La Crosse Tribune Sports News

After growing up in a rough neighborhood and overcoming a flurry of personal tragedy, cornerback Derrick Tindal is playing the best football of his career for the Badgers.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles is doubtful for Sunday's game at Houston as he continues to work his way back from surgery last season to repair the torn ACL in his right knee.

JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Asked what drivers worry him as he seeks a second-straight Sprint Cup title, Kyle Busch identified Kyle Larson and Martin Truex Jr.

Elena Delle Donne has always been protective of her sister Lizzie.

MADISON -- Anyone close to Derrick Tindal — particularly those from his hometown of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — wanted to make sure the cornerback’s absence from the University of Wisconsin football team in 2014 didn’t extend any further than it…

CHICAGO (AP) — First, Milwaukee lost outfielders Keon Broxton and Kirk Nieuwenhuis to injuries. Then the Brewers blew a late lead and lost on a game-ending homer, kicking off a big party for the Chicago Cubs.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings sought an innovative and unique look for their new stadium that could be instantly recognized on national television.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Professional stuntman Eddie Braun successfully jumped over the Snake River Canyon Friday afternoon in an ode to his boyhood idol, Evel Knievel.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have listed tight end Rob Gronkowski as questionable for Sunday's game against Miami, one week after he missed the season opener with a hamstring injury.

SEATTLE (AP) — All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve is in the starting lineup for Houston as it opens an important three-game series at Seattle on Friday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball executive vice president Joe Torre has changed an official scorer's decision, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers' Chase Utley a two-run triple and taking away an error by New York Yankees right fielder Aaron…

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Fitzpatrick and the New York Jets put a rough start to the season behind them with a big rebound victory.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are counting on big things from Kevin White after drafting the receiver with the No. 7 overall pick in 2015.

ATLANTA FALCONS at OAKLAND RAIDERS

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL's first prime-time game broadcast on Twitter reached an audience of 2.1 million on the social media site Thursday night.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Liam Smith kept things respectful in the traditional stare down with Canelo Alvarez, ending it with a handshake in less than 10 seconds.

CHICAGO (AP) — Miguel Montero homered in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs celebrated the NL Central title with a dramatic 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.

TORONTO (AP) — Every day over the summer, Johnny Gaudreau thought about not having a contract.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — No. 1 overall draft pick Jared Goff will be the Los Angeles Rams' backup quarterback in their home opener Sunday against Seattle.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have listed Sam Shields as doubtful for Sunday's game against Minnesota after the team's top cornerback was evaluated this week for a concussion.