La Crosse Tribune Sports News

TORONTO (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Alex Wimmers from Triple-A Rochester, promoting their 2010 first-round draft pick to the major leagues for the first time.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Muhammad Ali's legendary presence made him a natural ambassador for the center bearing his name. His family and friends hope his death won't stop fans from opening their checkbooks to support his legacy in the city…

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Erick Fedde tossed a six-hit complete game and Stephen Perez tripled and singled, as the Harrisburg Senators topped the Hartford Yard Goats 5-1 in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday.

A Miami federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by New York Giants lineman Jason Pierre-Paul against ESPN over disclosure of his medical records from a 2015 fireworks accident which left his right hand seriously injured.

Tyler Eifert has Week Four versus the Dolphins circled on his calendar, as that's the earliest he's likely to return from offseason ankle surgery, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Keenan Reynolds' foray into the NFL has overwhelmingly altered his perspective of the game.

Only eight players, including six starters, in UW's two-deep depth chart on offense and defense are seniors.

Coach Greg Gard says when the Badgers face their in-state rivals, it will be at the Kohl Center.

Giants owner John Mara said this week the Giants conducted their own thorough investigation into PK Josh Brown and determined no wrongdoing beyond the singular domestic violence arrest that led to his one-game suspension earlier this month.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz have traded center Tibor Pleiss to the Philadelphia 76ers for guard Kendall Marshall in a cost-cutting move. The Jazz announced the deal Friday morning and then waived Marshall.

A lingering pass rush deficiency isn't the only problem plaguing the Falcons defense.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Since he was hired at Illinois in March, football coach Lovie Smith's calendar has been full.

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons rookie safety Keanu Neal will miss the start of the season with a knee injury.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A person familiar with Eric Berry's plans tells The Associated Press that the All-Pro safety will report to practice Sunday, giving him one preseason game to prepare for the season.

A lingering pass rush deficiency isn't the only problem plaguing the Falcons defense.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Brandon Marshall knew very little about Ryan Fitzpatrick when they became teammates last offseason.

Meet Paul Richardson, a guy who should be easy to root for... unless you've spent the offseason waiting and waiting for fantasy drafts to #LockettIn with your favorite Year Two breakout star.

DALLAS (AP) — Texas Rangers reliever Jeremy Jeffress, who was suspended twice as a minor leaguer for violating drug rules, has been arrested in Dallas on a drunken driving charge.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Defending NBA Development League champion Sioux Falls is planning open tryouts in both Sioux Falls and Miami for athletes hoping to earn an invitation to training camp.