La Crosse Tribune Sports News

Busch's death certificate revealed that he had been battling bacterial pneumonia for “days to weeks” before he died May 21 of natural causes.

Quarterfinals or bust. That’s the reality for the U.S. men’s national team at this World Cup. Untimely injuries, tough opponents, unlucky bounces — doesn’t matter.

La Crescent-Hokah was among the first schools to help launch flag football in Minnesota. The Lancers' impact has continued to show in the years since.

The Badgers played in front of three of the 12 largest crowds ever at LaBahn Arena during the 2025-26 season.

Sam Dekker will be inducted into the UW Athletic Hall of Fame's 2026 class later this year. It's yet another moment in a period of his life that has led to a lot of reflection.

From crowd favorites parents know to songs that hype-up the dugout, softball walk-up songs play an integral role in giving a team energy and confidence.

The Badgers are headed to a tropical location during their nonconference slate.

By a reported 29-1 margin, the NBA ratified a new lottery system that disincentivizes teams from trying to finish last in the league.

Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup winner and clutch scorer who was renowned for his role as an agitator on the ice, has died at age 60.

Former UW-La Crosse athlete and longtime coach Barry Schockmel received the WIAC Special Recognition Award for decades of contributions in football and diving.

UW-La Crosse coaches Josh Buchholtz and Derek Stanley earn USTFCCCA North Region awards after leading the Eagles to NCAA III titles and multiple All-America honors.

In "Rafa," the new Netflix documentary premiering Friday, Nadal gives us an in-depth look at what it takes to become an icon.

The Green Bay Packers had 16 players who did not participate in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 periods, 15 of whom were working through various injuries.

College sports keeps searching for legal fixes while ignoring the most obvious answer: academics.

Kyle Busch won a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race one week before he died. He was 41 years old, by all appearances healthy, and then he was killed by pneumonia.

Wisconsin high school baseball playoffs begin on Thursday. Here are three things to watch during the postseason.

An interleague series against the Houston Astros awaits the Milwaukee Brewers, who are coming off a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals. Here's what to know.

Coby Hammell discussed his recent commitment to the University of North Dakota. He was a standout receiver and versatile piece of the Warriors' defense last season.

Flag football is one of the fastest growing high school sports across the country. Madison high schools are some of the latest to establish club programs in the state.

The Badgers had their largest average crowd at the Kohl Center in 11 years on their way to the Frozen Four in the 2025-26 season.