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Tuesday April 10,2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (April 10).
Ever been to Tahiti? Bora Bora? Paris? Madrid? Pick one, or all,
or choose your own destination. Save this year, and then you soar.
The planning comes in April. Make the choice in May. Learn the
language in June. Put together provisions and supplies in July. From
then through November, accumulate wealth. Then, in December, it's
bon voyage You'll have new friends by February, perhaps in a
whole new environment.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7.
Get serious and take care of business today. Pay your bills and stash some extra cash into your savings account. Then, when you figure you've been good long enough, boogie.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 5.
You and your mate or partner need to have a serious discussion. Sure, you want the best, but part of that plan may take a while. Luckily you're both good at deferring gratification. If not, this will be good practice.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6.
It's been hard to talk about a work-related matter, but that will soon change. It's best to stay mum just a little while longer. Give plans a while to gel. You can discuss it with a distant friend who's in the know, but nobody else.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6.
Confer with your sweetheart and/or kids — soon
Together, you can make a tough job easy. Why
should you have to do everything all by yourself?
That's no fun, and it's inefficient.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7.
Just a couple more stumbling blocks to get past, and you'll have it made. Don't expect to get an increase in your allowance; you'll have to make do with what you have. Don't worry; You can.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6.
You hardly ever ask for a personal day off. Today could be right for one, but there are also things at home that demand attention. Is there anywhere else you can hide? In a couple of weeks, you'll be the lucky one. Hang in there.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6.
You'll run out of money before your imagination runs dry. But that's no problem — there are books that tell you how to get or make everything you need. Can't make it or afford it? Then you don't need it.
Scorpio [Oct. 23-Nov. 21] — Today is a 6.
Pushing won't get you where you want to go.
Consider the tide. What happens when you push against it? You end up back where you started. You can cover some distance if you take it at an angle, though.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 5.
Don't rip into a new project, even if you're being urged to do so. You're not quite ready yet. The more planning you do now, the fewer catastrophes later.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6.
An interesting situation could develop at work.
You could get a change of instruction in mid-project. This could be due to an error or a whim. Don't waste time worrying about who's to blame. Be alert, and let your lightning-fast reflexes save the day.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7.
First you have to pass some sort of exam or inquisition. You already know what's expected; it's the same as always, so try not to stir things up. You can do that later, with your friends. They'll be in the mood to party, even on a Tuesday night.
Something you've recently learned in your personal life can be applied to your career. It's not information as much as an attitude. By acting like you can do anything, you might get a chance to try something new. You'll learn quickly, so don't worry.
KANSAS BASKETBALL
Collison's right elbow requires minor surgery
Kansas sophomore forward Nick Collison will have surgery on his right elbow to alleviate bursitis — a fluid build-up in the joint.
The bursitis was caused by repeated physical contact throughout this season when Collison averaged 14 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.
He will have to wear a sling on his right arm for up to two days after the surgery to reduce movement in the elbow and then will not be able to undergo off-season workouts for two weeks.
The injury did not slow Collison's play during the season but he said he was looking forward to eliminating the problem anyway.
— Chris Wristen
"It will be nice to have it over with," Collison said. "It's just a minor surgery, and it should get rid of the swelling in my elbow."
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Two Arizona players head to the draft early
TUCSON, Ariz. — Michael Wright, one of two players to start every game for Arizona last season, is skipping his senior year to enter the NBA draft.
"I think we are all working toward the goal of being professionals; and I think this is my time to go after it with all my energies," the 6-foot-7, 238-pound forward said yesterday.
Wright had 10 points and 11 rebounds in Arizona's loss to Duke last week in the national championship game. He averaged 15.6
points, and a team-leading 7.8 rebounds in 36 games last season. On Sunday, forward Richard
Jefferson, a key to Arizona's drive to the championship game, also declared for the draft after saying earlier that he'd be back next season. Jefferson averaged 11.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 35 games.
DALLAS — Oklahoma senior left-fielder Greg Dobbs and freshmen pitchers Justin Simmons of Texas and Matt Farmum of Texas A&M were named Big 12 Conference Baseball Player of the Week and Co-Pitchers of the Week, respectively.
Texas A&M pitcher repeats weekly award
BIG 12 BASEBALL
Simmons raised his season record to 5-1 by picking up a pair of wins during the week against Texas-San Antonio and No. 5 Nebraska. Simmons earned his second complete game of the season in a 2-1 win at Nebraska on Sunday while he allowed just one earned run in 11 innings pitched. He struck out eight, walked three and surrendered nine hits in the two outings.
Farnum was named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week for the second time in 2001. He went the distance with a seven-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts and one walk against Kansas in the Aggies' 8-0 win last week.
Dobbs hit .625 with four home runs and 11 RBI as the Sooners enjoyed a 4-0 week, including a three-game sweep at Missouri.
Cardinals make room for outfielder Bonilla
MLB
ST. LOUIS — John Mabry, who led the St. Louis Cardinals with six
make room on the roster for outfielder Bobby Bonilla, who was activated from the disabled list before the Cardinals' home opener yesterday. Bonilla, who had been sidelined with a hamstring injury, started in right field.
home runs in spring training, was traded to the Florida Marlins yesterday for cash. Mary was dealt to
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Mabry, 30, was hitless in seven at-bats with the Cardinals, who signed him to a minor-league contract in January. Mabry, who started at first base and batted, 297 with 13 homers for the Cardinals' NL Central championship team, was in his second tour with St. Louis.
Bonilla, 38, batted .389 with four homers and eight RBI in 16 games in spring training. He signed a free-agent contract with the Cardinals in January.
Lockett spent his first four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, who drafted him in the second round in 1997. He
NFL
ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins, down to one receiver who had caught a pass in the NFL, signed free agent Kevin Lockett to a two-year, $2 million contract yesterday.
Chiefs receiver moves to Redskins to start
He joins Michael Westbrook as the only two Redskins receivers with pass-catching experience, and Westbrook is still rehabilitating a knee injury. The restructuring of Westbrook's contract last week allowed the Redskins to afford Lockett under the NFL's salary cap guidelines.
has 87 career catches for 1,164 yards, including 33 catches for 422 yards last season.
Lockett's contract includes a $500,000 signing bonus, and he can earn an extra $1.8 million in incentives during the two years, according to agent Jim Steiner. Steiner said Lockett, who played for
new Redskins coach Marty Schottenheimer in Kansas City, thought signing with the Redskins would offer the best chance to become a starter.
NASCAR
Earnhardt accident under investigation
Few details of the accident review were released yesterday in a conference call by NASCAR. A representative read a statement from president Mike Helton and no questions were allowed
"Everyone involved in this process is committed to a sense of urgency, but we must also move forward in a thorough, careful and complete manner." Helton's statement said.
"We feel that only through a complete review ... can we have a comprehensive understanding based on solid, factual information and data, even if it takes longer to obtain than we would like."
The seven-time Winston Cup champion was killed in a crash on the final turn of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 18. In a news conference a week later, Helton said a seat belt broke in Earnhardt's car.
NASCAR has commissioned an accident reconstruction review into the death of Dale Earnhardt but doesn't expect to know exactly what happened in the wreck until August.
Speedway physician Steve Bohannon, one of the emergency-room doctors who worked on Earnhardt after the crash, said he thought the faulty belt allowed Earnhardt's head to strike the steering wheel of his Chevrolet. The force of the blow cracked the base of his skull and caused massive head injuries. Bohannon said.
Helton said yesterday the accident review was still looking into the broken seat belt, which the sanctioning body said it had never seen before Earnhardt's accident.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Baseball at Creighton.
2:30 p.m.
Softball at Wichita State (doubleheader). 5 p.m.
Softball at Washburn. 3 p.m.
Men's tennis at Oklahoma. 2 p.m.
Baseball at Iowa State. 3 p.m.
Softball vs. Baylor. 5 p.m.
Aikman's career ends where it began
The Associated Press
IRVING, Texas — Troy Alkman's NFL career ended with the Dallas Cowboys after all.
The three-time Super Bowl champion announced his retirement at a news conference yesterday at Texas Stadium, where
terday at Texas Stadium, where he .stored
"You watch and you think that your time will never
come," said Alkman, fighting back tears as he announced his plans. "My time has come."
Aikman suffered four concussions in his last 20 starts — giving him 10 in his career — and has a degenerative back problem.
"I know it's the right thing. I know it's the right thing for me because of my health, concussions, the back problems I've had — it took its toll," he said. Alkman said the competitor in him wanted to continue, but he said his family weighed in his decision.
"This man has touched us all and for that we're grateful." Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in introducing Alkman.
"You watch and you think that your time will never come. My time has
come."
Troy Aikman
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Aikman said last week he was trying to choose between pursuing a job as a starting quarterback in the NFL or moving into a broadcast booth. He'll likely make the transition to TV, with Fox the front-runner to hire him.
The 34-year-old Aikman's future has been in limbo since he was waived by the Cowboys on March 7, a day before he was due a $7 million bonus and seven-year contract extension.
Alkman set nearly every team passing record and was among the best postseason quarterbacks in NFL history.
But he missed five games last season because of injuries and was knocked out of three more, all in the first quarter. When he played, Aikman lacked his trademark arm strength and accuracy, sinking him to the worst QB rating among NFC starters.
Aikman said last week that his back was his greatest concern.
Some fans have wanted Alkman to walk away since his concussions began adding up. While he feared the long-term implications of the head injuries, Alkman never flinched. He went out believing he could remain healthy and productive.
After a few weeks of looking around the NFL for openings, Aikman told his agent, Leigh Steinberg, he was finally ready to listen to job offers from the broadcast networks that had been after him for years.
Aikman did color commentary on NFL Europe games for Fox two years ago. He enjoyed the experience more than he expected and received rave reviews.
Fox is looking for a game analyst to replace Matt Millen, who joined the Detroit Lions as president and CEO.
ESPN also has an opening because NFL 2Night studio analyst Marty Schottenheimer left to coach the Washington Redskins.
Aikman will still take up $10 million of Dallas' $67.4 million salary cap this season. Tony Banks recently signed a $500,000, one-year contract to replace him as the starter on a team that went 5-11 last season.
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