La Crosse Tribune Sports News

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Before they took the court and won bronze, they gathered in the locker room one final time. Each player on the U.S. women's volleyball took a turn to speak.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The dominant U.S. women's basketball team won a sixth consecutive Olympic gold medal in impressive fashion, routing Spain 101-72 on Saturday.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers aren't in a hurry to get star receiver Jordy Nelson ready for the start of the season.

The University of Wisconsin practiced through some heavy rain Saturday morning. Here's what we saw from Camp Randall Stadium:

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have placed starting catcher Matt Wieters on paternity leave.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are re-signing veteran kicker Shayne Graham, who played five games with the team in 2015.

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Cesar Galvez hit a two-run double in the second inning, leading the Hartford Yard Goats to a 3-1 win over the Trenton Thunder on Saturday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Shortly after Claressa Shields punched her way through yet another elite opponent to reach another Olympic gold-medal bout, she spontaneously broke into song.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Washington Nationals have reinstated first baseman Ryan Zimmerman and catcher Jose Lobaton from the 15-day disabled list.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed guard Semaj Christon.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus has been excused from the team to enter a rehabilitation facility.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds have recalled infielder Jose Peraza from Triple-A Louisville and optioned right-handed pitcher Keyvius Sampson to the Bats.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Stefano Tempesti sat on a lane line and raised his arms in the air. It was one last chance to enjoy the view, and the goaltender made the most of the opportunity.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In the Olympics, women can paddle a kayak but not a canoe. Some men think it should stay that way.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Ask Brazilians what gold medal matters the most to them at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and the answer is unequivocal: soccer.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It shouldn't be that hard. The Americans make it look that way.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Robeisy Ramirez of Cuba won his second Olympic boxing gold medal Saturday, claiming a split decision over U.S. bantamweight Shakur Stevenson in a tremendously competitive bout.

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — Sadiq Umar scored a pair of goals and Nigeria won the Olympic bronze medal by holding off Honduras 3-2 on Saturday at Mineirao Stadium.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Watch Milos Teodosic play for a few minutes and familiar names bounce around your basketball brain.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Running back Karlos Williams has run out of chances with the Buffalo Bills.