Cuddyer’s homer in 8th lifts Twins to 5-4 win over Royals; Twins keep pressure on TigersMINNEAPOLIS — Nick Punto’s voice was hoarse and he strained to describe how the Minnesota Twins have rallied from seven games down in less than a month to push the AL Central race to the final day. Guidry blocks Iowa State’s extra-point attempt, Kansas State beats Cyclones 24-23.KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Emmanuel Lamur blocked the extra point after Iowa State’s Austen Arnaud had thrown a 23-yard TD pass with 32 seconds remaining, allowing Kansas State to escape with a wild 24-23 victory Saturday over Iowa State. Braun tops 200 hits, helps Brewers beat slumping Cardinals 5-4ST. LOUIS — Ryan Braun reached 200 hits for the first time on a two-run homer in the first inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers went on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Saturday to ensure the NL Central champions will open the postseason on the road. Twins cut Central lead to 1 game with win over Royals behind Manship, Young’s first slamMINNEAPOLIS — Delmon Young and the Minnesota Twins are making this drawn-out AL Central race a fight to the finish. Wainwright squanders shot at 20th, Brewers erase 6-run deficit in 12-6 victory over CardinalsST. LOUIS — Adam Wainwright could taste his 20th victory. The Milwaukee Brewers’ biggest rally of the year made it all go sour. Twins cut Central lead to 1 game with 10-7 win over Royals behind Manship, Young’s first slamMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have wanted out of the Metrodome for years. AL Central-leading Tigers have work to do after splitting series with Twins
Lack of continuity on offensive line contributing to winless Chiefs’ woesKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Take a football stadium crammed with 90,000 people. Now pick out the only five guys with their backs to the ball during a play. The Showdown in Motown didn’t decide AL Central: Twins beat up Tigers 8-3 avoiding eliminationDETROIT — The AL Central is still up for grabs. Joba Chamberlain stumbles again as Yankees lose to Royals 4-3NEW YORK — The Yankees ended the first regular season at their new $1.5 billion ballpark the same way they began — with a loss. NFL suspends Rams LB David Vobora for violating policy on performance enhancing substancesST. LOUIS — The NFL has suspended St. Louis Rams linebacker David Vobora without pay for the next four games for violating its policy on performance enhancing substances. Cy Young? Royals reticent ace Greinke doesn’t want to hear about itKANSAS CITY, Mo. — All this Cy Young talk is wearing on Zack Greinke. Even when it comes from the hometown fans, Kansas City’s attention-shy ace doesn’t want to hear it. Yankees sweep Red Sox with 4-2 win to clinch AL East and home-field throughout playoffsNEW YORK — Even before Mariano Rivera fielded the final ball, the party started for the New York Yankees. Dolphins acquire QB Tyler Thigpen from Chiefs 2 days after Pennington is injuredMIAMI — Quarterback Tyler Thigpen has been traded by the Kansas City Chiefs to Miami, an indication the Dolphins expect to be without Chad Pennington the rest of the season. Rams offensive tackle Jason Smith, No. 2 overall pick, out vs. PackersST. LOUIS — St. Louis Rams right tackle Jason Smith, the No. 2 overall pick in the April draft, will not play Sunday in the home opener against Green Bay because of a sprained left knee. Chad Pennington out for season; Tyler Thigpen traded by Chiefs to Dolphins for draft pickMIAMI — The Miami Dolphins made it official: Chad Pennington is out for the season. 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. Donovan McNabb won’t play vs. Chiefs because of broken rib, Kolb to make 2nd straight startPHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb will not play against the Kansas City Chiefs because of a broken rib and Kevin Kolb will make his second straight start. Rodgers uses long passes and a short run to send St. Louis to 13th straight lossST. LOUIS — Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes and ran for another, and the Green Bay Packers sent the St. Louis Rams to their 13th straight loss — now the longest streak in the NFL — with a 36-17 victory Sunday. Parental guidance suggested: Here’s a closer look at the NFL’s 0-3 teamsMIAMI — Let’s start at the bottom. To recap: The Bucs’ backup QB led them in rushing, the Titans’ final 13 passes fell incomplete and the Dolphins again disproved the value of ball control. The Browns couldn’t stop the run, the Chiefs couldn’t stop the pass and the Rams couldn’t stop a losing streak that’s now the NFL’s longest. Second chance starts for Vick, gets handful of plays in first regular-season action since 2006PHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick’s return to the NFL was ordinary at best. The moments before it happened though, lifted his heart and made his day. Overhauled Chiefs still winless and looking a whole lot like last year’s versionKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The defense is still a clunker, the next breakdown just around the corner. The offensive line, in disarray. Wins? Nope, not yet. Greinke works out of early jam, Betancourt hits 3-run homer to help Royals beat Twins 4-1KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Zack Greinke worked out of several jams in seven innings to bolster his AL Cy Young Award chances and Yuniesky Betancourt hit a three-run homer, helping the Kansas City Royals win their home finale 4-1 over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. Michael Vick plays complementary role in return, Eagles beat Chiefs 34-14PHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick was a super decoy. Barnes scores 2 TDs to lead Tennessee-Martin past Southeast Missouri 29-22MARTIN, Tenn. — Miguel Barnes rushed for two touchdowns and Tennessee-Martin scored 21 points in the second quarter to defeat Southeast Missouri State 29-22 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. Northern Iowa nearly shut out Missouri State until Bears score with 7.2 seconds leftSPRINGFIELD, Mo. — As powerful as Northern Iowa’s offense was in its 35-7 win over Missouri State Saturday, it was the Panthers’ defense that held Missouri State scoreless until the last seconds of the game. Gabbert passes for 414 yards, 3 TDs to help undefeated Missouri beat Nevada 31-21RENO, Nev. — Blaine Gabbert is doing his best to make Missouri fans forget about Chase Daniel. 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. |
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