8 | 14 |
| Texas A&M | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Oklahoma St | 4 | 8 | 11 |
| Kansas | 0 | 13 | 21 |
Men BIG 12 Basketball
Men BIG 12 Basketball
CONE OVERALL
TEAM      CONF. WL W L
Kansas    11 0 22 2
Oklahoma 8 3 19 4
Texas     7 4 16 8
Texas Tech 7 5 17 6
Oklahoma St 6 5 19 6
Missouri 7 6 18 7
Colorado 7 6 13 9
Baylor   4 7 14 10
Nebraska 4 7 11 11
Texas A&M 4 8 9 16
Kansas St 4 9 10 12
Iowa St 2 10 10 15
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic W L Pct GB
New Jersey 32 17 653-
NBA
SCOREBOARD
Boston 29 22 5694
Washington 26 23 5316
Orlando 26 25 5107
Philadelphia 25 25 50012
New York 20 29 4081
Miami 19 29 39612/12
Central W L Pet GB
Milwaukee 28 20 583-
Toronto 29 23 5581
Detroit 27 22 5511/12
Indiana 25 26 4904/12
Charlotte 24 26 4904/12
Atlanta 17 33 3401/2
Cleveland 17 33 3401/2
Chicago 12 37 24516/12
WESTERN CONFERENCE
WESTERN
Midwest W L Pct GB
Dallas 36 15 7.06-
Minnesota 34 16 68011/
San Antonio 31 18 6334
Utah 27 24 5299
Houston 17 33 3401812/
Denver 15 32 31919
Memphis 14 37 27522
Pacific W L Pct GB
Sacramento 39 12 765-
LA Lakers 34 13 7233
Portland 26 23 53112
Seattle 26 24 51013
Phoenix 25 25 50013/12
LA Clippers 25 26 49014
Golden State 15 32 31922 21
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic W L T OL OTL
Philadelphia 33 15 6 3 75
NY Islanders 29 19 6 3 67
New Jersey 25 21 9 3 62
NY Rangers 27 25 4 3 61
Pittsburgh 22 26 6 4 54
**Northeast** W L T OL OTL
Boston 32 16 4 7 75
Toronto 31 18 5 4 71
Ottawa 29 18 7 4 69
Montreal 24 23 8 3 59
Buffalo 23 26 7 1 54
**Southeast** W L T OL OTL
Carolina 24 21 11 5 64
Washington 23 26 9 1 56
Tampa Bay 20 30 6 2 48
Florida 17 34 5 3 42
Atlanta 14 34 7 4 39
NHI
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Central W L T OL OTl
Detroit 41 11 6 2 90
Chicago 33 18 9 0 75
St. Louis 31 18 6 3 71
Nashville 23 15 10 0 56
Columbus 15 33 8 2 40
Northwest W L T OL OTl
Colorado 33 20 6 1 73
Edmonton 26 23 10 2 64
Vancouver 28 25 5 2 63
Calgary 23 24 8 3 57
Minnesota 18 27 10 5 51
Pacific W L T OL OTl
San Jose 30 17 7 3 70
Los Angeles 27 20 7 3 65
Dallas 26 20 7 4 63
Phoenix 25 22 8 4 62
Anaheim 21 31 6 3 51
Terry Allen offered assistant coaching job
FOOTBALL
Terry Allen could coach against Kansas as an assistant with Iowa State next fall.
Allen, who was fired as Kansas football coach with three games left in the 2001 season, has received an offer to become the Cyclones' tight ends coach.
Allen has many ties to Iowa. He and McCarney both grew up in Iowa City, Iowa. Allen was head coach at I-AA Northern Iowa, his alma mater, for eight seasons.
become the Cyclone.
"That's what we're working toward, and we hope we get it finished in the near future," said Iowa State coach Dan McCarney. "We hope within the next few days we can get this finalized."
Although McCarney has never coached with Allen, he instructed the former Kansas coach as a student-coach on Allen's high school track team
McCarney he would name Allen assistant head coach if Allen takes the job. McCarney he would be happy to get a coach of Allen's caliber.
"Even though we both look the same, I am a little bit older," McCarney said with a laugh.
to get a coach of Alaska
"I think every coach keeps a short list in terms of who you want to hire when you have an opening and Terry is definitely one of those guys," McCarney said. "I've always admired and respected him."
—Levi Chronister
Offensive line coach hired by Kansas football
Ken Conaster has been named offen sive line coach at Kansas.
Conaster, who served on the Ohio State University football staff last season, replaces Dave Borbely, who has resigned to accept a similar position at Colorado.
A native of of Cincinnati, Conaster has spent 25 years coaching at the collegiate level. He also spent 14 years as a high school coach.
Conaster was defensive ends coach and special teams coordinator at Ohio State.
TENNIS
Tennis team to play Ohio State, Maryland
The Kansas tennis team will face non-conference opponents Ohio State and Maryland tomorrow and Sunday in Columbus, Ohio.
The Jayhawks' will play the 2-1 Maryland Terrapins. Maryland's only loss came at the hands of Virginia Commonwealth, 4-3. Maryland's two wins came against West Virginia and Georgetown. The Terrapins did not drop a set during either match.
Ohio State is 6-0 this season and is coming off of 6-1 wins against Virginia Tech and Marquette. The Buckeyes are ranked No. 33 by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.
Kansas is 2-0 and defeated No. 51 Tulsa, 4-3.
"They're both very tough teams," coach Kilmeny Waterman said. "The win against Tulsa gives us a lot of confidence going into the matches against Maryland and Ohio State."
— Jonah Ballow
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