La Crosse Tribune Sports News

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Rangers' defense let them down in the first inning, setting the tone for their worst game of the season.

The recent UW grad finishes third at the U.S. trials to secure her spot on the American team for Rio.

LONDON (AP) — Facing yet another critical point during a match he never controlled, Novak Djokovic stretched for a half-volley drop winner, held up his right index finger — reminding the world, "I'm No. 1!" — then threw an uppercut…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Justin Verlander allowed two runs and four hits in seven innings, and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth consecutive game by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Saturday.

ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman homered to help Atlanta put Marlins ace Jose Fernandez through one of the worst starts of his career, and the Braves beat Miami 9-1 on Saturday.

TORONTO (AP) — A big win for Toronto was overshadowed by bad news about Marco Estrada's sore back.

The right-hander scatters seven hits over seven scoreless innings.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright pitched seven innings, Kolten Wong had a two-run triple and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Saturday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Reds first baseman Joey Votto has been scratched from the lineup due to a sore right shoulder.

NEW YORK (AP) — Former major league outfielder Nick Swisher says he is stepping away from the game to spend time with his wife and two daughters.

NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Juan Lagares has been activated from the 15-day disabled list by the New York Mets, who optioned right-hander Seth Lugo to Triple-A Las Vegas.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres have addressed their backup goalie situation by acquiring the rights to Anders Nilsson in a trade with the St. Louis Blues.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nationals manager Dusty Baker says he spoke with Bryce Harper for not immediately running on a long hit in Friday night's 3-2 win over the Reds.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to terms with veteran forward Marvin Williams on a four-year deal worth $54 million.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Max Kepler homered twice and set a Twins rookie record by driving in seven runs, helping Minnesota rout the Texas Rangers 17-5 on Saturday.

HOUSTON (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets have agreed to terms with power forward Ryan Anderson on a four-year, $80 million contract.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have landed another top Cuban prospect, agreeing to terms with versatile outfielder Lazaro Armenteros on Saturday. He receives a $3 million signing bonus from Oakland, which originally signed Yoenis Cespedes before the 2012…

TORONTO (AP) — Cleveland's franchise-record 14-game winning streak was snapped by a 9-6 loss to Toronto on Saturday, with the Blue Jays rallying for three runs in the eighth.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have agreed to terms with shortstop Kevin Maitan and catcher Abraham Gutierrez as the biggest names in their class of 13 international signings.

Kevin Durant's free agency meetings continued this weekend in the Hamptons.