La Crosse Tribune Sports News

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — After kicking for 10 teams in the past 15 seasons — and a few more teams in preseason camps — Shayne Graham knew to be prepared for another call.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — When Tom Thibodeau and Scott Layden were hired to take over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the expectation within in the organization and around the NBA was that they were coming in to make significant changes to…

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals first-round draft pick Robert Nkemdiche worked out on a limited basis Monday, the first time he has practiced in training camp.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have cleared a spot on their active roster for Derek Holland to make his first start in two months, but they still have to make another move before the left-hander pitches Tuesday at…

CINCINNATI (AP) — Homer Bailey never knows how he's going to feel when he takes the mound.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have signed placekicker Randy Bullock and waived free agent Tom Obarski.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — DraftKings, FanDuel and three other daily fantasy sports operators were cleared to resume business in New York on Monday, just in time for the approaching NFL season and Major League Baseball playoffs.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas rookie Ezekiel Elliott appears set for his preseason debut at Seattle after the running back taken fourth overall by the Cowboys missed most of training camp with a hamstring injury.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Adrian Gonzalez hit three of the Dodgers' seven homers — driving in a career-high eight runs — and rookie Corey Seager had a noteworthy homer as well on Monday, leading Los Angeles to an 18-9 victory and…

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Chargers broke camp but they haven't broken their stalemate with defensive end Joey Bosa.

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — The Single-A Carolina League is expanding by two teams in 2017 while two teams in the California League will be contracted.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers' linebacker Bud Dupree hopes he's setting himself up for a breakout second season.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Michael Phelps was predictably excellent, and Usain Bolt was amazing as expected. Ryan Lochte found himself swimming in hot water, and Brazil won the one gold it had to win.

OWNIGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Ravens linebacker Elvis Dumervil and receiver Breshad Perriman practiced Monday for the first time this summer.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Coach Gary Kubiak named Trevor Siemian the starting quarterback for the Broncos' third preseason game and said he will decide next week on the starter for the season opener.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pirates infielder David Freese has signed a two-year contract extension that takes him through the 2018 season.

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Isaiah Pead is the Miami Dolphins' leading rusher this preseason, and there are other ways to measure his rising stock as he challenges for a roster spot and perhaps even a spot in the running back…

NEW YORK (AP) — Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant is moving to Wall Street, announcing the formation of a $100 million venture capital fund to invest in media, technology and data companies.

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A man who says he was the boy observed being sexually abused by Jerry Sandusky in a Penn State shower more than 15 years ago gave conflicting statements to authorities and was considered to lack credibility,…

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones will miss the rest of the preseason with a left shoulder injury.