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Colts players: Manning won’t be out long
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indianapolis Colts take Peyton Manning's injury seriously.
McCluster returns to backfield after playing in slot in 2010
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Dexter McCluster is back where he feels most comfortable. That should make opposing defenses decidedly uncomfortable. The 5-foot-8, 170-pound self-described "jitterbug" played mostly running back growing up, but he moved into a slot receiver role while becoming a multi-purpose star at Mississippi. When he was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2010 draft, the idea was to use him a similar fashion, putting him ...
FAMILY ISSUE
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On one practice field at the Kansas City Chiefs' training facility Sunday, veteran running back Thomas Jones caught passes out of the backfield along with the rest of the team.
Verlander: First 19-game winner in majors in 2011
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Justin Verlander became the first 19-game winner in the majors, Alex Avila hit his 15th homer and the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Monday night.
Move to SEC could separate Texas A&M from remainder of state
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Texas A&M always has been in a league with a solid foothold in Texas since joining the Southwest Conference in 1914.
Ravens score three late TDs to upend Chiefs
BALTIMORE (AP) - The lopsided score suggests the Baltimore Ravens solved some of their glaring offensive issues after a lackluster start to the preseason.
Carolina struggles in No. 1 draft pick Newton’s debut
MIAMI (AP) - Cam Newton lofted a long pass that fell incomplete on the final play of the first half Friday night, and that's the closest he came to reaching the end zone.
Kansas State fans meet Wildcats at annual football kickoff
MANHATTAN - With just two weeks left before the 2011 football season opener, Kansas State fans gathered on the playing field of Bill Snyder Family Stadium to meet their favorite Wildcats as they held their annual Football Kickoff on Saturday.
Brees: Not in same class as Brady, Colts’ Manning
Even with a Super Bowl victory and his name in the NFL record books, Drew Brees struggles to see himself in the same class of quarterback as Tom Brady or Peyton Manning.
Oklahoma reaches top spot on AP preseason poll
NEW YORK (AP) - Being voted preseason No. 1 is a tradition at Oklahoma, and this season is no different.
Couples shoots 68 to lead Senior Players Championship
HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) - Fred Couples shot a 3-under 68 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead after the third round of the Senior Players Championship, the Champions Tour's final major of the season.
Royals bats heat up late for 9-4 win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Alex Gordon and Eric Hosmer each drove in two runs in an eight-run sixth inning to help the Kansas City Royals rally to beat the Boston Red Sox 9-4 on Saturday night, depriving Tim Wakefield of his 200th victory.
Rams beat Titans 17-16 on Brown’s last-minute FG
ST. LOUIS (AP) - After getting burned for an 83-yard touchdown pass on the first play, the Tennessee Titans' defense stood fast. The offense thrived without holdout Chris Johnson.
NFL preseason glance
Thursday's results New England 31, Tampa Bay 14 Pittsburgh 24, Philadelphia 14 Tonight's games Washington at Indianapolis, 6 p.m. Carolina at Miami, 6:30 p.m. Detroit at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m. Kansas City at Baltimore, 6:30 p.m. Arizona at Green Bay, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Jacksonville, 7 p.m. Saturday's games Oakland at San Francisco, 7 p.m. Tennessee at St. Louis, 7 p.m. New Orleans at Houston, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Denver, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Seattle, 9 ...
Tebow laughs off report of bounty by Hurricanes
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Tim Tebow is amused and disturbed by reports there was a bounty on his head.
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Golden State surprises Spurs, levels series at 1-1
SAN ANTONIO - Klay Thompson scored 34 points, Stephen Curry added 22 and the Golden State Warriors withstood another furious rally by the San Antonio Spurs for a 100-91 victory Wednesday night to even their series at one game apiece and snap a 30-game skid in the Alamo City.
Orioles take down Royals
BALTIMORE - One bad throw led to another, and then another. And another.
Miami routs Chicago
MIAMI - It was the biggest postseason win in Miami Heat history, and the biggest postseason loss in Chicago Bulls history.
Orioles edge Royals
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Orioles usually like to slug their way to victory.
Knicks rip Pacers to tie series at 1-1
NEW YORK - Carmelo Anthony hung from the rim, the helpless defender who tried to stop his dunk lying on the court below after falling down.
Bulls strike first with 93-86 win over Heat
MIAMI - Nate Robinson scored 27 points, Jimmy Butler added 21 points and 14 rebounds while playing every second for the third straight game, and the Chicago Bulls stunned the Miami Heat 93-86 on Monday night to take Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Kansas remains silent on allegations against McLemore
LAWRENCE - Kansas athletic officials are reviewing allegations that the former AAU basketball coach of Ben McLemore received cash payments aimed at steering the star freshman to a sports agent.
Danks homers to boost White Sox over Royals in 11th
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jordan Danks just had to wait a short while for a second chance.
