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Quick Looks
Friday February 23, 2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Feb. 23).
You're much stronger this year, and more sensitive, too. Rise above past problems in March. Jump a hurdle to attain the prize in April. Heed a neighbor's expert advice in May. Give thanks for the abundance in June. You're attracted to your soul mate and vice versa in July. Do the work in August and let the partnership develop in September. Take on the thing you fear most in December. It looks scary, but you have magical powers. Old wounds are healed next February.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 6.
Is your conscience bugging you to clean up a mess, even though nobody else knows where it is, or how it happened? If it's still bothering you, it's still bothering somebody else, too. Come clean and you'll feel much better.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6.
You want to help friends who are doing good work, but don't dip into your savings. Offer your expertise instead. They need that more than they need the money, anyway.
Gemini (May 21-June '21) — Today is a 6.
There's an opportunity for advancement, but you might have to make big changes. Don't say yes or no until you think carefully. If you'll be giving up a bad habit, say yes. If you have to take one on, say no.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 7.
Cancer (June 22- July 22) — Today is 8:47.
Travel is very appealing, and you might even get out of town. But there is a chore that must be done, so don't forget it. Do it before you leave, instead of while you're on the road. Make sure the car's had an oil change and a tune-up, for example.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6.
Have you checked lately to make sure you have all the insurance you need? That's a tedious chore, but this is as good a day to do it. You're almost interested in your future security now. Don't bet on getting by on good looks alone.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 5.
A loved one has what they think is a great idea,
so get involved. This person may do something of
which you don't approve, such as knock out a wall
or something. Make sure it's the wall you want
knocked out.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 5.
Your assignment is to take care of somebody else.
The first thing you try might not work. Don't focus your attention on yourself. If you can focus on the other person, it may be enough. Be a good listener.
Your sweetheart or a child wants to spend too much of your money. Don't let them talk you out of your checkbook or credit card. Instead, think of a way to cut costs. If you don't, you'll be paying for this way too long.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6.
Study, practice and learn, but don't trust your new skills yet. Make a few prototypes before you start using the expensive materials. It's OK if the first try has to be thrown out.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6. There's something going on at your house that's not the way you want it. You can have a fit, but that probably won't help. Control your temper and don't break anything. The other person may be right this time.
Aaarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6.
Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb.18] --- Today is a b.
An outing with friends will be wonderful and you may be excited about it. But keep your wits about you and your wallet in your pocket. Don't buy a round of drinks for everybody in the house; it could be more expensive than you expected.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6.
You're strong, and you'll have to lay down the law. One of your parents or your boss could have a hissy fit, but that's OK. You've made your point before, no need to argue about it. Let them figure you out for a change.
KANSAS BASKETBALL
Kansas forward Nick Collison was this week's Kansan Athlete of the Week. Collison scored a career-high 26 points in Kansas '91-79 win against Colorado on Wednesday. The sophomore was 10-for-14 from the field and had eight rebounds, seven assists and two blocked shots in 28 minutes.
Career high in points earns Collison award
Shawn Linenberger
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
KANSAS ROWING
Rowers on dry land for regatta tomorrow
Members of the Kansas women's rowing team will be back in action tomorrow morning at the Indoor Engometer Competition in Anschutz Sports Pavilion.
The competition, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., consists of races on individual rowing machines.
Competitors are broken down according to weight categories and must race the equivalent of 2,000 meters.
"It's basically a full max-out and endurance test for the girls," said assistant coach Heather Galvin. "And it's all about speed, so it's kind of like trying to spring a marathon."
More than 400 individual rowers are expected to attend, representing both the varsity and club teams of different Big 12 Conference and regional schools
Even though this is the sixth-consecutive year the competition has been in Lawrence, the varsity team will not be able to compete for the team total-points trophy after claiming it each of the past five years.
New NCAA regulations prevent the participation of varsity teams in competition before the start of the spring season. Team members are, therefore, allowed to race only as individuals. Club teams, however, are still allowed to compete for the
"It is hard on the girls, but it's a good gauge for us to be able to tell where we're all at fitness-wise," she said. "We've been working so hard, though, so I think we'll do great."
Senior coxswain Jen Page said that despite the rigors of the competition, she's looking forward to it.
team total-points trophy.
Jav Mullinix
The Kansas men's and women's teams are scheduled for two matches each this weekend.
The men's team will face Pennsylvania and New Mexico in Philadelphia this weekend. The match against Penn pits the 'Hawks against former coach Mark Riley.
KANSAS TENNIS
The women's team plays host to No. 46 Brigham Young at 4 p.m tomorrow and No. 11 Notre Dame at 11 a.m. Sunday at Alvamar Racquet Club.
Aaron Johnson
Tennis team to compete against former coach
KANSAS CITY. Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have released veterans Donnell Bennett and Ron George in an effort to get the organization beneath its salary cap.
Coach Dick Vermelh said earlier this month that the team was about $31 million over its 2001 salary cap, which is about $88 million.
Chiefs cut two players in salary-cap moves
NFL
Bennett joined the Chiefs as a second-round draft choice in the 1994 draft. The 29-year-old running back led the Chiefs in rushing in 1998 and 1999.
The Chiefs announced the moves yesterday.
He became a free agent Monday after notifying the Chiefs that he would void the remaining six years of
George, a key special teams player, came to Kansas City as a free agent in 1998. As a linebacker, he had 46 special teams stops, 21 tackles, four quarterback pressures and a fumble recovery.
his contract. His release has saved the Chiefs more than $3.8 million against the salary cap.
Royals' catcher hurt, secretary takes place
HAINES CITY, Fla. — Catcher Guillermo Garcia received a cortisone injection for a bad back and will probably miss at least two to three days of the Kansas City Royals' spring training workouts.
MLB
"He has a bulging disc, so we're seeing if we can calm down that area," Royals manager Tony Muser said. "He'll be out two or three days. He may have to have a series of two or three cortisone shots."
Garcia, 28, has played in the majors with the Florida Marlins and the Cincinnati Reds. Last season he hit .272 with 14 home runs and 55 RBI for the Reds' Class AAA farm club.
With Garcia hurting, Royals' travel
secretary Jeff Davenport owned
a mask and other gear to catch some pitches. Davenport is a former minor league player and was a coach last season with the Royals' Spokane farm club in the Northwest League. Davenport had a hea
"We ran into a problem with Garcia hurt and so many pitchers in camp needing work," Muser said. "Jeff jumped right into the uniform and did well. He's got some skills."
bullpen catcher with the Chicago Cubs before joining the Royals organization.
Davenport will probably catch until Garcia returns.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Providence in Top 25 for first time since 1989
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Romuald Augustin scored 17 points in 15 minutes as No. 25 Providence routed Division II Banghamton 119-58 last night.
Providence shot 80.6 percent from the field in the first half to take a 61-22 lead.
Marcus Douthit scored 16 points for the Friars, Chris Anrin added 15 on five 3-pointers, Erron Maxey had 14 and Abdul Mills 12.
The Fridays, who entered the Top 25 this week for the first time since Jan. 24, 1989, never were threatened in the game. Coach Tim Welsh used the game as a scrimmage, almost evenly dividing time between his first and second string units.
Providence (20-7 overall and 10-4 in the Big East Conference) prepares for a Big East showdown with Boston College tomorrow, and the winner will take first place in the league's East Division.
Twelve Friars scored in all, as Welsh gave all his players floor time in the contest.
The Bearcats (14-12), which will move up to Division I next season, played a ranked team for the first time ever.
Binghamton scored the game's first points on a bucket by center Joost Ooms. Providence responded with a 13-3 run that forced a Binghamton timeout.
The game was part scrimmage, as the Friars scored at will off layups generated in the halfcourt set. It was also part showboating, as 7-foot-2 center Karim Shabazz brought the crowd to its feet in the second half with a behind-the-back pass in the open court that Mills drained for a 3-pointer.
Providence shot 68.2 percent for the game and held Binghamton to 32.2 percent.
Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Baseball at Oklahoma, 3 p.m.
Softball in Leadoff Classic in Columbus, Ga. vs. Massachusetts, noon; vs. Alabama. 7:30 p.m.
Women's tennis vs. Brigham Young Men's tennis at Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, 3 p.m. Track and field in Big 12 Indoor Championships at Nebraska, all day
sat.
Women's Basketball vs. Missouri. 2:05 p.m.
Baseball at Oklahoma. 3 p.m.
Softball in Leadoff Classic in Columbus,
Ga. vs. Arizona State, noon.
Rowing in Indoor Ergometer Race in Anschutz Sports Pavilion, 10 a.m.
Track and Field at Big 12 Championships in Lincoln, Neb., all day
Women's Tennis vs. Notre Dame. 11 a.m.
Men's basketball at Nebraska. 2:30 p.m.
Baseball at Oklahoma. 2 p.m.
Softball in Leadoff Classic. Bracket play.
TBA.
Golf teams off to strong start
By Brandon Stinnett sports@kansan.com Kansan sportswriter
The Kansas women's golf team has a little momentum going into its second tournament of the spring season Monday in Pinehurst, N.C.
line Jayhawks will compete at the Carolinas Collegiate Classic after a strong fourth-place finish in the Islander Invitational in Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday.
Thayer led the 'Hawks in the Islander Invitational, finishing in a tie for second place. Thayer narrowly missed first place by three strokes, shooting two rounds of 79 on Monday and a round of
6 on Tuesday to finish at 234. It was her lowest tournament score at Kansas, and it was her first Top 10 finish of the year.
"It was really exciting," Thayer said. "I had lots of fun at the tournament. I wanted to try to play at the best of my ability."
Kansas coach Nicole Hollingsworth expected her team to perform well in the tournament.
"I'm not surprised at all." Hollingsworth said. "We had a difficult fall, but everyone's gotten a lot better."
Thayer said the fourth-place team finish should give Kansas a mental boost heading into the Carolinas Collegiate Classic Feb. 26 to 27. It was the team's highest finish of the year.
"Every tournament is challenging," Thayer said. "I think our team has a pretty good chance."
Finishing high will be a bit tougher in the Collegiate Classic. Hollingsworth said she expected a difficult tournament.
"Anytime you play Pinehurst, it's tough," she said. "It's not going to be easy. There are 22 teams in the field and everybody's pretty good."
Men's golf team notes:
- The Kansas men's golf team has moved up in the latest Golfweek/Sagarin College Golf Rankings after its first place finish at the Rice Intercollegiate golf tournament last Tuesday at the Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club in Katy, Texas.
- After starting the season at No. 26, the 'Hawks have moved up to No. 19. Kansas is one of three teams ranked nationally in the Big 12 Conference. Oklahoma State is sixth and Oklahoma is 20th.
- Kansas' 54-hole total of 871 at the Rice Invitational was good for 3 under par, and it lowered their season round average to 290.44.
It was the Jayhawks' second win of the year. They placed first in the Kansas Invitational in Lawrence last fall.
Kansas also has a nationally ranked individual golfer. Junior Travis Hurth is ranked 38th, with a 70.94 stroke average and four top-10 finishes in five tournaments.
The Jayhawks' next action is March 12-13 in the Louisiana Classics Intercollegiate tournament in Lafayette, La.
- Edited by Melissa Cooley
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