La Crosse Tribune Sports News

DETROIT (AP) — Dave Dombrowski was back in his old ballpark, exactly one year after being hired by the Boston Red Sox.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil police official: 2 security guards pointed guns at US Olympic swimmers during gas station confrontation.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Croatia is a win away from a second straight gold medal in men's water polo.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Safety Josh Harvey-Clemons enters his second season with Louisville after an impressive debut last fall.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers signed 29-year-old offensive tackle Willie Smith to help bolster their depth on the offensive line.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Women's badminton saw a major power shift Thursday as Carolina Marin of Spain beat Li Xuerui, the defending Olympic champion from China, to advance to the gold medal singles match against P.V. Sindhu of India.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick threw dozens of passes on the side during the 49ers' joint practice Thursday with the Denver Broncos, signaling the quarterback's return from a sore passing shoulder.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Donte Moncrief and Phillip Dorsett have a clear mission this season: Become consistent, quality receivers.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas NHL owner Bill Foley has hired longtime adviser Murray Craven as the expansion team's senior vice president.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have agreed to terms on an entry-level contract with college free agent defenseman John Gilmour.

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The NFL is investigating whether Buffalo Bills linebacker Manny Lawson has violated the league's personal conduct policy, the team has announced.

LONDON (AP) — Britain's police watchdog says two officers are under criminal investigation over the death of a former Premier League soccer player who was shot with a stun gun by police.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. was kicked out of practice Thursday following a skirmish with Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Ali Marpet.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Following years of discussions, Chris Koch will never forget the moment the Buffalo Bills sold him on the idea of transforming Ralph Wilson Stadium into what became New Era Field on Thursday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Kerron Clement picked up on Thursday where the United States left off on the sultry evening before — hauling in more gold.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Allyson Felix got jostled and stumbled. Instead of handing off the baton, she had to try flipping it to English Gardner.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Despite all the talk at the Olympics about Brazil's talented strikers, it's the defense that's holding the team together as the host tries to win the soccer gold medal for the first time.

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Josh Doctson is inching his way back from an Achilles tendon injury, though the Washington Redskins still don't know when the wide receiver will be ready to practice with the team, let alone play in a…

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Terrell Suggs still wears No. 55, and his familiar mischievous smile isn't going anywhere.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame said Thursday it will refund fans for tickets and hotel stays after canceling its annual preseason game this month because of poor field conditions.