La Crosse Tribune Sports News

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals dealt Noah Syndergaard his first loss in more than a month, an 11-4 victory over the New York Mets on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series between the division rivals.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Kris Bryant became the first major leaguer to hit three homers and two doubles in a game, and Jake Arrieta added a solo shot in the ballpark where he threw a no-hitter in April, leading the Chicago…

SONOMA, Calif. — Tony Stewart sat slumped on the stairs inside his team transporter a year ago reflecting on the worst slump of his NASCAR career.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cubs' Kris Bryant became the first major leaguer to hit three homers and two doubles in a game on Monday night against the Cincinnati Reds.

ATLANTA (AP) — Home plate umpire Jerry Layne has left the game between the Indians and Braves after being hit by a foul tip.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pat Summitt's family said Sunday that the last few days have been difficult for the former Tennessee women's basketball coach as her Alzheimer's disease progresses.

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints are planning to keep their training camp in West Virginia after recent flooding in the state killed at least 23 people.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers coach Nate McMillan has added Bill Bayno and David McClure to his coaching staff.

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves rookie right-hander John Gant has left Monday night's game against the Cleveland Indians with an apparent injury to his left side.

The PGA Tour Champions American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Course ended Sunday evening, but that doesn’t mean tournament director Nate Pokrass’ work is done.

DENVER (AP) — Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki returned to Coors Field saying he is "in a good place" 11 months after being traded by the Colorado Rockies.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils have tendered a qualifying offer to leading scorer Kyle Palmieri and four other restricted free agents.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have promoted right-hander Joel Peralta from the minors to help their bullpen for the start of a series at the Cincinnati Reds.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks have issued qualifying offers to defenseman Hampus Lindholm and forwards Rickard Rakell and Stefan Noesen.

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer has been found not guilty of DUI charges.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have claimed guard Tony Wroten off waivers.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — It's almost July, and Francisco Liriano is still searching for his control.

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed forward Drew Miller to a one-year deal.

WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz could miss his next start because of elbow discomfort.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks issued a qualifying offer to pending restricted free agent forward Tomas Hertl and three other players.