La Crosse Tribune Sports News

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Hernan Iribarren homered and singled twice, driving home three runs as the Louisville Bats defeated the Columbus Clippers 7-5 on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow that will keep him out for about eight weeks.

ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- Tyler Bortnick tripled, doubled and singled, scoring three runs as the Erie SeaWolves defeated the Harrisburg Senators 8-2 on Wednesday.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Bradley Zimmer hit a two-run single in the seventh inning, and Michael Peoples allowed just three runs over 7 2/3 innings as the Akron RubberDucks topped the Richmond Flying Squirrels 7-3 on Wednesday.

ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) -- Alex Balog allowed just one hit over five innings, leading the Hartford Yard Goats over the Altoona Curve in a 4-2 win in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Jose Ramirez got Caleb Ramsey to hit into a game-ending double play with the bases loaded, leading the Gwinnett Braves to a 3-2 win over the Syracuse Chiefs on Wednesday.

A former NFL player who suffered what the league deemed a career-ending concussion has sued Lloyd's of London for denying a $1 million insurance policy for professional athletes.

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Jason Leblebijian hit a two-run homer in the third inning, leading the New Hampshire Fisher Cats to a 4-2 win over the Reading Fightin Phils on Wednesday.

FINHAUT-EMOSSON, Switzerland (AP) — Fabian Cancellara has withdrawn from the Tour de France to focus on his preparations for next month's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

ZHUKOVSKY, Russia (AP) — Long jumper Ekaterina Koneva says she'll cry. World hurdles champion Sergei Shubenkov says he'll drown his sorrows.

CHICAGO (AP) — Jason Hammel says potato chips have helped end chronic cramping issues. Now the Chicago Cubs right-hander has enough salty snacks to last the rest of the season.

DETROIT (AP) — A groundbreaking was held Wednesday at Wayne State University in Detroit for a building that will be named after one of the city's top business leaders.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- Tommy Field and Daniel Palka each homered and drove in two runs as the Rochester Red Wings beat the Durham Bulls 6-2 on Wednesday.

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Dustin Fowler homered and doubled, driving home three runs as the Trenton Thunder topped the Portland Sea Dogs 7-4 on Wednesday.

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (AP) -- Jose Pujols hit a run-scoring double in the sixth inning, leading the Lakewood BlueClaws to a 2-1 win over the Kannapolis Intimidators on Wednesday.

Muhammad Wilkerson will be ready for the regular season.

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns will play two regular-season "home" games in Mexico City this season.

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Jiandido Tromp hit two solo homers as the Clearwater Threshers topped the Bradenton Marauders 5-2 on Wednesday.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Jeff Hendrix had three hits and three RBI, and James Reeves allowed just two hits over seven innings as the Tampa Yankees beat the St. Lucie Mets 6-0 on Wednesday.

Gold medals are the ultimate prize in Olympic sport.