Michael Vick plays complementary role in return, Eagles beat Chiefs 34-14PHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick was a super decoy. Rapids, Wizards play to scoreless drawKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Preston Burpo recorded his first shutout in more than a year, helping the Colorado Rapids secure a road point with a scoreless draw against the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday night. Rapids, Wizards play to scoreless tieKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Preston Burpo recorded his first shutout in more than a year, helping the Colorado Rapids secure a road point with a scoreless draw against the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday night. Denard Span drives in 6, surging Twins beat Royals 11-6 to keep pace in AL CentralKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Denard Span had four hits and a career-high six RBIs, leading the Minnesota Twins past the Kansas City Royals 11-6 on Saturday night for their 11th victory in 12 games. Cuddyer hits 30th home run as Twins beat Royals 9-4KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Michael Cuddyer hit his 30th home run and walked with the bases loaded and the Minnesota Twins moved within two games of first-place Detroit in the AL Central with a 9-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. Peavy, Beckham lead way as White Sox get only 2 hits but beat first-place Tigers 2-0CHICAGO — Detroit’s Eddie Bonine started his career in the San Diego Padres’ minor league system, so he knew facing Jake Peavy would be a challenge, especially with the Tigers in a tight race for the AL Central. Donovan McNabb doubtful for Sunday, likely to miss 2nd game with broken rib; Vick to playPHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb could have a sideline view for Michael Vick’s debut. Donovan McNabb doubtful for Sunday, likely to miss second game with broken ribPHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb could have a sideline view for Michael Vick’s debut. Ortiz homers and drives in three to move Red Sox closer to playoffs with 10-3 win over RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — David Ortiz homered and drove in three runs, and Clay Buchholz took a shutout into the seventh inning to help the Boston Red Sox move closer to the postseason with a 10-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. Twins win 9th in 10 games, keep pace with Detroit by sweeping White Sox with 8-6 victoryCHICAGO — Minnesota’s pursuit of the Detroit Tigers got a big boost when the Twins swept three games against the Chicago White Sox to start a challenging 10-game road trip. Ortiz homers, drives in 4 to lead Red Sox to 9-2 win over RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs, and Josh Beckett allowed two runs over six innings to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 9-2 win over the Kansas City Royals 6-2 Wednesday night. Greinke allows 2 hits in 6 scoreless innings to lower ERA to 2.08 as Royals beat Red Sox 5-1KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Zack Greinke bolstered his Cy Young Award credentials by holding Boston to two hits in six scoreless innings, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. Greinke allows two hits in six scoreless innings as Royals best Red SoxKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Zack Greinke bolstered his Cy Young Award credentials by holding Boston to two hits in six scoreless innings, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. Simmonds scores twice to help Kings survive fight-riddled 4-2 win over Islanders in KCKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Wayne Simmonds had two goals and the Los Angeles Kings survived an unusually chippy preseason game to beat the New York Islanders 4-2 Tuesday night at the Sprint Center. Tuesday’s Time ScheduleDetroit at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Joe Saunders healthy again, keeps Yankees from clinching playoff spot in 5-2 Angels winANAHEIM, Calif. — No pitcher wants a stint on the disabled list, yet it appears to have cured whatever was ailing Joe Saunders. Mike Jacobs homers and Billy Butler has 2 doubles in Royals’ 12-9 win over Red SoxKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mike Jacobs hit a three-run homer and Alberto Callaspo’s two-run double keyed Kansas City’s biggest inning in almost a year, rallying the Royals past the Boston Red Sox 12-9 on Monday night. After Week 1 loss, Raiders take step back offensively but still mange to win in Week 2ALAMEDA, Calif. — For all the encouraging signs the Oakland Raiders found in a season-opening loss, there were almost as many discouraging ones in a Week 2 win. Jets beat Patriots to establish themselves atop AFC East; Brees continues to blister NFCMark Sanchez and the New York Jets sent quite the message to the New England Patriots. Tejeda wins third straight start as Kansas City beats Chicago 2-1CHICAGO — Robinson Tejeda won his third straight start, pitching six solid innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Sunday. Darren McFadden caps last-minute drive as Raiders beat Chiefs 13-10KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Darren McFadden answered Kansas City’s go-ahead touchdown with just over a minute left, lifting the Oakland Raiders past the Chiefs 13-10 on Sunday in a game that was as dull as the overcast skies until the closing minutes. Jimmy Conrad scores in 80th minute to give Wizards 3-2 win over FC DallasKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Jimmy Conrad atoned for two defensive mistakes with an 80th-minute goal, and the Kansas City Wizards earned their first home win since mid-June with a 3-2 victory over FC Dallas on Saturday night. Jake Peavy is a winner in his debut for White Sox in 13-3 victory over RoyalsCHICAGO — Jake Peavy allowed three runs and three hits over five innings in his first start in over three months Saturday night as Chicago got a grand slam from Carlos Quentin, scored six times in the eighth and beat the Kansas City Royals 13-3. Royals ace Jack Greinke’s on schedule to make next start TuesdayCHICAGO — Kansas City Royals ace Zack Greinke, hit in his throwing arm by a line drive during his previous start, played catch Saturday and should be able to make his scheduled start Tuesday against Boston. Hochevar pitches three-hit shutout of White Sox in Royals’ 11-0 winCHICAGO — Luke Hochevar pitched a three-hitter for his first career shutout and Miguel Olivo hit a pair of two-run shots and drove in a career-high six runs as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 11-0 Friday night. Royals reach 3-year agreement with top draft pick and ex-Big 12 standout CrowKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals agreed to a three-year major league contract with first-round draft pick Aaron Crow on Thursday. Greinke throws 5 scoreless innings, Royals hit pair of 3-run home runs in 9-2 win at DetroitDETROIT — Zack Greinke boosted his Cy Young credentials and stalled the Detroit Tigers. Polanco hits 6th-inning RBI single for Tigers, who beat Royals 4-3DETROIT — Placido Polanco hit a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. Chiefs QB Matt Cassel appears more mobile on his injured knee as second game approachesKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Matt Cassel appeared to be running more briskly in practice Wednesday morning, creating hope Kansas City’s No. 1 quarterback might start Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. Nick Punto’s two RBI help Twins beat Indians and move 4½ games back of Tigers in AL CentralMINNEAPOLIS — Nick Punto had three hits and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins gained ground in the AL Central with a 5-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. 3 3-run homers lead Royals to 11-1 victory over division-leading TigersDETROIT — Alberto Callaspo, David DeJesus and Miguel Olivo all hit three-run homers and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1 on Tuesday night. Favre leads Vikings in 34-20 win over Browns; Brees tosses 6 TDs as Saints beat Lions 45-27Brett Favre returned from yet another retirement, feeling healthy and happy in his Minnesota Vikings debut. NFL Today, Week 1Buffalo at New England (7 p.m. ET) Terrell Owens takes the spotlight in his first regular-season game with Buffalo, against a Patriots defense that wants to prove it’s just as strong missing five veteran starters. Flacco enjoys career day, Ravens amass 501 yards in 38-24 win over ChiefsBALTIMORE — Here’s a switch: The Baltimore Ravens won on the strength of their offense. Royals RHP Kyle Davies wins 4th straight start, 7-0 over IndiansCLEVELAND — Kyle Davies carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and won his fourth straight start, pitching the Kansas City Royals past the Cleveland Indians 7-0 on Sunday. |