Knee injury sidelines Chiefs’ QB Matt Cassel in season-opening game at BaltimoreBALTIMORE — Quarterback Matt Cassel will not play in the Kansas City Chiefs’ opener against the Baltimore Ravens because of a left knee sprain. Peralta drives in four, Huff earns 10th win as Indians defeat Royals 13-6CLEVELAND — Jhonny Peralta drove in four runs to help David Huff become Cleveland’s first 10-game winner, and the Indians snapped the Kansas City Royals’ five-game winning streak with a 13-6 victory Saturday night. Derek Jeter tops Lou Gehrig, sets Yankees hit record in rain-shortened 10-4 loss to OriolesNEW YORK — Derek Jeter’s record-breaking hit came early. The Baltimore Orioles took over late. Olivo hits 12th-inning homer, DeJesus makes throws in ninth and 11th to lead the RoyalsCLEVELAND — Miguel Olivo homered with one out in the 12th inning after David DeJesus saved the game for Kansas City with two accurate throws, and the Royals beat the Cleveland Indians 2-1 on Friday night. Olivo hits 12th-inning homer, leading the Royals to 2-1 victory over IndiansCLEVELAND — Miguel Olivo homered with one-out in the 12th inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night. Chiefs coach Haley says he’s still picking among 3 possible starting quarterbacksKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Forty-eight hours before the Kansas City Chiefs launch their season in Baltimore, coach Todd Haley indicated he may have several positions besides quarterback where the starters were not set in stone. John Lackey throws 5-hitter, Torii Hunter hits 2-run homer as Angels beat Mariners 3-0ANAHEIM, Calif. — They dress side by side in the clubhouse when the Los Angeles Angels are at home — John Lackey, Scott Kazmir and Jered Weaver. The trio of pitchers appeared be playing their own version of “Can You Top This?” during a three-game sweep of Seattle. Last beats first as Royals top Tigers 7-4 for 3-game sweep of AL Central leadersKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alex Gordon and Alberto Callaspo homered, leading the last-place Kansas City Royals past the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Thursday for a surprising three-game sweep of the AL Central leaders. Sprint offers unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling as wireless-pricing competition intensifiesKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Intensifying competition in wireless pricing, Sprint Nextel Corp. will offer unlimited domestic calls to other mobile phones regardless of the recipient’s service provider. Royals’ Meche probably done for year and Bannister seeking second opinionKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Royals starter Gil Meche is probably done for the year with a shoulder problem, and fellow right-hander Brian Bannister is flying to New York for a second opinion on his shoulder. Victor Martinez’s pinch-hit double scores 3 runs, helping lift Red Sox to 7-5 win over OriolesBOSTON — Victor Martinez is always ready to hit, even when he’s out of the starting lineup. Robinson Tejeda outpitches Justin Verlander in Royals’ 5-1 victory over TigersKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Robinson Tejeda tossed six shutout innings to outpitch Justin Verlander, Billy Butler hit three doubles and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Wednesday night for their first three-game winning streak since July. Robinson Tejada outpitches Justin Verlander in Royals’ 5-1 victory over TigersKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Robinson Tejeda tossed six shutout innings to outpitch Justin Verlander, Billy Butler hit three doubles and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Wednesday night for their first three-game winning streak since July. NFL 2009: Pioli, Haley reshaping Kansas City Chiefs in the Parcells/Belichick imageKANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the 50-year history of the Kansas City Chiefs, there may never have been a time when it was tougher to play for the team. Clay Buchholz allows 3 hits in 7 innings, Red Sox hit season-high 6 homers to top Orioles 10-0BOSTON — Clay Buchholz somehow managed to ignore all those homers the Red Sox were hitting over the Green Monster. Butler’s 2 RBIs help Royals end Tigers 6-game winning streak with 7-5 victoryKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Billy Butler drove in two runs, Kansas City’s bullpen pitched 4 1-3 scoreless innings and the Royals ended the Detroit Tigers’ six-game winning streak with a 7-5 victory Tuesday night. Where are AL pennant races? Yankees sweep doubleheader with Rays to open 9-game lead in EastNEW YORK — Labor Day has come and gone, and there’s hardly a pennant race in the American League. Sacking and tackling better than last year, Chiefs hoping for much better DKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Buried beneath Kansas City’s 0-4 preseason record and all the anxiety over a stinky offense, a bit of good news is trying to peek out. Butler’s 2 homers, 4 RBIs help Royals end 9-game losing streak to Angels with 6-3 winKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Billy Butler homered twice and had four RBIs, and the Kansas City Royals ended a nine-game losing streak to the Los Angeles Angels with a 6-3 win on Monday. QB Matt Cassel returns to Chiefs practice, status for Sunday still unknownKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Quarterback Matt Cassel appeared on Kansas City’s practice field Monday for the first time since injuring his left knee on Aug. 29, but his status for Sunday’s opener at Baltimore remained unclear. Brandon Inge’s grand slam in 9th gives 1st-place Tigers a sixth straight win, 5-3 over RaysST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Detroit manager Jim Leyland started the day with a rugged ride. Brandon Inge ended it with a sweet drive. Saunders picks up third straight victory, Abreu drives in three runs as Angels beat Royals 7-2KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Joe Saunders won his third straight start and Bobby Abreu drove in three runs, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Saunders picks up third straight victory as Angels beat Royals 7-2KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Joe Saunders won his third straight start and Bobby Abreu drove in three runs, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Aybar has 3 hits, drives in winning run in 11th inning to lead Angels to 2-1 win over RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Erick Aybar had three hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single in the 11th inning, as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 Saturday night. Royals outfielder Jose Guillen shut down for season with knee injuryKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Royals outfielder Jose Guillen will miss the rest of the season because of a right knee injury. Roy Halladay pitches 1-hitter as Blue Jays beat Yankees 6-0, end New York’s win streak at 7TORONTO — Roy Halladay turned around a recent rough stretch by turning up his aggression. Halladay pitched a one-hitter to snap a three-start losing streak and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 6-0, ending New York’s winning streak at seven games. Weaver pitches 8 innings, Guerrero comes through to give Angels 2-1 win over RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jered Weaver allowed one run over seven innings and Vladimir Guerrero hit a two-run single in the eighth inning off Kansas City’s beleaguered bullpen, lifting the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-1 victory over the Royals. Hillman coming back as Royals manager despite team’s struggles this seasonKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City manager Trey Hillman hasn’t put a whole lot of thought into job security, certainly hasn’t lost any sleep over it. He’s been too busy trying to get the Royals headed in the right direction. Rams minimize big plays, force 3 turnovers in 17-9 victory over ChiefsST. LOUIS — In his first preseason game calling the plays, Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley had just as much trouble finishing off drives as the man he replaced. Elvis Andrus, Nelson Cruz homer as Rangers beat Blue Jays 6-4 to gain ground in playoff raceARLINGTON, Texas — Elvis left the yard after Josh Hamilton left the game. Hours after the playoff-chasing Rangers learned injured third baseman Michael Young will be out at least two weeks, and an inning after slugger Hamilton came out because of a sore lower back, rookie Elvis Andrus hit a go-ahead two-run homer that pushed Texas to a 6-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. FANTASY FOOTBALL: After injuries and dramas, Chiefs and Broncos no longer look so promisingAFC West rivals Denver and Kansas City entered the offseason as intriguing fantasy football teams with a lot in common. Both had big-time receivers, new offensive-minded coaches, running backs with impressive resumes and new quarterbacks with plenty of potential. Powell grand slam enough to power Oakland past Kansas City 10-4OAKLAND, Calif. — Landon Powell hit his first career grand slam to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 10-4 Wednesday. Papelbon to the rescue: Red Sox hold off Rays 8-4 for crucial win in AL wild-card raceST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston has an opportunity to put a serious crimp in Tampa Bay’s playoff chances, so the Red Sox were determined to not let a rare victory at Tropicana Field slip away. Callaspo, Davies lead Royals past Athletics 4-3 for first win of year at ColiseumOAKLAND, Calif. — Alberto Callaspo hit a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth, Kyle Davies struck out six and won consecutive starts for the first time all season and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Tuesday night. Veteran wideout Amani Toomer released Chiefs after short stint with teamKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have released Amani Toomer, ending the veteran receiver’s short-lived stint with the team. |
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