La Crosse Tribune Sports News

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts agreed to terms on a contract with outside linebacker Akeem Ayers on Tuesday.

CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox right-hander James Shields has vowed to stay in the rotation despite back pain and is asking for patience from fans amid the worst season of his career.

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordy Nelson's knees aren't going to keep him from playing football on Sunday.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Carolina Panthers finished last season as the runner-up after losing the Super Bowl.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — UFC star Miesha Tate says she's inspired by the tough little girl who broke her arm while hiking near Las Vegas after the mixed martial arts fighter carried the child back down the mountain.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jonathan Huberdeau's agent confirms that the Florida Panthers have signed the forward to a $35.4 million, six-year contract extension.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay mapped out his expectations for the 2016 season Tuesday.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens took a calculated gamble by cutting Justin Forsett and bringing him back two days later.

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have changed kickers, cutting veteran Kai Forbath on Tuesday and signing Wil Lutz, a rookie who spent the preseason with Baltimore.

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Despite a productive training camp and lots of positive feedback, Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard spent cut-down day nervously looking at the time as he hoped to avoid a bad news phone call from general…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordy Nelson's knees aren't going to keep him from playing football on Sunday.

CHICAGO (AP) — Detroit Tigers right-hander Jordan Zimmermann has been activated from the disabled list and is scheduled to start Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles.

Los Angeles Rams coach Jeff Fisher announced Tuesday that Jared Goff, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, will be inactive for the regular-season opener. Fisher told NFL Network that Case Keenum would remain the team's starter…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A prosecutor says charges won't be filed against Dallas Cowboys rookie Ezekiel Elliott following domestic violence allegations.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Much of the spotlight heading into the Patriots' regular-season opener at Arizona has been focused on the big piece they will be missing on offense.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Peyton Manning's successor isn't Brock Osweiler or Colin Kaepernick or Mark Sanchez, all of whom had better offseason odds than NFL novice Trevor Siemian.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds have promoted utility player Tony Renda and right-handed reliever Josh Smith from Triple-A Louisville.

The Zips, the 10th-ranked Badgers' opponent Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium, finished 8-5 last season and started 2016 with a 47-24 victory over VMI.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin has confidence in the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary. And the linebackers. And the defensive line. And tight end. And everywhere else his team will begin the 2016 season in Washington on Monday with guys atop the…

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue fans were thrilled when the latest Robinson decided to enroll. Now they have something to cheer about for Gelen Robinson, who is brimming with confidence after the season-opening win over Eastern Kentucky.