La Crosse Tribune Sports News

CHICAGO (AP) — In a game where the Cubs hit several mammoth drives, David Ross' smash against an advertising sign beyond the left-field bleachers stood out.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Police said Friday that they have identified and are searching for four of the more than 30 men suspected in the gang rape of a 16-year-old girl, a case that has rocked Latin America's largest…

After a two-month layoff, 18-year-old Auston Matthews used the world hockey championships to remind everyone of his potential as the NHL's top draft-eligible prospect.

NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood injured his left triceps while batting against St. Louis on May 15, an injury that caused him to be scratched from Friday's start against the New York Mets.

NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Harvey threw to batters between starts at Citi Field on Friday, trying to correct flaws in his delivery that have turned him into one of the worst starting pitchers in the major leagues.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos hopes he hasn't played his last game for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets manager Terry Collins isn't thinking about shifting Michael Conforto to first base because of Lucas Duda's back injury.

San Jose Sharks veteran forward Joe Thornton was among the final seven players added to Canada's World Cup of Hockey Roster.

Two-time Olympic forward Phil Kessel failed to make the final cut for the United States' World Cup of Hockey roster Friday, a day after helping the Pittsburgh Penguins reach the Stanley Cup Final.

TORONTO (AP) — Struggling Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz is being moved to the bullpen and left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez will take Buchholz's spot in the rotation, starting Tuesday at Baltimore.

In addition to Rockwood, forwards Alex Shuchuk, Zac Keryluk and Tanner Barnes, and goaltender Gabe Grunwald will not return to UW next season.

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves utility infielder Reid Brignac has been designated for assignment and third baseman Adonis Garcia has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Eaves, who led the Badgers for 14 seasons and won the 2006 NCAA title, was fired in March after a second consecutive losing season.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Adam Silver gets it, and he's going to keep repeating it until people finally listen.

LONDON (AP) — Health experts on Friday urged the World Health Organization to consider whether the Rio de Janeiro Olympics should be postponed or moved because of the Zika outbreak.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Native American leaders and activists criticized a recent national poll that found nine of 10 Native Americans aren't offended by the Washington Redskins' name.

It will be speed vs. speed in the Stanley Cup final between the San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins.

PARIS (AP) — Nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Grand Slam tournament on Friday, citing an injury to his left wrist.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Defense Secretary Ashton Carter says former Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds and fullback Chris Swain can defer their military service to play in the NFL.

PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal says he is pulling out of the French Open with a wrist injury.