2B - THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 5, 2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Sept. 5).
Have you been thinking about buying something big? Maybe a house, or paying for renovations to the house you already have? This is the year to make it happen. Trust your frustrations to steer you out of a bad situation, and trust your intuition to lead you to a better place. Faith helps, too, and it definitely pays to do your homework.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6. You're still under pressure, but you're doing well. Even if you can't see how, you should get the feeling that this story has a happy ending. If you're negotiating a deal, hold out for what you want.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 9. If at first you don't succeed, sit back, wait a few hours and try again. By this afternoon or evening, or maybe tomorrow, something that was impossible earlier will become easy. It's all a matter of timing.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is an 8. Some folks may still be critical, but most are on your team. The naysayers are in the minority. Don't ignore them completely, though.Incorporate their best suggestions.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)—Today is a 5.
The work should be pouring in, and the money should be good. The boss is watching, you can bet on that. If you do what's expected, you might make a bonus. It'll be easier if you pretend you don't know you're being evaluated.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9.
A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. First, figure out which direction you want to go. Then, take that first step. It wouldn't hurt to have a final destination in mind, either.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6.
If you can scrape the money together — and
you probably can — you might find an awe-
some deal on something for your home. If you're
in an apartment that you've outgrown, it's a
good time to shop for a new place to live.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is an 8.
Forgive your partner for that insensitive remark.
He or she has forgotten all about it anyway.
Instead of brooding, get out there and have fun.
Hurry, or the gang will take off without you!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6.
Put your social life on hold for a while. Focus on finances. If you can find a way to do more work in less time, the money will come pouring in.
Study the procedures and make suggestions to help everyone become more efficient. You're great at that.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8. Somebody you know is a judgmental nipticker who's obsessed with trivia. That's their problem. Do what you need to do to avoid getting chewed on, but don't stress about it. There's nothing that person could take away that you couldn't live without.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 5. Your attention is drawn inward, toward your own home. Let the job and other worldly events take care of themselves for a while. Focus on family.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9.
Worries about what's possible begin to fade as the lines between fantasy and reality dissolve.
Why be limited by the fears of less imaginative people? Focus on your goal and invent what you need to get there.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)Today is a 6. Find the courage to act boldly.Ask for what you want in a strong, determined voice.No whining. If you're willing to work,the odds are in your favor.
SPORTS IN BRIEF No progress in NFL talks
The Associated Press
NEWYORK — The NFL and its locked-out officials got together again yesterday, facing a midweek deadline to reach a deal or go into the regular season with the replacements who worked last week's exhibition games.
After saying last weekend that there was a good chance of a deal, hopes seemed to be fading.
Tom Condon, the chief negotiator for NFL Referees Association, wouldn't even describe yesterday's talks as "negotiations" between two sides that are from 50-75 percent apart in their salary proposals.
"I'm not optimistic because of how far apart I know we are," Dallas owner Jerry Jones said yesterday. "I'm disappointed, but I'm also very pleased with how the officials that are coming in performed this past weekend. We've had a chance as a league to review each performance
The same opinion came from the NFL.
Jett Pash, the chief negotiator for the NFL, said Sunday that unless there was a deal in place by late today or early tomorrow, the league would continue the lockout. Officials would have to know by then what games they were to do and make travel plans.
High-ranking NFL executives, speaking on the condition of anonymity, have also said if there was no agreement by the start of the regular season, the lockout was likely to continue well into the season.
and overall it was outstanding."
The replacement officials already have been guaranteed $2,000 a game for four games, regardless of whether they work them.
The NFL said it won't add to its offer that would double the salaries of most officials by 2003. The union counters that its demands are justified because the officials have been working for the same salary since 1994.
Martin spurs Goodwill victory
The Associated Press
BRISBANE, Australia — New Jersey Nets forward Kenyon Martin sent a message that he's back.
Martin provided the spark as the U.S. team of NBA players rallied for a 97-67 win over Argentina in the second of its Goodwill Games basketball preliminaries.
Martin, returning from a broken leg he suffered against the Boston Celtics in March, opened the second period with a big steal and dunk. He jammed again when a teammate stole the ball on the next possession.
Phoenix Suns forward Shawn Marion led the U.S. team with 19 points as all 12 players on the roster got on the scorecard, but it was Martin who helped turn the game around after a lackluster first period. The United States fell behind by five points before pulling even at 20-20 at halftime.
He played again in the third period, but limped off after colliding with a defender. He slammed the ball to the court, making it
bounce into the rafters.
"I wasn't upset with the defense — I play hard," he said. "I was frustrated with myself and I'd twisted my ankle a little, but I'm OK."
Martin twice suffered broken legs in his career, the first time in college at Cincinnati.
"That's the way I always start the game — I was trying to pick it up a bit, get the defense going — I think I did that," said Martin, who had four points, four rebounds and four fouls.
Martin said he tried to make some difference.
U. S. coach Flip Saunders said the Argentines were used to playing a physical game in their domestic professional league, and it took a player like Martin to give a little back.
Saunders said the biggest thing for his NBA stars to focus on was playing with purpose.
"If you don't play with purpose, you're not going to look good and you're not going to reach your potential."
BIG 12 FOOTBALL
Sooners look ahead to K-State
Oklahoma coach says team needs to think about plays, not its next opponents
The Associated Press
NORMAN, Okla. — Now that No. 3 Oklahoma has successfully completed its first road game of the year, a wipeout of Air Force, the Sooners can begin focusing on their next major test — Kansas State.
Never mind that the game isn't until Sept. 29. North Texas visits this week, followed by Tulsa, in games that should be little more than tuneups, although that perspective isn't shared publicly by coach Bob Stoops.
that, they realize they've got to be prepared for it, and in areas that haven't been as good as they need to be in these first two weeks, they're aware of it and they're pushing to make it better. If that happens, we have a chance to be better this week than last week."
"Whether it be a game we're supposed to win or a game we're not supposed to win, we more or less just concentrate on us," he said yesterday.
"I like our players' demeanor, our attitude. They've got a lot of pride and they want to play well, regardless of who we're playing. To do
In Saturday's 44-3 victory at Air Force, Oklahoma's defense held the Falcons without a touchdown for the first time in 70 games and without a TD in a home game for the first time in 103 games. Tailback Quentin Griffin ran for 201 yards. After a slow start, quarterback Nate Hybl played well. The punting and placekicking continued to be solid.
That could mean big trouble for North Texas, which managed only five first downs in a 19-5 loss to TCU last week.
Stoops said although Griffin ran well, the offensive line had its share of mistakes. Receivers dropped catchable passes, including two that he said would have been touchdowns. Other breakdowns contributed to Oklahoma going 2-for-10 on third-down conversions.
KU ATHLETICS Bohl to talk on KJHK tonight will discuss UCLA matchup
Allen Bohl, Kansas athletics director, will be a guest during KJHK 90.7 FM's live broadcast at 5:15 p.m. today. The show will air at Dominos Pizza at Ninth and Iowa. Bohl will be interviewed on The Press Box radio show. He will be onair until 6 p.m. and will be speaking primarily about the Kansas-UCLA game Saturday.
BASEBALL Cardinal pitches no-hitter, San Diego hitless again
SAN DIEGO—Bud Smith became the 16th rookie in modern history to throw a no-hitter and the second unlikely pitcher to do it to San Diego this season in St. Louis' 4-0 win.
Smith, making his 11th career start, showed the poise of a veteran in becoming the first rookie to throw a no-hitter since the Cardinals' Jose Jimenez did it in a 1-0 win against Arizona on June 25, 1999.
This was the first time Smith, a native Southern Californian, pitched beyond the seventh inning. He walked four including career walks leader Rickey Henderson twice and struck out seven.
The 21-year-old left-hander joined A.J. Burnett in no-hitting San Diego this season, making the Padres the first team since the 1996 Colorado Rockies to be no-hit twice in one season. Burnett walked a record nine batters in his no-hitter May 12.
Mariners headed to playoffs after beating Tampa Bay 3-2
SEATTLE — The Mariners became the first team to clinch a playoff berth this season, wrapping up at least the AL wild card with a 3-2 win in 11 innings over Tampa Bay.
Seattle became the fastest team to clinch a postseason bid since 1998, when the New York Yankees wrapped up a playoff spot on Aug.29.
TENNIS
Sampras, Agassi advance;
quarterfinals await Capriati
NEW YORK—Pete Sampras won a rare fourth-round showdown of former champions at the U.S. Open, beating Pat Rafter 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-4.
No. 2-seeded Andre Agassi looked just as impressive. Bidding for his third Open title, Agassi never lost serve against No. 13 Roger Federer and won 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.
Defending champion Marat Safin,
seeded third, beat No. 14 Thomas
Johansson 6-2, 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (3). Safin will
play Mariano Zabaleta in the quarterfinals.
On the women's side, No. 2 Jennifer Capriati moved into the Open quarterfinals for the first time since 1991, when she was 15. The winner of two Grand Slam titles already this year, Capriati erased nine of 10 break points against her and beat Barbara Schett 6-3, 6-3.
Capriati's opponent will be No. 8 Amelie Mauresmo of France, who edged compatriot Nathalie Tauziat 6-0, 6-7 (1), 6-3.
Defending champion Venus Williams, seeded fourth, won the final 10 games to beat Sandrine Testud 6-4, 6-0. Her quarterfinal opponent will be No. 5 Kim Clijsters, who beat No. 11 Elena Dementieva 7-5, 4-6, 6-2.
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