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

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Fernando Romero didn’t allow a run for the second straight start to begin his major league career, throwing six sharp innings to lead the Minnesota Twins over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0. The win was a season-high fourth straight for the Twins, who have won 13 of their last 16 games against National League opponents dating to last year. St. Louis had its season-best five-game winning streak snapped.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Armon Gates has been hired as a Nebraska assistant coach less than a month after he was named associate head coach at Florida. Florida coach Mike White had announced the addition of Gates to his staff April 8. Media outlets began reporting last week that Gates would leave the Gators. Gates says he was not fired at Florida. He said he knew Miles and that Nebraska was a better fit for him.

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders have officially signed free agent linebacker Derrick Johnson to a one-year contract. Coach Jon Gruden had said last week the sides agreed to terms and the contract is now official. The 35-year-old Johnson spent his first 13 NFL seasons with the rival Kansas City Chiefs and will likely fill the role at middle linebacker that NaVorro Bowman played the second half of last season.