La Crosse Tribune Sports News

NEW YORK (AP) — Christian Yelich showed off his bat, legs and glove, capped by hitting a three-run homer that helped the Miami Marlins beat shaky Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets 6-4 on Thursday night to end their…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Jacob Stallings doubled and singled, and Trevor Williams struck out 10 over 6 1/3 innings as the Indianapolis Indians beat the Louisville Bats 4-1 in the second game of a doubleheader on Thursday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Running back Cameron Artis-Payne made a case for more playing time, rushing for 77 yards on 18 carries, and Graham Gano kicked six field goals as the Carolina Panthers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 18-6 on Thursday…

GWINNETT, Ga. (AP) -- Daniel Castro hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning, as the Gwinnett Braves beat the Durham Bulls 1-0 on Thursday.

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Jared Cheek struck Cam Gibson out with the bases loaded to end the game, leading the South Bend Cubs to a 5-3 win over the West Michigan Whitecaps on Thursday.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Stephen Morris' 25-yard touchdown pass to undrafted rookie Tevaun Smith with 40 seconds left gave the Indianapolis Colts a 13-10 preseason victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night with both teams' starters watching from the sidelines.

SALEM, Va. (AP) -- Mason Robbins had three hits and four RBI as the Winston-Salem Dash beat the Salem Red Sox 7-2 on Thursday.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — See you again in five weeks, Tom Brady.

Teammate Eric Reid joined Colin Kaepernick in his National Anthem boycott Thursday night, taking a knee next to his quarterback who's been embroiled in controversy since beginning his protest last week.

MADISON — University of Wisconsin defensive backs Caesar Williams, Patrick Johnson and Eric Burrell could have wasted away their post-practice time this fall by doing a number of things one would expect from typical college freshmen.

ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- Kody Eaves hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning, leading the Erie SeaWolves to an 8-7 win over the Akron RubberDucks on Thursday.

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) -- Trent Gilbert hit a run-scoring single in the fifth inning to give the Beloit Snappers a 2-1 win over the Peoria Chiefs on Thursday.

BATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) -- Chandler Hall scored on a wild pitch in the eighth inning, leading the Williamsport Crosscutters to a 10-3 win over the Batavia Muckdogs on Thursday.

Kaepernick's actions could eventually cost him

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (AP) -- Mark Laird doubled and singled twice, and Alberto Tirado struck out 10 hitters over six innings as the Lakewood BlueClaws beat the Kannapolis Intimidators 2-0 on Thursday.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kristi Tolliver scored 21 points and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the San Antonio Stars 70-61 on Thursday night.

AUBURN, N.Y. (AP) -- Albert Baur hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, leading the West Virginia Black Bears to a 6-2 win over the Auburn Doubledays on Thursday.

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Ryan Borucki allowed just three hits over five innings, leading the Lansing Lugnuts over the Bowling Green Hot Rods in a 3-2 win on Thursday.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) -- David Bote homered and had three hits, driving in three, and Jeremy Null allowed just five hits over 6 2/3 innings as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans defeated the Lynchburg Hillcats 7-1 on Thursday.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- Carlos Castro hit a solo home run in the ninth inning, leading the Rome Braves to a 3-2 win over the Greenville Drive on Thursday.