La Crosse Tribune Sports News

NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart is flourishing on the court in her rookie season and putting up incredible numbers. Unfortunately, those haven't translated into many victories for Seattle.

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a two-year contract with Brazilian guard Leandro Barbosa to return to the franchise, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

PHOENIX (AP) — Ryan Schimpf toiled in the minors for seven years waiting for a chance to have a night like this.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Johnny Cueto intends to pitch in next week's All-Star Game after not getting to play in his first appearance there two years ago.

TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) -- Olmo Rosario singled three times, and Rafael Diaz pitched six scoreless innings as the Toros de Tijuana beat the Broncos de Reynosa 6-3 on Wednesday.

DALLAS (AP) — The Mavericks signed free agent forward Harrison Barnes to a four-year, $94 million maximum contract as soon as the rules allowed, with a lighthearted poke at the drama that cost them DeAndre Jordan last year.

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) -- Luis Urias homered and singled, scoring two runs as the Lake Elsinore Storm topped the Stockton Ports 7-1 on Wednesday.

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nick Buss homered twice and had three hits as the Salt Lake Bees beat the Las Vegas 51s 12-5 on Wednesday.

HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) -- Stephen Smith doubled and singled twice, scoring a run and also driving one home as the Hillsboro Hops beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 9-1 on Wednesday.

KEIZER, Ore. (AP) -- Ashford Fulmer doubled and singled three times, scoring three runs while also driving in three as the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes beat the Vancouver Canadians 16-4 on Wednesday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike scored 17 of her 23 points in the first half, Candace Parker made a key block in the closing seconds and the Los Angeles Sparks held off the Indiana Fever 94-88 on Wednesday night.

HOUSTON (AP) — The Seattle Mariners came into Houston feeling good after a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Mark Reyes and three other pitchers combined for a shutout as the San Jose Giants beat the Modesto Nuts 2-0 on Wednesday.

CHICAGO (AP) — The New York Yankees keep showing signs that they might be ready to break out, and they keep turning in performances like this.

RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Mitch Haniger hit a run-scoring double in the seventh inning to give the Reno Aces a 3-2 win over the Tacoma Rainiers on Wednesday.

PHOENIX (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says the Phoenix Suns have agreed to a two-year contract with guard Leandro Barbosa.

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- Max Stassi hit a two-run double in the seventh inning, leading the Fresno Grizzlies to a 5-2 win over the Sacramento River Cats on Wednesday.

TABASCO, Mexico (AP) -- Hector Gimenez hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning, and Diego Madero doubled and singled twice as the Leones de Yucatan topped the Olmecas de Tabasco 4-2 on Wednesday.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Alexi Amarista hit a run-scoring single in the fourth inning, leading the El Paso Chihuahuas to a 6-4 win over the Albuquerque Isotopes on Wednesday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says the Los Angeles Lakers are getting Spanish guard Jose Calderon and two second-round draft picks in a trade with the Chicago Bulls, who are clearing salary cap space to…