La Crosse Tribune Sports News

Brendon de Jonge of Zimbabwe has withdrawn from the Olympics because he doesn't want to miss two tournaments as he tries to keep his PGA Tour card.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jose Reyes finished playing catch and trotted over to third base at the beginning of batting practice, ready to take his grounders during infield drills with the New York Mets.

LONDON — In some ways, making it to a Grand Slam semifinal is rather been-there, done-that for Venus Williams.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals backup catcher Brayan Pena is going to undergo training in the U.S. Army Reserve in the offseason.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds haven't been beating anyone too often this season let alone the major league-leading Cubs so Billy Hamilton could appreciate Tuesday's victory.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Chicago Cubs became the first team since the 1976 Cincinnati Reds' Big Red Machine to have five players voted as All-Star Game starters when their entire infield earned the honor Tuesday along with centerfielder Dexter…

CHICAGO (AP) — The New York Yankees have recalled left-hander Chasen Shreve from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre and optioned right-hander Luis Cessa to their top farm club.

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police said Tuesday that they are investigating an allegation of sexual assault against Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Forwards Jared Boll and Mason Raymond and defenseman Jeff Schultz have agreed to contracts with the Anaheim Ducks.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two-time Olympic cycling gold medalist Anna Meares will carry the Australian flag at the opening ceremony for the Rio de Janeiro Games on Aug. 5.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Greg Ross tossed a five-hit shutout and Neftali Soto went 1 for 1, as the Harrisburg Senators topped the Erie SeaWolves 1-0 in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders have agreed to a one-year deal with goaltender Jean-Francois Berube

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have placed slugger Brandon Moss on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left ankle.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have released Stephen Tulloch.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with restricted free agents Nicklas Jensen and Mat Bodie.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have signed goalie Darcy Kuemper to a one-year, $1.55 million contract.

TORONTO (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have placed closer Wade Davis on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right forearm.

CHICAGO (AP) — John Lackey's winless streak stretched to five games, Chicago manager Joe Maddon was ejected and the Cincinnati Reds beat the struggling Cubs 9-5 Tuesday behind Zack Cozart's 13th home run.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Detroit Tigers have placed left-hander Daniel Norris on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique.

The New Jersey Devils have signed free agent left wing Luke Gazdic and re-signed restricted free agent center Jacob Josefson.