La Crosse Tribune Sports News

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Just like Serena Williams eight years ago, Victoria Azarenka entered the Australian Open as an unseeded player after an injury-plagued season.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon says he will retire as a full-time driver after 2015 season

ESPN announcer Dan Dakich called for the Big Ten to discipline the junior center during Tuesday's telecast.

Schools in the “Power Five’’ leagues have pledged to make the extra money available to all their student-athletes who are on scholarship.

The former walk-on has provided a major boost since becoming a starter.

Heading to the NFL after one of the greatest statistical years in college football history, the running back shared some kind words about his time with the Badgers on the way out.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — If trade rumors are bothering Brook Lopez, it's hard to tell, because the veteran center is playing inspired basketball of late for the Brooklyn Nets.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Although nobody on either team can explain it, the Anaheim Ducks haven't lost at home to the Calgary Flames in 11 years.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Marleau and Joe Pavelski scored power-play goals to send the San Jose Sharks into the NHL All-Star break on a winning note with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angel…

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry got involved in a rare altercation before finishing with 22 points and 10 assists, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Houston Rockets 126-113 on We…

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry got involved in a rare altercation before finishing with 22 points and 10 assists, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Houston Rockets 126-113 on We…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Brook Lopez had 22 points and six blocks and the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Sacramento Kings 103-100 on Wednesday night for only their second win in the last 10.

DUBUQUE, Iowa — The Viterbo University men’s basketball team ended a four-game losing streak by beating Clarke 71-66 Wednesday night at the Kehl Center.

PHOENIX (AP) — Season-high points by Eric Bledsoe with 33 and Isaiah Thomas with 27 saved the Phoenix Suns after they watched a 25-point first-half lead evaporate but still topped the Portland…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Dontrelle Willis is going to try to return to the majors leagues with the Milwaukee Brewers.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Brandon Taylor had 18 points and seven assists, and Delon Wright added 17 points and eight assists to help No. 12 Utah beat Washington State 86-64 on Wednesday night.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Stan Wawrinka advanced to the third round of the Australian Open for the seventh consecutive year with a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4), 6-3 win over Romanian …

PHOENIX (AP) — Andrew Luck was asked how he felt after Indianapolis' one-sided loss to New England in the AFC championship game.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Venus Williams prefers to not say why she and her sister Serena pulled out of the doubles competition at the Australian Open.

OSHKOSH, Wis. – The UW-La Crosse men’s basketball team had an opportunity to steal a road win Wednesday night, but when it came down to crunch time, the Eagles came up a play or two short.