La Crosse Tribune Sports News

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — At these Olympics, it's not always the grass that's greener on the other side.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have placed left-hander Tommy Milone on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in his left biceps muscle.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Six years undefeated, two Olympic gold medals won, and more to come.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has granted the NCAA's motion to dismiss the governing body from a lawsuit filed by two former North Carolina athletes seeking to hold it at least partly responsible for the school's long-running academic…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The biggest battle Brady Ellison had to win Friday was the one going on inside his head.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sun Yang of China won't be defending his Olympic title in the men's 1,500-meter freestyle.

NEW YORK (AP) — A former journalist turned college professor, Kelly Whiteside is watching NBC's prime-time Olympics coverage this month for the first time in 16 years. She's surprised at what she's found — not because the programs have changed…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Looking to bounce back from the disappointment of missing out on a synchronized diving medal, Jennifer Abel of Canada led the way in the preliminaries of women's 3-meter springboard Friday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Bradley Wiggins and Britain are Olympic champions once again.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — If you enjoyed weightlifting at the 2012 Olympics, you might be confused about where your favorites have gone.

NEW YORK (AP) — A pair of right-handed pitchers have been suspended 56 games each under the minor league drug program.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — No gold for Hope Solo, but plenty of bitterness.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It was fast, it was furious and the ultra-fit players were colliding at full pace. Rugby sevens certainly grabbed attention in its debut at the Olympic Games.

ATLANTA (AP) — One final defensive stand to close out Thursday night's preseason win over Washington was a perfect ending for Falcons coach Dan Quinn.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick did not throw the football for a second straight day at practice for the San Francisco 49ers as he deals with tightness in his throwing shoulder.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Defending Olympic champion Rosie MacLennan opted for her easier routine during women's trampoline finals on Friday, a rare moment of caution in a sport that thrives on daring.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have claimed linebacker Amarlo Herrera off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts.

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Chris Sienko, the general manager of the Connecticut Sun, has announced he is stepping down after 14 years with the team.

TORONTO (AP) — The Houston Astros have activated right-hander Luke Gregerson off the disabled list and selected outfielder Teoscar Hernandez from Triple-A Fresno.

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) -- Santiago Garrido got Carlos Tocci to hit into a game-ending double play with the bases loaded, leading the Lakeland Flying Tigers to a 5-3 win over the Clearwater Threshers on Friday.