La Crosse Tribune Sports News

Several factors have prevented big plays from the passing game during the preseason.

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Former NBA player Clarence Weatherspoon is returning to his alma mater as a coach.

Dan Voltz, a three-year starter at center, volunteered this offseason to move to left guard so Michael Deiter could remain in the middle of the Badgers’ line.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has resumed throwing with his sore shoulder.

EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) -- Eduar Lopez tossed a four-hit complete game, leading the Bowling Green Hot Rods to a 3-1 win over the Lake County Captains in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Linebacker Vince Williams signed a three-year contract Tuesday with the Steelers that will keep him in Pittsburgh through the 2018 season.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Matthew Stafford will take every snap for the Detroit Lions if the season goes as planned.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hue Jackson is looking for any edge he can get to turn the Cleveland Browns into winners.

New Memphis coach Mike Norvell wants to build on the momentum established by his predecessor.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans tight end Craig Stevens is retiring at the age of 31.

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Through two preseason games in which he's played slightly more than two quarters, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr's numbers are downright bad.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has resumed throwing with his sore shoulder. Coach Mike Zimmer has kept quiet about Bridgewater's status.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is tempering his expectations for himself and the Green Bay offense Friday night.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Chargers right guard D.J. Fluker didn't practice Tuesday and is likely out for Sunday's preseason game at the Minnesota Vikings.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Bryce Harper's many talents now include hat designer.

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins have transferred first baseman Justin Bour to the 60-day disabled list and placed infielder Derek Dietrich on the 15-day disabled list.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware returned to practice on a limited basis Tuesday with the plan to have him ready for the season opener against Carolina.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Texas Rangers have placed outfielder Josh Hamilton on unconditional release waivers as he tries to come back from a series of operations on his left knee.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A Notre Dame cornerback accused of tackling a police officer and punching him in the side and stomach during an altercation outside a bar was charged Tuesday with felony counts of resisting law enforcement and…

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — While the rest of the wide receivers were going through agility drills, Doug Baldwin joined teammates almost literally twice his size.