La Crosse Tribune Sports News

MINNEAPOLIS — Jacqueline Cruz-Towns sat on a bench in the Minnesota Timberwolves' sparkling new practice facility, proudly wearing a Wolves hat on her head and a big smile on her face as she r…

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Connor McDavid's favorite hockey player is Sidney Crosby. His favorite non-skating athlete is LeBron James.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Max Scherzer's bid to become the second pitcher in major league history to throw two consecutive no-hitters ended when Philadelphia's Freddy Galvis doubled with one out in …

ST. FRANCIS, Wis. (AP) — Looking to build on a surprising playoff season, Milwaukee coach Jason Kidd is confident the Bucks bolstered their roster through the draft and a key trade.

TORONTO (AP) — Texas slugger Prince Fielder has joined his dad Cecil in the 300-homer club, making them the second father-son duo to reach the plateau along with Barry and Bobby Bonds.

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Alex Morgan and Amy Rodridguez were starting up top for the United States for the Women's World Cup quarterfinal match against China on Friday night.

MONTREAL (AP) — Celia Sasic tied the score with an 84th minute, Nadine Angerer stopped Claire Lavogez in the final attempt of a shootout and Germany beat France 5-4 on penalty kicks after a 1-…

Twenty-three years after Paul Molitor represented the True Blue Brew Crew, the first-year Twins manager returned Friday to Milwaukee, still beloved by the city that launched his hall of fame p…

SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR's most popular driver, called the Confederate flag "offensive to an entire race" Friday while voicing his support for it being removed from the…

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The fields are heating up, there are little black rubber pellets everywhere, and feet are covered with blisters.

SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — AJ Allmendinger knows the stakes on Sunday: Win on the road course at Sonoma Raceway and he earns a spot in NASCAR's championship race.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jeff Maggert and Peter Fowler shared the lead midway through the second round of the U.S. Senior Open.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An emotional Ryne Sandberg resigned as Phillies manager in his third season as Philadelphia struggles with the worst record in the major leagues.

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Bubba Watson shot a 67 to extend his lead to three strokes midway through the second round of the Travelers Championship.

MUNICH (AP) — Rafa Cabrera-Bello of Spain shot a 5-under 67 for a one-stroke lead in the second round of the BMW International Open on Friday.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyus Jones have arrived in Minnesota, and another important piece is soon to follow.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Buccaneers rookie quarterback Jameis Winston knows he'll never escape scrutiny following multiple off-field incidents in college, but he's trying to "be a better person" as …

LONDON (AP) — With the dominance of the "Big Four" showing signs of fraying in men's tennis, this year's Wimbledon could be the most unpredictable in years.

LONDON (AP) — At Wimbledon, Serena Williams is often at her best. And this year she has a chance to win a third major title of 2015, taking her ever closer to becoming the fourth woman to win …

EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Former Wimbledon runner-up Agnieszka Radwanska beat Sloane Stephens of the United States 6-1, 6-7 (3), 6-2 to reach the final at Eastbourne on Friday and stay in con…