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Gordon’s three-run blast leads Royals to 11-2 win over Twins
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Leading by one in the eighth inning, the Kansas City Royals got an insurance run and then kept adding on.
Kansas shows improvement after spring practices
LAWRENCE (AP) - With a full year to get to know his program, Kansas coach Turner Gill came away from Saturday's spring game feeling much better than he did a year ago.
Kansas State showcases playmakers in spring football game
MANHATTAN - The much-anticipated debut of the Brown brothers turned out to be a sidelight at the Kansas State spring football game Saturday afternoon at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Mavericks eliminate Trail Blazers; Up next: Lakers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks have had trouble in the playoffs in recent years, so Dirk Nowitzki didn't want to take too much away from conquering the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round.
Chiefs prize leadership, character in NFL draft
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - If there was a NFL record for acquiring the most leadership in the shortest time, it probably would belong to Kansas City.
Kansas City takes Pitt WR Baldwin in first round of NFL Draft
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs, after swapping first-round positions with Cleveland, have selected wide receiver Jonathan Baldwin of Pittsburgh with the 26th overall pick in the NFL draft.
Hawks eliminate Magic
ATLANTA (AP) - Joe Johnson gave the Hawks a more expected offensive spark. His biggest play, though, was getting a hand on a missed shot.
Lakers advance with 98-80 win over New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Kobe Bryant scored 22 of his 24 points in the first three quarters, then let his Lakers teammates take over in a dominant 98-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night that wrapped up the series for Los Angeles in six games.
Newton claims No. 1 overall pick
NEW YORK (AP) - Cam Newton provided one of the few predictable moments, so far, in a bizarre NFL offseason.
Royals losing streak expands to six after 8-2 loss in Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) - Fausto Carmona, backed by four solo home runs, pitched seven solid innings and the Cleveland Indians earned their 10th straight home win by beating Kansas City 8-2 on Thursday night to extend the Royals' losing streak to six.
Thunder eliminates Nugs
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Kevin Durant's teammates kept telling him it was his time to take over the game.
Spurs pull off improbable win in overtime
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Gary Neal caught an inbounds pass with 1.7 seconds left and forced overtime with a 3-point heave as time expired, and the San Antonio Spurs staved off elimination by stunning the Memphis Grizzlies 110-103 on Wednesday night.
Judge’s decision on NFL lockout to be appealed to 8th circuit court
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The NFL is falling behind in its court fight with the players over the future of the $9 billion business.
Draft uncertainty compounded by lockout
NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL draft always is a guessing game. Never has it been accompanied by so much uncertainty.
Tribe has big first inning, beats Royals 7-2
CLEVELAND (AP) - Orlando Cabrera's three-run double in the first inning made things easier for Cleveland starter Josh Tomlin and the AL Central-leading Indians won their ninth straight at home, 7-2 Wednesday night over the slumping Kansas City Royals.
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Wade resigns with Heat
Dwyane Wade is staying with the Miami Heat, and his latest deal is designed to give both the player and the only franchise he's ever known some flexibility in the coming years.
