La Crosse Tribune Sports News

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A half-million foreign tourists, dozens of heads of state and the attention of the world's media. If there were ever a headache for anti-terror forces, it's the Olympics.

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's celebration of victory in the South American club soccer championship has ended in violence, with three fans killed in a night of boisterous revelry.

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- Joe Gunkel allowed just five hits over seven innings, leading the Norfolk Tides over the Columbus Clippers in a 1-0 win on Thursday.

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) -- Byungho Park hit three home runs and drove in five runs, as the Rochester Red Wings defeated the Pawtucket Red Sox 13-5 on Thursday.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have signed defenseman Connor Murphy to a six-year contract.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Veteran forward Richard Jefferson has re-signed with the NBA champion Cavaliers for two seasons after saying he would retire.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons were concerned on the opening day of training camp when star wide receiver Julio Jones was pulled out with what coach Dan Quinn described as a "little tweak."

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets made the re-signing of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick official, announcing the move less than 10 minutes before the start of the team's first practice of training camp.

CHICAGO (AP) — The White Sox have activated ace Chris Sale from the suspended list following his jersey-tearing incident ahead of his start against the Cubs in Chicago's crosstown rivalry.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon displayed a willingness to change when he met with team officials after being reinstated from a long suspension by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have given coach Mike Zimmer a contract extension. Terms were not disclosed in Thursday's announcement.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson said he will name his starting quarterback for this season before the team's first exhibition game next month.

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Cate Campbell was waiting for the question about Australia's swim team in the London Olympics.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun was scratched from the lineup due to right side tightness before Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Joe Flacco eased back into the pocket, surveyed the field and lofted a pass that zipped 50 yards through the air into the waiting arms of rookie receiver Chris Moore.

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon issued an apology on Twitter addressed primarily to his young fans as he returned from an 80-game suspension for a positive drug test.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Forget Super Bowl 50. Focus on Super Bowl 51.

MOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on the Rio Games (all times local to Rio de Janeiro):

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NBA has announced that the Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets will pay in London on Jan. 2.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Rookie wide receiver Josh Doctson is among five players the Washington Redskins placed on the physically unable to perform list at the start of training camp.