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

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Luke Weaver pitched two-hit ball over eight innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 11-2. Jedd Gyorko had three hits including a home run and drove in five runs to spoil Johnny Cueto’s return after two months on the disabled list. Matt Carpenter and Harrison Bader also went deep while Yadier Molina singled three times. The Cardinals had a season-high 18 hits _ their most since getting 19 against the New York Mets on Aug. 24, 2016.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has hired former Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long to lead its department. Long signed a five-year, fully guaranteed contract that will pay $1.5 million annually. He takes over for Sheahon Zenger, who was fired in May after struggling to turn around the Jayhawks’ football program and failing to build support for much-needed stadium renovations.