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SPORTS
TUESDAY,AUGUST 27,2002
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Aug. 27).
Put money away for the future. It shouldn't be that hard to save. Set an exciting goal for yourself, like a life-changing move for the better. Back to school? Relocate? Great vacation? It'll make the time whiz by.
Aries (March 21-April 19).
Today is a 7.
Use the natural enthusiasm you have for a game you play well. Catapult yourself toward success. In other words, do what you love. The money will follow.
Taurus (April 20-May 20).
Today is a 6.
You've just about had it with a household annoyance. You're getting tired of putting up with something that's bothered you. Choose comfort over a fashion you never liked in the first place. Make a choice you can live with.
Gemini (May 21-June 21).
Today is a 7.
Be bold, even if you're trying something you've never done before. The odds are good you'll get away with it if you act quickly.
Cancer (June 22-July 22).
This is a good morning to ask the boss for a raise. He or she might give you more without giving it much thought. It's best if you've actually earned it, of course.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 8.
Today is a 7.
No need to talk any more. It'll soon be time for action. Put the finishing touches on your plan so that you'll be ready.
A loved one may surprise you by taking on new challenges. If you're asked to participate, get involved earlier rather than later.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22).
Today is a 7.
You're like the pilot of a powerful but quiet machine. Don't be intimidated. Just because the others make more noise than you doesn't mean they're more important — or smarter.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21).
Today is a 6.
There won't be much time for fun and games now, but that's OK. Don't lose your resolve. You'll have plenty of time, plus the money you'll need, to play around with friends later.
Today is an 8.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).
There's an interesting argument going on, possibly in your own head. Should you be forceful or diplomatic? The answer is "yes."
Today is a 6.
Capricorn (Dec, 22-Jan, 19).
Make a few home improvements that are long overdue. You'll feel better, and so will the whole family. It's worth the cost. Splurge!
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is an 8
Today is an 8.
Quick thinking is now required, and quick action is your next assignment. There's no time for planning, so just hope that you have everything all worked out.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20).
Today is a 6.
You've done the work, so accept the pay.
Don't worry if it seems like too much.
A's continue win streak
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cory Lidle's scoreless streak was snapped after 32 innings because of an unearned run but the Oakland Athletics still managed to win their 13th straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 6-3 last night.
Ramon Hernandez had three hits and drove in three runs as the A's extended the longest streak in the majors this season. The winning streak is their longest since they set an Oakland record with a 14-game string in 1988.
Hernandez had a two-run single in the Oakland four-run sixth. Jermaine Dye, who played with the Royals from 1997-2001 before being dealt to Oakland last July, and Ray Durham each added RBI singles. Dye, who had three hits, doubled home Miguel Teada in the ninth for the final run.
The Royals scored an unearned run in the second after an error by left fielder David Justice, the first run off Lidle (8-9) since the sixth inning on July 31 at Cleveland.
Billy Koch worked the ninth for his 34th save in 39 opportunities.
Michael Tucker opened the Kansas City second
with a fly to left that glanced off Justice's glove for a two-base error. Tucker advanced to third on Brent Mayne's groundout, but was out in a rundown when he tried to score on Perez's grounder to first baseman Scott Hatteberg.
Perez went to second during the rundown and scored on Luis Ordaz's single. Lidle's scoreless inning streak is the second longest for a starter in Oakland history, surpassed only by Mike Torrez's 37 shutout innings in 1976.
Lidle, who has thrown a pair of one-hitters this season, limited the Royals to three singles over seven innings. He did not allow a hit after Raul Ibanez's one-out single in the third. Lidle is 5-0 in August and has not allowed an earned run in 38 innings.
The As tied the score in the fifth, which Terrence Long led off with a double and scored on Hernandez' single.
Darrell May (3-9) allowed four runs and eight hits in five-plus innings.
Iowa State impresses Big 12
The Royals scored two runs in the eighth off the as bullpen. Mike Sweeney had an RBI single and Joe Randa hit a sacrifice fly.
DALLAS — Even in defeat, Iowa State may have helped the Big 12's claim as the nation's top conference, and their own claim as a program on the rise.
The league had five teams in the preseason poll and the Cyclones weren't among them. Yet they were the ones who came within one yard, and a controversial call, of beating then-No. 3 Florida State in the opener Saturday night.
"We are very aware of Iowa State," said Gary Barnett, coach of reigning Big 12 champion Colorado. "Even though it was a hard loss, it was a great showing of their university, their players and Dan. They'll get rewards from that."
Other Big 12 coaches said during a conference call with reporters Monday that they weren't surprised by the Cyclones.
McCarney is getting tired of this close-loss stuff. It also happened in ISU's previous game when a late field goal was ruled wide in a 14-13 loss to Alabama in the Independence Bowl.
This time, Iowa State rallied from a 51-7 deficit. Sure, the Seminoles probably let up a little, and the Cyclones did get a boost from a heavily pro-ISU crowd at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium. But the bottom line is they were oh-so close to knocking off the mighty Seminoles.
"To be able to come back as they did is just the way Dan McCurney is—he'd never, ever give in," said Kansas State coach Bill Snyder. "The important thing is that it carries over to his players and they responded accordingly.
The next step is getting over that hump. They've got to get that last yard, or make that last-minute kick. Then the turnaround will be in full gear.
"They've gotten enough credentials now that no one
should ever talk about Iowa State not being one of the teams to be reckoned with in the conference," said Texas coach Mack Brown.
Brown added that ISU will probably take out their frustrations on their next foe. That would be Kansas and first-year coach Mark Mangino, who will be making his coaching debut with a conference game — on the road.
"This is probably not the way I would've drawn it up." Mangino said.
Colorado coach works without friend
The Associated Press
BOULDER, Colo. — For Colorado defensive coordinator Vince Okruch, the pain of the recent loss of his friend and former co-coordinator Tom McMahon to cancer came flooding back during preparations for the season opener.
McMahon's handwriting appeared all over files on past matchups against Colorado State. In notes scribbled in margins, or on scraps of paper, McMahon wrote about the Rams' offensive tendencies and how he believed the Buffalo defense should respond.
"It really grabs at you," Okruch said.
No. 7 CU meets CSU on Saturday at Invesco Field at Mile High. And for the first time in four seasons, Okruch is making game preparations without McMahon, his close friend and co-defensive coordinator for three years. McMahon handled the pass defense, Okruch the run defense.
Okruch and McMahon not only spent time together watching tape and coaching players. They spent free time together.
"You have to have two people who can work closely together," said head coach Gary Barnett. "Unless it's the right fit, forget it."
it's like you lost a family member. And that'll never go away." Okruch said.
McMahon's job was filled by Vance Joseph, a former
CU player who served as a graduate assistant under McMahon. But Okruch clearly misses McMahon, who drew on nearly 30 years of coaching experience.
"When you'd talk about potential problems, the land mines you're bound to uncover, he'd say, 'I remember in'82, we did that at Arizona State," Okruch said. "I wouldn't go so far as to say it's uncomfortable, and I've fought allowing myself to think that way.
"It's not like you lost a co-worker, or lost a friend,
"But what I've found, without a co-guy there, I'm going through things two, three and four times because I don't have a guy in there who's got 25 years in the business."
Meanwhile, Okruch is promising a defense that is faster than in 2001, when the Buffaloes' defense allowed 161 points in the final three games of the season.
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BIG 12 FOOTBALL
Nebraska, Iowa State stars named players of the week
DALLAS — Iowa State quarterback Seneca Wallace on offense, Nebraska cornerback Pat Ricketts on defense and Cornhusker kicker Josh Brown on special teams were named the Big 12 Players of the Week on Monday.
Wallace, of Sacramento, Calif., was 22 for 33 passing with 313 yards, two TDs, one interception, rushed 10 times for 15 net yards with one TD as ISU came within one yard of a possible overtime battle with No. 3 nationally Florida State in a 38-31 loss. He also had a 20-yard scamper to put the Cyclones in position to tie at the FSU one yard-line with four seconds left in the game but was stopped short on an option play on the game's final snap.
Ricketts, of Omaha, Neb., paced the Huskers with three pass breakups while making three unassisted tackles and defending ASU's All-America candidate wideout Shaun McDonald. Ricketts helped the Huskers limit the Sun Devils to 17-of-41 completions, and he also caused one pass interception in their 48-10 victory.
Brown, of Fovil, Okla., enjoyed one of his best career nights with a pair of 40 yard field goals and went 2-for-2 (40 yards, 42 yards) for the first time from that distance while at Nebraska. He was also successful on all six of his PAT attempts while scoring 12 points. He kicked off nine times for the Huskers — with eight going into end zone and seven going for touchbacks.
BASEBALL Owners, players move slowly toward agreement
NEW YORK — Four days before the strike deadline, baseball players and owners were taking tiny steps toward each other.
A day after criticizing players, owners made a new economic proposal that moved toward the union in an effort to head off a strike later this week.
Owners raised their thresholds for a luxury tax and lowered their proposed tax rates, and also slightly decreased the amount of local revenue they want teams to share. They also made a new proposal on testing for steroid use.
Brewers bounce Cubs 2-1
Brewers bounce Cubs 2-1 MILWAUKEE — Ben Sheets pitched into the ninth inning and Jorge Fabregas had a two-run double for his first hit with Milwaukee as the Brewers ended a five-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory Chicago on Monday night. Sheets (8-15) gave up six hits, struck out eight and walked one. The only run he allowed came in the eighth.
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