2B - THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS IN BRIEF
MONDAY,AUG.27,2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Aug. 27) — You may initially wonder what sort of a mess you've gotten into. You may also wonder why. You'll be nice again with a big job is completed.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
— Today is an 8 — You're getting luckier in love. It almost makes up for the frustration of working for someone else. Even if you're self-employed, the customer can
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Juniors at a 7 - May 20-
Today is a 7 You could do well financially now,
though you may not see the money for quite a while.
That's all right, as long as you're sure it's in a safe place.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Gemini (may 2, June 2)
— Today is a 7 — You're cute, and getting cuter.
Why? Because your attitude is improving. You know somebody else who's pretty cute, too. Get together.
Cancer (June 22 July 22)
— Today is a 6 — All this work could start to show a profit soon. If not today, definitely over the next few weeks.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — It's fortunate that the best things in life are free, because you could be experiencing a slight financial pinch.
Virga (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
— Today is a 5 — Yesterday's lethargy may have turned into a summer cold.
Are you far enough ahead with your work to take a few days off? You won't feel like working until Thursday.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22)—Today is a 7—A group you were worried about turns out to be a lot friendlier than you thought they'd be. The details you're collecting turn out to be a lot more troublesome.
Scorpion (Oct. 23-Nov.
21) — Today is a 7 —
Choose your words carefully and move quickly. The opportunity should come early. The boss is in a generous mood.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.
21) — Today is a 7 — it's still urgent that you play by the rules. Conform to the dress code, too. It's not worth the hassle to proclaim your indiv'
Capricorn (Dec. 22 Jan.
19) — Today is a 6 — Don't rush into anything. A surprising revelation could cause a change in plans. Be flexible.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.
18) — Today is a 7 —
Somebody you didn't used
to like is looking better all
the time.
riseses (Feb. 19-March 20)
— Today is a 6 — Somebody is barking orders, and you're scurrying around, trying to keep up. Don't worry, you have a knack. Pay attention!
Green Bay's Brown returns
The Associated Press
GREEN BAY, Wis. — After trimming down this winter with Kansas strength and conditioning coach Fred Roll, the Green Bay Packers' nose tackle Gilbert Brown isn't nearly the man he once was.
Yet, if his preseason debut is any indication, he could end up every bit the run-stuffing force he used to be for the Green Bay Packers.
Brown ate his way out of the NFL last season, ballooning to 400 pounds before trimming down to 335 and attempting a comeback this season. He was sidelined much of training camp with a bum knee, but returned to practice last week and had five tackles against Miami on Saturday night.
He delighted the crowd by bringing back his "grave digger" celebration following a tackle of Dolphins running back Autry Denson, his first since Jan. 2, 2000.
"It ites great," Brown said. "Every time I get out there and to play with my friends,
Brown had four solo tackles in the Packers' 17-12 preseason victory, and although coach Mike Sherman wasn't ready to bestow starting status on Brown just yet, his teammates were thrilled with his return to the lineup.
do what I do and dig graves, that's all I like to do. I just had fun today."
After losing 65 pounds and improving his cardiovascular condition, Brown was resigned by the Packers on March 23, and declared: "Don't judge me for what I did before, judge me now."
Brown effectively controlled the line of scrimage Saturday night along with Russell Maryland, who also was impressive shoring up the defense after missing the first two exhibitions with soreness in his lower back.
"Our linebackers love those guys," said defensive end Vonnie Holliday. "They should pay them part of their check, because they sacrifice their bodies to keep the linemen off them."
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Twins soundly sweep KC
The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An invigorating weekend in Kansas City may have been the perfect tonic for the slumping Minnesota Twins.
Brad Radke won for the first time in five decisions, pitching seven innings of a three-hit ballgame in a 7-2 victory yesterday that gave the Twins a three-game sweep and a much-needed boost in morale.
"We were down. This game's all about momentum and confidence," said Radke (11-8). "Once you start winning a few games here and there and get on a roll, it keeps clicking."
The Twins, who were 57-33 and five games up on Cleveland in the AL Central right after the All-Star break, had lost 29 of 38 and fallen into second place when they hit town on Friday.
It was the sixth straight home loss for the Rowlals.
The Twins took the lead in a five-run fifth
inning, in which they had four walks and five stolen bases.
Royals' pitcher Blake Stein (5-7) allowed two hits through four scoreless innings before walking David Ortiz to start the fifth. Stein gave up five runs on six hits and four walks in 4-2-3 innings. He had six strikeouts.
Koskie hit a two-run single and Guzman, Hunter and A.J. Pierzynski also had RBI singles.
But before the inning was over, Ortiz, Luis Rivas, Cristian Guzman, Corey Koskie and Torii Hunter all stole bases.
Mark Quinn was hit by a pitch and eventually scored on Dave McCarty's sacrifice fly in the fifth, and Carlos Beltran had an RBI single for the Royals in the sixth.
It was the final game of the 10-game suspension Mike Sweeney had to serve after triggering a brawl in a game against Detroit.
Without their All-Star first baseman, the Rovals were 2-8.
NFL
Broncos revel in new stadium
The Associated Press
DENVER — Wide-eyed and appreciative, the Denver Broncos acted like kids at Christmas in the inaugural game at their new stadium.
The Broncos, who kicked off Invesco Field at Mile High with a 31-24 preseason win over the New Orleans Saints on Saturday night, couldn't stop gushing about their new digs.
"It's awfully nice," wide receiver Ed McCafrey said in the spacious locker room after the game. "Look at all the room.
"I still feel like we're visiting a little bit here. There's too many nice things. But I think we'll get used to it."
Quarterback Brian Griese, who threw three touchdown passes, said, "The stadium was awesome, the fans were great. It was a prime setting for a football game."
The plush, $400 million facility replaces Mile High Stadium, which sits rusting nearby and will be torn down after this season to make way for additional parking for the new stadium.
Broncos coaches and players complained about the condition of the natural-grass field at the old stadium in recent years, but they all raved about the new surface.
The sand-based field uses natural grass that is stabilized by a network of polypropylene fibers that have been woven into the sod. Beneath the surface is a heating and drainage system.
Running back Terrell Davis, seeing his first action since Nov. 13, called the new surface "much better than the previous field. It's a lot softer and it doesn't come up as easy."
Coach Mike Shanahan said Invesco "kind of reminded me of being in Mile High, except it seemed like the fans were a little bit closer to the field and it was a little bit louder. It's a great feeling to have that type of enthusiasm in this type of facility. It's really great not only for the town, but obviously for our organization as well."
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Sooners show strength in early season victory
NORMAN, Okla. — Linebacker Rocky Calmus and the rest of third-ranked Oklahoma defense looked in championship form Saturday night, coming up with five first-half turnovers in a 41-27 victory over North Carolina.
The defending national champion Sooners blitzed North Carolina and new coach John Bunting with a 31-point first quarter and ran the nation's best winning streak to 14 games.
Nate Hybl stuck to short passes most of the night and wound up 20-of-29 for 152 yards. He gave up an interception for a touchdown, but it came with the Sooners already in control.
Calmus, an All-American last season, recovered a fumble on the second play of the game to set up the first of two short field goals by Tim Duncan.
Nebraska's quarterback new leader in total yards
Nebraska improved to 5-0 in preseason "classics."
LINCOLN, Neb. — Eric Crouch became Nebraska's career leader for total yards and Thunder Collins scored twice in his first start as the No. 4 Cornhusks beat TCU in the Piskin Classic.
TCU had the ball in Nebraska territory only once in the second half and finished with just 186 yards, 65 after halftime.
Crouch completed 10 of 18 passes for 151 yards and ran 24 times for 69 yards. The 5,510 yards for his career surpassed Tommie Frazier's school-record 5,476. Collins, starting for the suspended
Dahrran Diedrick, ran 14 times for 71 yards. The Horned Frogs opened their first season under coach Gary Patterson.
NAIA FOOTBALL Peru St.beats Baker in Wheat Bowl finish
ELLINWOOD, Kan. — Tom Aldana threw for two touchdowns, including a 21-yard pass in overtime, as Peru St. beat Baker 21-14 in the NAIA Wheat Bowl Saturday night.
The Bobcats trailed 14-0 at halftime after the Wildcats converted two turnovers into touchdowns. But Peru St. forced overtime with touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters.
Aldana threw the game-winning 21-yard TD pass to Justin Bartling in overtime, and Austin Arnold kicked the extra point.
Chaney Smith scored in the third quarter with a short run after the Bobcats brought the ball to the 2-yard line on a 14-play, 65- yard drive to open the half.
With 9:09 left in the game, Aldana threw a 2-yard TD pass to Joe Pynon, and Arnold tied the score at 14 with the extra point.
Wildcats' quarterback Martin Updike threw one TD pass. After recovering a fumble at the 31-yard with 7:51 left in the first quarter, Updike threw to tight end Ryan Costello, who scored. Brian Williams kicked the extra point.
Baker's other touchdown came with 3:13 left in the first half, when Martin Triplett intercepted an Aldana pass and returned it 47 yards for a touchdown. Michael Brennan kicked the extra point.
SPORTS TRIVIA
1. Who wrote the baseball novel The Natural, which was adapted in a movie starring Robert Redford in 1984?
2. Besides the obvious, what do Rick Barry, Pete Maravich and Julius Erving have in common?
3. Laffit Pincay Jr. and Bill Shoemaker have won more races than any other jockeys. But who is No. 3?
1. Pat Day, Pincay,
Shoemaker and Day
are the only jockeys
with more than 8,000
victories.
2. None played in the NCAA tournament.
3. More obviously, all three were named to the list of the NBA's Greatest 50 Players as part of the league's 50th anniversary in 1996
ANSWERS
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Callbacks Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 7:00 p.m.
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