La Crosse Tribune Sports News

MIAMI (AP) — Jose Fernandez sometimes looks into the stands at Marlins Park and trades grins with the fans, many of whom have never seen him lose in person.

A Snake wouldn't seem to offer much help on a football field.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie right-hander Cody Anderson pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning, his latest splendid performance for Cleveland as the Indians defeated the Houston Astros 3-1 …

A look at what's happening all around the major leagues Friday:

LONDON — Once again Thursday, Maria Sharapova was able to draw upon her vast experience in a familiar situation.

SILVIS, Illinois — For every good shot Jordan Spieth hit, a bad one seemed to follow.

Ken Stabler, who led the Oakland Raiders to a Super Bowl victory and was the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1974, has died as a result of complications from colon cancer. He was 69.

SILVIS, Illinois (AP) — For every good shot Jordan Spieth hit, a bad one seemed to follow.

DALLAS (AP) — Mavericks owner Mark Cuban gave free agent guard Wesley Matthews an out after accepting the reality that DeAndre Jordan was spurning Dallas to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers.

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Michael R. Argetsinger, a founder of the International Motor Racing Research Center and an award-winning motorsports author, has died. He was 70.

CHICAGO (AP) — Jeff Samardzija had a four-hitter, Melky Cabrera homered and the Chicago White Sox shut out the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Thursday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Masahiro Tanaka allowed two hits over 7 2-3 innings, Brett Gardner hit a first-inning home run and learned midgame he had been picked for his first All-Star team, and the New Y…

CHICAGO (AP) — Jimmy Butler envisions the Chicago Bulls contending for a championship next season and he and Derrick Rose forming one of the NBA's best backcourts.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Hits king Pete Rose said he's "open to almost anything" that Commissioner Rob Manfred might have in mind when they discuss his lifetime ban for betting on baseball.

The three players will join new coach Paul Chryst in Chicago on July 30 and 31.

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner is an All-Star for the first time, picked as a replacement for injured Kansas City star Alex Gordon.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Former San Francisco 49er defensive tackle Ray McDonald was charged with domestic violence and false imprisonment in connection with allegations he assaulted his ex-…

CLEVELAND (AP) — Two people familiar with the negotiations say LeBron James has agreed to a one-year, $23 million contract with the Cavaliers for next season. The deal includes a player option…

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — A Trinidad judge has adjourned an extradition hearing for former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner until later this month.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Love's poolside chat with superstar LeBron James convinced him to jump back in with the Cavaliers.