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Thursday November 18, 1999
HOROSCOPES
Aries: Today is a 6.
Sometimes you believe that you can make things happen even if there's not a shred of evidence. It might seem like everything's possible, but not quite yet. Wait until tomorrow.
Taurus: Today is an 8.
You should get together with a group of people and make some long-range plans. You and your friends can benefit your whole community. This could be important to others and not much trouble for you. Go for it.
Gemini: Today is a 5.
Take it slowly. Be calm and careful. Listen and don't offer many suggestions. This isn't easy for you, but it's good practice. Your assignment is to learn how the other person thinks, not to solve his or her problem.
Cancer: Today is a 9.
You're still lucky and tuned in. Follow your hunches. You should be pretty accurate. You should be able to tell the difference between your hunches and your fears Empower the hunches. Ignore the fears.
Leo: Today is a 6.
You're doing pretty well right now, especially if you're putting money away for the future. Set up a long-term investment plan. If you already have one, fine-tune it. The more you save now, the more there is to buy toys later.
Virgo: Today is an 8.
You and your mate are in an investigative mood. You're both curious, and it will be fun to learn together. Figure out how it was done in the past, and you might make your present more pleasant.
Libra: Today is a 6.
You have a lot to do. That's the good news. Your best job requires creativity and could bring in a lot of money. That's what you want to do, and if you've made it that far, congratulations. If you haven't gotten there yet, head in that direction.
Sagittarius: Today is a 6.
Scorpio: Today is an 8.
Capricorn: Today is an 8.
Changes at home could disrupt your life. Make room for a conversation about something that's bothering you. You and a person who's near and dear have had a misunderstanding. You may not have time to talk later. Make time now.
Relax and prepare for tomorrow. It's going to be a busy day. Between now and then, mellow out on purpose. Do something that you and a dear friend enjoy — together.
Aquarius: Today is a 5.
This is a good day to learn how to delegate. You and your friends can get a lot done, especially if you work together. There's more than enough to go around, so divvy up the tasks. Give everybody a chunk of the action!
Pisces: Today is an 8.
You're a rational person. You think that reason should triumph over emotion. Well, that doesn't always happen. Today, it's not likely. If you want to understand what's going on, you need to listen with your heart, not with your mind.
You look good. You're calm, cool and attractive. You may get the opportunity to wheel and deal tomorrow. Between now and then, get ready. Do the planning. Relax. Pamper yourself. Get plenty of rest. Prepare.
BIG 12 FOOTBALL
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska defensive tackle Jeremy Sieleta is out for the season after tearing a knee ligament in practice Tuesday.
Cornhusker defense loses player to injury
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Slechta has been a major cog in Nebraska's four-man rotation in the defensive line. The 6-foot-6, 290-pound sophomore had four tack
Slecha had played the last two games with a partial tear in the ligament, but the ligament was torn completely Tuesday.
les, including an eight-yard sack, in Saturday's 41-15 win against Kansas State.
Senior nose tackle Steve Warren said Siecha's injury is a big loss with big games coming up.
Nebraska, ranked No. 4, meets Colorado Nov. 26 in Boulder. The Buffaloes feature senior quarterback Mike Moschetti, who leads the conference in passing offense and ranks second in total offense.
If the 'Huskers win, they would face Texas in the Big 12 championship game Dec. 4 in San Antonio.
BIG 12 BASKETBALL
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Wesley Stokes, a top high school point guard from Long Beach, Calif., has signed a letter of intent to play for Missouri, the team announced yesterday.
Top high school guard signs with Missouri
The 5-foot-10 Stokes averaged 16 points, eight assists and four steals as a junior. He selected Missouri ahead of Southern California, San Diego State, Texas and Massachusetts.
"Wesley is really an exciting player, and I'm thrilled he wants to be a part of the Missouri program."
A news release from the university's Sports Information Department listed Stokes as the top point guard in the West and a top-50 national recruit.
Coach Quin Snyder said in a statement, "He is an extremely intelligent person and is one of those players with a great feel for the game."
Stokes joins Rickey Pauling and Arthur Johnson as the highlights of Missouri's recruiting class for the early signing period.
PRO FOOTBALL
GREEN BAY, Wis. — It must be the thumb.
Packers concerned by former MVP's play
That's the thinking around Lambeau Field, where coaches, teammates and fans are all wondering what's wrong with Bret Favre.
The three-time MVP was erratic and inconsistent as the Green Bay Packers lost four of their last
And even though both Favre and the team's medical staff say the injury is inconvenient but minor, speculation still exists that it has affected him more than anyone is letting on.
five games and stumbled to a 4-5 record. With the losses, his poor play and a nagging injury to his right thumb, those close to Favre -- including his father -- say the quarterback's confidence has dropped as well.
Most recently, Favre was 26-of-50 for 260 yards and two interceptions in the Packers' 27-13 loss to Dallas. Favre sprayed the ball around the field, by his own count missing at least 10 receivers on throws that were too long, too short or just plain bad.
Marino gets in wreck after spilling coffee
DAVIE, Fla. — Dan Marino began the day by spilling coffee in his lap while driving to work.
Then, trying to clean up the mess as he crept along in heavy traffic, he rear-ended an Isuzu Rodeo.
Marino was unhurt, and no ticket was issued pending further investigation by police. But his Chevy Suburban had to be towed, and both passengers in the isuzu went to the hospital complaining of neck pain.
At that point, Marino's fortunes began to improve. He made it on time to work, where he was greeted by a coach suddenly eager to get him back in the lineup.
And in the afternoon, Marino practiced for the first time in a month.
The Miami Dolphins' quarterback knows all about neck pain. After missing four games because of a pinched nerve in the neck, he rejoined individual drills yesterday but sat out the offensive practice.
Marino still hasn't received medical clearance to take part in contact and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against New England.
BALTIMORE — Pitcher Mike Trombley became the first free agent to sign with a new team this off season, agreeing to a $7.75 million, three-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
The Orioles' new manager, Mike Hargrove, has expressed a desire to re-evaluate the team's late-inning relief. Trombley, a 32-year-old righthander, saved 24 games in 30 chances last season for the Minnesota Twins. He was 28 with a
Orioles sign pitcher to three-year contract
BASEBALL
"He's part of an improved bullpen, a proven setup man," Orioles player personnel director Svd Thrift said.
4.15 LRK for the season.
He allowed 93 hits, walked 28 and struck out 82 in 87 and one third innings pitched.
4. 33 ERA for the season
"I'm looking at it as a set up situa
it is a 'set up situation',
Trombley said, "But whenever
they need me to pitch I'll do what
they say."
Trombley, who made $1.5 million
last season, gets a $1 million signing bonus, $2.5 million in 2000 and $2 million in each of the following two years.
Rockies swap pitchers with Brewers in trade
DENVER — In another rebuilding move, the Colorado Rockies swapped pitchers with Milwaukee yesterday, sending right-hander Curtis Leskanic to the Brewers for left-hander Mike Myers.
It was the Rockies' third off season trade and second in as many days. Since the World Series, the Rockies have acquired seven players
Only 14 of the 25 players remain from Colorado's 1999 opening-day roster. Third baseman Viny Castilla is the only remaining member of the inaugural 1993 team.
Myers, 30, filts one of Colorado's major needs: a left-handed reliever. He has established himself as one of the
league's top left setup relievers, in 1999 he finished second.
1999, he finished second to Colorado's Jerry Dipro by allowing just 15.4 percent of his inherited runners to score.
Used primarily to retire left-handed batters. Myers held them to a .188 average, ninth in the NL. Overall, he was 2.1 with a 5.23 ERA while appearing in 71 games.
— The Associated Press
Sports Calendar
Gag order to lift after Friday's opener
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double figures in both and is sixth on the team with 11.5 points per game.
"Kirk is the son of a coach and has a great knowledge of the game," Williams said. "He is doing as well as I expected him to do."
Before Jacque Vaughn arrived on the scene in 1993, a freshman starting at the University of Kansas was almost unheard. In fact, Vaughn became the first to do so since Wilt Chamberlain in 1954. Shortly thereafter, however, that trend became commonplace as Raef
LaFrentz started as a freshman in 1994. Paul Pierce in 1995 and last year Jeff Boschee did as well.
It appears that the trend may continue this year as at least one of the three probably will make their way into the starting lineup, and Williams said that even starting all three was not out of the question.
"It doesn't bother me in the least if they are good enough," Williams said. "If they're not, then it's a bad idea."
Yesterday was the final day of the early signing period for high school
seniors and the only thing that has changed for Kansas' 6-9 recruit Travon Bryant of Long Beach, Calif., was his picture on analyst Bob Gibbons' Web site, *All Star Report*.
Bryant's decision to pass during the early signing period means that he will now have to wait until the spring signing period in April to make any official commitments to a university. He still can commit verbally at any time but will remain unsigned until April.
Edited by Chris Hutchison
The Associated Press
Overweight Chiefs running back sidelined
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bam Morris is back in the doghouse.
The big running back, a starter for two games who was expected to be a big part of Kansas City's season plan, was unexpectedly inactive last week at Tampa Bay because Coach Gunther Cunningham said he was overweight.
Apparently, he won't play this week against Seattle.
"I might be some pounds over. But that's not the idea," said Morris, who is listed at 259. "The deal is we're 5-4. We need to get some wins. Gun made an issue about the weight. So that's what I've got to do."
Morris, who has run for 225 yards and two touchdowns, averaging better than 3 yards a carry, also was in trouble with Cunningham for reporting to training camp out of shape.
He appeared to clear that hurdle in September and does not appear much heavier than he has been most of the year. He said he is close to his ideal weight.
“It's not something I can't win. I'm going to win and get everybody on the same page. I'll get it done,” he said. “I feel great. But it's not up to me. Gun makes the call. He's the head coach, and I've got to respect his call.
I'm right there. I'm borderline."
An irritable Cunningham, before declaring an abrupt end to his postpractice media session, had no comment on Morris's situation.
"Mike Cloud and Rashaan Shehee are going to be the backs," Cunningham said. "So let's just leave it at that. Next?"
Morris said he did not expect to be active Sunday because he hasn't been taking many plays in practice. His next official weigh-in is this morning.
"This kid [Morris] will go back out and play just like he always does," Cunningham said. "He's got tremendous ability. He will be back and I've got great confidence, as the team does."
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