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Monday April 2,2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (April 2). You might take up cooking or gardening this year. In April you have a knack. You're trading in your crash helmet for an apron in May. New skills come quickly in June, with help from your friends. They're pushing you to try something more difficult in July. It'll be much easier once you stop resisting. Love is your reward in August, but the honeymoon might not come until December. Save up and make it really transformational. An older person is quite impressed in January, as you rise naturally to the top. Friends cheer you on in February, and they expect the best from you. Friends in March, in your secret hideaway
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8.
Your energy is increasing, but you are also very sensitive. You may feel like you're being pushed by forces beyond your control. That's just compassion you're feeling. Go with the flow.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6.
Better study up, because you're about to be tested.
It's more likely to pertain to your personal life than to business. And although you may have to act quickly, patience is also required. Rely on your experience.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7.
The most brilliant idea you've had in a while may have shown up in a dream last night. Can you remember what it was? If you don't, just start writing; it may come to you again. It's about making money. Somebody nearby needs something you can provide, at a profit.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6.
You know when to be sweet and when to dig in
your heels. That's the dance you'll be doing if
you're after a raise. You might get a bonus by
tomorrow, on impulse, or make a quick sale. The longer you wait, the worse your odds.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8.
Once you've completed the past, you'll be ready for a new adventure. Don't dawdle; it's waiting. This could be a new romance, or the revitalization of an old one. Discuss it over dinner.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 5.
If you're worried, don't hold it all in. Call up a friend, someone who's far away, and unload. That's not the same as dumping, as you already know.
This will make you both feel better.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 6.
Your mind is more on fun and games than on work,
which is not all bad. It's great to have friends with
whom to play. Curtail that during working hours,
though. The boss isn't getting the joke.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6.
You should have a pretty good head of steam worked up by now. This is good, because you're about to encounter some resistance. Be ready to report on what you've accomplished, and you won't be delayed for long.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7.
You have several options from which to choose.
Figure out which one costs the least, and how long it will take. That gives you your answer. Then, go to the beach — in your imagination, at least.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7.
Share the burden with a friend whose talents are quite different. You do the planning, and the other person can make it happen. You can hire somebody to get dirty. You can be the brains behind the operation.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6.
The trouble may be that you can't decide how much you should spend on your home. Stop thinking you have to carry the entire load. Somebody's willing to help, so let them.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6.
This sure is Monday, isn't it? The toughest job on your list is staring you right in the face. But this could prove quite lucrative, so don't despair. Dig in
MLB
CINCINNATI — Ken Griffey Jr.'s pulled hamstring will keep him out of the Cincinnati Reds' opening day lineup.
Griffey dropped from opening day lineup
The hamstring injury that Griffey sustained a week ago prevented him from running hard during a workout
yesterday and promoted manager Bob Boone to drop his name from the starting lineup. Griffey will be
available to pinch-hit during today's game against the Atlanta Braves. He agreed that it was better to get the hamstring healed rather than risk aggravating it on a cool afternoon.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
"If it's going to mean me missing a couple of games, I'd rather do it now than have it like last year," said Griffey, who was bothered by hamstring problems for much of last season. "I'd rather take care of the problem now."
Griffey tore the top part of the left hamstring last September. It was sore when he showed up for spring training, but had gotten better by mid-March. He strained the bottom part of the same hamstring while rounding third base in a game last Monday and didn't play again in Florida.
Boone didn't immediately announce who would replace Griffey in center field.
TAMPA, Fla. — Darryl Strawberry could end up in jail if and when the troubled baseball star surfaces from his latest break from house arrest, authorities said yesterday.
Strawberry missing could face jail time
A spokeswoman for the Hillsborough County State Attorney's
Strawberry, 39, disappeared Thursday night from the residential drug treatment center where he was serving two years of house arrest. The suspended New York Yankee never returned from a drug counseling session to the apartment he shares with a roommate at the facility.
Office said prosecutors would push to have Strawberry sent to prison, saying the multiple chances he's had for freedom on the outside have not worked.
"We were seeking prison time on his last violation," said Pam Bondi, an assistant state attorney. "We certainly haven't changed our opinion."
Yesterday, Joe Papy, the head of the Florida Department of Corrections' regional office, said there still was no word on Strawberry's whereabouts.
It was the second time he he's left the facility and the third time he's violated the terms of his 1999 sentence on drug possession and solicitation of prostitution.
Strawberry last left the center in October for a drug binge with a friend. But that time, Strawberry turned himself in the next morning. The fact that he has been gone for days now worries those close to him.
After Strawberry's October arrest, prosecutors sought to send him to prison, telling Circuit Court Judge Florence Foster that Strawberry was repeatedly violating the breaks that had been given him and had faced no punishment for his actions.
LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant, sidelined five games by an ankle injury, returned to the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup yesterday against the New York Knicks, but didn't last long.
Kobe Bryant's return ends after first half
the Lakers' 107-
100 loss at
Milwaukee on
March 21, Bryant
didn't score,
missing four
NBA
Bryant, the NBA's third-leading scorer with a 29.2-point average, played nearly 11 1/2 minutes before leaving with the Lakers leading 21-14. He didn't return.
Playing for the first time since injuring his ankle in the final minute of
Bryant, who teamed with Derek Fisher as a starter in the Lakers' backcourt, received a loud ovation when introduced before the game, but went to the locker room after coming out for the first and only time for treatment. The Lakers announced at halftime he wouldn't return.
shots, two from 3-point range. He also had two assists and two personal fouls.
"It's not a new injury," Lakers spokesman John Black said. "He gave it his best shot, and couldn't go."
The Lakers went 3-2 without Bryant, beating Washington, Sacramento and Dallas and losing to Phoenix and Sacramento.
Andre Agassi wallops competition at Ericsson
TENNIS
KEY BISCAYNE. Fla. — Perhaps the only player at the Ericsson Open who could have given Andre Agassi any difficulty yesterday was watching from the president's box; Rod Laver.
Even Laver would have had his hands full, partly because he's 62, and partly because Agassi is playing the best tennis of his life. The latest evidence: a 7-6 (4), 6-1, 6-0 drubbing of Jan-Michael Gambill in the Ericsson final.
Agassi has won the three biggest tournaments so far this year. Key Biscayne, Indian Wells two weeks
ago and the Australian Open in January. He's the first man to sweep all three since Pete Sampras in 1994, and he's a runaway leader in this year's ATP champions race.
"This is a great point to be right now," said Agassi, who heads into the clay court season hoping to make a run at his second French Open title. "I just hope that I continue to be at my best and make somebody play well to beat me and get a little lucky every now and then."
The men and women both staged all-American finals for the first time since the inaugural year of the tournament in 1985. Venus Williams overcame eight match points and edged Jennifer Capriati 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4) for the women's title Saturday.
GOLF
North and Colbert are two-time Legend victors
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Andy North and Jim Colbert successfully defended their Legends of Golf title yesterday, holding off David Graham and Bruce Fleischer by three strokes.
North and Colbert shot a 7-under-
par 65 in windy conditions for a 20-
under 124 total in the best-ball tour
nament on The King and The Bear
Course at the World Golf Village.
Coming off an opening 59 in the
event shortened to 36 holes
because of rain Friday, North and
Colbert birdied three straight holes
on the back nine to seal the win.
They split $340,000.
"Today was really tough," North said. "Because of the wind, the course played hard. When we saw David and Bruce played the front in 6 or 7 under, that got our attention."
Graham and Fleisher, who also finished second last year, eagled the par-5 18th for a 62. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, shot a 69 to finish 11 strokes back at 135.
The Associated Press
mon.
Sports Calendar
tues.
Men's tennis vs. Texas. 1 p.m.
wed.
Baseball vs. Wichita State. 7 p.m.
Softball at Southwest Missouri State. 3 p.m.
Track at Texas Relays.
All day.
thurs.
Long road leads to golfer's success
Track at Texas Relays.
Baseball at Texas A&M.
7 p.m.
Track at Texas Relays.
All day.
By John Domoney sports@kansan.com Kansan writerwriter
Wales to Lawrence isn't exactly the path most students take to the University of Kansas.
It is, however, the journey taken by senior golfer Conrad Roberts, and it has led him to a role as one of the Kansas men's golf team's top guns.
Kansas wasn't the university Roberts envisioned himself attending after completing high school in Brecon, Wales, where he lettered in tennis, rugby, soccer, cricket, badminton and swimming.
In fact, Roberts was ready to pack his bags and head to Gainesville, Fla. He was set to play golf at the University of Florida after a company in Wales that helps spread the word about European athletes to U.S. college coaches found him a scholarship with the Gators.
Florida, however, went back on its scholarship offer and Roberts was left with few options but to attend tiny Bethany College in Lindsborg.
After a year at Bethany, Roberts knew he needed a change and an opportunity to perform at the Division I level. He said he approached Kansas coach Ross Randall about playing golf for the Jayhawks.
"He gave me a temporary spot on the team and told me I had to prove myself." Roberts said.
With some fine tuning, Roberts proved himself after working on his game as a redshirt during the 1997-98 season. Randall thought the extra year helped Roberts adjust to Big 12 Conference golf.
As soon as Roberts was allowed to compete in tournaments, he began to show why Randall gave him that chance.
Roberts' sophomore campaign culminated in a tie for 20th at the Big 12 Championships and a tie for 159th at the NCAA Championships. That didn't come as a surprise to Randall, who marvels at the accuracy Roberts displays.
"Conrad is just a good ball striker who's very good from tee to green," Randall said. "When he plays well he hits the ball dead straight."
This year, Roberts has yet to win a tournament, but has claimed two Top 10 finishes, including a tie for second place at the 2000 Topy Cup in Fukushima, Japan.
Still, Roberts has his sights set on the NCAA Championships. He's ready to improve on his score of 147 last year, which put him in a tie for 72nd and gave him Kansas' low score for the championship.
"I'm starting to think about the end of my career here at KU more"
"Conrad is just a good ball striker who's very good from tee to green."
and more," Roberts said. "I would love to win a tournament before I finish."
Roberts will get another chance for a victory today and tomorrow as the Jayhawks travel to Santa Cruz, Calif. The 'Hawks will play in the 55th Western Intercollegiate, where Roberts struggled last year and finished with a disappointing score of 223. Roberts hopes this year's tournament will be different after a season that he describes as a mixture of ups and downs.
Either way, the future looks bright for Roberts, who intends to continue his golfing career and join a tour after his wife completes law school.
"I'm going to play in a small amount of tournaments, but I won't join a team until she's done and gets a job." Roberts said. "Till just play in state tournaments like Kansas and Nebraska and proams."
Edited by Leita Schultes
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