La Crosse Tribune Sports News

NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving took one last shot on the flight home from the NBA Finals, hoping LeBron James would play in the Olympics.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Nationals planned to recall top prospect Lucas Giolito to make his major league debut Tuesday against the New York Mets.

Strikeouts have taken the league by storm, but Week 12 of Three Up, Three Down highlights players like Masahiro Tanaka who succeed without racking up punch-outs.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Some fans and players want him to reconsider. Other supporters on Monday were simply sad that Lionel Messi says he's quitting the Argentine national team.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — When Lars Eller was playing for the Montreal Canadiens, he was a man without a position whose name was constantly bandied about in trade talks.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Canadian police are investigating the hit and run death of former UFC fighter Ryan Jimmo.

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Italy killed the Spanish football beast it helped create.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have hired former All-Star defenseman Wade Redden as their assistant director of player development.

Eric Lindros is finally a Hockey Hall of Famer.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have signed goalie Louis Domingue to a two-year contract.

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves right-hander Alexi Ogando has been designated for assignment and right-hander Mauricio Cabrera has been recalled from Double-A Mississippi.

LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — Former Boston Bruins star Ray Bourque (bork) has pleaded not guilty to a drunken driving charge.

After missing out on a championship following a historic 73-win campaign, where do the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors rank among the best teams in NBA history? PointAfter set out to answer that question while ranking the best team seasons ever.

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg insists he can still work with Jimmy Butler.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees and StubHub ended their squabble, announcing a sponsorship agreement Monday that sets an advertising minimum price for resale tickets.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies' pitch to keep free-agent guard Mike Conley in the fold includes a short video with an introduction from singer Justin Timberlake.

MIAMI (AP) — Jose Fernandez was discussing the Miami Marlins' latest victory when Freddie Mercury interrupted due to someone's cellphone ringtone.

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — A friend of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez is expected to change his not guilty plea in the 2013 shooting death of semi-professional football player Odin Lloyd.

Long-time defensive coordinators Wade Phillips and Monte Kiffin have won the Paul Zimmerman Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have signed forward Filip Forsberg to a six-year, $36 million contract, locking up one of their brightest young stars long term.