MLB: Detroit 6, Kansas City 3 (UPI)
DETROIT, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Curtis Granderson touched off a six-run fifth inning with a two-run triple Friday, boosting the Detroit Tigers to a 6-3 victory over Kansas City.

Kansas Labor secretary says state feeling slowdown (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Labor Secretary Jim Garner said Friday that the Kansas economy is starting to show the effects of rising energy prices and trouble in the credit markets.

Recap: Detroit vs. Kansas City (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Zach Miner gave the Tigers six solid innings and Detroit went on to top Kansas City, 6-3, in the opener of a three-game set from Comerica Park. Miner (8-4) allowed just one run on six hits and one walk while striking out two, and set a career high for wins in a season. Curtis Granderson and Jeff Larish had two RBI each for the Tigers, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Mark Teahen ...

Deer Creek tight end headed to Kansas State (The Oklahoman)
EDMOND -- Deer Creek tight end Zach Trujillo was offered by Kansas State on Wednesday night. The senior gave his oral commitment Thursday night. Trujillo becomes the second Deer Creek football player to commit to a Division I school. Teammate Dax Dilbeck committed to Oregon State in July. Dilbeck is the Antlers' quarterback. “It's crazy, but it's real exciting, too,” Trujillo said. “They (KSU) ...

Notes: At Kansas, trees will block those pining for peek (USA Today)
Would-be football spies, beware. Trees will soon obstruct views of Kansas' practice fields. The Kansas athletic department will plant 100 pines to ensure privacy for the two practice fields next to Memorial Stadium. The cost is expected to be $90,000 and will come out of the athletic department budget.