La Crosse Tribune Sports News

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jalin Marshall anxiously waited three days to hear his name called at the NFL draft.

NEW YORK (AP) — NFL and Pepsi said Monday they have had several conversations with artists about performing at the Super Bowl, but said they haven't formally asked Adele or any other musicians to appear.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Seven people were injured Monday when an elevated television camera plummeted more than 60 feet to the ground Monday in the Olympic park outside the basketball venue in the latest in a string of mishaps…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Brazilians are a step away from a shot at Olympic gold, and nothing could make the host nation's fans happier.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — New Zealand will have a shot at its first Olympic medal in women's field hockey after beating Australia 4-2 in the quarterfinals on Monday.

Forward Jimmy Vesey is sticking with his plan to become an NHL free agent on Tuesday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Germany is a step closer to claiming another medal in women's Olympic field hockey. The U.S. once again will leave empty-handed.

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez says he won't play again this season.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Olympic officials say an Egyptian judo athlete has been reprimanded and sent home after refusing to shake his Israeli opponent's hand.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds have optioned winless pitcher Cody Reed to Triple-A Louisville and recalled outfielder Kyle Waldrop.

SAO PAULO (AP) — With the Olympic soccer gold medal only two games away, Brazil is trying hard to manage expectations.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Usain Bolt rarely complains about going too fast.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Football is a family business for the Watt clan at Wisconsin.

IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have locked up center Travis Frederick with a long-term contract.

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.