Cougars end season with 7-6 win over Peoria:

The Kane County Cougars (65-75) ended their season on a high note Monday as they topped the Peoria Chiefs 7-6. The Cougars took an early lead, plating a run in the first and third innings to make it 2-0. Peloria tied it up by the top of the fifth, but the Cougars powered out a 4-run inning to take the lead and never look back. The Chiefs attempted a ninth-inning comeback, scoring 3 runs in the inning, but ultimately came up short.

Manziel heads back to college:

DALLAS — Former Cleveland quarterback Johnny Manziel has re-enrolled at Texas A&M after his NFL career was derailed by a series of off-field incidents that included a domestic violence charge still pending in court. A school spokesman confirmed Manziel’s enrollment Monday, saying he couldn’t provide other details because of student privacy laws. Manziel played two seasons for the Aggies and was the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy in 2012.

Astros’ Keuchel out for shoulder examination:

CLEVELAND — Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel has been shut down for now because of inflammation in his left shoulder and sent back to Houston for an examination. Manager A.J. Hinch said Monday that Keuchel wouldn’t pitch as planned tonight in Cleveland and won’t be available when the Astros return home to play the Cubs this weekend.

Seattle’s Lane will continue to protest with Kaepernick:

RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jeremy Lane said Monday he will continue to sit for the national anthem when the regular season begins Sunday at home against Miami. After sitting during the anthem in the Seahawks’ final preseason game last Thursday, Lane said San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick thanked him for his support and his matching gesture. “He reached out to me and just told me thank you for standing behind him,” Lane said.

Fighting Irish WR enters concussion protocol:

Notre Dame wide receiver Torii Hunter Jr. is in concussion protocol after being on the wrong side of a big hit in the end zone in Sunday’s double-overtime loss to Texas. Coach Brian Kelly said it is still too early to tell if Hunter will be ready in time for the Irish’s home opener Saturday.

Rockies shut out slumping Giants:

DENVER — Chad Bettis threw a 2-hitter for his first career complete game, Carlos Gonzalez hit a grand slam as part of a 6-run third and the Colorado Rockies beat the slumping San Francisco Giants 6-0 on Monday. Bettis (12-7) was perfect until Eduardo Nunez singled with two outs in the fifth inning. The right-hander struck out seven and walked none. The Giants had the best record in baseball at the all-star break, but things have unraveled. They’ve gone a major league-worst 16-31 since then, lost their lead in the NL West and are now trying to hang on to a wild-card spot.