La Crosse Tribune Sports News

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Typically, only friends are allowed to refer to each other by their nicknames.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Dan Quinn wanted to take an up-close look at Devonta Freeman as a receiver, so the Falcons coach tried to cover the running back on a deep pass route.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Andre Johnson.

Lea Davison, Team USA's best hope for an Olympic medal in mountain biking, loves to see girls on the trails. So much so that she has made it a bit of a mission in life.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs safety Eric Berry was not among the players who reported to training camp at Missouri Western on Friday, a decision largely expected after negotiations on a long-term contract with Kansas City broke down.

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The International Weightlifting Federation has banned the Russian federation and all its weightlifters from the Rio Olympics.

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The International Weightlifting Federation bans Russian weightlifters from Rio Olympics.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Chris Coghlan off the disabled list Friday and optioned infielder Tommy La Stella to Triple-A Iowa.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Robert Griffin III joked that he already stands apart in Cleveland's quarterback competition.

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Wide receiver Sammy Watkins and starting defensive tackles Kyle Williams and Marcell Dareus won't be ready for the Buffalo Bills at the start of training camp.

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — An injury-plagued season and a brush with the law in February have led LeSean McCoy to focus on being a better player and leader entering his second year with the Buffalo Bills.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Now that they're in the same division, Josh Norman and Odell Beckham Jr. can start talking trash again.

J.R. Smith is one of the NBA's few remaining free agents. He's holding out for $15 million per year. Is he worth that kind of money to the Cavaliers?

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins say their $500 million stadium renovation will be completed as scheduled and in time for the team's final exhibition game Sept. 1.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Assistant coach Eric Studesville walked into the running backs room at the Denver Broncos' headquarters when the Super Bowl champs reported for their offseason program, scribbled the number 18 on the grease board and circled it.

Many players who made the NBA leap straight out of high school were ultimately deemed busts. These five guys, however, became legends.

MIAMI (AP) — Two people familiar with the deal say right-handers Andrew Cashner and Colin Rea have been traded by the San Diego Padres in a seven-player deal to the Miami Marlins, who were eager to shore up their rotation…

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Former New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks has joined the New Orleans Saints at training camp.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Oft-injured receiver Marqise Lee stayed healthy for one day in training camp.

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan has been reinstated by the NFL after sitting out last season for his latest violation of the league's substance abuse policy.