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

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals acquired right-handers Jesse Hahn and Heath Fillmyer from the Oakland A’s for left-hander Ryan Buchter, designated hitter Brandon Moss and cash considerations. The Royals freed up about $5 million in salary that they could use to sign some of their free agents, including first baseman Eric Hosmer.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals have signed Alcides Escobar to a $2.5 million contract for next season, keeping their longtime shortstop on the roster after reaching free agency this offseason. The sides agreed to the framework of a deal last week, but it wasn’t announced until Monday.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — James Palmer Jr. scored 28 points and keyed a second-half comeback, as Nebraska rallied for a 74-63 victory over Wisconsin. The Cornhuskers trailed by double digits midway through the second half but held the Badgers to just eight points over the final nine minutes to extend their winning streak to three games.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have announced the retirement of assistant head coach Brad Childress and promoted Mike Kafka to quarterbacks coach as part of a series of changes to coach Andy Reid’s staff. The 61-year-old Childress was head coach of the Minnesota Vikings from 2006-10. Longtime assistant Tommy Brasher, who had spent the past year working on special projects, also announced his retirement in a statement. Brasher spent more than 50 years in coaching.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Missouri State is investigating after two men’s basketball players were injured following a low-temperature cryotherapy treatment. The Springfield News-Leader reports that Reggie Scurry and Abdul Fofana developed foot blisters after last week’s treatment. Coach Paul Lusk says the two would probably be out for a couple of weeks. The athletic director says the school won’t be trying it again.