2B • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS IN BRIEF
WEDNESDAY,OCT.10,200
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Oct. 10). As you're exploring and learning this year, and falling in love (which will be effortless), remember the rules. That will become more difficult, but it's all part of this year's life lesson. The mental and physical impulse is to run wild and free. The instructions are to stay on the
course that's been mapped. Do the latter, and the rewards will multiply exponentially.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 6. A co-worker's benefit is helpful, and it could help you get a raise. Yet someone you know and love could make a silly mistake, so don't trust blindly or fail to listen out of prejudice. Your best adviser could be a lowly servant.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is an 8.
Don't believe everything you hear. People are mixing up messages, forwarding false gossip and making all kinds of mistakes. You always choose your words carefully, and that gives you an advantage. If you don't hold people to promises they make now, they'll love you even more.
Gemini (May 21- June 21). Today is a 6.
You're a good talker. Now, prove you
can be a good listener, too. Somebody
you love needs to vent. Save your
advice until it's requested. What's really
needed is your ear, and maybe your
shoulder to cry on.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 7.
You're a little more confident, a little
more bold. Has somebody been trying to
talk you into something you don't want to
do? Have you been tactfully changing
the subject? Why? Substitute is lost on
some people. Come right out and say it.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 6. Mis- understandings, miscommunications and typographical errors are plantiful. Check everything at least twice — incoming and outgoing. Don't take it for granted that people understand what you're talking about. Quiz them.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 6.
You'd like to help. That's your nature.
You're always eager to serve. But tough love is what's needed now. Don't bail out a friend who needs to bail out herself.
That will be better for her, and for you.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct.22) Today is #7. The direct approach is not advised. Not that you need to be sneaky, just be diplomatic. When somebody tells you they don't want to talk about something, they mean it. Don't insist. You'll hear about it soon enough.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 7.
Continue to dream about distant afters
while you fulfill your obligations closer
to home. You may have to let friends go
on ahead. You may have trouble getting
through on long-distance communications
until later tonight. Stay cool.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 6. Don't spread a rumor you hear from a friend. The odds are good that it contains more speculation than fact. Messages have a tendency to get garbled now, especially if they involve emotional topics.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19). Today is a 6. A few disagreements that were floating just beneath the surface may pop up. This is good, because it means they can be dealt with rather than ignored. Your work will go more smoothly as a result. Help clear up a misunderstanding.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 6.
Others are asking for your help. Trouble is,
some of these questions are on topics
outside your area of expertise.
Luckily, you know how to learn.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a.7.
Again, live concuers all that. That, and you.
mmite ability to listen. You may wonder how long it will take for a dear friend to finish venting. Don't try to solve the problem. Your friend will do that — eventually.
'Royal'adjustments made to staff
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bench coach Jamie Quirk was released and first base coach Frank White was reassigned yesterday in a shake-up of the Royals' coaching staff.
The Associated Press
Quirk, who played for the Royals in the 1970s and '80s, had been a coach for the past eight seasons.
White, a five-time All-Star second baseman, spent his entire 18-year playing career with the Royals and in 1985 became the first second baseman since Jackie Robinson to bat cleanup in the World Series. A Kansas City native, he has always been one of the city's most popular athletes.
The Royals said White would become a special assistant to general manager Allard Baird. His new duties will include scouting and evaluating players, and working on the business side of the baseball operations staff.
"This is an exciting promotion for Frank," Baird said in a statement. "Frank has had a desire to come into the front office for some time. His presence on the field will be difficult to replace. However, his major league experience as a player and a coach, along with his time managing in the minor league level, will be a great addition to our staff."
In his 18 years, he won eight Gold Gloves.
Replacements for White and Quirk have not been named. The Royals said the other members of Tony Muser's staff — pitching coach Al Nipper, batting coach Lamar Johnson, third base coach Rich Dauer and bullpen coach Tom Gamboa — had all been invited to return.
"I'm excited to have input in the player development side of the game and teach our young players the 'Royal Way' of baseball," White said. "I've enjoyed my time as a coach. But when this opportunity came, I felt it was a position where I could most benefit the organization."
Chiefs will miss Richardson
The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Key starters Derrick Alexander, Tony Richardson and Dante Hall will probably be out Sunday when Kansas City plays host to Pittsburgh.
The loss of Alexander, last year's team MVP and the Chiefs' only experienced wide receiver, will send the Chiefs (1-3) into the weekend dangerously short at the position.
Sylvester Morris, last year's No. 1 draft pick, has been out all year with a knee injury and Marvin "Snoop" Minnis, this year's top pick, has been inconsistent as a rookie.
Inconsistency at wide receiver has been cited by head coach Dick Vermeil as the top reason for quarterback Trent Green's problems. Green threw four interceptions last week in Denver.
"It really makes us thin at wide receiver," said Vermeil. "We count on Hall as one of our four wide receivers but now we can't do that."
Alexander, who has been slowed all season with a sore Achilles' tendon, developed back spasms during pregame warmups last week before the Chiefs' loss at
Denver. Although he still played, Vermeil said he "couldn't bend over and tie his shoelaces" on Monday.
Fullback Richardson, the Chiefs' most consistent performer on offense, also missed last week's game with a shoulder injury. Hall, a wide receiver/kick returner, has a "deep contusion" on a shoulder that has already undergone surgery.
The only healthy wide receivers left are Minnis, Chris Thomas and Larry Parker. Alternate tight end Mikhael Ricks will probably be used in the position.
"It would take drastic change to all of a sudden have Tony Richardson back." Vermeil said. "I think it's a better chance of having him a week from this weekend."
The Chiefs will be reduced to using defensive backs as wide receivers during practice. But Vermeil said he did not anticipate bringing in another wide receiver
"The problem with bringing guys in is you have to let somebody else go. Who? If guys are injured and go on injured reserve, they create their own roster vacancy," Vermil said. "But who do you want to sacrifice? It's not an easy thing to do.
"Then if you do bring somebody in, will he suit up on Sunday? When you bring them on the roster and he can't automatically line up and play this weekend because he doesn't know the scheme, that really hurts you."
One possibility would be Derrick Mays. Signed to a free-agent contract last spring, the former Seattle starter was released after training camp.
"We've talked to Mays in the past about being in shape and being available," Vermeil said. "He would be a logical guy because of his knowledge of our scheme. But who would we let go?"
Vermeil said Parker would probably return punts but rookie running back Derrick Blaylock could be activated. Reserve running back Mike Cloud was expected to return kickoffs.
Richardson's loss is felt throughout the offense.
"Tony Richardson might be the best player at his position in the league," Vermeil said. "We miss his leadership. We miss his running. We miss his blocking. It's not easy to just plug somebody in."
Rams go 4-0 for third straight year
The Associated Press
ST. LOUIS — Right now, the NFLs lone unbeaten team looks like it'll never lose.
The St. Louis Rams are 4-0 for the third straight year after their 35-0 victory Monday night over the Detroit Lions. Points have never been a problem since Mike Martz came to town three years ago as offensive coordinator, but the defense also stepped up with its first shutout since the Rams moved to St. Louis in 1995.
"It's going to be tough to beat us if we continue to play like this," quarterback Kurt Warner said. "We're playing as well the last two weeks as we've played anytime since I've been here, in all facets of the game."
with the New York Giants (3-1)
coming to St. Louis.
Martz wants more, more, more.
"We can play so much better on both sides of the ball," Martz said. "We can get better and we will get better."
Martz wants more, more, more.
After viewing the game tape on Monday, he was far from satisfied.
That could spell bad news for future opponents, starting Sunday
On defense, he nitpicked at breakdowns in discipline — they were overcome by hustle, however—and at some missed tackles.
On offense, the Rams were sloppy in the early going. Faulk fumbled for the first time since 1999 and ended a scoring threat, and Isaac Bruce fumbled and dropped a pass. Warner misfired on a fourth-and-2 pass to Ricky Proehl.
Martz's wireless hookup to backup quarterback Jamie Martin, who relayed the plays to Warner, was cutting in and out in the first half. The Rams switched to a model with a cord and had no problems the rest of the way.
The Rams began last year 6-0,
winning shootouts, before
Warner's broken finger derailed them. The fewest points the defense allowed in that opening stretch was 20.
this year, it's more of an equal partnership. New defensive coordinator Lovie Smith quickly got a unit that included eight new starters up to speed. Philadelphia was held to 17 points in the opening overtime victory, and Miami got only 10 last week.
They handed the Lions their first shutout since 1993, and also contributed to the scoring when Dre' Bly returned Ty Detmer's pass 93 yards for a third-quarter touchdown.
In the first four games, the defense has produced an NFCbest 11 turnovers.
"It gives you that sense or feeling that everybody has everybody's back," running back Marshall Faulk said. "We have that togetherness, and it's special."
BASEBALL
Scuffle for Bonds' 73rd homer may lead to criminal charges
SAN FRANCISCO — Barry Bonds hit it and Alex Popov may have caught it, but Patrick Hayasi emerged from a scrum of Giants fans to become the happy owner of the ball the San Francisco slugger launched Sunday for his 73rd homer.
Hayashi was grinning at the time, but he's tight-lipped now about what he'll do with the ball, valued at perhaps $1 million.
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Instead, Popov's doing the talking.
"I am just savoring the moment," Hayashi, 36, said in an e-mail that has served as his only public comment.
Giants officials aren't swayed
Now the catcher on the fly is brandishing a videotape and a lawyer, saying that if Hayashi doesn't give back the ball he will seek criminal charges.
Instagram, OpenAI taking Television footage shows that Popov, a health-food restaurateur from Berkeley, gloved the ball but was mobbed by a crush of clawing fans. Someone ripped the ball from his mitt and it ended in Hayashi's hands.
Giants officials aren't "Once major league baseball identifies the individual with possession of the ball, that's the end of that," said Jorge Costa, the Giants' senior vice president of ballpark operations.
BASKETBALL Denver Nuggets'leading scorer may miss up to three months
DENVER — Antonio McDyess, the Denver Nuggets' leading scorer the last two seasons, is scheduled to have knee surgery Friday that could sideline him for three months.
McDyess has not practiced since Thursday because of patella tendinitis in his left knee. An MRI showed he has a partial tear of his patella tendon and a mild sprain of the medial collateral ligament.
McDyess, an All-Star forward who averaged 20.8 points and 12.1 rebounds last season, missed 10 games late in the season with a partially dislocated left kneecap.
The 6-foot-9 forward, a member of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic team, made his first All-Star appearance last season.
The Nuggets did not estimate how long he would be out, but McDyess said this week that surgery could keep him out for three months.
SOCCER
19 women soccer players invited to practice with national team
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — U.S. women's soccer coach April Heinrichs invited 19 Women's United Soccer Association players to the U.S. Olympic Training Center in preparation for the national team's coming games.
The oldest players in the camp both are World Cup champions; 33-year-old defender Joy Fawcett and 26-year-old forward Shannon MacMillan. The others players range in age from 21 to 25, and all played in the WUSA during its inaugural season.
Forward Danielle Fotopoulos, a member of the 1999 Women's World Cup champions, received her first callback since having a baby in November.
The other 1999 World Cup winners chosen by Heinrich were defenders Kate Sobrero and Tiffany Roberts, midfielder Lorrie Fair, and forward Cindy Parlow.
Also chosen were goalkeepers Lakesyia Beene and Jaime Pagliarulo; defenders Kylie Bivens, Staci Burt, Kelly Lindsey, Heather Mitts and Lindsay Stoecker; midfielders Shannon Boxx, Mandy Clemens and Nikki Serenga; and forwards Deidre Enos and Tara Koleski.