Sizemore homers, Indians turn double plays in 6 straight innings to beat RoyalsCLEVELAND — Grady Sizemore hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Indians turned double plays in six straight innings in an 8-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Royals recall Bannister from Triple-A Omaha after putting Waechter on 15-day disabled listCLEVELAND — The Kansas City Royals have placed pitcher Doug Waechter on the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Brian Bannister from Triple-A Omaha. Sore and stiff, Castroneves thrilled to be back racing after tax evasion trialKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Helio Castroneves has a sore neck. His shoulder blades burn, his back aches and his hips tight. Chinese condoms leave 300 Americans joblessKANSAS CITY - The US Government has come under fire for buying made in China condoms for its US Agency for International Development program. At a time when the federal government is spending billions of stimulus dollars to prevent layoffs, the switchover from US made condoms to Chinese ones is expected to cost 300 American jobs. |