La Crosse Tribune Sports News

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg is reportedly dealing with a strained flexor mass in his right elbow after leaving his first start back from the DL during the third inning Wednesday. His UCL, however, is intact according to an…

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Whether Sam Bradford or Shaun Hill takes the snaps in Minnesota's season opener, Adrian Peterson will line up behind yet another starting quarterback.

Ex-San Francisco 49ers fullback Bruce Miller was charged with eight counts, seven of them felonies, in the beating of a 70-year-old man and his son earlier this week. Miller was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, assault with force…

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has undergone surgery on his severely injured left knee, the first step toward what will undoubtedly be a long, arduous recovery.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians scored a pair of runs on a controversial bases-loaded wild pitch by David Paulino in the third inning that led to the ejection of Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch, and Cleveland went on to a…

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Khalil Mack followed a solid rookie season with a historic second campaign.

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski said Wednesday that he could not guarantee he would be healthy enough to play in Sunday's opener vs. the Arizona Cardinals. Gronkowski injured his hamstring during a joint practice with the Chicago Bears…

NEW YORK (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have signed veteran shortstop Alexei Ramirez prior to Thursday night's game against the New York Yankees.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The most experienced cornerback on the Kansas City Chiefs' roster is entering his third year in the NFL.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves' first game in their new ballpark will be against the New York Yankees — even though it'll only be an exhibition and won't be open to fans who aren't season ticket holders.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco prosecutors have charged former 49ers tight end Bruce Miller with multiple counts of assault and battery after police say he attacked a 70-year-old man and his son while intoxicated.

MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) -- Gage Green, Saige Jenco, Omar Estevez and Jake Henson recorded three hits each, as Great Lakes beat the Bowling Green Hot Rods 15-1 on Wednesday.

Ryan Lochte will forfeit $100,000 and a chance to swim at next year's world championships as part of the penalty for his drunken encounter at a gas station in Brazil during last month's Olympics.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Falcons have wide receiver Julio Jones back with full clearance for practice, confirming the team's biggest star will be ready for Sunday's opening game against Tampa Bay.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville Predators center Paul Gaustad is retiring at the age of 34.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Allen Iverson was a no-show for the pre-induction news conference at the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame on Thursday, a day before he was scheduled to become a member of the basketball shrine.

URBANA, Ill. (AP) — University of Illinois trustees have approved a contract with football coach Lovie Smith that will pay him at least $21 million over six years.

PITTSBURGH (11-7) at WASHINGTON (9-8)

DETROIT (7-9) at INDIANAPOLIS (8-8)

GREEN BAY (10-6) at JACKSONVILLE (5-11)