La Crosse Tribune Sports News

lacrossetribune.com - RSS Results
in section(s) sports*
only for asset type(s) of article
Updated: 29 min 43 sec ago
Santana homers twice, Indians finish sweeping Reds 7-2
CINCINNATI (AP) — Carlos Santana hit two two-run homers, and Josh Tomlin stayed unbeaten by allowing only five hits while pitching into the eighth inning on Thursday night, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 7-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds…
Rio security chief wants soldiers to start policing city
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The head of security for the state of Rio de Janeiro wants soldiers to start policing the city immediately, 2 ½ months before the Rio Olympics are set to start.
APNewsBreak: Zika leads USA Swimming to skip Puerto Rico
ATLANTA (AP) — Concerned about the threat of the Zika virus, USA Swimming has moved a pre-Olympic training camp from Puerto Rico to Atlanta.
Twins send OF Eddie Rosario to Triple-A Rochester
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has optioned outfielder Eddie Rosario to Triple-A Rochester, the latest struggling young player sent down by the sputtering Twins.
Tom Oates: Brewers' fortunes rest on starting rotation
Pitching is a positive as Milwaukee takes two of three from the Cubs.
Adleman latest Reds starter hurt, leaves game after pitch
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds lost yet another starter to injury when Tim Adleman left after throwing a pitch in the fourth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night.
AP Source: Orlando Magic hire Frank Vogel as next coach
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Orlando Magic have agreed to a deal with Frank Vogel to be the team's next head coach.
Penguins find higher gear against Lightning in East finals
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Few NHL teams have the quickness, speed, skill and depth to overwhelm the Tampa Bay Lightning, which the Pittsburgh Penguins have done through three games of the Eastern Conference finals.
Klay Thompson has carried Warriors this postseason
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A far cry from his brash, former basketball-playing father, Klay Thompson is perfectly content to be the soft-spoken, second superstar behind MVP Stephen Curry. He is more than happy to let Draymond Green do the arguing,…
QB Jake Rudock seems to be in good position with Lions
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Jake Rudock seems to have landed in a good spot with the Detroit Lions.
Cubs no match for Guerra in 5-3 loss to the Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — After losing two of three, the Chicago Cubs still have the best record in the majors and no panic.
Jets' Darrelle Revis fires longtime agents
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, one of the NFL's highest-paid players among non-quarterbacks the past several years, has fired his longtime agents.
Guerra strikes out 11 as Brewers slow Cubs with 5-3 win
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Junior Guerra used his split-finger fastball to carry the Milwaukee Brewers to victory.
Orioles fall to Mariners 7-2 for 1st home series loss
BALTIMORE (AP) — It took until the middle of the May for the Baltimore Orioles to finally lose a series at home.
Coyotes, Tucson make it official: Moving AHL team to city
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes and Tucson made it official Thursday, saying the team is moving its American Hockey League franchise to the city.
Brewers: Two homers, Junior Guerra's pitching spur win over Cubs
Milwaukee closes the series with its second victory in three games.
Braves SS Aybar out after getting bone stuck in throat
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Atlanta Braves removed infielder Erick Aybar from the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after getting a chicken bone stuck in his throat.
Rangers clear roster spot for Choo, send Faulkner to minors
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have optioned left-handed reliever Andrew Faulkner to Triple-A Round Rock, opening up a roster spot for the likely return of outfielder Shin-Soo Choo from the disabled list.
Capitol Hill Buzz: NFL returns money used to honor troops
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republican senators said Thursday that they've scored a touchdown for taxpayers after the National Football League informed them that it is refunding more than $700,000 paid by the Defense Department to NFL clubs to honor military…
Rockies' Jose Reyes prepares for return from suspension
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jose Reyes took the last of his dozen-or-so swings, stepped out of the batting cage and did a little dance to the beat of the music playing from a small radio in the grass near his…