Cabrera's RBI single in 12th pulls Royals from brink — again

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Any sort of four-game winning streak is a big deal in a town where the local team hadn't won more than three in a row since September 2009.

AMERICAN LEAGUE CAPSULES

CLEVELAND (AP) - Josh Tomlin outpitched Boston's Josh Beckett, Cleveland came up with just enough timely hits and the Indians kept the Red Sox winless so far this season with a 3-1 victory Tuesday night over the team many predicted would win it all.

Aggies win first national championship

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Scoring at will, grabbing boards and making a key steal, Danielle Adams saved her best game for the biggest stage and gave Texas A&M its first national championship.

Kansas City signs former Royals pitcher Suppan

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Jeff Suppan, a 16-year major league veteran who was Kansas City's best pitcher 10 years ago, has signed a minor league contract with the Royals.

Iowa State-bound McGee is first-team NJCAA All-America selection

AMES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa State basketball recruit Tyrus McGee has earned junior college All-American honors.

Missouri has faith, hires Haith to coach hoops

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Frank Haith has heard the criticism that Missouri settled for a safe choice rather than a home-run hire for its new head coach.

Texas A&M, Notre Dame set for NCAA title matchup tonight

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Already packed with one surprise after another, the NCAA women's tournament has one big dose of intrigue left when Notre Dame and Texas A&M play for the championship.

Chiefs’ Vrabel arrested for theft in Indiana

VEVAY, Ind. (AP) - Kansas City linebacker Mike Vrabel was arrested Monday and charged with theft from a riverboat casino.

Marshall says he's happy at Wichita State

WICHITA (AP) - Gregg Marshall is staying put as the head coach at Wichita State.

Marshall told The Associated Press on Monday that he's staying at the school because he has a "great situation." Marshall led the Shockers to the NIT title last week, beating Alabama to finish 29-8, a school record for wins in a season.

Kruger accepts offer to take over Oklahoma

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma finally made an offer that Lon Kruger couldn't refuse.

Saturday's American League Capsules

Blue Jays 6, Twins 1

Former aide says she saw trainer inject Bonds

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Tears streaming from her eyes, Barry Bonds' former personal shopper became the first and only one of the government's 23 witnesses at his federal trial to say she saw the all-time home run leader getting an injection from his trainer.

Royals rally to overcome Angels, 5-4

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Three hits and two RBIs were not all Chris Getz delivered in Kansas City's 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon.

Royals lose opener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - It took the Kansas City Royals exactly one game to cast serious doubt on any credibility Cactus League stats might have.

Wichita State claims NIT title

NEW YORK (AP) - The only shocker about the end to Wichita State's season was the location.

Rogers wins 16th stage

BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France - Riding in his 10th Tour de France, three-time world champion Michael Rogers of Australia finally got his first stage victory in cycling's greatest race on Tuesday by leading a breakaway group to a downhill finish as the pack entered the Pyrenees.

Big 12 takes new look, new goal into media days

The new-look Big 12 is ready for some football.

Cavs to sign Wiggins

CLEVELAND - Andrew Wiggins will sign his rookie contract with the Cavaliers. It's still not clear if he'll play for them.

Sale pitches White Sox over Royals

CHICAGO - About the only pitch that Chris Sale wouldn't make Monday night was his case for the American League's Cy Young Award.

EXPECTATIONS CHANGE

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - One year ago, the Kansas City Chiefs were coming off a two-win season that led to the ouster of the general manager and coach, and the turnover of roughly half the roster.

Pacers face uphill battle after signing shooting guard Stuckey

INDIANAPOLIS - Last week, the Indiana Pacers lost Lance Stephenson.

Chamberlain fitting in with Tigers

DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have gotten a good return on their short-term investment in right-hander Joba Chamberlain.

Witness says Sterling needs Clippers sale

LOS ANGELES - The chief financial officer of Donald Sterling's properties said Monday that the billionaire may be forced to sell a large portion of his real estate empire to cover $500 million in loans if he persists in refusing to sell the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion.

Norway's Kristoff wins Tour stage; Nibali leads

NIMES, France - Almost at the line, Jack Bauer and Martin Elmiger were exhausted but could see it coming - their first Tour de France stage victory. Those last 50 meters, however, got in the way.

Lester stumps Royals in 6-0 Boston victory

BOSTON - Jon Lester just wants to put up impressive numbers on the mound. He will worry about the figures on his next contract later.

SLIPPERY SOX

BOSTON - Rubby De La Rosa quietly walked up behind reporters waiting for him and went unnoticed before he got their attention.

East beats West in WNBA All-Star Game

PHOENIX - Showtime Shoni lived up to her nickname in her first WNBA All-Star Game. And a wild game it was.

Sporting KC locks up World Cup stars Zusi, Besler

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Two of the U.S. team's breakout stars from the World Cup will keep playing at home.

Wiggins has eventful summer

LAS VEGAS - Andrew Wiggins got a little of everything out of a week in Las Vegas.

Majka earns Pole position on Tour de France’s 14th stage

RISOUL, France - Panting hard with his jersey unzipped and wide open in the heat, Polish rider Rafal Majka sped to a solo breakaway victory on Stage 14 as the Tour de France wrapped up its foray in the Alps on Saturday.