La Crosse Tribune Sports News

WEST SALEM — Chuck Ihle smiled when asked if his West Salem High School baseball team could be considered an underdog today and Thursday at the WIAA state tournament.

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Raiders defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. returned as a full participant in practice Tuesday for the first time since his promising rookie season was cut short by a neck injury.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Colby Rasmus was one of the last Houston Astros to leave the field after pre-game warmups, taking his time posing for pictures after batting practice. The player who came up with the Cardinals is savoring his…

NEW YORK (AP) — Liberty guard Shavonte Zellous said time nearly stood still as she called her younger sister Sunday, desperate for her to answer her phone.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions President Rod Wood cites fan feedback as a driving force behind the team's decision to add cheerleaders this season.

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets manager Terry Collins is back in uniform and feeling better. Not so for some of his top players, though.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have called up hot-hitting utility man Ryan Schimpf from Triple-A El Paso.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Ravens receiver Breshad Perriman is expected to participate in training camp this summer after arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday revealed no significant damage to his ACL.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Harrison's main motivation for returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers is a third Super Bowl ring.

DENVER (AP) — Ike Davis is feeling healthy again and ready to resume his career with the New York Yankees.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The two most-mentioned players on the first day of New York Jets minicamp were the guys who weren't even there.

NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right triceps, leaving the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates without their ace.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore says he reported for the start of the team's three-day mandatory minicamp because he didn't want to get fined.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry sat on the bench and buried his head in his hand. Fellow Splash Brother Klay Thompson wrapped a towel around his face.

CINCINNATI (AP) — C.J. Uzomah made a move toward the sideline, but the ball was there already and he couldn't get to it. A position coach yelled at him to get out of his cut quicker.

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.