La Crosse Tribune Sports News

ATLANTA (AP) — Al Horford scored 21 points, including a huge jumper with just under a minute remaining, and the streaking Atlanta Hawks won for the 10th time in 11 games with a 93-86 victory o…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kelly Olynyk scored a career-high 30 points, leading the Boston Celtics to a 105-87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Outfielder Alex Rios and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to an $11 million, one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Monday.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Along with being sacked, taunted, embarrassed and generally mistreated Sunday by the Cincinnati Bengals, Johnny Manziel got humbled.

Troy Vincent said he visited Adrian Peterson at his Texas home, held one of his sons on his lap and offered guidance to open the door toward getting the former NFL MVP back on track and on the…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ervin Santana's given name was Johan. This was a fine way to be identified for the right-hander raised in the Dominican Republic and working his way up through the minor leagues.

CHICAGO (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Chicago White Sox have finalized a $42 million, three-year contract with free-agent outfielder Melky Cabrera.

Troy Vincent said he visited Adrian Peterson and his wife at their Texas home, held one of his sons on his lap and offered guidance to open the door toward getting the former NFL MVP back on t…

MADISON — Pittsburgh football coach Paul Chryst confirmed his talks with the University of Wisconsin on Monday and did not commit to staying with the Panthers long term.

The Dodgeville, Cuba City and Barneveld girls basketball team earned No. 1 state rankings in The Associated Press' first state girls basketball rankings, released Monday.

CHICAGO (AP) — DaMarcus Beasley, the first American to play in four World Cups, said Monday he is retiring from the U.S. national team after 14 years.

The Cowboys don't lose on the road, where the Bengals and Colts aren't slouches, either.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Scientists with Brazil's most respected health research institute say they've discovered a drug-resistant "super bacteria" in waters where Olympic sailing events will be held.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Brian Vickers underwent surgery to repair a hole in his heart and will miss the start of the 2015 season.

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Robert Griffin III is back as the starter for the Washington Redskins, the fifth starting quarterback change made by coach Jay Gruden this season.

IRVING, Texas (AP) — NFL rushing leader DeMarco Murray has a broken hand that requires surgery, and Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones says it is "probably a tough expectation" tha…

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Five weeks removed from the San Diego practice squad, Ryan Lindley will start at quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals against Seattle on Sunday night.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge says Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov should stand trial on a felony domestic violence charge.

CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester says he believes in the Chicago Cubs' plan and is ready to try to help bring them their first championship since 1908.