Pennington out for season; Tyler Thigpen traded by Chiefs to Dolphins for draft pickMIAMI — Chad Pennington’s season officially ended with a trade that didn’t involve him. A.J. Burnett pitches well in playoff tuneup, Yankees rally past Royals 4-3 in ninthNEW YORK — A.J. Burnett pitched well in an encouraging playoff tuneup and the New York Yankees rallied for two runs in the ninth inning, beating the Kansas City Royals 4-3 Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory. Cano hits grand slam, Pena hits first career homer as Yankees beat Royals 8-2NEW YORK — Robinson Cano capped a five-run seventh inning with a grand slam, Chad Gaudin made a case for a spot on the Yankees’ postseason roster and a makeshift New York lineup beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 Monday night for the team’s 101st win. Yankees 8, Royals 2
NFL Today, Week 3Carolina at Dallas (8:30 p.m ET) The Panthers (0-2) look for their first win of the season while the Cowboys (1-1) try to get their first win in their new stadium. 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. Twins 11, Royals 6
Bowyer wins Nationwide race at Dover International; Kyle Busch runs 4th to keep points leadDOVER, Del. — Denny Hamlin’s day appeared over. His No. 20 Toyota was in the garage after Brad Keselowski spun him into the wall late in the Nationwide Series race. Banks returns 2 kickoffs for TDs as Kansas State beats Tennessee Tech, 49-7MANHATTAN, Kan. — Writing his name into the NCAA record book was nothing complicated for Brandon Banks. Brandon Banks of Kansas State returns 2 kickoffs for TDs against Tennessee TechMANHATTAN, Kan. — Brandon Banks of Kansas State has become the 12th player in NCAA history to return two kickoffs for touchdowns in a game. BC-FBC–T25-Southern Miss.-Kansas Stats, FBCReesing throws for 3 TDs, No. 20 Kansas shakes off midweek fight and beats Southern Miss 35-28LAWRENCE, Kan. — Todd Reesing threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 20 Kansas shook off the effects of a midweek fight with the basketball team to hold off Southern Mississippi 35-28 on Saturday. Kansas still trying to figure out what happened between football and basketball teamsLAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas officials are still trying to figure out what happened during a series of altercations between members of the football and basketball teams this week. Twins 9, Royals 4
Red Sox 10, Royals 3
Russell on slow start: ‘I’m not where I want to be. I won’t be there until quite some time’ALAMEDA, Calif. — Ted Tollner has been around football long enough to know there’s no way to sugarcoat a quarterback barely completing one out of three passes in the NFL. Philadelphia plays first MLS game March 25 at Seattle; Red Bull Arena opens 2 days laterNEW YORK — The Philadelphia Union will start their first Major League Soccer season at the Seattle Sounders on March 25 in the MLS opener. Red Sox 9, Royals 2
Person close to the situation says Tyshawn Taylor treated for thumb injury after scuffleLAWRENCE, Kan. — Tyshawn Taylor, a sophomore guard on the Kansas basketball team, was treated at a hospital Tuesday night after being injured in a scuffle among athletes, The Associated Press has learned. Royals 5, Red Sox 1
James Isch takes temporary NCAA reins as executive committee names interim presidentINDIANAPOLIS — James Isch wants to fulfill Myles Brand’s unfinished goals at the NCAA. Royals 12, Red Sox 9
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. Royals 2, White Sox 1
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. Kevin Craft passes for 186 yards, touchdown to lead UCLA past Kansas State 23-9PASADENA, Calif. — Kevin Craft made the most of a second opportunity Saturday night, passing for 186 yards and a touchdown to lead unbeaten UCLA to a 23-9 victory over Kansas State. 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. White Sox 13, Royals 3
BC-FBC–T25-Duke-Kansas Stats, FBCTodd Reesing’s 3 TD passes help No. 22 Kansas stay unbeaten with 44-16 win over DukeLAWRENCE, Kan. — Todd Reesing threw three touchdown passes and Maxwell Onyegbule returned an interception 48 yards for another score, enabling No. 22 Kansas to shake off a sluggish start and beat Duke 44-16 Saturday. 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 11, White Sox 0
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. |