La Crosse Tribune Sports News

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) -- Rafael Devers hit a run-scoring triple in the seventh inning, leading the Salem Red Sox to a 3-2 win over the Winston-Salem Dash in the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday.

NORWICH, Conn. (AP) -- Daniel Pinero scored the winning run on an error with one out in the ninth inning, as the Connecticut Tigers beat the Staten Island Yankees 2-1 on Saturday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Taking the Olympics to Rio de Janeiro was always considered a bit of a risk. Now that South America's first games are drawing to a close, the question is: Did the gamble pay off?

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It was predicted. That didn't make it any less impressive, or any less contentious.

It grows increasingly difficult to evaluate the Green Bay Packers' readiness for the regular season based on exhibition games that are becoming a bigger joke — and ripoff — every year.

MADISON — Jim Leonhard gets excited while talking about his cornerbacks.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have put third baseman Yunel Escobar on the seven-day concussion list, a day after he fouled a bunt off his face.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is ready to serve his suspension and move on.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — With a kiss of the ball and an unforgettable kick, Brazil's biggest soccer star gave the Olympic host nation its biggest moment of the games.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Caster Semenya, the face of track's dilemma dealing with hyperandrogenism, wins Olympic gold in the women's 800 meters.

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) -- Luis Guillorme scored when Patrick Biondi was hit with a pitch in the seventh inning, leading the St. Lucie Mets to a 3-1 win over the Palm Beach Cardinals on Saturday.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Astros third baseman Luis Valbuena could be lost for the season after experiencing a setback in his quest to return from a right leg injury.

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) -- Tucker Tubbs doubled twice, and Josh Pennington allowed just four hits over six innings as the Lowell Spinners defeated the Brooklyn Cyclones 4-1 on Saturday.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yoenis Cespedes hit two long home runs and an RBI double in his second game back from the disabled list, boosting Bartolo Colon and the New York Mets over the San Francisco Giants 9-5 Saturday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Geno Auriemma and Diana Taurasi shared a long, emotional embrace.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder injury.

It grows increasingly difficult to evaluate the Green Bay Packers’ readiness for the regular season based on exhibition games that are becoming a bigger joke — and ripoff — every year.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Quarterback Tyrod Taylor and the "Bad News" Buffalo Bills overcame another series of preseason distractions to beat the New York Giants 21-0 on Saturday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Sometimes experience as an Olympian can give an announcer special insight — even the most painful kind.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil wins soccer gold medal in penalty kicks, clinched by Neymar.