La Crosse Tribune Sports News

LILLE, France (AP) — Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka defeated Richard Gasquet and Julien Benneteau 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 to give Switzerland a 2-1 lead over France in the Davis Cup final on Saturday.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mexican Formula One driver Sergio Perez has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Force India team.

LILLE, France (AP) — Roger Federer is fit enough to play the Davis Cup final doubles with Stan Wawrinka against French pair Richard Gasquet and Julien Benneteau on Saturday.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Defending champion Henrik Stenson and Spain's Rafa Cabrera-Bello opened up a three-shot lead after the third round of the season-ending DP World Tour Champio…

“If a hunter is not in the right place at the right time, forecasts and weather conditions don’t mean anything,” said Kevin Wallenfang, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources state deer ecologist.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Nico Rosberg edged title rival Lewis Hamilton in the third practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of qualifying later Saturday.

Opponents have to prepare for two distinct styles of offense, which is the biggest plus to the two-quarterback system.

The offensive linemen prefer to stay out of the spotlight, but their play speaks volumes.

Freshman Kelli Bates racked up 13 kills for the No. 2 Badgers as they rolled over the No. 20 Buckeyes 25-17, 25-15, 25-22.

UW endured a dreadful 5-2 setback before an announced crowd of 7,081 that extended their season-opening losing streak to seven games.

With three first-period goals, including two in the first 7 minutes, 31 seconds, the Badgers rolled to a 4-0 triumph over St. Cloud State.

The Badgers play the Hawkeyes at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Iowa City, Iowa.

State Journal reporter Jim Polzin breaks down the matchups in Saturday's game.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — After throwing waves of stifling defense at No. 5 Kansas, top-ranked Kentucky showed that it could shoot the ball just as well against Boston University.

NEW YORK (AP) — Four games into his college career, Duke super freshman Jahlil Okafor got a lesson in the tough, physical, inside game of basketball, and learned a little.

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Carlota Ciganda needed help with her putting going into the final event of the LPGA Tour season.

Sometimes in college football it seems as if everybody gets a trophy. Traveling rivalry trophies are one of the great traditions in college football. From bells to buckets, axes to Apple Cups,…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Adam Scott moved in the right direction Saturday at the Australian Masters, shooting a 1-under 71 to pull to within four strokes of the lead as he attempts to win t…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 21 points and nine assists before sitting out the fourth quarter as the Portland Trail Blazers built a big lead and beat the Chicago Bulls 105-87 on Fr…

The Logan High School girls basketball will build on its first performance of the season.