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Quick Looks
Monday February 26, 2001
HOROSCOPES
day's Birthday (Feb. 26). All your planning could pay off this year with riches beyond your wildest imagination. Ask for more than you think you're worth in March and get it by April. Devote most of May to learning what you need to know and June to fixing your place the way you want it. Love comes into your life around July and helps you set priorities straight. Make more work for yourself in August and you'll generate more income, too. Pay for an expert's advice in September, and save by using your own talent to fix your place in October. A surprising career development is in your favor in December, and you're paid back for past good deeds next February.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 9.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 9.
The hard part is behind you, so take on new challenges. Your status is also on the rise. You're getting to be known for your courage, honesty and willingness to take a risk. Do it safely, if possible.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6.
Wheeling and dealing behind the scenes could be profitable. Quick action will be required, so you should have already done the homework. If you haven't, you could miss a great deal. Just don't let it happen again.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 9.
Your social calendar is packed. There's no time for work because you have too many friends to visit. If the people you work with are your friends, congratulations—you're in the right job. Today you'll be successful.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6. Y
ou may have to do something you tried to put off
forever. If it's a mess that needs cleaning up, it's not
of your making. Be cheerful about it, and you'll take
seven steps closer to sointhood.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9.
You're active, enthusiastic and outgoing. You could steal the show, even with high-powered people around you because you're so charming. You'll win their hearts and maybe their minds. You're irresistible.
Virgo (Aug, 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7.
Hurry to get the house whipped into shape. The work you do now could last for a long time, so get it right. Use all the labor-saving devices you can find, so you'll have time to relax before dawn.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 9.
Libra (sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 9.
There are interesting conversations on on, and one of them may look like an argument. Your natural reaction is to present the opposing point of view, but the other guy's going to win this one. At least make him or her feel that way.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7.
There's enough work to be done, but don't leap into it. Make sure you have a written contract before you start. If this is your own mess, it may be hard to charge yourself the time-and-a-half you deserve.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9.
You're creative and imaginative. You may even be
turning into the person you'd always hoped to be. If
the person you've always wanted to be with is near
by, be alluring. It works better with those passionate
types.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7.
You've got something on your mind that needs to be resolved, maybe a secret that needs to be told. A private place is best for this conversation. You may have to keep talkning until everything's worked out.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9.
You're learning quickly from friends. Somebody else's bizarre idea can really turn you on. Don't hurt anybody who's in between you and the information you want.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7.
The trap you've been working on is about to be sprung, so why are you so nervous? The planning is done, and it's time for action. Timing is extremely important, but you'll have to follow a hunch.
KANSAS BASKEIBALL Williams a finalist for Naismith award
Kansas men's basketball coach Roy Williams is one of 20 finalists for the Naismith College Coach of the Year award, according to an announcement made by the Atlanta Tipoff Club.
KANSAS BASKETBALL
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Williams: nominated for coach of the year award
Williams, in his 13th season with the Jayhawks, has led No. 11 Kansas to a 21-5 record overall this season and a 10-4 record in the Big 12 Conference. When Kansas beat Colorado on Wednesday in Allen Fieldhouse, it
marked career victory No. 349 for Williams, moving him past Ted Owens for second place on Kansas' all-time coaching wins list. He now trails only Phog Allen (590 wins) for the top spot on the list.
Larry Eustachy of Iowa State and Kelvin Sampson of Oklahoma are the only other Big 12 coaches who are finalists for the award, which will be presented Saturday, April 7, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta.
Other finalists: Rod Bames, Mississippi; Jim Boeheim, Syracuse; Mike Brey, Notre Dame; Billy Donovan, Florida; Matt Doherty, North Carolina; Lefty Driesel, Georgia State; Craig Esherick, Georgetown; Pete Gillen, Virginia; Mark Gottfried, Alabama; Paul Hewitt, Georgia Tech; Tom Izzo, Michigan State; Mike Kryzewski, Duke; Phil Martelli, St. Joseph's; Mike Montgomery, Stanford, Lute Lison, Arizona; Bill Self, Illinois; and Al Skinner, Boston College.
— Kansan staff report
The Kansas women's tennis team upset Brigham Young on Friday at Alvaram Racquet Club — the first win for the Jayhawks against a ranked opponent this season.
Men, women improve in weekend matches
KANSAS TENNIS
Results from Kansas' match yesterday against Notre Dame were not available at press time.
The "Hawks defeated Pennsylvania, 6-1, in a dual-match on Friday in Philadelphia. Penn coach Mark Riley coached at Kansas from 1996 to 2000.
Junior Quentin Blakeyen earned his 20th singles win of the season, defeating New Mexico's Bart Scott 6-2, 6-7, (7-4), 6-3. Kansas lost the doubles points, but won four of six matches and earned the overall win.
The men's tennis team also began its weekend with a win.
The Jayhawks moved their winning streak to three after defeating New Mexico 4-3 yesterday in Philadelphia.
Kansas, 7-4, will play host to Boise State and UMKC in a dual-match doubleheader next Saturday at Alvamar Racquet Club.
WOMEN'S GOLF
Aaron Johnson
Pinehurst tournament next for Jayhawks
The Kansas women's golf team returns to action today at the Carolinas Collegiate Classic in Pinehurst, N.C.
The Jayhawks will compete at the 5,889-yard, par-72, Pinehurst No. 8. The 36-hole, two-day tournament includes 18 holes today and 18 holes tomorrow.
"I am extremely excited to go back to the Pinehurst tournament," said Kansas women's coach Nicole Hollingsworth. "We played well in the tournament last year and came home with a fifth-place finish. Our team is playing well right now, and I am hoping it will continue."
Kansas heads into the tournament after a fourth-place finish at the
Jayhawks competing in the Classic include senior Ashley Bishop, sophomores Heather Rose and Tiffany Kruggel and freshmen Jennifer Bawanan and Crystal Thayer.
Islander Invitational on Tuesday.
— Kansan staff report
MLB
PHOENIX — The Los Angeles Dodgers traded a disgruntled outfielder Devon White on Sunday.
The Dodgers sent White to the Milwaukee Brewers for Marquis Grissom and a minor league player to be named.
Dodgers trade White to Milwaukee Brewers
"I think this deal with work out for both parties." Grissom said.
Grissom will make $5 million this season and next. White will make $5 million this season and has a $900,000 buy-out at the club's option for 2002. So, the Brewers could clear $4.1 million from their books.
White apparently was unhappy that the Dodgers planned to use him as a fourth outfielder — but that's precisely what the Brewers intend to do.
"I just spoke with him and he's excited about coming to Milwaukee and Miller Park. We expect him to be a solid fourth outfielder," Brewers general manager Dean Taylor said.
TUCSON, Ariz. — Frank Thomas didn't work out for a fifth straight day Sunday, and the unhappy
Thomas still a no-show at White Sox camp
Chicago star had another telephone conversation with White Sox manager Jerry Manuel.
Thomas claims his $9.9 million salary is too low, especially when compared to Alex Rodriguez's $252 million, 10-year contract with Texas.
"I understand he and Jerry had a very encouraging conversation," general manager Kenny Williams said, adding he hoped Thomas would be in camp by Tuesday, the mandatory reporting date under baseball's collective bargaining agreement.
Manuel told reporters there was "no news" on the Thomas front and declined to discuss his Saturday night conversation with the first baseman.
XFL
Ratings drop again for fledgling league
The preliminary TV ratings for the fledgling football league jointly owned by NBC and the World Wrestling Federation plummeted further for the fourth Saturday night telecast, losing another 24 percent from the week before.
NEW YORK — At this rate, only a handful of people will be tuning in to the XFL by the end of the season.
It's the sort of free-fall that might result in cancellation for a network sitcom or drama.
Saturday's 2.9 overnight rating for the New York/New Jersey Hitmen's 13-0 victory against the Chicago Enforcers means only an average of 2.9 percent of U.S. television households in the country's 49 largest markets were watching at any given moment.
The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Women's golf at Carolina's Collegiate Classic in Pinehurst, N.C. All day.
Women's golf at Carolina's Collegiate Classic in Pinehurst, N.C. All day.
Baseball vs. Creighton. 3 p.m.
Baseball vs. Baker. 3 p.m.
Softball at Washburn. 3
p.m.
Women's basketball at Texas A&M. 7 p.m.
Men's basketball at Kansas State. 8 p.m.
Earnhardt Jr. crashes on first lap
The Associated Press
ROCKINGHAM, NC — Dale Earnhardt Jr. crashed on the first lap of the Dura Lube 400 on Sunday, shortly after a moment of silence for his father, who died a week ago at Daytona. The son was bruised but not seriously injured.
"We're doing all right. That's for everybody back home," he said after being released from the infield medical center.
Earnhardt Jr., in his second full season driving on the Winston Cup circuit, started 25th in the 43-car field.
The cars were still tightly bunched heading into the third turn on the 1.01-mile North Carolina Speedway
oval when it appeared rookie Ron Hornaday Jr. bumped the rear of Earnhardt's Chevrolet, sending it into the car driven by Kenny Wallace. Then it went nearly head-on into the concrete wall, setting off a six-car wreck.
Jimmy Spencer, Mike Wallace and Hut Stricklin were also caught up in the crash.
"I got bottled up going into (turn) three and somebody got into the back of me," Earnhardt Jr. said.
The 28-year-old driver got out of the car on his own and limped across the track to an ambulance for the ride to the medical center.
"It was just like a traffic jam,"
Kenny Wallace said. "Everybody was wanting the bottom of the race track and somebody got into the back of Earnhardt and got it starting. It was a bad deal."
Earnhardt Jr. said he had been looking forward to racing again after the long week since his 49-year-old father was killed on the last turn of the last lap of the Daytona 500.
"I guess we'll just have to wait and get ready to go racing next week in Las Vegas," he added.
The start of the race had been delayed 1 hour, 33 minutes by rain. After the first-lap crash, the race stayed under caution for an extended period when rain again began falling.
NASCAR fans see first race without Earnhardt
The Associated Press
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — Sunday was 5-year-old John Estle's first chance to watch a live NASCAR race. It was also his first lesson in dealing with death.
"What happened to Dale Earnhardt?" his mother, Tina, asked the boy in the Hot Wheels pants and red plastic hearing protectors as they sat waiting for the race to begin at the North Carolina Speedway.
The boy looked up from his black-and-red Earnhardt banner. "He got hurt," John said, "and
John didn't see last Sunday's crash at the Daytona 500 that killed The Intimidator, but this was the closest thing John has had to a death in his family, said Tina Estle, his mother.
A pall hung over the track Sunday as many fans prepared for their first race ever without Earnhardt. The mood darkened even more when Dale Earnhardt Jr. wrecked on the first lap.
"I said, 'Oh my God, not him. Of all people not him,'" said Pam Solomon, who comes from the senior Earnhardt's hometown and
was videotaping at the turn where his son wrecked.
Earnhardt Jr. suffered only bumps and bruises.
On the ractetack grounds, stillstunned fans walked around wearing T-shirts with Earnhardt's portrait and the inscription:"1951-2001." Outside the main gate, a granite boulder inscribed with the names of past Winston Cup champions was transformed into a massive memorial, although it bears the names of more living drivers. Bouquets, presents and testimonials were piled beside it.
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