2B
Quick Looks
Wednesday September 20,2000
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Sept. 20).
Your post accomplishments will help you reach your goal. After that, you can celebrate. Don't take no for an answer in September. Keep track of money, and you'll gain more in October. A breakdown in December gives you an excuse to upgrade. Technical difficulties plague your workplace in February. Do what's required in June, and you could earn a raise. Count your-winnings and your losses, in private, in August.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6
March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6.
Plans for the evening may change, so be flexible
Discuss a household project with your partner, but
leave room for creativity. The more you learn, the
less difficult a challenging job becomes.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7.
10:45 a.m. 20th May Tuesday You thought you could afford something, but what you want costs more than you thought. Don't be discouraged by a rude awakening. Find a better deal, instead. Don't worry. That's one of your natural talents.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7.
Germany July 21 2017
You're quick and lucky, but that doesn't mean what you want will fall into your lap. Work is required. Fortunately, you love the work, and you're good at it. If it wasn't a challenge, you'd be bored. That's not likely to happen today.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6.
A household project seems to be going well, but watch out. Don't get complacent. Measure two or three times before cutting any of your materials. Be extra careful with sharp tools when you're tired.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7.
Hanging out with a group can be educational, but don't learn the lesson the hard way. If you wind up holding the tab, you could spend more on this project than you can afford. Get the others to share expenses, and you'll ace the test.
Virgo (Aug, 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6.
You may think you can win an argument that's been going on all week. If this involves a person who outknows you, think again. You could gain more by losing. Don't make a big deal out of a trivial point, even if the other person is wrong.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6.
Keep travel to a minimum and don't send that important package yet. If you can wait until tomorrow, you'll have better luck. This weekend's better yet. Same goes for starting new endeavors. Be patient and do more planning, first.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 5.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — today is a.
Interesting things are going on. Be a mouse in the
corner and listen more than you speak. A stool
pigeon nearby will tell you more than you want to
know. Even that one doesn't have the whole story,
however. You can figure it out.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6.
Don't go into debt on a friend's recommendation.
Wait a little while longer, instead. If the deal is such a good one, it'll still be good this weekend. Your chances of winning with a long shot are much better then.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6.
Don't think about the job so much that you forget to watch the traffic. Postpone a trip until tomorrow or the next day. The farther the distances, the more likely you'll have a problem. Let your fingers do the walking if you can.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6.
Once you get a few more details worked out, your life should get easier. You might be able to relax tomorrow or the next day. Knowing that, lighten up a little. Don't sweat the small stuff. Hold out for what you want the most.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — today is an 8.
Try not to get impatient. Something you and a loved one want is within your grasp. You'll have to get over a couple of hurdles, however. Appreciate what you've accomplished, but know the work isn't finished yet.
OLYMPICS
Williams takes shot at first of two medals
SYDNEY, Australia — Venus Williams had her Olympic debut yesterday, beating Henrieta Nagyova of Slovakia, 6-2, 6-2. It was Williams' 27th consecutive victory.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Williams' latest victory was her first since winning the U.S. Open earlier this month. Coming off that emotional triumph and the long trip to Sydney, she showed no signs of a letdown against Nagyova.
From the first game, when she belted two aces, Williams was overpowering. Whether rushing the net, leaping for an overhead or on her heels at the baseline, she came up with one putaway after another.
Perhaps her best effort was a lunging forehand winner down the line that gave her a 4.1 lead
in the first set. She then walked casually to her chair, as if she hits such shots every day.
Which she does.
Her sister watched from the stands. They'll play doubles together, giving Venus a shot at two gold medals to go with her two Grand Slam titles.
Don't bet against her. The only player seeded ahead of her in singles is American teammate Lindsay Davenport, who lost to Williams in the finals at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.
Romania broke through years of frustration to win the gold medal yesterday, 0.205 points ahead of favored Russia, which took silver for the second straight time. China won the bronze, denying the United States a
Women's gymnastics concludes with flair
medal by a comfortable 1,075 points.
His team came up short. Now, he must answer all the questions, and not all of them are going to be easy.
"He takes the credit when we do good, and blames everyone when we do bad," said Jamie Dantzscher, a frequent Karolyi target who had the night of her life. "It's so not fair."
medal by a comfortable 1.075 points.
U.S. gymnastics brought Bela Karolyi back 10 months ago to rebuild a team stinging from a sixth-place finish at world championships.
So almost to spite Karolyi, the 18-year-old spitfire put on one of the most electric performances of the night.
He was a changed man this time, pumping his fist, wiping his brow and lifting his hands in the air as if to say, "I knew you could do it," on a night in which the Americans didn't miss a routine.
She strutted onto the floor, tumbling high and never budging on her landings. She finished the routine by pointing at the judges, but not before batting her eyes toward the corner of the arena — right where Karolyi was sitting.
Two Olympians banned after steroid testing
SYDNEY, Australia — Alexander Bagach of the Ukraine, the 1999 world indoor shot put champion and 1996 Olympic bronze medalist, has been suspended from competition for testing positive for steroids for a third time.
Simon Kemboi, a member of the Kenyan 1,600-meter relay team, also was suspended for testing positive for steroids.
Neither will be allowed to compete in the Sydney Games.
The ruling council of the International Amateur Athletic Federation announced the suspensions yesterday after an eight-hour meeting.
eagach, considered a top medal contender in Sydney, tested positive
He was suspended pending an arbitration hearing. Because it takes several weeks to convene a hearing, Bagach will not be allowed to compete in Sydney.
in an out-of-competition exam on Feb. 12. He also tested positive for steroids in 1989 and 1997, according to IAAF president Lamine Diack
The IAIF action came after Bagach was cleared of living conditions.
The IAAF action came after Bagach was cleared by the Ukraine federation. Bagach also tested positive for the stimulant ephedrine at the 1997 world championships after appearing to win the competition with a throw of 70 feet, 4.25 inches. Bagach was disqualified from the competition but was not suspended. The gold medal went to John Godina of the United States.
In the first two rounds of the playoffs, up to three games are played in each series, with the first team to five points advancing (teams get three points for a victory, one for a tie).
After going back to the traditional for the regular season, Major League Soccer is employing perhaps the most unusual playoff format in U.S. sports.
SOCCER
That means a team that gets a win and a tie in its first two games must still play a third game. If a series is tied 1-1-1 after three games, it would be decided by penalty kicks.
Soccer playoff format to use unique system
The system is a hybrid of soccer's traditional system — home-and-home, total goals — and the U.S. major sports' system — best-of-three games, best-of-five, etc.
last night, while today's schedule has Kansas City at Colorado, Tampa Bay at Los Angeles and New York/New Jersey at Dallas.
Chicago played at New England
Kansas City, the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, beat the Rapids as Miklos Molnar scored in the 18th minute — his fourth game in four games since returning from an injury. Tony Meola, who led MLS with a record 16 shutouts during the regular season, blanked Colorado.
NFL
Injury may sideline Denver quarterback
Griese partially tote cartilage in his throwing shoulder Sunday against
Oakland, and the Broncos didn't know if he would return to practice today or play Sunday against Kansas City.
DENVER — Brian Griese's injured shoulder could keep him out of practice today and force him to miss the Denver Broncos' next game.
"There's no exact timetable of when (team trainer Steve Antonopoulos) will make a decision," said team representative Paul Kirk.
Griese was driven to the ground by an Oakland defender early in the second quarter of the Broncos' 33-24 victory Sunday.
The shoulder injury was similar to a more severe injury to his throwing shoulder last season. He was sidelined for two games in November and underwent successful surgery at the end of the season.
Antonopulos said the latest injury was unrelated to last season's injury and the surgery to repair it.
He said there was a 50 percent chance Griese, the NFL's top-rated passer, would play Sunday.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Volleyball vs. Nebraska, 7 p.m., at Horesji Family Athletics Center.
Men's tennis at National Clay Court Championships in Baltimore
Women's soccer at Oklahoma, 7 p.m.
Men's tennis at National Clay Court Championships in Baltimore
Men's tennis at Tom Fallom/Notre Dame Classic in South Bend, Ind. Women's tennis at Indiana Invitational in Bloomington, Ind.
Football vs. Southern Illinois,
6 p.m., at Memorial Stadium
Volleyball at Iowa State,
7 p.m.
Women's tennis at Indiana Invitational in Bloomington, Ind.
Men's tennis at National Clay Court Championships in Baltimore
Swimming at the Lake Race in Carbondale. III
Recruit chooses Michigan State
Jayhawks still hope for commitment from Oregon guard
By Michael Rigg sports@kansan.com Kansan sportwriter
Alan Anderson insisted he had a good visit to Lawrence last weekend.
Apparently, it wasn't good enough.
Anderson, a 6-foot-5 forward from Minneapolis, gave an oral commitment to
play for the Michigan State Spartans late Monday evening. He announced his decision the day after he returned home from his Lawrence visit.
"I had a great trip to Kansas," Anderson told Mike Sullivan of Insider's Report. "But I felt like I fit in more with Michigan State. Hopefully, we can win another national championship there."
Anderson's decision was not the only bad news for Kansas,
because it lost a second recruit on Monday as well.
Cedric Bozemen, a 6-foot-5 point guard from Santa Ana, Calif., committed to UCLA. The decision didn't come as much of a surprise, though Bozeman had already committed to UCLA once before and then had withdrawn his commitment. Bozeman had also considered Kansas and Florida.
The Jayhawks' recruiters are looking to the Northwest, where highly touted 6-foot point guard Aaron
Miles of Portland.
Dre., is expected to choose his school soon. It appears that Miles may not choose K a n s a s either.
"Right now,
it's 45 percent
Arizona, 30 percent
Kansas and 25 percent UCLA," Miles told Doug Carr of CatTracks.net yesterday. "But if you talk to me tomorrow, it might be totally different."
Miles has only arranged one visit ; he's headed to Arizona on Oct. 13. However, Miles is
"I had a great trip to Kansas. But I feel like I fit in more with Michigan State. Hopefully, we can win another national championship there."
Alan Andersen
Michigan State signee
final decision
still planning to visit Kansas and UCLA before making a final decision
"I think he still likes Kansas and Arizona and UCLA, too," said Miles"father, Mark Miles."We've had visits with [Arizona coach] Lute Olson and Roy Williams. They're both very nice and are good basketball programs."
Miles would like to commit before the season.
Kansas lost two other potential recruits when St. Louis' David Lee chose Florida and Seattle's Erroll Knight chose Washington.
Edited by Erin Adamson
elections commission 2000-2001 Student Senate is inviting YOU to apply!
Applications are due to the student senate office or emailed to Kim Fuchs [kimfuchs@eagle.cc.ukans.edu] no later than Sent. 22 at 5pm
The Elections Commission formulates rules for holding Student Senate elections and hires a commissioner to run the election. The Elections Commission shall ensure that fair and honest student elections are held, and also to establish and enforce all rules and regulations relating to Student Senate elections and election campaigns. Members of Student Senate or Student Senate funded organizations are ineligible for membership.
no later than Sept. 22 at 5pm.
The Elections Commission is composed of 3 undergraduate students, 2 law students, and 1 graduate student, along with other faculty and staff at the University.
Interviews will be held in the Student Senate office during the evening of September 25. STUDENT SENATE
We have American Spirit cigarettes