La Crosse Tribune Sports News

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The significance of a gold medal hit Justin Rose at a moment he wasn't expecting.

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — The outlook is cloudy for the Miami Dolphins' offense, so it's no surprise rain began to fall during practice Monday, making it difficult to hold onto the ball, much less advance it up the field.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Iranian sports fan and activist Darya Safai is back at the volleyball venue repeating her message: "Let Iranian Women Enter Their Stadiums."

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders have signed goaltender Christopher Gibson to a one-year, two-way contract.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos defensive end Vance Walker has injured his right leg during Monday's training camp practice.

NEW YORK (AP) — During the first half of the Olympics, women have dominated the screen on NBC in the evening.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City rookie defensive end Chris Jones gained attention in the Chiefs' preseason opener.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — A big preseason debut with the Falcons allowed Aldrick Robinson to stand out in a deep competition at wide receiver, if only for the day.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Veteran forward Antoine Vermette has agreed to a two-year, $3.5 million contract with the Anaheim Ducks.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Every time Anita Wlodarczyk throws the hammer, she has a reminder right there with her of the friend she lost.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A day after treating young fans of the Washington Redskins with free snow cones to show his appreciation for their loyalty, defensive end Ricky Jean Francois treated his team to an abbreviated practice on Monday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Tyler Sander leapt high for timely blocks. He went low for a save at floor level to keep a winning point going. Then, he squatted way down to send another tough ball back over the…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — That's him, the man who changed international basketball. He's the one who single-handedly beat the United States on its own soil nearly 30 years ago, stoking the ambers that led to the Dream Team.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — New Orleans Saints defensive tackle and first-round draft choice Sheldon Rankins has been hurt during Monday's training camp practice.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs has returned to practice for the first time since tearing his left Achilles tendon last September.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Boston Red Sox All-Star knuckleballer Steven Wright has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder, an injury sustained while diving into second base as a pinch runner at Dodger Stadium on Aug.…

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has been activated from the non-football injury list and is poised to return to practice Monday.

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills defensive end IK Enemkpali will miss the regular season after tests confirmed he tore a ligament in his right knee.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Highly decorated Jamaican sprinter Veronica Campbell-Brown will see a 200-meter Olympic final from a peculiar spot — the sideline.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — New Orleans Saints defensive tackle and first-round draft choice Sheldon Rankins has been hurt during Monday's training camp practice.