La Crosse Tribune Sports News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The crack of rookie Derrick Henry's helmet smashing off Quinton Spain's head gear echoed across the Titans' practice field, leaving the left guard chuckling when asked about the collision with the Heisman Trophy winner.

GENEVA (AP) — There is "a very low risk" that the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Olympics will accelerate the spread of the Zika virus around the globe, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — DeSean Jackson is keeping quiet and letting his play do the talking at Washington Redskins minicamp.

Robin Van Ert has been forced to close her business and leave Madison, document says.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have come to terms with their top three draft picks, including first-rounder Cole Ragans out of Florida.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks center Nate Thompson will be sidelined for several months after tearing his Achilles tendon during an offseason workout.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Forget the playbook or the practice tempo. Jacksonville Jaguars rookie linebacker Myles Jack learned quickly Tuesday that the most important thing for him right now is getting acclimated to Florida's sweltering heat and humidity.

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's football confederation has fired national coach Dunga in the wake of the team's elimination from the Copa America in the United States.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have optioned right-hander Ryan Weber to Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Dario Alvarez.

TORONTO (AP) — Josh Donaldson hit a grand slam and finished with five RBIs, Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-3 on Tuesday.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds have recalled right-hander J.J. Hoover and infielder/outfielder Jose Peraza from Triple-A Louisville.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After missing all of last season, wide receiver Victor Cruz is inching closer to playing for the New York Giants.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays are dedicating their annual Pride Night to the victims of Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says San Diego Chargers first-round draft pick Joey Bosa is skipping this week's minicamp after a dispute arose in contract negotiations.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyrie Irving's now-you-see-it-now-you-don't, ankle-breaking crossover dribble happened at almost the exact spot where his first NBA Finals ended brutally last year with his left leg buckling and kneecap shattering.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis insists he's unfazed by critics who suggest he might have lost a step, saying he plans to keep playing "until the wheels fall off, hopefully."

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Minicamp isn't mandatory for about 15 Green Bay Packers veterans.

NEW YORK (AP) — Glory Johnson knows that a lot of attention will be on her later this week when she and the Dallas Wings square off against her ex-spouse Brittney Griner and the Mercury in Phoenix on Saturday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina defensive tackle Kawann Short returned to practice as the Panthers opened the "mandatory" phase of minicamp.