La Crosse Tribune Sports News

Victor Wembanyama, like many other NBA players, is obsessed with soccer. It's a craze that isn't going away, and now even franchises are collaborating on how to reach new fans.

Things are somewhat out of control at the Australian Open this year, and that's got only a little to do with the results on the courts.

High-level scorers and consistent performers headline this week's five notable athletes. Vote for your favorite performance.

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley hit the Eagles’ record book — the one he keeps adding his name in — last week to learn who held the team record for rushing yards in a playoff game.

Some big wins on the basketball court highlight the notable performances this week. Vote for your favorite

Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese player chosen for baseball’s Hall of Fame, falling one vote shy of unanimous when he was elected Tuesday along with CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner.

The betting favorite to win next year’s national championship is Ohio State. The question nobody can really answer is what sort of game will everyone return to in seven months.

The Midwest Players Classic brought together dozens of the best high school basketball teams from the area and beyond. Several local players had standout days.

The Buckeyes defeated the fighting Irish in the final game of the first every 12-team tournament to earn their ninth national title.. OSU last won a championship in 2014.

Ichiro is a wellspring of national pride — like Shohei Ohtani now — and his fame across the Pacific was therapeutic as Japan's economy sputtered through the so-called lost decades.

ATLANTA — Before the first 12-team College Football Playoff even started, there were already plenty of people suggesting changes for determining future national champions.

Are colleges ready for what comes next — with name, image and likeness deals; the transfer portal; the playoff; Title IX and other issues still to be resolved.

The runup to LA hosting the 2028 Olympics will coincide with massive rebuilding of housing and infrastructure at a time when the region's resources figure to be stretched.

The new 3-on-3 women's basketball league Unrivaled tips off this weekend. Games will be played mostly on Friday, Saturday and Monday and broadcast on TNT or TruTv.

The legendary voice of the organization died Thursday at the age of 90, ending a legendary career for a man who became the face of the franchise.

Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90.

Basketball and hockey players stood out this week locally. Vote for the Supernova, the performance that most stood out to you.

Daniels threw two touchdown passes to lead the Commanders to a win at Tampa Bay, becoming the fourth rookie quarterback in the SB era to win a road playoff start.

The 15th annual Midwest Players Classic is set for this weekend, but the story behind its growth and organization is as unique as the talent on the hardwood.

The La Crosse Tribune will recognize the accomplishments of five boys high school athletes from our coverage area each week.