La Crosse Tribune Sports News

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks center Nate Thompson will be sidelined for several months after tearing his Achilles tendon during an offseason workout.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Forget the playbook or the practice tempo. Jacksonville Jaguars rookie linebacker Myles Jack learned quickly Tuesday that the most important thing for him right now is getting acclimated to Florida's sweltering heat and humidity.

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's football confederation has fired national coach Dunga in the wake of the team's elimination from the Copa America in the United States.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have optioned right-hander Ryan Weber to Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Dario Alvarez.

TORONTO (AP) — Josh Donaldson hit a grand slam and finished with five RBIs, Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-3 on Tuesday.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds have recalled right-hander J.J. Hoover and infielder/outfielder Jose Peraza from Triple-A Louisville.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After missing all of last season, wide receiver Victor Cruz is inching closer to playing for the New York Giants.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays are dedicating their annual Pride Night to the victims of Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says San Diego Chargers first-round draft pick Joey Bosa is skipping this week's minicamp after a dispute arose in contract negotiations.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyrie Irving's now-you-see-it-now-you-don't, ankle-breaking crossover dribble happened at almost the exact spot where his first NBA Finals ended brutally last year with his left leg buckling and kneecap shattering.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis insists he's unfazed by critics who suggest he might have lost a step, saying he plans to keep playing "until the wheels fall off, hopefully."

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Minicamp isn't mandatory for about 15 Green Bay Packers veterans.

NEW YORK (AP) — Glory Johnson knows that a lot of attention will be on her later this week when she and the Dallas Wings square off against her ex-spouse Brittney Griner and the Mercury in Phoenix on Saturday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina defensive tackle Kawann Short returned to practice as the Panthers opened the "mandatory" phase of minicamp.

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dallas running back Darren McFadden fractured his right elbow in an accident at home and will likely be sidelined at the start of training camp.

A person with direct knowledge of the NHL's decision says the league has settled on Las Vegas as its choice for expansion, provided organizers can come up with a $500 million fee.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — APNewsBreak: AP source: NHL settles on Las Vegas as choice for expansion.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks re-hired Randy Carlyle on Tuesday, welcoming back the franchise's only Stanley Cup-winning coach 4 1/2 years after firing him.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Maria Sharapova appealed her two-year doping ban to the highest court in sports on Tuesday, and an expedited ruling will be issued next month ahead of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.