La Crosse Tribune Sports News

MANKATO, Minn. — La Crosse Loggers outfielder Griffin Conine didn’t let a little bit of rain stop him Thursday night. The powerful left-hander from Duke University went 4-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI to help propel La Crosse…

MONCLOVA, Mexico (AP) -- Hector Velazquez struck out 10 hitters over seven innings, leading the Acereros del Norte over the Broncos de Reynosa in a 4-0 win on Thursday.

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Jesus Fabela hit a sacrifice to drive in Jose Martinez with the winning run in the 11th inning, as the Diablos Rojos del Mexico beat the Toros de Tijuana 7-6 on Thursday.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson is preparing for starting right tackle Lane Johnson to be suspended by the NFL.

WEST SALEM — He has power and strength that matches his experience and understanding of everything the West Salem High School football team wants to do.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Mike Napoli was 4 for 4 with a homer and four RBIs, Lonnie Chisenhall drove in four and the Cleveland Indians routed the Los Angeles Angels 14-4 on Thursday night.

JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) -- Jacob Nottingham hit an RBI single in the top of the 11th inning to lead the Biloxi Shuckers to a 4-3 win over the Jackson Generals on Thursday.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Elier Rodriguez hit a two-run single in the fourth inning, leading the State College Spikes to a 7-4 win over the West Virginia Black Bears on Thursday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Simone Biles and Aly Raisman stood side by side in Rio Olympic Arena, clutching each other while waiting for the inevitable coronation.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Just before the start of the ninth inning, Braves first base coach Eddie Perez made Chris Carter aware that Milwaukee had accomplished a rare feat.

ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan had little to show for his two possessions — no completions, no first downs and no fun.

TABASCO, Mexico (AP) -- Angel Araiza and three other pitchers combined for a shutout as the Olmecas de Tabasco beat the Rojos del Aguila de Veracruz 2-0 on Thursday.

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia needed 97 seconds to score its only touchdowns Thursday night in beating sloppy Tampa Bay 17-9 in the preseason opener for both teams.

Matt Schiebel has always had the passion and desire to be a high school football head coach.

MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) -- Brian Hernandez hit an RBI single in the top of the 10th inning to help lead the Vaqueros de la Laguna to a 6-5 win over the Sultanes de Monterrey on Thursday.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Chris O'Grady allowed just six hits over 7 2/3 innings, leading the Arkansas Travelers over the San Antonio Missions in a 4-0 win on Thursday.

CHICAGO (AP) — Mark Sanchez made a strong opening argument for the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback job, throwing for 99 yards and a touchdown in the first quarter, and the defending Super Bowl champions beat the Chicago Bears 22-0 in…