La Crosse Tribune Sports News

Ray Rice is still hoping to return to the NFL, though he says he's running out of time.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have signed international prospect Dario Saric two years after they acquired his rights on a draft-night deal.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have moved struggling left-hander Jonathon Niese to the bullpen.

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Hendricks and four relievers combined on a five-hitter, Addison Russell had a two-run single to key a five-run sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 6-0 on Friday in a matchup of slumping…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have activated Kevin Siegrist from the 15-day disabled list, adding a left-handed reliever to the mix for the first series after the All-Star break.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets have signed Muhammad Wilkerson to a five-year contract extension, beating Friday's deadline after which the Pro Bowl defensive end would have had to play this season under the franchise tag amount of…

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers recalled right-handed reliever Corey Knebel from Triple-A Colorado Springs before the start of a series against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has agreed to a four-year contract after being designated the team's franchise player.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A person with knowledge of negotiations says that Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins will play next season on the franchise tag.

After 112 years of amateur competition, professional boxers are fighting in the Olympics.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Second-year running back Karlos Williams of the Buffalo Bills has been suspended for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

LONDON (AP) — Two top-10 tennis players have withdrawn from the Rio Olympics, citing concerns about the Zika virus.

NEW YORK (AP) — Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez has been recalled by the Boston Red Sox from Triple-A Pawtucket and is expected to start against the New York Yankees on Saturday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with safety Kevin Byard, who had been their last remaining unsigned draft pick.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The NFL has suspended Bills running back Karlos Williams the first four games of the season for a drug offense.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Lynx have heard it all since they donned black shirts before a game in remembrance of two men who were shot by police and the five Dallas police officers who were killed in an attack…

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Von Miller has agreed to a blockbuster $114.5 million contract with the Denver Broncos that includes $70 million in guarantees and makes him the highest-paid nonquarterback in NFL history.

John Orozco's resilience helped the gymnast qualify for a second U.S. Olympic team. He'll need to rely on it yet again if he wants to keep competing in his star-crossed career.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have finalized their $130 million, five-year contract with NBA rebounding leader Andre Drummond.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn is recovering from surgery to repair an abdominal muscle injury.