La Crosse Tribune Sports News

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have acquired starting pitcher Hector Santiago a minor leaguer from the Los Angeles Angels for right-handers Ricky Nolasco and Alex Meyer and cash.

ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Kemp says his trade to the Atlanta Braves gives him a fresh start with the team he cheered for as a child.

The "Big 4" of men's tennis is enthusiastic about their sport's place in the Olympics, unlike their counterparts in golf.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New York Mets re-acquired Jon Niese from Pittsburgh on Monday, bringing the left-handed pitcher back to where he played his first eight seasons in a trade that sent reliever Antonio Bastardo to the Pirates.

NEW YORK (AP) — A milestone season has produced strong numbers for the WNBA.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets have acquired All-Star outfielder Jay Bruce from the Cincinnati Reds for infielder Dilson Herrera and minor league left-hander Max Wotell.

BMX racer Maris Strombergs has earned the nickname "The Machine."

Running back Reggie Bush will reportedly sign a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. In Buffalo, Bush will compete for the second-string running back slot and serve as the team's primary punt returner.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The NL West-leading San Francisco Giants acquired left-handed reliever Will Smith from the Brewers to bolster their bullpen for the stretch run, sending catcher Andrew Susac and pitching prospect Phil Bickford to Milwaukee on Monday.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed undrafted rookie linebacker Raphael Kirby and removed tackle Corey Robinson from the active-physically unable to perform list.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A launching ramp that collapsed at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic sailing venue is to be back in service on Friday — the day the games open and three days before sailing begins.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Sam Gagner to a $650,000, one-year deal.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees stepped up their rebuilding, trading outfielder Carlos Beltran to the AL West-leading Texas Rangers for right-hander Dillon Tate, the fourth overall pick in the 2015 amateur draft, and two other pitching prospects.

The British were supposed to dominate the Olympic road race in London, ushering sprint ace Mark Cavendish over the lumpy course in the Surrey countryside and delivering him to the finish at Buckingham Palace.

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins practice began Monday with first-team running back Jay Ajayi on the sideline, riding a stationary bike and making it harder for the team's ground game to get rolling.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians acquired outfielder Brandon Guyer from Tampa Bay for two minor leaguers on Monday.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Shakur Stevenson started throwing punches shortly after he could walk. His grandfather began teaching him how to box at age 5, and he has barely lost since he won his first fight at 8.

A weakened U.S. basketball team believes it's still the strongest one in the Olympics.

The sailing regatta at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics will be both filthy and photogenic.

How much sewage will your favorite Olympian be swimming in?