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.

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.

Lawyer fears trial to threaten Clippers’ sale

LOS ANGELES - A lawyer for the man offering to buy the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion told a judge Friday that Donald Sterling's stalling tactics are threatening to doom the sale by pushing it past a contractual deadline.

McIlroy builds six-shot lead at British Open

HOYLAKE, England - Rory McIlroy looked as though he had just thrown a knockout punch at the British Open, and it was only Saturday.

Gomez's home run lifts Red Sox over Royals

BOSTON - Jonny Gomes hit a go-ahead two-run pinch homer in the sixth after another two-run shot in the inning by Xander Bogaerts and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Friday night.

BACK TO WORK

Sure, it was great for a couple days. The cheers for Derek Jeter. The power of Giancarlo Stanton. The excellence of Mike Trout in the American League's 5-3 victory.

McIlroy, Woods deliver at British Open

HOYLAKE, England - Rory McIlroy had everything go his way Thursday in the British Open.

Italy’s Nibali leads for 10th time in 12 stages

SAINT-ETIENNE, France - Because of doping's ravages on cycling, it's natural for suspicion to fall on Vincenzo Nibali, who led the Tour de France on Thursday for a 10th time in 12 stages.

Hornets sign Stephenson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Lance Stephenson is bringing his swag to Charlotte.

New generation set to shock at British Open

HOYLAKE, England - Even when he's not the favorite, Tiger Woods is still the show at the British Open.

French rider Tony Gallopin wins Tour de France Stage 11

OYONNAX, France - French rider Tony Gallopin led a late breakaway in a show of opportunism and savvy racing to win Wednesday's 11th stage of the Tour de France as Italy's Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead.

GETTING RELIEF

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Kansas City Royals have gotten some relief help, acquiring veteran reliever Jason Frasor from the Texas Rangers for Triple-A right-hander Spencer Patton.

American League wins All-Star game 5-3

MINNEAPOLIS - Derek Jeter soaked in the adulation from fans and players during one more night on baseball's national stage, set the tone for the American League with a pregame speech and delivered two final All-Star hits.

Nibali now favorite at Tour de France

BESANCON, France - With defending champion Chris Froome and two-time winner Alberto Contador out of the race, the path is wide open for Vincenzo Nibali to become the first Italian to win the Tour de France since the late Marco Pantani in 1998.