La Crosse Tribune Sports News

MILWAUKEE (AP) — When playing at their best, the Chicago Bulls are a team that can go far in the NBA playoffs. They just aren't making things easy for themselves along the way.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks were down by one in the final seconds of the first period when Brad Richards approached the faceoff circle on the right side of Nashville goaltender Pekka…

NEW YORK (AP) — They were separated by 22 victories in the regular season and a mere nine points so far in the playoffs.

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

Dominique Neloms didn’t leave a very alluring first impression.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Corey Perry had two goals and two assists and the Anaheim Ducks routed the Calgary Flames 6-1 on Thursday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Blake Griffin had 26 points and 12 rebounds and Chris Paul had 19 points and 15 assists as the Los Angeles Clippers held on for a 102-96 victory over the San Antonio Spurs o…

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Blake Griffin had 26 points and 12 rebounds and Chris Paul had 19 points and 15 assists as the Los Angeles Clippers held on for a 102-96 victory over the San Antonio Spurs o…

CHICAGO — As special as it was to hear his named called during the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night in Chicago, Melvin Gordon is more interested in what happens next.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings fetched another first-rounder for their blossoming secondary Thursday night, selecting Michigan State cornerback Trae Waynes with the 11th overall p…

Central High School junior Emily Rox reached for a pitch across the outside of the plate and pushed a single down the third-base line and into left field.

Jake Erickson and Jerred Ambrose engaged in a pitching duel when city rivals Logan and Central battled in a MVC baseball game at Copeland Park Thursday.

HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve's RBI single in the 10th inning lifted the Houston Astros to their seventh straight victory, 3-2 over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.

MILWAUKEE — The Chicago Bulls finally delivered a knockout blow to the Milwaukee Bucks — not literally, although it sure seemed to come close at times. And for all of Chicago's star power, it …

BESSEMER, Ala. (AP) — Jameis Winston celebrated the NFL draft his way, creating his own memorable moment with family and friends in his hometown. It was his mother who handed him his No. 3 Buc…

BASEBALL

ATLANTA (AP) — Mike Leake pitched eight strong innings and hit his fifth career home run to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Thursday night.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Chicago Bulls finally delivered a knockout blow to the Milwaukee Bucks — not literally, although it sure seemed to come close at times. And for all of Chicago's star power…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brian Dozier had a homer and four RBIs and the Minnesota Twins roughed up Chicago ace Chris Sale in a 12-2 victory over the White Sox on Thursday night.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A chat with his father and a couple of overtime matches that delayed the start of Jordan Spieth's second day at TPC Harding Park might have paid off Thursday in the Match …