La Crosse Tribune Sports News

When you mention the fun fact that Emily Oldenburg has bowled for nearly 20 years, you might think she’s been around for a while.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — With their playoff hopes at stake, the Buffalo Bills couldn't manage to stop Derek Carr and the lowly Oakland Raiders.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The New York Giants are peaking behind a rookie that no one can cover. Odell Beckham Jr. showed the St. Louis Rams plenty of toughness, too.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — It won't be the same old story for Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Teddy Bridgewater has already braced for the teasing to come.

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James had 25 points and 11 assists, Dion Waiters scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers handled one of the Western Conference's be…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton's teammates have never doubted his toughness.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross stood on the sideline at the end of Sunday's wild victory sharing a laugh with those around him, his mind made up regarding the dir…

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Jets defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson spoke out in support of two New York City police officers killed Saturday, saying "innocent blood was spilled."

TORONTO (AP) — Lou Williams and Kyle Lowry each scored 22 points, and the Toronto Raptors beat the New York Knicks 118-108 on Sunday for their sixth consecutive win.

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — No. 13 Duke finally figured out how to finish off a Top 10 team: Build a big lead, and don't let up.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tom Brady and the Patriots will be resting at home for the start of the playoffs.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers have both qualified for the NFL playoffs with wins. Next week, they will play for division titles at home.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Officials with Tampa Fire Rescue say seven people have been taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a lightning strike in a parking lot near the Tampa Bay Buccaneers…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger passed for 220 yards and a touchdown, Le'Veon Bell added a score and the Pittsburgh Steelers locked up a postseason berth with a methodical 20-12 win over …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was cleared of the accusations he faced at a student code of conduct hearing involving an alleged sexual assault two years ago…

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Allisha Gray scored 20 points and Stephanie Mavunga added 10 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 6 North Carolina beat Elon 85-67 at the Carolinas Challenge on Sunday.

HOUSTON (AP) — The Texans kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a fourth-string quarterback and a running back throwing passes.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Julio Jones' remarkable return kept the Falcons alive in the NFC South playoff race while Jimmy Graham's fumble at the goal line sank the Saints.

CHICAGO (AP) — Joique Bell scored the go-ahead touchdown on a sweet run in the fourth quarter, Ndamukong Suh had two sacks and the playoff-bound Detroit Lions beat Jimmy Clausen and the Chicag…