La Crosse Tribune Sports News

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky guard Isaiah Briscoe was told he needs to work on his game to be a first-round NBA draft pick, and that's fine with him.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — It took six years for Julio Jones to become the undisputed leader of the Atlanta Falcons' receiving corps.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals designated infielder Omar Infante for assignment before Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians, likely ending his rather unproductive tenure in Kansas City.

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James has watched "The Godfather" trilogy over and over during these playoffs. The Oscar-winning films about crime, family, honor — and revenge — soothe and motivate him. He can't get enough.

CLEVELAND (AP) — If it seems like these NBA Finals have lasted awhile, there's a reason for that.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey believes he ended up with the "best-case scenario" regarding his knee injury.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Left offensive tackle Eugene Monroe has been released by the Baltimore Ravens, who lost patience with the oft-injured veteran.

CLEVELAND (AP) — For all the criticism of Golden State's Draymond Green and penchant for committing flagrant fouls during these playoffs, Wednesday may have brought the harshest words yet.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals say defenseman Karl Alzner had sports hernia surgery and is expected to be "completely healthy" before the start of next season.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Safety Kurt Coleman is taking on an added role this season with the Carolina Panthers — full-time mentor.

The University of Oklahoma men's basketball team announced that it will play a nonconference road game at Wisconsin on Dec. 3.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki singled in the first inning Wednesday for his 4,256th career hit in the Japanese and North American major leagues, matching Pete Rose's record total in Major League Baseball.

Braun trails the Chicago Cubs' Dexter Fowler, Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, New York Mets' Yoenis Cespedes and Cubs' Jason Heyward in the voting.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Philander Smith College in Little Rock has hired former Arkansas Razorback and NBA player Todd Day as men's basketball coach.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida left-hander A.J. Puk, the sixth overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft last week, will have to wait to get back on the mound.

UW will play home-and-away series against Indiana, Michigan, Rutgers, Minnesota and Ohio State.

HONOLULU (AP) — It's a feat that few have the bravery or physical ability to attempt: taking on one of the world's most dangerous waves while competing against the best surfers in the sport.

Ichiro Suzuki is approaching a couple of hitting milestones in his professional baseball career.

According to MLB.com, the deal is worth $900,000 for Rortvedt, who was chosen by the Twins with the 56th overall pick in last week's draft.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Springfield's new American Hockey League team will be called the Thunderbirds.