La Crosse Tribune Sports News

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals scratched All-Star Daniel Murphy from the lineup Friday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates because of general leg soreness.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The scandal that has come to be known as "Deflategate" began with a simple tweet citing a league investigation into the footballs in the 2015 AFC Championship. It is now stretching into its third season, with…

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery will play under the franchise tag next season after the two sides failed to agree on a long-term contract extension by Friday's deadline.

NEW YORK (AP) — San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aaron Lynch has been suspended for the first four regular-season games for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.

Ray Rice is still hoping to return to the NFL, though he says he's running out of time.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have signed international prospect Dario Saric two years after they acquired his rights on a draft-night deal.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have moved struggling left-hander Jonathon Niese to the bullpen.

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Hendricks and four relievers combined on a five-hitter, Addison Russell had a two-run single to key a five-run sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 6-0 on Friday in a matchup of slumping…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have activated Kevin Siegrist from the 15-day disabled list, adding a left-handed reliever to the mix for the first series after the All-Star break.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets have signed Muhammad Wilkerson to a five-year contract extension, beating Friday's deadline after which the Pro Bowl defensive end would have had to play this season under the franchise tag amount of…

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers recalled right-handed reliever Corey Knebel from Triple-A Colorado Springs before the start of a series against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has agreed to a four-year contract after being designated the team's franchise player.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A person with knowledge of negotiations says that Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins will play next season on the franchise tag.

After 112 years of amateur competition, professional boxers are fighting in the Olympics.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Second-year running back Karlos Williams of the Buffalo Bills has been suspended for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

LONDON (AP) — Two top-10 tennis players have withdrawn from the Rio Olympics, citing concerns about the Zika virus.

NEW YORK (AP) — Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez has been recalled by the Boston Red Sox from Triple-A Pawtucket and is expected to start against the New York Yankees on Saturday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with safety Kevin Byard, who had been their last remaining unsigned draft pick.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The NFL has suspended Bills running back Karlos Williams the first four games of the season for a drug offense.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Lynx have heard it all since they donned black shirts before a game in remembrance of two men who were shot by police and the five Dallas police officers who were killed in an attack…