La Crosse Tribune Sports News

PHOENIX (AP) — Diana Taurasi scored 20 of her 28 points after the half to lead the Phoenix Mercury to a 93-77 win over the Washington Mystics on Sunday.

NEW YORK (AP) — While the contract stalemate continues, the numbers of the offer made to Ryan Fitzpatrick by the New York Jets are just beginning to emerge.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Francisco Liriano mostly cruised through the first three innings, looking to win his fifth straight start against Texas.

CHICAGO (AP) — Philadelphia manager Pete Mackanin remains optimistic despite the Phillies' recent slide after a promising start to the season.

DENVER (AP) — Hunter Pence had three of a record-tying eight doubles for San Francisco, and the Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 8-3 on Sunday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — In fairness to Michael Wacha, nobody is beating Stephen Strasburg these days. Then again, Wacha is racking up losses no matter the opponent for the St. Louis Cardinals.

NEW YORK (AP) — Wilmer Flores has been activated from the 15-day disabled list by the New York Mets and inserted into the starting lineup at third base against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Since starting the season 23-10 and opening a six-game lead in the AL Central, the Chicago White Sox have gone into a tailspin.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Prince Fielder and Mitch Moreland are two prominent power sources for Texas, and that's why they've stayed in manager Jeff Banister's lineup through some long droughts.

SEATTLE (AP) — Joe Mauer and Miguel Sano both homered for a third straight game and the Minnesota Twins polished off a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners with a 5-4 victory on Sunday.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Billy Butler delivered a pinch hit, two-run single in the sixth and the Oakland Athletics rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.

PHOENIX (AP) — Archie Bradley struck out a career-high nine in 7 1/3 innings, Arizona had its second straight five-run second inning and the Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 6-3 Sunday,

The big right-hander has been much more consistent in his second full season, and delivered another solid outing on Sunday vs. Cincinnati.

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto's R.A. Dickey is still looking for his first home win of the season. He also is looking for a little more run support.

CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — Federal and state forces mounted a big search operation Sunday for Mexican soccer star Alan Pulido, who was abducted in the crime-plagued northern border state of Tamaulipas.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians belted three homers on Sunday, and then had a chance to win their weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds failed to capitalize on a late opportunity to earn a rare road win.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cappie Pondexter scored 18 points to lead six Chicago players in double figures as the Sky beat the Dallas Wings 92-87 on Sunday to end a four-game skid.

SAN JOSE SHARKS vs. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — When Chicago White ace Chris Sale left with a two-run lead after seven innings, Kansas City first baseman Eric Hosmer had a message in the Royals dugout.