La Crosse Tribune Sports News

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Phegley homered and had a two-run double, Ben Zobrist also went deep and the Oakland Athletics beat Texas 8-6 in a series opener Tuesday night.

MILWAUKEE — Carlos Gomez scored the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning when outfielder Michael Cuddyer misplayed a double off the wall, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the injury-riddled…

MINNEAPOLIS — Jeff Samardzija struck out seven batters in seven innings for just his second win in nine starts on the road this season, and the White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 Tuesday t…

Whenever the green flag waves at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway this season, the car to watch has been No. 66.

CHICAGO (AP) — A man holding a baby made a great barehanded catch over the glove of Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez on Tuesday night, prompting a replay review.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay's Chris Archer won his sixth straight decision, allowing three hits over eight innings in a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NHL plans to play three-on-three overtime next season.

A look at what's happening all around the major leagues Wednesday:

ST. FRANCIS — It’s starting to look like the Milwaukee Bucks might get lucky in the NBA draft this year.

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. — The course that was built for a U.S. Open needs a makeover.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NHL is thinking about expanding to Las Vegas, and Calgary Flames coach Bob Hartley has already considered the challenges he might face bringing 25 young hockey players to …

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The United States has made it through to the quarterfinals at the Women's World Cup but not unscathed.

Confederate flags are as easy to find at NASCAR races as cutoff jeans, cowboy hats and beer.

ATLANTA (AP) — Hank Aaron can appreciate someone with the ability and fortitude to overcome challenges.

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (AP) — Kevin Kisner had to wait until a week before the U.S. Open to find out for certain that he had a spot in the field at Chambers Bay.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers made their first move of the summer, the easiest one.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The New York Mets have placed Travis d'Arnaud on the 15-day disabled list, the latest setback in an injury-plagued season for the catcher.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker is returning to the Milwaukee Brewers broadcast booth a week after getting hit in the head by a ball during batting practice.

NEW YORK (AP) — The United States' second-round win over Colombia was the second-most-watched match of this Women's World Cup on U.S. television.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Fred Couples has withdrawn from the U.S. Senior Open because of a back injury.