La Crosse Tribune Sports News

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Newly acquired offensive lineman Khalif Barnes and defensive end Chris McCain practiced for the first time Tuesday with the New Orleans Saints, who also cut 14 players as the NFL lowered maximum rosters from 90 players…

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle will be re-evaluated in two weeks after needing seven stitches to close a cut on his right hand.

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have terminated the contract of defensive lineman Quinton Coples while trimming their roster down to 75 players.

While Les Miles has never been to Lambeau Field, the LSU coach says he’s heard from others in his profession that the home of the Green Bay Packers is “a wonderful place to play.”

CHICAGO (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled infielder Alen Hanson and have selected left-hander Kelvin Marte from Triple-A Indianapolis.

CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the trade says the Cleveland Indians are nearing a deal to acquire outfielder Coco Crisp from the Oakland Athletics.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have had some issues this preseason. Running the ball has not been one of them.

ZEBULON, N.C. (AP) -- Anderson Miller had two hits and three RBI, and Corey Ray allowed just two hits over 6 2/3 innings as the Wilmington Blue Rocks beat the Carolina Mudcats 9-1 in the first game of a doubleheader…

CHICAGO (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates ace Gerrit Cole has returned to the team after getting his sore right elbow examined and is already playing catch.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Pirates have sent outfielder Tito Polo and left-hander Stephen Tarpley to the New York Yankees to complete the Aug. 1 deal in which Pittsburgh acquired right-hander Ivan Nova.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have placed running back Dion Lewis and tackle Sebastian Vollmer on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, and released three additional players to meet the NFL's 75-player roster limit.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Scott Tolzien and Stephen Morris see every play as an opportunity.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Marcus Mariota says he probably wouldn't throw the ball again in the same situation, not after seeing how close his pass came to being intercepted.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed receiver Louis Murphy and guard J.R. Sweezy on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, meaning they'll be sidelined for at least the first five games of the regular season.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jason Witten stood in the posh locker room at the new practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys, addressing a topic that came up frequently at musty old Valley Ranch — as recently as last year.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — It's a toss-up at receiver for the Green Bay Packers after Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have a new punter after claiming Jacob Schum off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and releasing veteran Tim Masthay.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers rookie cornerback Artie Burns can't wait to make his debut.

CLEVELAND (AP) — With help from teammates and clubhouse workers, Michael Brantley slipped his uniform over his head and the sling cradling his right arm.

NEW YORK (AP) — The two young guys will be under center for the New York Jets' preseason finale.