Month: August 2022

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The U.S. women’s national soccer team is set to face England at Wembley Stadium, the first of two European matches as the United States prepares to defend its title at the 2023 World Cup. The Oct. 7 match is contingent on England securing its spot in the World

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Add Juan Soto to the list of young stars the Washington Nationals have parted with over the past several years. Sending Soto and Josh Bell to San Diego comes a year after the Nationals traded Max Scherzer, Trea Turner and several other players to plunge them

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals sent Whit Merrifield to the Blue Jays just minutes before Tuesday’s trade deadline, even though the two-time All-Star was unvaccinated against COVID-19 and had to miss Kansas City’s trip to Toronto last month. It’s unclear whether Merrifield, who has primarily played second

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer The Cincinnati Reds continued to shed veterans at the deadline, trading their most productive offensive player, Brandon Drury, to the San Diego Padres for a prospect. The Drury trade followed a deal announced earlier Tuesday that sent starting pitcher Tyler Mahle to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for three

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz’s production thus far hasn’t lived up to the standards set by his lofty recruiting ranking and sparkling debut as a starter. He’s ready to stabilize what has been an erratic career by helping the Badgers earn the Big Ten championship game

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The toughest part of a contract dispute for Deebo Samuel came in the final week when his San Francisco 49ers teammates were practicing and he could only work out on the side. The months-long drama that featured a social media scrub, a trade

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Former captain Juan Reynoso has been appointed as coach of Peru’s national team, replacing Ricardo Gareca. Peru’s soccer federation says the 52-year-old Reynoso was hired “with the clear objective of (reaching) the 2026 World Cup.” Gareca four years ago led the Peruvians to their first World Cup since 1982, but he

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints second-year receiver Kawaan Baker is facing a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy. A statement from the NFL on Tuesday says Baker is eligible to participate in all preseason practices and games. He’ll be allowed to return to the Saints’ active roster on Oct. 17, following New

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles acquired outfielder Brett Phillips from the Tampa Bay Rays for $100,000. The 28-year-old Phillips hit .147 in 75 games for the Rays this year, but he could bring defensive value to a Baltimore team that is still in the hunt for a postseason spot. The Orioles, who

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers say they want to keep wide receiver Diontae Johnson. It’s the price tag to keep him that’s up for debate. Johnson is entering the final season of the rookie contract he signed in 2019. Johnson has voluntarily sat out portions of practice

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — New Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel has taken significant steps to help create bonds on a team with many new pieces. The transfer from Central Florida was busy last month. He got his offensive playmakers together at a ranch and took his offensive linemen to Lake

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — When Brian Daboll was hired to be the New York Giants coach, there were hopes his offensive wizardy would rub off on Daniel Jones and make him a better quarterback. In four seasons as the Buffalo Bills’ offensive coordinator, Daboll did a masterful job