Sports Stories from August 17, 2022
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Kerr back as Australia kicks off preparations for World Cup
Aug 17, 2022 9:56 PM - Chelsea striker Sam Kerr and Manchester City defender Alanna Kennedy have been recalled to Australia's squad for two matches against Olympic champion Canada in September that will kick off the Matildas' final phase of preparations for a World Cup on home soil next year
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Liberty score final 13 points, beat Sky in playoff opener
Aug 17, 2022 9:25 PM - Sabrina Ionescu had 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists, Natasha Howard also scored 22 points and the seventh-seeded New York Liberty beat the defending champion Chicago Sky 98-91 in the opening game of the WNBA playoffs
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Toronto FC ties New England Revolution 2-2
Aug 17, 2022 8:57 PM - Federico Bernardeschi and Domenico Criscito scored to help Toronto FC tie the New England Revolution 2-2 on Wednesday night
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Bears, Seahawks on similar trajectories, with 1 big difference -- quarterbackAug 17, 2022 8:42 PM - The Bears and Seahawks will meet in a preseason game at 7 Thursday on ESPN. The game will feature two teams in full-on rebuild mode, even if their general managers won't say it. There is, however, one major difference between the two rebuilds -- the quarterback position.
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White Sox lose another shortstop to injury; Andrus on radar?Aug 17, 2022 8:25 PM - Tim Anderson is expected to miss another month after having finger surgery and Leury Garcia (back) went on the injured list Wednesday. In need of help at shortstop, the White Sox brought up Romy Gonzalez from Class AAA Charlotte and they might go after Elvis Andrus.
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Daniels out as Rangers president after 17 years leading club
Aug 17, 2022 7:38 PM - Jon Daniels is out as president of baseball operations for the Texas Rangers after 17 years leading the club
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Jaguars release veteran NT Malcom Brown, save $3M in 2022
Aug 17, 2022 7:28 PM - The Jacksonville Jaguars released veteran defensive tackle Malcom Brown, a move that will save $3 million in 2022
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Tight end Darren Waller returns to practice for Raiders
Aug 17, 2022 6:49 PM - Las Vegas tight end Darren Waller was one of several key players who returned to practice for the Raiders on Wednesday
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Colts, Lions get physical on 1st day of joint practices
Aug 17, 2022 6:30 PM - Indianapolis coach Frank Reich enjoyed watching the first joint practice with the Detroit Lions
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Chargers sign Derwin James to 4-year, $76.5M extension
Aug 17, 2022 6:15 PM - Derwin James signed a four-year, $76.5 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday morning, making him the NFL's highest-paid safety
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