La Crosse Tribune Sports News

DETROIT (AP) — When the Detroit Tigers won the AL Central every year from 2011-14, the title often seemed to come down to a handful of head-to-head matchups between the champions and their closest challengers.

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees star Alex Rodriguez says he is "surprised" he is out of the lineup for the second day in a row.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers were in deep trouble before Scott Kazmir settled down and the lineup went to work.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor is bringing in two new minority partners, including the NBA's first Chinese owner.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo police have released a pair of complaints against Sabres forward Evander Kane in which two women accuse him of grabbing them at a bar.

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.