La Crosse Tribune Sports News

NEW YORK (AP) — The Chicago Cubs became the first team since the 1976 Cincinnati Reds' Big Red Machine to have five players voted as All-Star Game starters when their entire infield earned the honor Tuesday along with centerfielder Dexter…

CHICAGO (AP) — The New York Yankees have recalled left-hander Chasen Shreve from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre and optioned right-hander Luis Cessa to their top farm club.

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police said Tuesday that they are investigating an allegation of sexual assault against Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Forwards Jared Boll and Mason Raymond and defenseman Jeff Schultz have agreed to contracts with the Anaheim Ducks.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two-time Olympic cycling gold medalist Anna Meares will carry the Australian flag at the opening ceremony for the Rio de Janeiro Games on Aug. 5.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Greg Ross tossed a five-hit shutout and Neftali Soto went 1 for 1, as the Harrisburg Senators topped the Erie SeaWolves 1-0 in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders have agreed to a one-year deal with goaltender Jean-Francois Berube

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have placed slugger Brandon Moss on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left ankle.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have released Stephen Tulloch.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with restricted free agents Nicklas Jensen and Mat Bodie.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have signed goalie Darcy Kuemper to a one-year, $1.55 million contract.

TORONTO (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have placed closer Wade Davis on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right forearm.

CHICAGO (AP) — John Lackey's winless streak stretched to five games, Chicago manager Joe Maddon was ejected and the Cincinnati Reds beat the struggling Cubs 9-5 Tuesday behind Zack Cozart's 13th home run.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Detroit Tigers have placed left-hander Daniel Norris on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique.

The New Jersey Devils have signed free agent left wing Luke Gazdic and re-signed restricted free agent center Jacob Josefson.

A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that David West is headed to Golden State on a one-year deal to try to land that elusive championship.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues have re-signed forward Magnus Paajarvi to a one-year, $700,000 contract.

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon has been ejected from Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College will retire the jerseys of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly in separate ceremonies during the 2016 season.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Gerardo Martino has resigned as Argentina's national team coach, just over a week after the team lost in the final of the Copa America.