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Quick Looks
Friday April 27, 2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (April 27).
There's a lot of money coming in this year, and a lot going out.' Pay off the bills, then push through into long-term prosperity. You're extra shred in May, especially when it comes to savings. Devise your financial strategy then. Looks like you have money to burn in June, but stash it away instead. In July, another person's admiration confirms that you're on the right track. Enjoy simple pleasures in September, and make a bold move in December. Your practicality is rewarded in February, and a dream comes true in April.
Aries (March 21-April 19) --- Today is a 5.
2. 4 p.m. (19) — Today is a 5.
Domestic plans are apt to go awry, so be flexible. Try not to let your feelings be hurt if a roommate doesn't share your passion. Listen to the other person's objections, and take them into consideration.
This story most likely has a happy ending.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7.
You could have a slight twinge of buyer's remorse especially if you've recently done something exceptionally nice for yourself. If you haven't, well, go it. You can shrug off that little twinge of guilt.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6.
You're perfectly positioned to win another round of the debate. If you've been doing your homework as previously recommended, your competition doesn't stand a chance. You may have to give up something to score, however. Is it worth the cost?
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 7.
Hold back before playing your ace. You might not have to play it at all. You're right, and that's becoming increasingly obvious. You might look even better if you let them figure it out for themselves.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6.
The morning is best for meetings, phone calls and dispersing information. Once that done, hide out. Concentrate in order to get a major assignment finished. But do not, under any circumstances, forget to make that one special call you promised to make
Virao (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7.
Get the chores out of the way as soon as possible You're just not in the mood to be a workaholic any more. And, if you've got your routine down pat by now, you won't need to. Leave them happy, and get out in time to go boogying with your buddies.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7.
You need to stretch your legs — and your wings.
Can you find a good reason to do so — one that's tax deductible? Perfect! Don't just play hooky. There will be a pop quiz, and you need to be there for it.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6.
scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6.
Don't be dismayed if you can't quite get everything to pencil out. The game isn't over yet. A change of scenery would be perfect for tomorrow.
Start on that project tonight, and let the other wait for a while.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6.
Sagimarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 2) — Today is a U.S.
You may have to give up a little of your authority.
It's important, and it doesn't have to be painful. You must empower your assistant to make independent decisions. It's all about trust. But of course, don't be an idiot. Check this person out!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7.
You'll find it easier to relax after the crowd thins out. Meanwhile, be careful with a purchase. Keep the receipt in case you get the wrong color or size. Such a mistake is highly likely.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7.
You've been hustling for the past few days. You might even meet your deadline early. That would be great, because you need a break. You need some luxury and a few sensual pleasures. Set it up.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5.
Love may manifest itself in a strange way. Instead of getting what you want, you may feel rejected.
Don't take it personally. Try again another time, like Sunday evening or Monday.
NFL
Kansas City Chiefs sign six free agent rookies
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have signed six rookie free agents, team officials announced yesterday.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Among the new signees are quarterback Ryan Helming, a 6-2, 220-pound native of Springfield, who played at Northern Iowa, and Dyshod Carter, a 5-10 cornerback from Kansas State.
The other rookie signed were wide receivers Dave Klemic, 5-11, from Northeastern and J.J. Moses, 5-6, from Iowa State; linebacker Wes Robertson, 6-2, from Rutgers; and kicker Lawrence Tynes, 6-0, of Troy State.
MLB
Royals' Suzuki pitches eight-inning shutout
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mac Suzuki threw eight shutout innings and Dee Brown hit his first major league homer as the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 6-0 yesterday.
"If I can finish, that would be great, but I knew the pitch count was high," Suzuki said. "I'll take it. Eight innings, no runs."
Suzuki (2:1) gave up six hits, struck out four and walked
one. He was lifted in the ninth after a two-base error by first baseman Mike Sweeney. Jason Grimsley finished up.
Suzaki had shoulder surgery last October. He threw 107 pitches.
"It's not a popular call," Royals manager Tony Muser said of his decision to remove Suzuki. "He's got about 25 starts left this season,
he had arm surgery this winter. Let's go with our heads and not try and stretch him out."
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres have placed Rickey Henderson on special waivers, which would give them the option to outright him to the minor leagues or release him after he clears waivers tomorrow, ESPN.com reported yesterday.
Suzuki threw 90 pitches in his start last Friday.
There's also the remote chance that Henderson, baseball's new career walks leader, could be claimed by another team. San Diego also could keep him.
Henderson waived after breaking record
ment on the report, which cited unidentified sources. The team could be fined $250,000 by the commissioner's office if
Padres officials refused to com-
Teams routinely place veterans on weivers to give themselves roster flexibility in case of an injury or when another roster move is coming up.
it did comment.
Henderson signed a minor league deal with the Padres with just two weeks left in spring training. His contract was purchased from Triangle-A Portland on April 17. He's making $300,000 this year.
Outfielder Mark Kotsay is eligible to come off the disabled list on Tuesday, and Tony Gwynn is eligible five days after that.
He set the career walks record of 2,063 on Wednesday night, taking sole possession of the record he had shared with Babe Ruth for one day.
Henderson, 42, is in his 23rd big league season.
LOS ANGELES — The NFL conspired to crush the Raiders' efforts to build a stadium in the Los Angeles area, a team attorney argued in court yesterday, an allegation one of the league's lawyers dismissed as false and foolish.
Final arguments begin in Raiders lawsuit
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The Raiders are suing the NFL for $1 billion, claiming the league drove the team out of Los Angeles by wrecking its deal for a stadium in nearby Inglewood.
In his closing argument in the 6-week-old trial, Raiders attorney Joseph Altoe suggested league executives had a vendetta against the Raiders because the team had brought a successful antitrust lawsuit against the NFL, claiming the league tried to keep the team from moving to Los Angeles in the 1980s.
In his closing argument, NFL attorney Allen Ruby dismissed those allegations, saying the deal for a new stadium collapsed because an agreeable financial arrangement was never reached.
During the trial the Raiders have sought to show that the NFL deliberately made the stadium deal financially untenable, in part by requiring that the Raiders share the facility with a second franchise. Although the team returned to Oakland in 1995, it contends that it never surrendered its NFL rights to the Los Angeles market and should be reimbursed for them.
Maple Leafs beat Devils in semifinal opener
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Curtis Joseph stopped 32 shots and the Toronto Maple Leafs showed their new playoff look is for real with a 2-0 victory against the New Jersey
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Devils last night in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinal.
Nik Antropov and former Devils forward Steve Thomas scored, and Toronto's penalty killers blanked New Jersey on eight extra-man chances in getting revenge for a miserable six-shot performance in being eliminated in Game 6 last year.
Joseph kept the Maple Leafs in the Devils' series last year, allowing only three goals in a first-round sweep of Ottawa, and he was just as dominant in the opener of this best-of-seven series.
Game 2 also will be played at the Continental Airlines Arena tomorrow before the series shifts to Toronto for two games.
NBA
"At this time, I merely want to gather information prior to making a final decision," Johnson said. "I have had a great experience so far at the University of Arkansas and simply feel that it is in my best interest to gather as much information as I can about my future."
Johnson won't sign with an agent so he would be able to withdraw his name until June 20 without losing his college eligibility.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Joe Johnson, who led Arkansas in scoring and rebounding as a sophomore last season, announced yesterday he will enter the NBA draft.
Razorback's Johnson to enter NBA draft
The 6-foot-8 swingman averaged 14.2 points and 6.4 rebounds and was an All-Southeastern Conference selection last season.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Baseball at Texas Tech, 7 p.m.
Men's tennis at Big 12 Championships vs. Oklahoma State, 11 a.m.
Women's tennis at Big 12 Championships. With win Thursday, team plays OSU at 4 p.m.
Men's tennis at Big 12 Championships. With win Friday, team plays at noon
Rowing at K-State Regatta. All dav.
Baseball at Texas Tech, 2 p.m.
Track at Drake Relays. All day.
Women's tennis at Big 12 Championships. With victory Friday, semifinals at 3:30 p.m.
Women's tennis at Big 12 Championship finals, 11 a.m.
Men's tennis at Big 12 Championship finals, 2:30 p.m.
Softball vs. Oklahoma, 1 p.m.
Baseball at Texas Tech, 2
p.m.
Rowers to take on Wildcats
Postseason hopes depend on strong showing at regatta
By Jay Mullinix
sports@kanson.com
Kanson sportswriter
Heading into the Kansas State Regatta tomorrow, the Kansas women's rowing team certainly is at no loss for motivation.
Besides offering the always welcome chance to square off with and defeat rival K-State.
tomorrow's regatta also gives the Jayhawks the opportunity to keep their slight chances at a postseason trip alive. Standing in the Jayhawks' way along with the Wildcats will be Creighton, Stanford, Texas and Tulsa.
With just two more regattas remaining in the season, the Jayhawks can ill afford even one poor race for their hopes of an NCAA Rowing Championships bid to be realized.
"At this point it all comes down to each boat racing well in each race," said Jen Page.
senior first varsity coxswain.
"Everybody has to be on."
Coming off a four medal-winning performance last weekend at the Midwest Rowing Championships, and with both the second varsity eight and varsity four boats ranked No. 5 in the Midwest Region, coach Rob Catloth thinks his team is just hitting its stride.
"We've shown a good level of depth all around recently," he said. "I think there is a certain level among all the boats where they feel like they have what it takes to get it done now more than ever. That's exactly
what you want hitting the end stretch of a season." Perhaps more than any other boat, the Jayhawks' fortunes rest on the shoulders of the first varsity eight boat. The first varsity rowers finally seemed to find a rhythm at Wisconsin last week
at Wisconsin last week
end, earning a bronze medal.
Knowing that the success of a team's first boat weighs heavily in reaching the Top 15, and thus qualifying for a postseason bid, the first boat rowers know they must race even better this week.
"There's definitely a lot of pressure on us, and we feel it."
"Every week presents its
challenges, and this weekend is no different. We're going to be facing
good competition. We can't be looking past anybody right now."
Rob Catloth Rowing coach
Page said. "We know we're going to have to do some really fast racing and have some upsets in Tennessee next week. Basically, we just have to be amazing for the next two weeks."
Before the Jayhawks can think about pursuing their postseason hopes next week, however, Catloth stressed they had to focus on racing well this week.
"Every week presents its challenges, and this weekend is no different," he said. "We're going to be facing good competition. We can't be looking past anybody right now."
- Edited by Summer Lewis
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