La Crosse Tribune Sports News

NEW YORK (AP) — Portland guard CJ McCollum has won the NBA's Most Improved Player award, while Stephen Curry finished fourth after winning the MVP award last season.

SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Lee Soo-min shot a 7-under 65 Friday to take a three-stroke lead on the rain-interrupted second day of Shenzhen International.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart's peers will pay the $35,000 fine NASCAR levied against the three-time champion for criticizing the series about a potential safety hazard during races.

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA will create a panel to monitor construction at World Cup stadiums in Qatar to ensure "decent working conditions."

MONTREAL (AP) — Bolivia has been removed from the list of countries deemed non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Agency code.

MADRID (AP) — One thing hasn't changed in soccer the last few seasons: The success of Spanish clubs in European competitions.

In the first round, the Packers could buttress the middle of the line with prospects such as Alabama's Jarran Reed or Baylor's Andrew Billings.

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

There have been verbal jabs, untimely injuries, and plenty of lopsided results.

Closing time is here for three Stanley Cup contenders.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning can use a break — and they've earned it.

CINCINNATI (AP) — When he went to the Chicago Cubs as part of a trade that included bonus slots for international players, Jake Arrieta was convinced he'd someday do great things.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks finally got a goal from one of their top stars. Patrick Kane's first of the playoffs saved the defending Stanley Cup champions' season.

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets were down by one point with no timeouts and mere seconds remaining Thursday night.

The Logan High School baseball team inched closer to the top of the MVC by knocking off Aquinas 6-3 at Lee Gilbert Field on Thursday.

HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden scored 35 points, including the game-winner with 2.7 seconds left, and Houston took advantage of Stephen Curry's absence to get a 97-96 victory over Golden State in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After trademarking the name of current Buckeyes football coach Urban Meyer, Ohio State has done the same with his predecessor Woody Hayes.

BASEBALL

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ian Desmond and A.J. Griffin helped the Texas Rangers keep up their strong start.

The Central High School baseball team is alone on top of the MVC standings after a big inning led to a victory over Holmen at Copeland Park on Thursday.