La Crosse Tribune Sports News

ATLANTA (AP) — It felt just like the first time for Lucas Harrell — from his first pitch, to the catcher behind the plate.

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) -- Thomas Spitz hit a two-run double in the fifth inning, leading the Palm Beach Cardinals to a 4-2 win over the St. Lucie Mets on Saturday.

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA's salary cap for the 2016-17 season has been set at $94.1 million, a huge leap from last season that has led to the enormous deals being given players in free agency.

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) -- Dominic Smith hit two home runs and drove in five runs, as the Binghamton Mets defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 9-2 in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders agreed to a one-year deal with Pierre-Alexander Parenteau on Saturday, bringing the veteran right wing back for a second stint with the team.

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that prized free agent Al Horford has agreed to terms on a four-year, $113 million deal with the Boston Celtics.

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) -- Yoan Aybar singled three times, and Daniel Gonzalez pitched five scoreless innings as the Lowell Spinners topped the Aberdeen IronBirds 4-1 on Saturday.

HOUSTON (AP) — Dioner Navarro drove in a season-high four runs, Chris Sale settled down after a shaky start to pitch seven-plus innings and become this season's first 14-game winner and the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 7-6…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Rangers' defense let them down in the first inning, setting the tone for their worst game of the season.

The recent UW grad finishes third at the U.S. trials to secure her spot on the American team for Rio.

LONDON (AP) — Facing yet another critical point during a match he never controlled, Novak Djokovic stretched for a half-volley drop winner, held up his right index finger — reminding the world, "I'm No. 1!" — then threw an uppercut…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Justin Verlander allowed two runs and four hits in seven innings, and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth consecutive game by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Saturday.

ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman homered to help Atlanta put Marlins ace Jose Fernandez through one of the worst starts of his career, and the Braves beat Miami 9-1 on Saturday.

TORONTO (AP) — A big win for Toronto was overshadowed by bad news about Marco Estrada's sore back.

The right-hander scatters seven hits over seven scoreless innings.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright pitched seven innings, Kolten Wong had a two-run triple and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Saturday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Reds first baseman Joey Votto has been scratched from the lineup due to a sore right shoulder.

NEW YORK (AP) — Former major league outfielder Nick Swisher says he is stepping away from the game to spend time with his wife and two daughters.

NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Juan Lagares has been activated from the 15-day disabled list by the New York Mets, who optioned right-hander Seth Lugo to Triple-A Las Vegas.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres have addressed their backup goalie situation by acquiring the rights to Anders Nilsson in a trade with the St. Louis Blues.