2B • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2002
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Nov. 20).
You could be quite successful in business this year, especially managing other people's money. But it isn't always easy. It's going to take concentration, and you're going to have to work out a plan. Minimize surprises by doing the homework. Speaking of homework, fixing up your place is a good idea too.
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7.
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7.
You're successful, in part because you're quick. Also because you're smart. When time is short, do only what's necessary. Practice now so you'll know what that is.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6.
Any chance to get more money coming in? You bet there! It's not by taking a risk, either. It comes from your willingness to do more of something you do very well.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is an 8.
They're finally asking for your opinion.
Don't tell all you know. Refer them to an expert – one who agrees with you, of course. That'll make you look even smarter.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 6.
You've got a list of things to do, but do you have a plan? Now is a great time to draw one up. List the tasks, and figure out when you'll work on each of them. You'll end up with more time.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7.
It's much easier to get your point across when you have a receptive audience.
Lines that got groans earlier this week will bring rounds of applause. Try again.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7.
An important person seems to be relying on you more and more. There's a reason for that. It's your common sense. As you know, it's actually not all that common.
Understand that you're valuable even if it isn't mentioned.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8.
A person from far away can provide the perfect solution. You can't figure everything out, nor should you. Get an experienced person's advice.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 6. You're good at managing money, but sometimes you forget. Don't let it slip through your fingers. Save more by trying a different method or product.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7.
Your study, practice and research will pay off soon. Don't lose your enthusiasm. Polish your act. You'll be brilliant tomorrow.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7.
You'll get more done in the next few days than you have in the previous week. Set goals, concentrate and plow through. Your efforts should be profitable.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7.
You may soon notice that you have a lot more friends than you thought. They're coming out of the woodwork. You're becoming even more popular. Get used to it.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7.
Having family over this weekend? If so,
there's time to make a few changes
you've been thinking about. Use them as
your excuse. Invite that really critical
person, and you'll be even more empowered.
Woman claims Jordan tried to buy her silence
CHICAGO — The woman accused of extortion by Michael Jordan responded with her own lawsuit yesterday, saying he offered her $5 million to keep quiet about their relationship.
The Associated Press
Karla Knafel asked the court to force Jordan to pay her the money because he was in breach of contract.
Jordan filed a lawsuit in October, contending he had a relationship with Knafel more than 10 years ago and paid her $250,000 "under threat of publicly exposing that relationship."
Jordan's lawsuit said Knafel tried to extort another $5 million.
Yesterday, Knafel's lawyer, Michael Hannafan, said: "It was Jordan who initially offered to pay her $5 million in the spring of 1991 for her agreement not to file a public paternity proceeding and for keeping their sexual relationship publicly confidential."
Knafel's lawyer said his client and Jordan had a sexual relationship from 1989 to 1991 in Chicago.
Indianapolis and Phoenix. Knafel discovered she was pregnant shortly after being with Jordan in November 1990, Hannafan said.
Jordan then offered her $5 million to keep quiet about their relationship and about the child she thought was his, said Hannafan. He said Knafel is not today claiming the child is Jordan's.
Jordan's attorney, Frederick Sperling, said yesterday that the basketball great authorized him to say that any allegation that Jordan was the father of any of Knafel's children was untrue.
At that time, she believed the child was Jordan's, he said.
Jordan has asked the court for an injunction barring further extortion efforts and a declaration that Knafel's demand is unenforceable because of her "existing obligation not to publicly expose the relationship."
Iverson afraid to be in Philly
Jordan and his wife, Juanita, were married more than 12 years ago. She filed for divorce last January but since withdrew the case and issued a joint statement with her husband saying they were attempting reconciliation.
The Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson is afraid police are targeting him and he might want to leave the city, according to published reports.
"I want to be in Philadelphia, but I'm scared to be here," the NBA star told The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News in yesterday's editions.
They were Iverson's first public comments about his off-the-court troubles last summer.
Iverson and his wife, Tawanna, gave an interview to the newspapers Monday at the 76ers' practice facility, to blunt the impact of what the couple says is an unflattering TV news report on Iverson's personal life. The interview was attended by their lawyer, Larry Woodward.
"I've heard about police officers toasting to Allen Iverson's next felony conviction," Iverson said. "I'm hearing about them saying I'm involved with one thing or another, and it scares me. I know that if there's a crooked cop out there, they could do anything to me. He could do anything. Allen Iverson could wind up dead tomorrow if a crooked cop wants him dead. It's as simple as that."
A spokesman for the police department, Inspector William Colaruto, said misconduct of any nature would never be tolerated by police Commissioner
Sylvester Johnson.
Iverson did not speak to reporters at the team's morning shootaround in New Orleans before last night's game against the Hornets. The Sixers had no immediate comment on the report.
Anticipating that Philadelphia TV station WTXF is planning a news segment raising questions about lverson's lifestyle, the couple thought it was time to speak out. The NBA star had been advised by his lawyers to not discuss the situation.
During the 90-minute interview with the newspapers, the Iversons also denied reports of domestic abuse.
Iverson and his uncle were accused of barging into an apartment on July 3 and threatening the two men inside while Iverson looked for his wife after he allegedly threw her out of their house. He was charged with several felonies, but the charges were eventually dropped.
"My husband never hit me, and he did not throw me out of the house naked," Tawanna Iverson said.
Iverson is concerned about the media attention he and his wife have received since last summer.
WTXF news director Scott Matthews said it was the station's policy not to confirm or deny the content of any of its programs.
"I worry about Tawanna all the time," he said.
"She rides with security before the game, after the game. There's security for 24 hours at our house."
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CAMPUS
Kansan begins search for Spring 2003 sportswriters
The Kansan sports desk is now accepting applications for sportswriters for Spring 2003. Anyone interested in writing for the Kansan sports section may pick up an application in the newsroom, 111 Stauffer-Fint Hall. Applications are due by noon on Friday. Interviews will be held on Monday, Nov. 25. For more information contact Jessica Tims at jtims@kansan.com or 864-4858
This Week in Kansas Athletics
Ali ends goodwill Afghanistan trip
TODAY
Volleyball at Nebraska
TOMORROW
Swimming & Diving at North Carolina Invitational
FRIDAY
Swimming & Diving at North Carolina Invitational
Men's Basketball vs. UNC Greensboro/ Wagner, 6 p.m. in Allen Fieldhouse
SATURDAY
year-old Ali said in a statement directed at Afghanistan's youth.
Volleyball vs Missouri, 7 p.m. in Horeksi Family Athletics Center
Swimming & Diving at North Carolina Invitational
SUNDAY
KABUL, Afghanistan — Muhammad Ali capped his three-day goodwill visit to Afghanistan yesterday with a ride through war-battered western Kabul and a visit to the destroyed palace of the country's former king.
Women's Basketball vs UTEP,2 p.m. in Allen Fieldhouse
Swimming & Diving at North Carolina Invitational
The Associated Press
Ali met the former king, Mohammad Zaher Shah, Monday night and was shown the rocket-blasted palace — nearly leveled during the 1992-96 civil war — by Shah's grandson, Duran Zaher.
"I want to thank you ... for showing me how strong you are in spite of the hardships your country still faces," he said. "You must keep that strength. You must continue to hope for a brighter tomorrow."
The former heavyweight champion arrived in Afghanistan Sunday in his role as a "U.N. Messenger of Peace," hoping to focus international attention on the poverty-stricken nation as it emerges from more than two decades of war.
"My life and my success were built upon the preparation that I practiced when I was a young person growing up in a poor place in America. And just like myself, I know that you will succeed," the 60-
Ali, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, walked slowly and with help throughout much of his visit. His own spoken words, too faint to be heard clearly were repeated by aides.
Women were banned from most jobs and girls banned from going to school during the former Taliban government's five-year rule, which ended in a U.S.-led war last year.
During the trip, Ali met President Hamid Karzai, visited a U.N.-sponsored girl's school and ate bread at a U.N.-funded women's bakery.
Ali also visited a boxing club Monday and stepped into the ring to spar with two young Afghan boxers.
Free for All
Wow, I just saw Lance Armstrong riding his bike on campus. He was fast. Only he kind of looked like Barry Pepper, so I'm kind of confused. So to the Lance Armstrong-Barry Pepper guy riding his bike, you're super fast.
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I think I'm going to market a new video game to KU students.It's called Mangino 2003,and the object of the game is to just not get terribly embarrassed,
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This is for the girls basketball coach. Put Ebony Haliburton in. She's got game.