Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Cardinals say their pursuit of Miami star Giancarlo Stanton is over because he would not waive his no-trade clause to play for St. Louis. President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak says the Cardinals had an agreement to acquire the NL MVP from the Marlins but have been told Stanton won’t waive the clause.

NEW YORK (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters has been fined $24,309 by the NFL for throwing a penalty flag into the stands against the New York Jets. Peters was also suspended one game by Chiefs coach Andy Reid for his antics last Sunday in the 38-31 loss.

UNDATED (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is the unanimous pick as The Associated Press Big 12 offensive player of the year for the second time in three years. The Heisman Trophy finalist and AP player of the year is the first quarterback to be an AP first-team pick in the league three straight years. The playoff-bound Sooners have six first-team picks, including top defensive player Ogbonnia Okoronkwo. Iowa State’s Matt Campbell is the league’s top coach.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — New Nebraska coach Scott Frost is bringing his entire on-field cadre of assistants with him from Central Florida. The Huskers announced that two more UCF assistants would join Frost, including offensive coordinator Troy Walters _ believed at one point to be a candidate to take over the Knights after the Peach Bowl.