La Crosse Tribune Sports News

BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (AP) — Paul Arriola had a goal and an assist in his national team debut, Tim Ream and Bobby Wood also scored, and the United States started its Copa America preparations with a 3-1 win over Puerto…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins closer Glen Perkins will take a week off from throwing in his rehab to return from a left shoulder strain.

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Braun is back in the Milwaukee Brewers' lineup after missing four games with a stiff back.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Seattle Mariners placed shortstop Ketel Marte on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left thumb and recalled infielder Chris Taylor from Triple-A Tacoma before Sunday's game in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds promoted right-handed pitchers Dayan Diaz, A.J. Morris and Josh Smith from Triple-A Louisville before Sunday's game against Seattle.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury is back on the job for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars rookie cornerback Jalen Ramsey, the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft, has signed a four-year contract.

GENEVA (AP) — Inside a non-descript concrete building in a Swiss parking lot lies evidence that could take down dozens of Olympic athletes.

Mark Cuban is picking the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA's biggest prize.

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Two Indian climbers have gone missing on Mount Everest, an expedition organizer said Sunday, after two deaths from apparent altitude sickness in recent days highlighted the risks on the world's highest mountain.

Colin Walsh, Ramon Flores and Jhan Marinez aren't ready for the big leagues.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — It was tough enough for the Los Angeles Dodgers to watch Melvin Upton Jr.'s two-run, walk-off home run Friday night.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres will take a game-ending walk as readily as they will a winning homer.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Shoemaker finally delivered the dominant start the Los Angeles Angels have been waiting for. The bullpen just couldn't hold it.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Wieters celebrated his birthday in a memorable way.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mark Melancon was philosophical after his first loss of the season.

TORONTO (AP) — Cleveland's perfect playoff run went south in the north.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Warriors’ big men might be just as important as the Splash Brothers right now.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Skylar Diggins soaked in a few encouraging words in the locker room from WNBA President Lisa Borders, the former Notre Dame star's right leg propped up on a chair with her knee wrapped in ice.

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