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Wednesday, March 14,2001
Quick Looks
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (March 14).
Your travels could lead to new hope and new challenges. Find a place where opportunities abound in March. The truth sets you free in April, and it could bring a bonus as well. Give up an old habit but not your high standards in May. Hold onto your vision of prosperity rather than your nagging doubts in June. To win in July, face whatever you like least. Support from a loved one helps. Make it clear how much you care with a promise in November. You'd like to hide out, but you get to go public in December. Chart your next course at home in February.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6.
Help a friend solve a problem, even if it throws you off schedule. But call if it makes you late for another appointment. That person would not be amused if you didn't.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6.
You can make a good deal and a good impression on an important person at the same time. This could take a little planning, though. Don't go for the short-term gain.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6.
To get a job done on time, find a partner to help. But don't select one who will be a diversion. Choose one who will stick to the job and help you do the same.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is an 8.
Looks like a loved one of yours, maybe a child, is having trouble with authority figures. Rather than lecturing on compliance, help them out with the assignment.
The anger may be frustration about not seeing a solution to the puzzle.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6.
You can schedule a date for tomorrow, but get back to work. You may decide to pass on a meeting with friends later. Get to bed early tonight because you may need more rest than you realize.
Virgo (Aug. 23.Sept. 22) — Today is a 6.
Your boss' indecision in a technical breakdown could lead to an interesting day at work. Hide out in the manuals to avoid an argument. You might actually solve the problem yourself.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 6.
There may still be more you need to learn.
Unfortunately, a lesson today could be one of those learn-the-hard-way things, and it might involve your money.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6.
You might be right, but it is worth hammering your point if it's going to cost you? Why not modify your position slightly, and make a lot of money instead.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)—Today is a 6.
You're getting stronger as the day goes on — and more willing to take action. A partner may advise against it, but that's OK. You can do just fine by yourself.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6.
Hold off on a purchasing decision. Tell the salesperson you need to think it over. If it still looks like a great deal by tomorrow, go for it.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7.
Stand up straight — the boss may be watching. You'll draw some attention. This may not bring more money immediately, but it's wavying the boss in that direction Meanwhile, finish a difficult task you've promised.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6.
Don't keep the latest facts and figures to yourself. Give them to people who need to know. Your input could make a big difference in a decision, and they'll appreciate you for it.
Men's team rebounds with strong round
KANSAS GOLF
LAFAYETTE, La. — The Kansas men's golf team shook off a dismal first day and shot a 283 in yesterday's final round of the Louisiana Classics at Oakbourne Country Club, en route to a 36-hole total of 585 and a sixth-place finish.
The second round of the tournament, scheduled to be played Monday afternoon, was canceled because of weather, making it a 36-hole event. The Jayhawks were sluggish in Monday's first round, shooting a 302, and were tied for 11th place heading into yesterday's final round.
Senior Conrad Roberts led all Jayhawk golfers with an even-par 144 and a four-way tie for 11th place. Sophomore Chris Marshall tied for 20th with a 146 while senior Andy Stewart finished one stroke back in a tie for 26th place. Junior Casey Harbour finished with a 150, tying for 40th, and junior Travis Hurst tied for 46th at 151.
The Jayhawks are in action again on Monday and Tuesday when they travel to Aiken, S.C., to play in the Cleveland Golf Collegiate Championships at Palmetto Golf Club.
— Kansan staff report
NBA
Columnist says Jordan contemplating comeback
NEW YORK — Could Michael Jordan's next big acquisition for the Washington Wizards be — Michael Jordan?
A Jordan comeback has been fueled by reports he is working out — with some saying he was spending up to six hours a day in a gym to get back into playing shape.
Citing a source identified only as being "very close to Jordan," Sports illustrated columnist Rick Reilly reported in this week's edition the former NBA great was "90 percent committed" to making a comeback next season with the Wizards.
Jordan told The Washington Post on March 8 a comeback "has not crossed my mind, but I will never say never."
"The first time I said never, I ended up coming back, but I can say that there's a 99.9 percent chance that I am not coming back." he said.
He told the *Post* the main reason he had no intention of playing was he would have to sell his interest in the Wizards, which he does not want to do. He owns between 5 percent and 10 percent of the team, with the option of owning up to 20 percent.
He acknowledged to the *Post* he had been working out, but only because he was up to 240 pounds and wanted to "get back to a respectable weight to help me get back into my suit."
Jordan, who last played in 1998, did not return a telephone call yesterday from The Associated Press.
Wild pitch causes tussle in spring training match
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Brian Jordan,
upset at being hit by another spring-
training pitch from Kevin Brown,
grabbed the Los Angeles ace around
the collar outside the Attanta club-
house and set off a wild scene during
yesterday's game.
MLB
A policeman helped break up the tussle before it escalated into a full-scale brawl. There were no injuries, only bruised feelings.
"No punches were thrown, none were intended to be thrown," Jordan said. "You can only get hit so many times before you take offance at it."
The confrontation occurred before the fifth inning, far down the right-field corner and out of sight for most fans at tiny Holman Stadium. Jordan, the Braves' left outfielder, was nailed on the left forearm in the first inning on a
1-2 pitch with no outs and a runner on board. Jordan was forced to leave the game and went for treatment in the braves' locker room.
Brown exited after four innings, and his walk to the clubhouse
took him past where Jordan was standing.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
According to witnesses, Jordan and
Brown began talk
ing from a distance
and then
started to jaw at
close range.
Brown hit Jordan
in an exhibition
game last March.
23 and once in a regular-season game, on April 17, 1997.
JUPITER, — Rick Ankiel, who threw nine wild pitches in the playoffs last fall, opened his first spring training, appearance yesterday with seven straight strikes and a perfect first inning.
Cardinals pitcher opens with impressive showing
St. Louis didn't announce Ankiel was starting the game against the New York Metts until about a half-hour before the first pitch. Previously, Chad Hutchinson
Payton, striking him out. Ankiel retired Alex Escobar on a first-pitch grounder to first base, then started Edgardo Alfonzo off with a ball.
had been listed as the scheduled starter.
Ankiel, 21, threw four breaking balls in the opening sequence to leadoff hitter Jay
All but one of his 12 pitches in the first inning were strikes.
after signing new punter
KANASS CITY, Mo. — Less than a week after signing unrestricted free agent punter Dan Stryzinski, the Kansas City Chiefs have waved punter and kickoff specialist Todd Sauberbrun.
Sauerbrun signed with the Chiefs last year. Before joining the team, he was an unrestricted free agent in Chicago, where he spent five years with the Bears.
Chiefs coach Dick Vermille said kicker Todd Peterson would assume kickoff duties "if the season began tomorrow," according to the team's Web site.
NHL
He was a second-round draft pick in 1995 out of West Virginia.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Phoenix Coyotes captain Keith Tkachuk was traded yesterday to the St. Louis Blues for three players and a first-round pick in the 2001 NHL draft.
Blues acquire Tkachuk in four-player deal
Phoenix will receive center Michael Handzus, right wing Ladislav Nagy and Jeff Taffe, a Blues' draft pick from last year.
NFL
The Coyotes also acquired defenseman Todd Simpson from the Florida Panthers for a second-round draft pick in another move made before yesterday afternoon's NHL trade deadline.
"All of us in the Coyotes organization feel that we're much better prepared to make a run for a playoff spot down the homestretch," Phoenix general manager Cliff Fletcher said.
The Blues said Tkachuk would join the team tonight at Minnesota.
The Associated Press
Chiefs waive Sauerbrun
Sports Calendar
Women's tennis at Missouri, 11 a.m.
Baseball vs. Illinois-
Chicago in doubleheader, 3 p.m.
Swimming and diving at women's NCAA Championships in Long Island, N.Y., all day.
Men's basketball vs. Cal-State Northridge at NCAA Tournament in Dayton, Ohio. 6:40 p.m. Softball in KU Invitational Swimming and diving at women's NCAA Championships in Long Island, N.Y., all day.
Battier tops All-America squad
Tinsley named to second team
The Associated Press
Duke teammates Shane Battier and Jason Williams and North Carolina's Joseph Forte were the top vote-getters on the Associated Press All-America team announced yesterday. It was only the second time three players from the same conference made the first team.
Notre Dame's Troy Murphy, the 4th player to repeat as an All-American, and Casey Jacobsen, Stanford's first first-team selection, also were chosen by the national media panel.
The national defensive player the last two seasons, Battier averaged 19.5 points and 6.9 rebounds in leading Duke, which was No.1 in the final regular-season poll for a the third straight season. Previously, only UCLA had been No.1 three years running, from 1971-73.
Battier, the only senior on the All-America team, was one vote shy of being a unanimous selection. The 6-foot-8 forward was on 70 first-team ballots and had 353 points in the 5-3-1 voting system.
Battier, a second-team All America last season, and Williams, a 6-2 sophomore who averaged 20.8
points, 6.2 assists and 1.9 steals, are the eighth pair of teammates to be selected for the first team.
Forte, a 6-4 sophomore who was chosen co-player of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference with Battier, averaged 21.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.0 steals for the Tar Heels. The Tar Heels finished tied for the ACC regular-season title with Duke, but then lost to the Blue Devils in the tournament championship game.
The only other time three players from one conference were first-team selections was in 1995-96 when the Big East had Ray Allen of Connecticut, Allen Iverson of Georgetown and Kerry Kittles of Villanova.
"Knowing it'is only the second time three players in one league have made the team shows people what a great league the ACC is," Forte said. "It is incredible that of all the schools in the country that play ball, three All-Americans play only 10 minutes apart. It was fun competing against them this year."
Williams and Forte both received 61 first-team votes with Williams getting 335 points. Forte had 332.
Murphy, a 6-10 junior who averaged 22.0 points and 9.2 rebounds in leading the Fighting Irish to their first NCAA tournament since 1990, had 55 first-team votes and 312 points. He is the first repeat selec-
since since Raef LaFrentz of Kansas in 1997-98.
Jacobsen, the third sophomore on the first team, received 35 first-team votes and 259 points after averaging 18.0 points and 4.0 rebounds. He shot 47 percent from a 3-point range as the Cardinal won the Pac-10 Conference and finished as the only Division I team with less than four losses.
Jacobsen is the first Stanford player to be chosen for the first team since the AP started selecting an All-America team in 1948.
The last time teammates were chosen for the first team was 1997-98 when both LaFrentz and Paul Pierce of Kansas and Mike Bibby and Miles Simon of Arizona were selected.
Iowa State senior Jaamaal Tinsley led the second team and was joined by juniors Michael Bradley of Villanova and TaysaHunce Prince of Kentucky and sophomores Troy Bell of Boston College and Jason Richardson of Michigan State.
The third team was senior Charlie Bell of Michigan State, junior Michael Wright of Arizona, Udonis Haslem of Florida and Kirk Haston of Indiana and sophomore Frank Williams of Illinois.
Murphy and Battier were the only players from last year's three teams to return this season.