La Crosse Tribune Sports News

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Manuel Rondon allowed just three hits over five innings, leading the Eugene Emeralds over the Spokane Indians in a 1-0 win on Friday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Katie Ledecky came into the Rio Olympics facing enormous expectations.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In a flash, the Jamaican sprinter with her hair dyed green and yellow flew down the track, through the interview room and out of the stadium.

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) -- Ljay Newsome allowed just two hits over 6 2/3 innings, leading the Everett AquaSox over the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes in a 7-2 win on Friday.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) -- Chantz Mack hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning, leading the Bakersfield Blaze to a 4-2 win over the Lake Elsinore Storm on Friday.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Manny Pina had a night he'd never forget.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — This will be a defining image of the Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps and two more of the world's greatest swimmers holding hands on one step of the podium.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Like the rest of the Kansas City Royals, this season has not been a smooth one for Yordano Ventura.

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Ali Castillo scored on an error in the fifth inning to help the Sacramento River Cats secure a 3-1 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers on Friday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Six batters into the game, the New York Mets were down five runs. By the time it was over, Logan Verrett had lost his spot in the rotation.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The pink scar that winds from the bottom of Connor Fields' left hand and past his wrist serves as a reminder of the injury that derailed a promising BMX season.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Wilfri De La Cruz homered and had two hits, driving in two as the Tri-City Dust Devils defeated the Boise Hawks 5-3 on Friday.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Drew Robinson homered, doubled and singled, scoring three runs while also driving in three as the Round Rock Express defeated the Salt Lake Bees 14-3 on Friday.

LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) -- Dylan Davis homered, doubled and singled, driving in three runs as the San Jose Giants topped the Lancaster JetHawks 10-6 on Friday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Anthony Ervin finally has an Olympic gold medal to replace the one he sold 16 years ago.

SPARTA — There are a lot of things for Jeff Blaha to smile about when he looks around the Sparta High School football team’s practice field.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Charlie Blackmon showed just how strong he is feeling at the plate. Unlike Philadelphia's Ryan Howard, though, Blackmon went deep without anyone on base.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Judo translates as "the gentle way."

NEW YORK (AP) — His pregame tribute ended by a storm, Alex Rodriguez soaked in repeated cheers during his final game in pinstripes, getting one more hit for the New York Yankees and returning to third base one last time.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Yonder Alonso hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the sixth inning off rookie Joe Wieland and the Oakland Athletics beat Seattle 6-3 on Friday night to end the Mariners' six-game winning streak.