ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Denver receiver Kenny McKinley was found
dead in his apartment Monday of an apparent suicide. The 23-year
old was on season-ending injured reserve due to knee problems.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - New York Jets cornerback Darrelle
Revis (deh-REHL' REE'-vihs) has a strained left hamstring that
could sideline him for a few weeks. Even though Revis wouldn't rule
himself out of Sunday's game against Miami, coach Rex Ryan says the
team is going to play it safe with the All-Pro.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The 49ers retired Hall of Famer Jerry
Rice's No. 80 at halftime of their Monday night football game
against New Orleans. Rice spent 16 of his 21 NFL seasons with San
Francisco and holds virtually every significant receiving record in
the NFL.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Danny Valencia and Michael Cuddyer
(kuh-DY'-ur) hit home runs to help Minnesota move closer to the
American League Central title with a 9-3 win over Cleveland. The
Twins can clinch the division Tuesday with another win over the
Indians and a White Sox loss at Oakland.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Cole Hamels allowed a run on six hits in
eight innings to lead Philadelphia to a 3-1 win over Atlanta in a
battle of NL East contenders. The Phillies' eighth straight victory
gave them a four-game lead over the Braves.
