2B = THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS IN BRIEF
TUESDAY, JAN. 22, 2002
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Jan. 22).
Today's birthday (Sat. 22).
You have a lot to think about this year. You've got theories to prove, details to analyze, fantasies to explore and gadgets to invent. With all this mental exercise going on, you don't need any other changes. Keep your surroundings intact. Only fix the things that break. And try to be more creative.
Aries (March 21- April 19) — Today is a 7.
There are a few problems coming, but nothing you can’t handle. They all have to do with money, or rather the lack of it. You can't use your meager resources to fund everything, so don't.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — today is AUG.
You're stronger now, so stand your ground.
Make sure those in authority understand your position, even if it not popular. You may have to explain it over and over, but that's OK. You're a very patient person.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — today
If you weren't so cute, you wouldn't get away with half of what you do. Today, you might not get away with things. A person with no sense of humor wants the results you said you'd produce. Better make it happen.
Cancer [June 22-July 22] — Today is a 6.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — today is 22
You have a friend who's good to be around.
The two of you don't talk much - there's no need to.
You cheer each other up just by doing things together. Hanging out with that person now will be good for you both.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6.
Leo July 23-Aug. 22 10:59 AM
You may have to report to a higher authority.
Better have you the ducks in a row. Another person can help you with your tables and graphs that show how much you've accomplished, but when it comes to mistakes you've made, 'fess up to those on your own.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) — Today is a 6.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 7.
Virgo (Aug. 25-31, 22) - Today it's a c.
Beware of complications concerning travel,
long-distance calls and the Internet. There are
about five things that could go wrong, and they
may happen in rapid succession.
Scarpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)—Today is a 5
Libra (Sept. 23-02-17) - Jody is 8'1
Uh oh. Looks like your bubble may burst. Reality is interfering, again. What you want costs much more than you have. Should you give up your dream? Heck no! Dreams are more important than so-called "reality." Back to the drawing board!
Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21) — Today is a 5.
It may feel as if you are going to a grinding halt. Something you thought would work, doesn't. Must you change your plans completely? No. Just take new input into consideration.
Capricorn{Dec. 22-Jan. 19}—Today is a 7.
Why do you go to all that bother? To show the people you care about how much you love them, of course. It's not for the money. Never has been, never will be. You'll soon get another chance to show them. Grab it.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7.
You may feel inhibited or weighted down. You're going through a testing phase. Don't worry. Just answer your own questions.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6.
Many of your theories are about to be tested. It's much easier to think about these things than to actually do them. But keep hammering away at your precious new theories. You're building something useful.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 5.
It'll be easier to concentrate. That's always a problem, but now you can manage it. Next, put a lid on your worries. Guilt is a big waste of time. If there's something you can do about whatever you regret, do it. If not, confess. Promise not to do it again, then get on with your life.
TENNIS
Sampras ousted in Australia as Safin, Haas emerge as favorites
The Associated Press
MELBOURNE, Australia — Marat Safin overwhelmed Pete Sampras with his crunching backhand and attacking returns yesterday and advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals.
"It was a great match for both of us — it was a great comeback from Pete," Safin said. "The people... were supporting him very much ... it was very difficult. But I played a great treble breaker in the fourth and deserved to win."
Safin broke Sampras' serve in the opening game and dominated the first two sets, then withstood a comeback attempt to win 6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (8).
fourth and deserved to win.
Safin, the No. 9 seed, and Sampras, seeded eighth, were the only Grand Slam winners left in the fourth round at Melbourne Park.
the fourth one to lose," Sampras said. "I played well enough in the third and fourth to keep
Safin beat Sampras 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 to win the U.S. Open in 2000, the most one-sided result against a former champion in 25 years.
it going, but I didn't convert the points I needed."
former champion in 29 years. Although Sampras won last year's semifinal at the U.S. open, the 21-year-old Russian is 4-3 against Sampras, who has a record 13 Grand Slam titles.
With seventh-seeded Tommy Haas the highest-ranking player still in contention after advancing to a quarterfinal match against Marcelo Rios. Safin is gaining as a favorite to win the year's first major.
German finished 2014 white, Only four seeded men reached the quarterfinals. No. 16 Thomas Johansson faces fellow Swede Jonas Bjorkan on Tuesday and No. 26 Jiri Novak plays Stefan Koubek of Austria.
major.
Haas' best performance at a Grand Slam was a semifinal appearance at Melbourne in 1999. The German finished 2001 with a No.8 ranking.
Russian favorite falls behind
The Associated Press
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Irina Slutskaya's fall received more attention than Maria Butyrskaya's victory in the European Figure Skating Championships.
ng Chipauka, generally considered the main challenger for Americans Michelle Kwan and Sarah Hughes at the Salt Lake City Olympics next month, suddenly looked vulnerable Sunday. While Chipauka's surprising mistakes might have shifted the role of gold-medal favorite to Kwan, the Russian remained positive.
"I know I will prepare hard for the Olympics and I will skate well there," Slutskaya said. "It may be good experience to have them now, not in a couple weeks."
days later.
Slutskaya's technical ability had given her the edge over Kwan, Hughes and Butyrskaya in their
a couple weeks.
The women's short program for the Olympics is scheduled for Feb. 19 with the free program two days later.
recent meetings. She has defeated Kwan six of the last eight times in major meets, but was not impressive in the three phases of the competition in the European Championships.
in the Europe Slutskaya said she wants to rest a bit after a hectic month during which she won two competitions, and finished second in another.
itrons, and immerse in them," said. "It has been a hard month for me." Slutskaya said. "There was the Grand Prix final. After a week, we had the Russian nationals. Then 10 days after that, the Europeans. Three important competitions. They are important, not just for the places but also psychologically."
Slutskaya did not want to say when she will come to the United States to prepare for the Olympics. Butyrskaya said she will come to the U.S. on Jan. 29, and train on the East Coast before heading to Utah.
Butyrskaya and Slutskaya helped the Russians to a sweep of the medals in the women's event for the fourth consecutive time as the Russians took three of the four titles.
BIG 12 MEN
TEAM W L W L
Kansas 4 0 15 2
Texas 4 0 13 4
Missouri 4 1 14 4
Oklahoma 3 1 14 2
Texas Tech 3 2 14 3
Oklahoma St 3 2 15 3
Baylor 2 3 12 6
Colorado 1 3 10 5
Kansas St 1 3 7 8
Texas A&M 1 3 7 11
Nebraska 1 4 8 8
Iowa St 1 4 9 10
SCOREBOARD
BIG 12 WOMEN
TEAM W L W L
Kansas St 5 1 17 2
Oklahoma 5 1 15 2
Texas 5 1 13 3
Missouri 3 2 12 4
Texas Tech 3 3 11 5
Colorado 3 3 13 6
Baylor 3 3 14 3
Texas A&M 2 3 10 7
Oklahoma St 2 3 9 8
Iowa St 2 4 14 4
Nebraska 2 4 12 7
Kansas 0 6 4 14
NBA
Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference
W L Pct GB
New Jersey 27 13 6.67 —
Boston 24 16 600 3
Orlando 21 19 500 7
Washington 19 19 500 7
Philadelphia 19 21 475 8
New York 14 25 359 12
Miami 13 26 333 13
Central Division
Central Division W L Pct GB
Milwaukee 26 13 167 -
Toronto 24 18 571 3
Indiana 22 18 512 6
Detroit 19 20 487 7
Charlotte 19 21 475 7
 Atlanta 14 26 350 12
 Cleveland 13 28 314 7
 Chicago 8 32 200 18
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Midwest Division
W L Pct GB
Minnesota 30 10 750 -
San Antonio 27 11 .711 2
Dallas 29 12 .707 2
Utah 22 19 .537 8
Houston 13 28 .317 17
Denver 12 27 .308 17
Memphis 12 27 .308 17
Pacific Division
Ethnic Division W L Pct GB
Sacramento 30 9 769 ___
L.A. Lakers 28 9 757 1
Seattle 21 19 525 9
Phoenix 20 20 500 10
Portland 20 20 500 10
L.A. Clippers 20 21 488 11
Golden State 13 27 325 17
Yesterday's Games
Yesterday's Games
Charlotte 111, New York 68
Atlanta 95, Houston 91
Seattle 109, Philadelphia 98
Milwaukee 97, Detroit 79
Dallas 113, New Jersey 105
Indiana 93, Chicago 81
Utah 101, Golden State 99
Minnesota 105, Washington 101
MIami 95, Cleveland 93, OT
Boston 106, Toronto 97
Memphis at Sacramento, (N/A)
Denver at LA. Clippers, (N/A)
SOFTBALL
Coaches pick Kansas to finish fourth in Big 12 softball
League coaches tabbed the Kansas softball team to finish fourth in the Big 12 Conference, the Big 12 announced yesterday.
The Jayhawks return 15 letterwinners and eight starters from the 2001 team that finished in a third-place tie in the Big 12, going 32-27 overall and 8-10 in league play.
Out of the 10 conference schools that have softball teams, Nebraska was picked to successfully defend the regular season conference title it won last season. Oklahoma and Texas roundout the top 3.
The Jayhawks open their season Feb. 8 in the Fiesta Bowl Classic at Arizona State University in Phoenix and Tempe, Az.
Staff Report
NBA Knicks embarrassed in NY, lose eighth straight game
The New York Knicks were embarrassed in their most-lopsided home loss ever, falling to the Charlotte Hornets 111-68 yesterday for their eighth straight defeat.
By the end of the game, which sadly the Knicks with their longest losing streak in 15 years, several players on the bench had towels covering their heads.
The Knicks' previous worst home defeat was a 132-93 rout by Miami on April 10, 1887. New York had not dropped eight in a row since Dec. 5-20, 1986.
Baron Davis scored 24 points, leading six Hornets in double figures.
Latrell Sprewell was scoreless on 0- for-9 shooting as the Knicks were held to their lowest point total of the season. New York shot a season-worst 30 percent.
cent.
The blowout began early. The score was tied at 11 when the Hornets broke away with a 22-0 burst.
Charlotte led 39-19 after the first quarter, then held New York to only 14 points in the second period for a 60-33 halftime edge.
The Hornets opened their lead to 43 points in the third quarter. They sent the Knicks to their most-lopsided loss since Indiana beat them 131-86 on Feb. 20, 1980.
OLYMPICS Sting, Dixie Chicks to play at Olympic Games opening
Sting will share the same stage with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at the Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony.
The Feb. 8 event also will feature the Dixie Chicks, country singer LeAnn Rimes, former member of "The Band" Robbie Robertson, and Rita Coolidge.
Other performers will be cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the six-man cappella group Eclipse and Utah's Deseret String Band, which played cowboy tunes at the 1998 Nagano Games.
The Associated Press
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