La Crosse Tribune Sports News

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ervin Santana's given name was Johan. This was a fine way to be identified for the right-hander raised in the Dominican Republic and working his way up through the minor leagues.

CHICAGO (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Chicago White Sox have finalized a $42 million, three-year contract with free-agent outfielder Melky Cabrera.

Troy Vincent said he visited Adrian Peterson and his wife at their Texas home, held one of his sons on his lap and offered guidance to open the door toward getting the former NFL MVP back on t…

MADISON — Pittsburgh football coach Paul Chryst confirmed his talks with the University of Wisconsin on Monday and did not commit to staying with the Panthers long term.

The Dodgeville, Cuba City and Barneveld girls basketball team earned No. 1 state rankings in The Associated Press' first state girls basketball rankings, released Monday.

CHICAGO (AP) — DaMarcus Beasley, the first American to play in four World Cups, said Monday he is retiring from the U.S. national team after 14 years.

The Cowboys don't lose on the road, where the Bengals and Colts aren't slouches, either.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Scientists with Brazil's most respected health research institute say they've discovered a drug-resistant "super bacteria" in waters where Olympic sailing events will be held.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Brian Vickers underwent surgery to repair a hole in his heart and will miss the start of the 2015 season.

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Robert Griffin III is back as the starter for the Washington Redskins, the fifth starting quarterback change made by coach Jay Gruden this season.

IRVING, Texas (AP) — NFL rushing leader DeMarco Murray has a broken hand that requires surgery, and Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones says it is "probably a tough expectation" tha…

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Five weeks removed from the San Diego practice squad, Ryan Lindley will start at quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals against Seattle on Sunday night.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge says Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov should stand trial on a felony domestic violence charge.

CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester says he believes in the Chicago Cubs' plan and is ready to try to help bring them their first championship since 1908.

Kentucky took a big loss off the court and responded with another big win on it.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Dallas Eakins has been fired as coach of the Edmonton Oilers, who have lost 15 of 16 games and are well on the way to missing the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are worried forward Beau Bennett has mumps.

Kentucky is still the unanimous No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 poll.

With most teams on exam break, there wasn't much movement in The Associated Press women's basketball poll.