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Friday February 9,2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Feb. 9). Plans you formulate this year may not be realized until next year. That's OK, it's worth the effort to stick with it. You'll have at least one brilliant idea in February. This might require you go back to school by spring. Follow your common sense, not a competitor's advice in May, Make time for rest and relaxation in June. The dream is clearer by July, even if the money's not here yet. That comes by September, but shop for the best rate. The extra work does not bring extra pay in November; ask for fringe benefits instead. Keep track of your spending or you'll go way over budget in December.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Todav is a 5.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 5.
It all seemed to come together recently, but it really hasn't. There are a few bugs to be worked out.
Postpone your weekend adventure until after you've found them and fixed them.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 5.
Others are still confused, but you've got the mess figured out. You may not have it all cleaned up yet, but that's OK. That may not be your job, anyway — don't take it on if it's not. Be the manager instead of the laborer.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 5.
Don't get upset about information you've heard, especially if it comes from far away. The odds are good it's incomplete or wrong. Wait for confirmation, so you won't have to do the job over.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 5.
Others may have disregarded your opinion over the past few days. If so, you're about to show them up. It looks like you were on the right track all along, but be gracious about it.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6.
Leo July 25-Aug. 22 — Today is a 6.
Romantic plans may be delayed, but don't complain. It's actually going to work out better in the end. If you can push travel plans to Saturday night or Sunday, you'll save yourself a lot of trouble.
Virao (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6.
You're more tuned in to details than everyone else, so they're missing something that's very important to you. They may think you're crazy, but you know you're right. If they have any sense at all, they'll do what you say.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22] — Today is a 6.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 5.
You're full of good ideas concerning romance, but some are not very practical. That doesn't mean you have to give them up completely, just adjust them. If you don't know yet what adjustment to make, by the end of the day you probably will.
Watch out for a risky deal, even if it's proposed by a good friend; friendship is one thing and business is another. Clean up a mess at home. Once your personal space is clear, everything will be easier.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6.
Don't come out with a startling revelation. You may not have all the facts and one of your resources may be wrong. The more you study, the more you'll learn, so get back to the books as soon as you can.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6.
Contact with a distant friend should go well, even if you can't get together yet. Be patient. Spending money in haste will make the whole project take longer. Try a new idea late tonight or early tomorrow.
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar 20) — Today is a 5.
There's a lot to get done before you can take off on your adventure. Don't forget anything. Make sure all your checklists are complete.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5.
A friend's get-rich-quick scheme is not a good investment. Badgering your boss for a raise right now is not a good idea, either. There is a job that needs to be done, but it doesn't pay very well. If it's for a good cause, focus your attention there.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) - Today is a 5.
MEN'S BASKETBALL Chenowith apologizes for earlier comments
Note: Horoscope have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Senior center Eric Chenowith, a day after making comments lashing out at fans overly critical of his play at home games, apologized yesterday in case his remarks were misinterpreted.
"The comments I made yesterday were in reaction to questions I was asked about it, and they were towards the people who are critical of me, and not other people." Chenwolith said.
"I love playing basketball at the University of Kansas — there's no question about that," he said. "One of the main reasons why I came to this University is because we have 16,300 fans every night. Coach (Roy Williams) recruited the heck out of me. One special thing that he did say was that the fans here are going to love and support you no matter what."
Chenowith apologized specifically for a comment he made regarding people who grew up in Kansas and always dreamed of playing basketball for the Jayhawks. He said thoughts of teammates Chris Zerbe and Brett Ballard, who are from Kansas, made him feel remorseful for his words.
Ultimately, he said he hoped fans would understand his remarks and not take things the wrong way. He said he just wants a friendly environment for his final games in Allen Fieldhouse.
"I only have three home games left; I want to make the best of it," he said. "I've got maybe 15 games left in this jersey, and I definitely want to make the best of it and go out on a positive note."
— Chris Wristen
A release from the school in Columbia, Mo., said the suspension was for "undisclosed internal disciplinary reasons." Gilbert, the fourth-leading scorer in the Big 12 with a 17-point average, will not make the trip for Sunday's game at No. 12 Iowa State and school representative Chad Moller said a timetable for Gilbert's return would be determined later.
Rush is out for the season, was indefinitely suspended yesterday.
Coach Quin Snyder will further address the situation at a news conference today. Gilbert, a junior.
played with the flu on Wednesday and scored only two points on a pair of late free-throws in a 70-66 victory against Kansas State. He missed all five of his shots and Snyder expressed displeasure with his play.
expressed displeasure with his play. But Moller said Gilbert's performance wasn't the only reason for the suspension.
The losses leave Missouri without half of its offense. The school averages 78 points and together, Rush and Gilbert averaged 39.
Snyder also dismissed junior reserve forward Kenge Stevenson from the team for "undisclosed internal reasons." Stevenson, a 6-5 former walk-on who appeared in 27 games in three seasons, was awarded a scholarship prior to this season and will retain the scholarship the rest of the season.
BIG 12 BASKETBALL
Missouri guard Clarence Gilbert, the team's top scorer now that Kareem
sounds in nine games.
Missouri (15-7 overall and 6-3 in the Big 12 Conference) has 10 players left on the roster. That includes two walk-ons.
Stevenson averaged one point and 1.9 rebounds in nine games.
MU suspends Gilbert for indefinite period
- The Associated Press
tournament entries came and went Wednesday, but because of a lack of interest, Recreation Services has extended the deadline.
Those interested can sign up through Monday at 5 p.m. at both Robinson Center and Jaybowl in the Kansas Union. The cost is $3 per person. All equipment is provided and the tournament is Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Jaybowl. The winner receives an intramural champion T-shirt.
Nine-ball pool is played with only the first nine balls of a 15-ball set. The point is to hit the nine ball in, but players must shoot at the lowest ball on the table at any given time. Starting with the one ball, contestants try to sink the balls in succession through nine. If the first contestant fails, the stick is passed to the opponent who takes up where the other player left off. Detailed rules are available with
Deadline extended for pool tournament
Additionally, doubles racquetball entries close Wednesday. This event is free to all and will start Saturday. Feb. 17 in Robinson Center. Information is available through Recreation Services at 208 Robinson Center or call 864-3546.
The closing date for nine-ball pool
INTRAMURALS
Steve Laurenzo
Detailed rules are available with sign-up sheets at Robinson and Javowl.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Right-hander Jeff Suppan and the Kansas City Royals agreed yesterday to a $6.5 million, two-year contract that avoids a salary arbitration hearing
Suppan, who made $1,625,000 last season, gets a $700,000 signing bonus, $2 million this year and $3.8 million in 2002. He can earn an additional $150,000 in performance bonuses during the contract.
Royals and Suppan agree to contract
He had asked for $3.55 million in arbitration and had been offered $2.7 million. A hearing had been
scheduled for today in Phoenix.
Suppan, 26, was 10-9 with a 4.94
ERA in 35 games last season.
Pitcher Brian Meadows is the last Royals player in arbitration. He has asked for
reaching double digits in wins for the second straight season.
Suppain's career record is 30-34 with a 5.15 ERA.
a raise from $360,000 to $2.55 million
Kansas City has offered $1.55 million
CBA
CBA suspends play in effort to sell teams
"After a long and exhaustive process, the trustee for the Isiah Thomas blind trust has determined it is in the best interest of all parties concerned to return all CBA teams back to local ownership," the Phoenix-based league
Eight of the league's 10 teams failed to met their player payrols today, and it was questionable whether they had money to travel for road games.
The CBA said Thomas personally advanced funds to pay the players through their last games. The league said payments to nonplayer personnel and the resumption of the season will be determined by the local owners.
PHOENIX — The Continental Basketball Association temporarily suspended play yesterday, with league owner Isian Thomas attempting to sell the teams to local groups.
The league's value plummeted when the NBA decided to operate its own development league rather than relying on the CBA.
Thomas, the former NBA star who is now the coach of the Indiana Pacers, bought the CBA in October 1999 for slightly more than $9 million. He has been ordered by the NBA to sell the CBA before next season's training camp.
Women's soccer adds new talents to roster
By Brandon Stinnett
sports@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
"I just hope I can make a difference," Geha said. "I want to grow to become a better player."
Amy Gela has dreamt of playing college soccer her entire life. She's spent years on the soccer field perfecting her skills for the next level. And now, after signing a letter of intent to attend Kansas and play for the women's soccer team, her dream will come true.
Geha, a senior at St. Thomas Aquinas in Overland Park, was one of eight players who signed letters of intent yesterday to attend Kansas.
Monica Brothers, a forward from Leavenworth; Rachel Giffillan, a forward from Cottage Grove, Minn.; Stacy Leeper, a midfielder/defender from Overland Park; Meghan Miller, a goalkeeper from Seattle; Gabriela Quiggle, a midfielder from
Portland; Stephanie Reuter, a defender from Overland Park; and Lauren Williams, a midfielder/defender from Laguna Niguel, Calif., will join Geha on the team next fall.
Kansas coach Mark Francis said the new players gave the Jayhawks the talent necessary to compete with the nation's elite teams.
"Most of them are going to be as athletic, if not more athletic, than the players we already have," Francis said. "In order to compete with the top teams in the conference and in the country, we have to match them athletically. We definitely are going to be able to do that now."
The Jayhawks, who finished 7-11-2 last season and qualified for the Big 12 Conference tournament for the first time in the program's five-year history, will return 10 players with starting experience next fall. Francis said he recruited players who will mesh well with the Jayhawks' existing roster.
"Technically, the players are very good and will be able to fit into the style of play that we want to play." Francis said. "We have done a lot of homework on the kids, and we think that mentality they will be able to handle the intensity that we will expect out of them on a daily basis."
Geha, who will play in her final season at Aquinas this spring, said choosing Kansas had removed a lot of stress from her life. In the months leading up to her decision, Geha spent lots of time traveling to universities across the country.
She decided on Kansas because it was close to home and because of Francis, who coached the Kansas State Olympic Development Program team that she played on.
"I think he does a good job dealing with girls," Francis said. "He knows a lot about soccer, and he's an all-around nice guy."
Edited by Melissa Cooley
Tennis teams hopeful for wins in weekend matches
sports@kansan.com
By Aaron Johnson
Kansan sportswriter
The Kansas women's tennis team hopes to bounce back from a loss last weekend to Southwest Missouri State — the first time the Bears beat the Jayhawks since 1978.
St. Louis at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Kansas will participate in the five-team Jayhawk Classic at Alvamar Racquet Club tomorrow and Sunday. The Jayhawks will face Louisiana Monroe at 9 a.m. tomorrow and then face Drake at 5 p.m. Kansas will end the tournament with a match against
Kansas (1-1) is looking for redemption after the close loss to Southwest Missouri State last Sunday. The Jayhawks led for the majority of the match before falling to the Bears, 4-3. Kansas did, however, manage to beat Utah in its season-opener last Saturday, 7-0.
On another positive note for the Jayhawks, Monica Sekulov, the team's lone senior, is off to a fast start. She went undefeated in both singles and doubles play for the 'Hawks last weekend.
The men's No.1 doubles team of
KANSAS TENNIS
junior Rodrigo Echagaray and sophomore Eleazar Magallan competed on a national stage last weekend at the highly-prestigious 16-team Rolex National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships in Farmers Branch, Texas.
The tandem, ranked No. 43 in the nation, defeated two Top 10 doubles teams en route to a 3-1 record against ranked doubles opponents this season.
The doubles pair qualified for the tournament after capturing the 2000
Echagarray and Magallan are now 8-3 as a doubles team overall this season.
Region V Doubles Championship last fall in Tulsa, Okla.
as a doubles team overall this season. Kansas men's coach Ross Nwachukwu was pleased with the duo's effort.
"Our guys came out and played aggressively from start to finish. I'm really proud of them," he said.
The men's team will play on the road at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Indiana. The Jayhawks will follow with a 5 p.m. match against Butler.
— Edited by Courtney Craigmile
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