La Crosse Tribune Sports News

MONACO (AP) — The relief was evident for Rafael Nadal, as he overcame a sloppy performance on his serve to beat Frenchman Gael Monfils 7-5, 5-7, 6-0 on Sunday and get his hands on the Monte Carlo Masters trophy for…

NEW YORK (AP) — Slumping Alex Rodriguez has been dropped three spots to sixth in the New York Yankees' batting order.

Trailblazers for the U.S. women's national team can't believe their successors are still having the same debate over equal pay and treatment.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — As Henrik Lundqvist kicked his feet in pain, bad thoughts went through his head for 30 seconds. New York Rangers teammate Marc Staal's stick blade went right through his mask and struck the All-Star goaltender in…

LLEIDA, Spain (AP) — Garbine Muguruza cruised to a 6-2, 6-2 win over Roberta Vinci on Sunday, giving Spain an insurmountable 3-0 lead against Italy for a spot in the top tier of the Fed Cup.

SOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) — Andrew Johnston of England shot a 1-under 70 at Valderrama on Sunday to win the Spanish Open for his first European Tour victory.

SHANGHAI (AP) — Nico Rosberg of Mercedes escaped unscathed from a wild first lap at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, and then showed why he's the driver to beat this year in Formula One.

SHANGHAI (AP) — Defending F1 champion Lewis Hamilton feels he has a "dark cloud" over him after his early-season struggles continued with a disappointing seventh-place finish at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, but the Mercedes driver is trying to…

Reggie Love finished Saturday's scrimmage with nine catches for 133 yards and three touchdowns.

SHANGHAI (AP) — Nico Rosberg of Mercedes captured the Chinese Grand Prix with ease on Sunday to extend his perfect start to the Formula One season and become just the fourth driver in history to win six straight races.

The past year in state sports was lacking in major highlights, but it was not without its memorable moments and performances.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Melvin Upton Jr. lifted a high, fly ball to deep center field with two outs in the 14th inning and watched David Peralta run for the fence and leap.

CHICAGO (AP) — St. Louis coach Ken Hitchcock planted the seed right after the Blues' dramatic loss in Game 2. When it comes to the officiating, Hitchcock said, the close calls go in the direction of the defending Stanley Cup…

A look at what's happening all around the majors today:

FAIRBANKS, Alaska -- One night after a surprisingly easy victory over Fairbanks in the first round of the NAHL playoffs, the Coulee Region Chill saw the Ice Dogs turn the tables.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Captain Joe Pavelski scored his third goal in two games, Martin Jones made 27 saves and the San Jose Sharks took a 2-0 series lead on the Los Angeles Kings with a 2-1 victory in Game…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Fanendo Adi scored two second-half goals in the Portland Timbers' 3-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.

The UW-La Crosse baseball team continued it torrid start to the WIAC season as the Eagles swept UW-Oshkosh in a doubleheader Saturday at a sun-splashed Copeland Park.

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Goal-producing Joao Plata set up Manuel Martinez for his first goal and Real Salt Lake beat Vancouver 1-0 on Saturday night.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook had 24 points and 11 assists, Kevin Durant added 23 points, and the Thunder overwhelmed the Dallas Mavericks 108-70 on Saturday night, opening the Western Conference series with their most dominant postseason performance since…