La Crosse Tribune Sports News

In Ibtihaj Muhammad, fencing might have finally found an athlete whose story transcends the sport.

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — After a contentious holdout last year that extended two weeks into the regular season, Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor is enjoying football again.

NEW YORK (AP) — It's been a difficult few years for Australia basketball star Liz Cambage, on and off the court.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Vincent Jackson is back on the practice field after missing a big part of last season because of injuries.

Three years ago, the wrestling community was forced to contemplate life without the Olympics.

Shooting will have a different look at the Rio Olympics this summer.

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson remembers when he was a rookie determined to make a name for himself on special teams.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — China's overwhelming domination of table tennis at the Olympics will likely continue in Rio, but there's drama about just which member of the talented Chinese national team will prevail.

The two-time defending Olympic champion Brazil women are chasing a golden three-peat on home soil this summer. The top-ranked Americans are seeking redemption in Rio and their first gold ever.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians says wide receiver John Brown will be sidelined while undergoing the concussion protocol.

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros have traded right-handed reliever Josh Fields to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league first baseman Yordan Alvarez.

LONDON (AP) — At the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, taekwondo may be moving further away from its roots as a Korean martial art, but organizers hope the new changes to the combat sport will produce more dynamic fights featuring even…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have claimed cornerback Tyler Patmon off waivers from the Miami Dolphins.

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams punter Johnny Hekker paid tribute to former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler by wearing the jersey number of the four-time Academic All-American who was killed in a car accident in Wisconsin on July…

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Badminton at the Rio Olympics will try to shake off multiple scandals and adapt to a rule change many consider an attempt to curb Chinese dominance.

When Eric Murray and Hamish Bond jump into their boat in Rio, people won't be asking whether they're going to win, but by how much.

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Mike Bolsinger from the Los Angeles Dodgers for right-hander Jesse Chavez and cash.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — With the departure of Sean Smith, the Chiefs are looking to second-year cornerback Marcus Peters as he steps into the role of the team's No.1 cornerback.

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Ryan Kalil isn't waiting until he retires from the NFL to get a jumpstart on his next career.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Olympic city of Rio de Janeiro is picturesque, particularly from the air with stunning views of the famous Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugar Loaf Mountain and miles of sandy beaches running from Copacabana to…