La Crosse Tribune Sports News

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The new backup for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a little hobbled.

HOUSTON (AP) — Entering his sixth season in the NFL, Cecil Shorts has stepped into the role of the savvy veteran among Texans wide receivers.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Linebacker NaVorro Bowman said his new extension with the San Francisco 49ers provides a good example for his younger teammates.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — David Johnson is a dream for those who play fantasy football — a big, fast, agile running back and an outstanding receiver who scores a lot of touchdowns.

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez is back on the Yankees' bench despite whopping career numbers against Mets starter Bartolo Colon, and it's not certain when the slumping slugger will play again.

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers made history on Thursday by holding a joint practice with a high school football team.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Josh McCown knows he might not be in Cleveland much longer.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mitch Leidner has returned to lead the Minnesota huddle with a finally healthy left foot.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — The large portrait of Queen Elizabeth II that once watched over hockey games at Winnipeg Arena is again looking for a home.

DETROIT (AP) — Jose Abreu's home run drought had lasted over a month, and the Chicago slugger was well aware.

ATLANTA (AP) — Dwight Freeney could hardly wait to get inside the Falcons' complex and meet his new team.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies fell just short of sweep the San Francisco Giants.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — IOC approves entry of 271 Russian athletes for Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — If football doesn't work out, Nila Kasitati might have a future in the entertainment business.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The hooliganism at the European Championship in France could affect the availability of alcohol at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Adam Humphries walked off the practice field, drenched in sweat, and greeted word that he's quietly worked his way into a prominent role in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense with a blank stare.

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes has been put on the 15-day disabled list because of a sore right quadriceps, and a feisty manager Terry Collins has teed off on those wondering whether the outfielder aggravated his injury…

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Juston Burris' first pro pick cost his quarterback his hair.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Hector Santiago's debut with the Twins did not go well on what was an otherwise successful series against the Indians.

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Two Seattle Seahawks players went down with injuries within minutes of each other during Thursday's practice.