La Crosse Tribune Sports News

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Johnny Cueto struck out nine over seven innings for his team-leading 10th win, and the San Francisco Giants completed a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers with a 10-1 victory Wednesday.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — This has become a familiar situation for the Detroit Lions: A top defensive player is entering the last year of his contract, and his long-term status is in question.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Mularkey made it very clear that the Tennessee Titans' wide receivers must play better this season. If they need any added motivation to work harder, they only need look on the field at the rookie…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals signed switch-hitting outfielder Dylan Carlson, one of three first-round draft picks, along with 19 other players.

PHOENIX (AP) — Clayton Kershaw won his 10th game, Scott Van Slyke hit his first home run of the season and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks 3-2 on Wednesday to take two of three in Arizona.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Clay Matthews is back at outside linebacker during offseason workouts, focusing his time on the practice field on his best position.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Chargers got a scare Wednesday when running back Danny Woodhead went down with a sprained left ankle during minicamp and stayed down for several minutes.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The days of Steve Spagnuolo searching for ways to get the New York Giants a pass rush are over.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky guard Isaiah Briscoe was told he needs to work on his game to be a first-round NBA draft pick, and that's fine with him.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — It took six years for Julio Jones to become the undisputed leader of the Atlanta Falcons' receiving corps.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals designated infielder Omar Infante for assignment before Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians, likely ending his rather unproductive tenure in Kansas City.

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James has watched "The Godfather" trilogy over and over during these playoffs. The Oscar-winning films about crime, family, honor — and revenge — soothe and motivate him. He can't get enough.

CLEVELAND (AP) — If it seems like these NBA Finals have lasted awhile, there's a reason for that.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey believes he ended up with the "best-case scenario" regarding his knee injury.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Left offensive tackle Eugene Monroe has been released by the Baltimore Ravens, who lost patience with the oft-injured veteran.

CLEVELAND (AP) — For all the criticism of Golden State's Draymond Green and penchant for committing flagrant fouls during these playoffs, Wednesday may have brought the harshest words yet.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals say defenseman Karl Alzner had sports hernia surgery and is expected to be "completely healthy" before the start of next season.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Safety Kurt Coleman is taking on an added role this season with the Carolina Panthers — full-time mentor.

The University of Oklahoma men's basketball team announced that it will play a nonconference road game at Wisconsin on Dec. 3.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki singled in the first inning Wednesday for his 4,256th career hit in the Japanese and North American major leagues, matching Pete Rose's record total in Major League Baseball.