La Crosse Tribune Sports News

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Jared Cheek struck Cam Gibson out with the bases loaded to end the game, leading the South Bend Cubs to a 5-3 win over the West Michigan Whitecaps on Thursday.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Stephen Morris' 25-yard touchdown pass to undrafted rookie Tevaun Smith with 40 seconds left gave the Indianapolis Colts a 13-10 preseason victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night with both teams' starters watching from the sidelines.

SALEM, Va. (AP) -- Mason Robbins had three hits and four RBI as the Winston-Salem Dash beat the Salem Red Sox 7-2 on Thursday.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — See you again in five weeks, Tom Brady.

Teammate Eric Reid joined Colin Kaepernick in his National Anthem boycott Thursday night, taking a knee next to his quarterback who's been embroiled in controversy since beginning his protest last week.

MADISON — University of Wisconsin defensive backs Caesar Williams, Patrick Johnson and Eric Burrell could have wasted away their post-practice time this fall by doing a number of things one would expect from typical college freshmen.

ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- Kody Eaves hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning, leading the Erie SeaWolves to an 8-7 win over the Akron RubberDucks on Thursday.

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) -- Trent Gilbert hit a run-scoring single in the fifth inning to give the Beloit Snappers a 2-1 win over the Peoria Chiefs on Thursday.

BATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) -- Chandler Hall scored on a wild pitch in the eighth inning, leading the Williamsport Crosscutters to a 10-3 win over the Batavia Muckdogs on Thursday.

Kaepernick's actions could eventually cost him

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (AP) -- Mark Laird doubled and singled twice, and Alberto Tirado struck out 10 hitters over six innings as the Lakewood BlueClaws beat the Kannapolis Intimidators 2-0 on Thursday.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kristi Tolliver scored 21 points and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the San Antonio Stars 70-61 on Thursday night.

AUBURN, N.Y. (AP) -- Albert Baur hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, leading the West Virginia Black Bears to a 6-2 win over the Auburn Doubledays on Thursday.

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Ryan Borucki allowed just three hits over five innings, leading the Lansing Lugnuts over the Bowling Green Hot Rods in a 3-2 win on Thursday.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) -- David Bote homered and had three hits, driving in three, and Jeremy Null allowed just five hits over 6 2/3 innings as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans defeated the Lynchburg Hillcats 7-1 on Thursday.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- Carlos Castro hit a solo home run in the ninth inning, leading the Rome Braves to a 3-2 win over the Greenville Drive on Thursday.

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- Nick Senzel hit a two-run double in the fifth inning, leading the Dayton Dragons to a 6-2 win over the Lake County Captains on Thursday.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- Edward Mujica struck Darnell Sweeney out with the bases loaded to end the game, leading the Rochester Red Wings to a 1-0 win over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Thursday.

DENVER (AP) — Six months ago, the Colorado Buffaloes were content for Sefo Liufau to take his time recovering from left foot surgery because Texas Tech transfer Davis Webb was insisting he'd be wearing the black and gold this fall.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tennessee Titans coach Mike Mularkey decided his starters should play one series Thursday, and for the defense, that meant a single snap.