La Crosse Tribune Sports News

MADISON — Not long ago, University of Wisconsin football coach Gary Andersen was asked if his peerless defense had a face. He said it did.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, Pittsburgh's Andrew McCutchen and Washington's Ian Desmond have won their third straight Silver Slugger Awards.

There are many aspects that make the Bangor High School football team as good as it is. One of those aspects has been the play of the defensive line and the unusual nature in which it plays.

SHANGHAI (AP) — Graeme McDowell likes a tough golf course, and Sheshan International was perfect for him Thursday. He opened with seven birdies in 12 holes and then hung on for a 5-under 67 an…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Bench coach Dave Martinez and long-time major league player Raul Ibanez are among eight candidates the Tampa Bay Rays are considering for their next manager.

NEW YORK (AP) — A hearing for Ray Rice appealing his NFL suspension concluded Thursday after two days and testimony from the former running back and the head of the league.

NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs forward Carter Ashton was suspended for 20 games without pay by the NHL on Thursday after failing a drug test.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — If Adrian Peterson is allowed to return to the Minnesota Vikings this season, the reunion won't happen swiftly.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State's Georges Niang was already one of the nation's top players.

LeBron James looked over his shoulder, almost in disbelief.

For much of Minnesota, this is deer recovery time. A rebuilding effort, if you will, as wildlife experts — along with many others — keep a keen eye on the whitetail deer population.

Exactly one month has passed since the NFL instituted blood testing for human growth hormone — a test experts say is almost impossible to fail.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Another day, another flyover at New York Jets practice.

SAO PAULO (AP) — Formula One title contenders and teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg will use the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend to fight for the edge going into the season-ending ra…

When every team had reached the halfway mark of its 2014 season, one name stood out in the race for The Associated Press NFL awards: Arizona coach Bruce Arians.

SHANGHAI (AP) — Graeme McDowell typically looks at the leaderboard more often at the start of a tournament. It gives him a sense of how the course is playing and what score he might need to co…

LONDON (AP) — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones would like to see the NFL put a team in London.

Fourth-ranked Simona Halep has parted ways with coach Wim Fissette after less than a year.

LONDON (AP) — The NFL will stage three more regular-season games at Wembley Stadium in London again next season, including the first-ever division game in England.

LONDON (AP) — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has practiced for the first time since arriving in London, taking part in Thursday's drills.