La Crosse Tribune Sports News

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Summoned in a tough spot, Royals rookie Brandon Finnegan trotted in from the bullpen, threw his warmup pitches and then did something curious.

The Terrapins are 5-2 overall, with their only losses coming at the hands of Ohio State and West Virgina, two ranked teams.

The defensive coordinator barely made the grade in high school but is now a highly regarded teacher.

State Journal reporter Jim Polzin breaks down the matchups in Saturday's game.

The Badgers play the Terrapins at 11 a.m. Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.

The event at LaBahn Arena, which is not open to the public, is a scrimmage for the Badgers, but it will count as a game for St. Norbert.

Senior Katy Josephs and freshman Baylee Wellhausen staked the No. 2 University of Wisconsin women’s hockey team to a two-goal lead, and sophomore goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens made it hold up …

The Milwaukee Divine Savior Holy Angels guard, a two-time Wisconsin AP state player of the year, is the latest in a long line of big-time recruits for the Fighting Irish.

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Ted Bishop was never afraid to take a risk or share his strong opinions on any subject during his 23 months as president of the PGA of America. Ultimately, that w…

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame's glory days seemed like a distant memory 50 years ago when Ara Parseghian took over as coach.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Even though Jason Vargas will be making his World Series debut for Kansas City in Game 4, the Fall Classic atmosphere in San Francisco will not be foreign to him.

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Thorbjorn Olesen's bunker shots and putting helped him grind out a 5-under 67 Saturday to lead the Perth International golf tournament by three strokes after the third round.

SINGAPORE (AP) — The WTA is considering setting up its own World Cup team event, separate from the existing Fed Cup organized by the ITF.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 35 points on 13-of 26 shooting in nearly 36 minutes to help the Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets 119-112 on Friday night in the preseas…

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Red-hot Corey Perry got another goal, John Gibson got another chance in net, and the Anaheim Mighty Ducks kept their winning streak alive with one of their most solid de…

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Isaiah Thomas scored 19 points off the bench and Goran Dragic added 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting to help the Phoenix Suns close out the NBA preseason with a 105-100 vict…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — All season long and deep into October, the Kansas City Royals have relied on their winning formula of fundamental baseball: sparkling defense, a dominant bullpen and just …

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 18 of his 21 points in the first half and Chris Kaman scored all 13 of his points in the first half as the Portland Trail Blazers concluded their prese…

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Clay Thompson scored 35 points on 13-of 26 shooting in nearly 36 minutes to help the Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets 119-112 on Friday night in the preseas…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 18 of his 21 points in the first half and Chris Kaman scored all 13 of his points in the first half as the Portland Trail Blazers concluded their prese…