La Crosse Tribune Sports News

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons running back Devonta Freeman rose to the top of his field last season, getting named to the Pro Bowl in his second NFL season.

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The city approved $22.7 million in tax incentives Tuesday for the Utah Jazz's planned $125 million arena upgrade.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — As Mike Zimmer strolled between the pre-practice lines of players stretching at the first session of Minnesota Vikings minicamp, Cordarrelle Patterson had a message for his approaching coach.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles was on the practice field for the start of a three-day minicamp, though All-Pro safety Eric Berry was absent as his representatives negotiate a long-term contract.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — As the Von Miller contract stalemate drags on, the Denver Broncos locked down another key defender, signing linebacker Brandon Marshall to a four-year, $32 million extension.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals have placed closer Jonathan Papelbon on the 15-day disabled list with a right intercostal strain and reinstated right-handed reliever Matt Belisle following a rehabilitation assignment.

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.