2B = THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS IN BRIEF
WEDNESDAY,OCT.31,2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Oct. 31).
Stability is your objective, and it is your natural inclination. One who shares that goal is your partner now and perhaps forever. You choose. The stars impel, they do not compel. Making the commitment is up to you both.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7.
Should you keep what you have, or should you invest in an attempt to make more? A long-term investment could work, but a short-term one probably won't. Let your money do the work, but you still need to supply the brains.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7.
You and your partner have an advantage; each other. Your adversary isn't as fortunate but is still formidable. Don't take him or her for granted. Figure out how to work the system and get all the benefits.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7.
You're an upfront person most of the time, but you can keep a secret if you put your mind to it. You're not being sneaky or dishonest, hopefully. You're waiting until the time is right to divulge what you know. Now is not that time.
Cancer (June 22- July 22) — Today is a 7.
You're collecting good feedback and making new contacts. That's the best use of your time.
Don't try to convince anybody of anything.
They're all too set in their ways. For now, continue your preparations.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7.
Slow down a little. You pushed hard for the past few days. Now, coast. New problems are showing up, but that's to be expected. You're into new territory now. Start making new lists, and you'll be checking things off in no time at all. Take it easy.
Virgo (Aug.23-Sept.22) Today is an 8.
The hard part is over, at least for a while.
Right now, you should be doing well and entering a learning phase. Taking a class might be tough, but it could be worth the trouble. You should only do it for a fascinating subject, or if you're working toward your degree.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 7.
It's time to take care of business again. Although magic is in the air, some contact with reality is required. Don't forget to pay the mortgage or the rent.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6.
Don't be bothered by something that's not workin properly. This goes for people, too. You and a good, solid partner can get just about whatever you want, so find somebody to back up your position. Alone, it's a struggle.
Together, it's just another bump to be smoothed out.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19) — Today is a 7.
You're the keeper of the family legends. Don't keep those stories to yourself. The next generation needs to hear the tales of courage, defeat and triumph. They are living proof of those victories.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7.
It's time for another rest. Slow down and take stock. Count your wins and tally up your losses. Sleep more hours than usual tonight — and not with the help of pills, either.
Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7.
You're great at formulating lofty ideas and selling them. The hard part is closing the deal, getting people to pay, having that check clear the bank. You can do it; it gets easier with practice. Once you master this skill, you're set free.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8.
The more you learn, the fewer things bug you.
Instead of a bunch of fears, you have confidence. You have skills, so don't let your fears keep you from learning.
Gymnast returns to top after Olympic fallout
The Associated Press
GHENT, Belgium — A year after being stripped of an Olympic gold medal in a drug case, Andreea Raducan helped Romania pass the United States for the top qualifying spot at the World Gymnastics Championships.
couldn't keep Russell out. Just behind Khorkina, Raducan proved she was ready to go for the all-around gold again after her much-debated Olympic disqualification. She led the floor event, was second on the beam and reached the finals in the vault.
tics Championships.
Svetlana Khorkina had a near-flawless performance to top the individual standings, yet couldn't keep Russia from slumping to fourth.
reached the main stadium, Raducan, who lost the all-around title in Sydney after testing positive for the stimulant pseudoephedrine, led Romania to a score of 146.646 points, edging past the U.S. team, which had 145.147.
The Netherlands was third with 144.159, ahead of Russia with 144.134. Spain was fifth, followed by Australia, Ukraine and Germany.
In the individual standings, Khorkina had 37.224 points,.288ahead of Raducan. Veronavan
de Leur of the Netherlands was third. Romanian Sabina Cojoacar was fourth, while U.S. champion Tasha Schwikert, the early leader, faded to seventh.
Khorkina topped the vault and uneven bars, and the only bleism on the day was a wobbly moment on the beam.
"I'm confident for the final," Romanian coach Octavian Belu said.
"I'm very happy, but the competition is ahead. This is only qualifying." Khorkina said. The women's final among the top eight teams is today.
Her teammates did not do as well. Olympic floor champion Elena Zamolodchikova, nursing an ankle injury, stepped out of bounds no less than four times and Yekatina Privalova could not compete because of injuries.
Impete because of injury. Raducan was stripped of her all-around title at the Sydney Olympics when she tested positive for the stimulant included in an over-the-counter cold medicine. While officials acknowledged the drug could not have helped her winning performance, Raducan had to give her medal back.
Roses may await Cornhuskers
NCAA FOOTBALL
The Associated Press
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska coach Frank Solich tries not to dwell on big wins any more than he laments a tough loss.
Even if beating Oklahoma 20-10 on Saturday put the Cornhuskers on top of the bowl Championship Series ratings. Solich was wary yesterday of making any Rose Bowl plans just yet.
"You put that in perspective in terms of the big picture and the big picture is where you're at at the end of the year," Solich said. "We expect that it will be a battle for anybody to get into the national championship game. There's no easy way to get in to that."
Not easy, but as the top-rated team in the BCS Nebraska (9-0 overall, 5-0 Big 12) does have the clearest path, starting Saturday at Kansas. The Jayhawks (2-5, 1-4) have lost 32 straight to Nebraska.
If the 'Huskers, who are ranked second in the sports writers' and coaches' polls, beat Kansas, Kansas State next weekend and Colorado on Nov. 23, they would clinch the North Division
title and a spot in the Big 12 championship Dec. 1. Winning a conference title would put the Huskers in the national title game Jan. 3.
Aloss in any of the remaining games could end national championship aspirations for the 'Huskers.
Huskers The 'Huskers are off to their best start in Solich's four seasons. The previous high was 1999, when Nebraska opened with six wins before losing at Texas 24-20, ultimately costing the 'Huskers a shot at the national title.
The following week the 'Huskers traveled to Kansas and were shocked early by the Jayhawks, who held a 9-10 lead at halftime. Nebraska rallied for a 24-17 win, but Solich admitted yesterday there had been a letdown after the disappointing loss to the Longhorns.
loss to the game. "They were more emotional about the game than we were at that point in time. It did not look very good at halftime," Solich said. "But our football team was able to turn that and that I think that was a true test and a lot of credit goes to them."
CART Racer hopes to drive again
The Associated Press
BERLIN — Alex Zanardi was released from the hospital yesterday six weeks after his legs were amputated and spoke of possibly racing again.
amputated and spooked.
"I feel I brought home the best and the most myself," the two-time CART champion said. "I didn't lose much. I got to know the importance of the love of family and friends. Sometimes in life we forget what we have."
beyond the wheel of my life, not only my job, and maybe one day if I am able I will (race again)," he said. "But the reality is I don't know what I will be able to do right now."
we forget what one of CART's most popular drivers, said his first priority is to walk using artificial legs. But he hopes that someday he may be able to get behind the wheel of a race car again.
who hit his car at 200 mph and sheared it in half.
Zanardi was airlifted to a hospital in Berlin that specializes in treating accident victims. Zanardi lost 70 percent of his blood and both legs were amputated halfway up his thighs.
Zanardi was injured while leading the American Memorial 500, the first CART race held in Europe, with 12 laps left. As he pulled out of the pits, his Honda Reynard got away from him and he spun backward into the path of Alex Tagliani.
impatuated halfway up, he said. "He was lucky to even reach the hospital," said Dr. Walter Schaffartzik, one of the physicians who worked on Zanardi as soon as he arrived at the Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin. "It was a very critical situation."
Schaffartzik said it most likely would be a year or two before Zanardi could walk again. But if therapy goes well, he added, Zanardi will be able to move about without crutches and will at least be able to drive a regular car.
Zanardi, who turned 35 in the hospital, said he has spoken with Tagliani and told him emphatically the accident was "absolutely not his fault."
carly the accident was ushered in. He now returns to his home in Monaco. He plans to move back to his native Bologna, Italy, with his wife, Daniela, and 3-year-old son Niccolo.
NFL Hall of Fame nominations include commissioner
CANTON, Ohio — Quarterbacks Jim Kelly, Bernie Kosar and Jim McMahon and NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue are among 71 former players, coaches, and contributors nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2002 class.
The class of 2002 will be determined at the selection committee's annual meeting on Feb. 2, the day before the Super Bowl in New Orleans.
The Hall's selection committee will pick 14 modern-era finalists from the list. The 15th member of the group that will be announced in mid-January is the late coach George Allen, nominated by a seniors committee.
Rules stipulate that between four and seven new members be selected each year.
NBA
Kings place star forward on injured reserve list
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Kings placed star forward Chris Webber on the injured list late Monday night.
Webber, who signed a seven-year, $122.7 million contract in the off season, sprained his right ankle during a preseaon game on Oct. 14. He is expected to miss at least the first four weeks of the regular season, though Webber has said he hopes to return earlier.
sad he hopes to be Webber, who made the All-NBA team last season, was the league's sixth-leading scorer, averaging 27.1 points, 11.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists.
TENNIS
Capriati holds tennis' top spot after last major tournament
MUNICH, Germany — Jennifer Capriati took a big step toward ending the year at No. 1, beating Bulgaria's Magdalena Maleva in three sets yesterday at the Sanex Championships.
Capriati struggled in the first and final set, wasting a match point, but won 2-6. 6-3, 6-3.
The $3 million tournament is the WTA's final major event of the year. It features the world's top 16 players, not counting those who are injured.
counting these. If Capriati had lost, Lindsay Davenport could have passed her for the top ranking by reaching the final. Davenport has won a title in three straight weeks, drawing within a few computer points of Capriati in the rankings.
Capriati gained the top spot Oct. 15, passing Martina Hingis to become the tour's ninth No. 1.
tour's minibus Hingis and Venus Williams are not competing because of injuries and Monica Seles will not play in Germany since she was stabbed in Hamburg in 1993.
BASEBALL
Assault charges dropped against Arizona catcher
PITTSBURGH—Charges that former Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Mike DiFelice punched a parking attendant and assaulted two women in a nightclub were dropped.
DiFelice's attorney, Samuel J. Reich, reached out-of-court agreements with two of the accusers — one of whom filaed a suit against DiFelice and another who was preparing to file another.
The Associated Press