(2009/07/06)
LANSING, Iowa — Sitting on the bench isn’t something that Lansing's Jacob Mohn is used to.
(2009/07/06)
Former Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson was supposed to have met with Detroit Pistons president Joe Dumars to discuss the Pistons’ coaching vacancy this weekend. If I were Johnson, I would only take that meeting if Dumars was willing to put in writing that “regardless of what transpires in the meeting, you will be under no obligation to ever coach the Pistons.”
(2009/07/06)
GREEN BAY (AP) — A new poll on pro sports' best franchises lists Lambeau Field as the best place to watch a game and the Milwaukee Brewers as the seventh best team to watch.
(2009/07/06)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Fueled by his neatly falling sinker, Nick Blackburn finished an important series for Minnesota by finishing another efficient performance.
(2009/07/06)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins will send a familiar trio to the All-Star game later this month: Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan.
(2009/07/05)
You can’t truly appreciate our fair city when you’re seeing it in a hurry. We would be cheating out-of-town guests if we gave them a 40-minute tour. They would be well within their rights to tell us we were grade-Z tour guides.
(2009/07/05)
WEST SALEM — A late accident on the back straightaway at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway made the Kwik Trip Late Model feature a two-lap race Saturday night.
(2009/07/05)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The ball sprung from Magglio Ordonez’s bat and landed in the seats to give the Tigers the lead, and Francisco Liriano’s head and shoulders dropped as fast as one of his 88 mph sliders.
(2009/07/05)
Manny Ramirez returned to the baseball field on Friday after a 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s drug policy and was greeted with a nice ovation.
(2009/07/04)
WINONA, Minn. — Brad Bjerke’s attitude is great. His arm, it’s OK.
(2009/07/04)
Jeremy Mayfield may have won the first lap in his dispute with NASCAR over his suspension for supposedly testing positive for methamphetamine, but the race is nowhere near over.
(2009/07/04)
NEW YORK (AP) — Target Field has a target date.
(2009/07/04)
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota.
(2009/07/03)
One of the WIAC’s recent cost-reduction measures asks league football members to consider playing each other twice during the regular season.
(2009/07/03)
When Kevin Lisk and his two boys, 13-year-old John and 11-year-0ld Jordan, line up for the start of the Chileda Classic races on Saturday, they may look like the other 1,200 or so runners.
(2009/07/03)
GREEN BAY — If you or your company has come through the recession reasonably well and has some discretionary income burning a hole in the ol’ pocket, the Green Bay Packers have just the way to put out the fire.
(2009/07/02)
After listening to a seemingly endless barrage of opinions about Brett Favre and his apparent desire to play quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, five things have become abundantly clear.
(2009/07/02)
These are not fun times for a number of people in the business world, the sporting world, or people who happen to deal with both.
(2009/07/02)
Since football is already in the air, I’ve recently had some enjoyable conversations about the true contenders that will emerge from the NFC. It’s been comical to listen to a majority, specifically Packers fans, admit the Vikings are the team with the best shot at a Super Bowl berth.
(2009/07/02)
Joe Branson’s RBI single, Colin Clayburn’s RBI double and Trevor Peden’s RBI single were part of French Island’s four-run third inning, and Damion Figueroa added a two-run home run in the fourth to help French Island defeat Holmen 6-4 in a Legion game on Wednesday.
(2009/07/02)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Joe Mauer has enough hits to lead the major leagues in batting average. Soon, he’ll have enough plate appearances.
(2009/07/02)
PITTSBURGH (AP) — No doubt the Cubs anticipated needing Randy Wells and Sam Fuld to win games for them as the All-Star break approached in early July. The Iowa Cubs, that is.
(2009/07/01)
ONALASKA — The Onalaska American Legion baseball team used its not-so-secret weapon to devastating effect Tuesday night.
(2009/07/01)
There have been a couple of examples recently that jumped out and served notice — at least to me — that the local sports scene is not immune from the economic struggles we find ourselves in.
(2009/07/01)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One pitch after another, the Royals fouled back seemingly everything Scott Baker threw. Good pitches, bad pitches, pitches he was trying to let them hit: Foul!
(2009/07/01)
PITTSBURGH — Their bench was thin, their minds admittedly jumbled a few hours after watching three more teammates leave. The Pirates had every reason to expect to lose to the Cubs after management effectively told them they’re not ready yet to win.
(2009/07/01)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have signed fifth-round draft pick Jasper Brinkley.
(2009/07/01)
MILWAUKEE — The historic Milwaukee Mile racetrack faces an uncertain future with its promoters behind on payments due to NASCAR and the Indy Racing League.
(2009/06/30)
MADISON — All postseason tournaments in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference will be limited to six teams as part of a conference-wide, cost-reduction plan announced today by the state’s top NCAA Division III conference.
(2009/06/30)
I have to admit I was more than a little skeptical last week when the Milwaukee Bucks traded Richard Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Bruce Bowen (38 years old), Fabricio Oberto (34) and Kurt Thomas (36).
(2009/06/30)
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have made qualifying offers to restricted free agent guard Ramon Sessions and forward Ersan Ilyasova, but will not make an offer to forward Charlie Villanueva — allowing one of their top scorers from last season to become an unrestricted free agent.
(2009/06/30)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have signed tight end Travis Beckum, the second of their two third-round draft picks.
(2009/06/30)
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Offensive lineman Kraig Urbik, the first of the Pittsburgh Steelers' three third-round draft picks, has signed a three-year contract.
(2009/06/30)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Four days after Ricky Rubio was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves, it appears that the teenage Spanish sensation has become the most wanted man in the NBA.
(2009/06/30)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Miguel Olivo didn't think Luke Hochevar struggled. He didn't believe the Royals missed some early chances against Nick Blackburn. That triple he hit in the seventh inning? Single all the way.
(2009/06/30)
PITTSBURGH (AP) — One good week is all that's needed to move near the top of the crowded NL Central. Or, maybe for the Chicago Cubs, one good series in Pittsburgh.
(2009/06/30)
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild held an introductory press conference on Monday for a player who needs no introduction in the state of hockey.
(2009/06/29)
WINONA, Minn. — There’s no better time to show up for a tournament than the championship game.
(2009/06/29)
MADISON — Wisconsin has set game times for all of its nonconference home slate.
(2009/06/29)
It was my first game ever. No, I didn’t make my first trip to watch the Brewers, Twins or any other Major League team. Last weekend, on Father’s Day, I attended my first La Crosse Loggers game at Copeland Park with my family.
(2009/06/29)
HOLMEN — Westby’s Brady Strangstalien edged La Crosse’s Eric Haug by one stroke to win the men’s championship flight at the TRGA Castle Mound Open at Drugan’s Castle Mound on Sunday.
(2009/06/29)
Katie Tabbert isn’t sure whether she will play in the 14th annual La Crosse Tribune/Midwest Professional Appraisal, Inc., Women’s County Amateur Golf Championship on Aug. 2.
(2009/06/29)
ST. LOUIS — Francisco Liriano pitched so well, his unsightly stats coming into the game must have been a typing mistake.
(2009/06/29)
CHICAGO — The squeeze was on as Chris Getz made a dash from third and headed for the plate.
(2009/06/28)
Steve Trussoni didn’t call it a hit. His coach made some excuses and wanted to give him a hit.
(2009/06/28)
As a soccer fan, I was thrilled when the U.S. men’s team shocked top-ranked Spain earlier this week. What made the game even more special was that I have a tie to someone playing in the contest.
(2009/06/28)
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins successfully challenged Albert Pujols the night before. Then they tried it again.
(2009/06/28)
CHICAGO (AP) — Gordon Beckham saw A.J. Pierzynski and Jim Thome sprinting after him, and just like that, his euphoria gave way to nerves.
(2009/06/28)
CHICAGO (AP) — Milton Bradley was in the Chicago Cubs' lineup Saturday, a day after he was sent home by manager Lou Piniella following an angry outburst in the dugout.
(2009/06/28)
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — New Minnesota general manager Chuck Fletcher continued his wheeling and dealing in the NHL draft on Saturday, trading the Wild's fourth and fifth-round picks to Edmonton for center Kyle Brodziak.
(2009/06/27)
MILWAUKEE (AP) — After surviving a deadly earthquake and rioting after games in Italy, the NBA will probably seem like a vacation to Brandon Jennings.
(2009/06/27)
When the Minnesota Twins took two out of three games from the Milwaukee Brewers this week — giving them five out of six for the season — it gave their group of fans in the Coulee Region bragging rights.
(2009/06/27)
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — During a visit to Reggie Bush's house in Los Angeles, there was a certain piece of memorabilia that caught the eye of All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson.
(2009/06/27)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hours after flashy first-round pick Ricky Rubio skipped an introductory news conference with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the franchise's new front man issued an open letter to fans and critics who are worried the team goofed by drafting two point guards.
(2009/06/27)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bemidji State's 10-year wait proved to be worth it.
(2009/06/27)
CHICAGO (AP) — Lou Piniella lost his patience after Milton Bradley lost his cool.
(2009/06/26)
MILWAUKEE — Brandon Jennings had heard all the negative perceptions about Milwaukee. The Bucks had heard the same things about the prep star-turned-European pro.
(2009/06/26)
MINNEAPOLIS — Just as Noah did before he floated away into the deluge, the Timberwolves cast off into their great unknown Thursday night two by two.
(2009/06/26)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — In his first season as starting quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers was merely asked to replace a legend. No pressure.
(2009/06/26)
Just when I was about to give up on ESPN Classic, the network has given me a reason to keep tuning in.
(2009/06/26)
DETROIT — Maybe the slump was in his hair. Magglio Ordonez ended a career-long drought without a homer by connecting on a go-ahead shot, leading the Detroit Tigers over the Chicago Cubs 6-5 Thursday for their seventh straight victory.
(2009/06/25)
He’s done so much in so little time that we almost forget Ross Kenseth is just 16.
(2009/06/25)
GREEN BAY (AP) — Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings has a three-year, $27 million contract extension and he didn’t have to boycott the offseason program or training camp to get it.
(2009/06/25)
When Billy McKinney entered the NBA as a sixth-round draft pick of the Phoenix Suns in 1977, point guards were not viewed with as much esteem as they are these days.
(2009/06/25)
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have traded Shaquille O’Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, a second-round draft pick and cash, according to a Yahoo! Sports report.
(2009/06/25)
LOOKS LIKE YOU'VE LOST COLOR: When I visited eBay on Tuesday night, I noticed authentic Minnesota Vikings Brett Favre jerseys already on sale. I think I threw up a little in my mouth at the sight of it. I’ll keep my opinions about Favre to myself until he signs his deal with Minnesota, but in the meantime, for my money, the “We’ll never forget you Brent” T-shirt looks like a great deal.
(2009/06/24)
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs acquired scoring swingman Richard Jefferson from Milwaukee in a four-player deal on Tuesday, giving San Antonio the extra offensive punch the aging former champions sorely needed.
(2009/06/24)
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers generally take care of their own, and wide receiver Greg Jennings might be the next player to receive a long-term contract extension from the team.
(2009/06/24)
EAU CLAIRE — The Eau Claire American Legion baseball team broke a 5-all tie with a run in the fifth inning Tuesday night and went on to an 8-6 victory over La Crosse Post 52 in the first game of a doubleheader.
(2009/06/24)
My wife and I drove down to Prairie du Chien on Sunday.
(2009/06/23)
The e-mail from Chris Schwarz had better news than Zach Thiel ever could have expected.
(2009/06/23)
Phil Mickelson has gained a new fan. It doesn’t matter that golf isn’t a sport I will go out of my way to watch. It doesn’t matter that Mickelson finished tied for second Monday and came up short in his bid to win his first U.S. Open title. Mickelson has forever earned my admiration for his performance as he copes with his wife Amy’s struggles with breast cancer.
(2009/06/23)
MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins return to the scene of their 2008 turnaround Tuesday night, when they open a three-game series with the Brewers at Miller Park.
(2009/06/23)
GREEN BAY (AP) — Yes, Pro Bowl safety Nick Collins showed up for the Green Bay Packers’ mandatory minicamp Monday. But that doesn’t mean he’s happy about his contract.
(2009/06/22)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A batting practice mishap wasn't enough to keep Wandy Rodriguez from his first win in more than a month.
(2009/06/22)
It’s early in the WNBA season, but two coaches already have defected without any warning.
(2009/06/22)
CHICAGO (AP) — His nerves frayed and his stomach twisting like a wicked curve, Randy Wells couldn't bear to watch so he stayed in the weight room.
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 Onalaska High School graduate Kyle Stewart is 3-1 with a 5.67 ERA in nine games (27 innings), including five starts at Western Carolina University. He has held opponents to a .244 batting average. (Western Carolina University photo) For more on the story, click here. |
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