La Crosse Tribune Sports News

CHICAGO (AP) — Jason Heyward got the first hit of the new major league season, a double in the first inning for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kawhi Leonard matched his career-high with 26 points and set a career-high with seven steals and the San Antonio Spurs rolled past Golden State 107-92 on Sunday, snapping th…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Paul George's season debut provided a needed boost Sunday as the Pacers put themselves back in the playoff contention with a 112-89 rout over Miami.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — All-American Jewell Loyd scored 22 points and Madison Cable's only basket of the game lifted Notre Dame to a 66-65 victory over Final Four newcomer South Carolina in the nat…

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Martin Blackman will succeed Patrick McEnroe as the U.S. Tennis Association's general manager of player development.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Martin Blackman will succeed Patrick McEnroe as the U.S. Tennis Association's general manager of player development.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has offered its men's basketball job to former NBA player and head coach Avery Johnson, a person familiar with the negotiations said Sunday.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Carey Price stopped 24 shots to pick up his league-leading 42nd win, Tomas Plekanec scored his 200th career goal, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 4-1 Sunday.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The scene will bring smiles to many for a long time. Players chest-bumping and hugging. Fans on the fringe of delirium. A celebration perfect for highlight reels and posters.

HOUSTON (AP) — J.B. Holmes used a strong start Sunday for a Houston Open victory in a three-way playoff against Jordan Spieth and Johnson Wagner.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have pulled off another blockbuster trade, acquiring closer Craig Kimbrel and outfielder Melvin Upton from the Atlanta Braves for outfielders Carlos Quent…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Amid all the wins and championships for Duke under Mike Krzyzewski, defense was always a constant: Blue Devils chasing ballhandlers, harassing them into mistakes and pressu…

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James recorded his first triple-double since coming home, and the Cleveland Cavaliers made 16 3-pointers while winning their 18th straight home game, 99-94 over the Chi…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bo Ryan doesn't want to face Duke center Jahlil Okafor.

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James recorded his first triple-double since coming home, and the Cleveland Cavaliers made 16 3-pointers while winning their 18th straight home game, 99-94 over the Chi…

No team lost more games in spring training than the champion San Francisco Giants, hardly any pitcher struggled more than World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Paul George is getting a warm welcome back Sunday.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Duke languished in the shadows of Kentucky all season, the big blue juggernaut that nobody seemed to be talking about. It was a rarity for a program with such a championshi…

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Hot but happy, Novak Djokovic had just begun celebrating his latest championship when he tossed his towel and sweatbands into the crowd. They were soggy souvenirs for sure.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Big, blue lockers provided fitting shelter for Kentucky players stunned after leaving the court.