ERIC NÚÑEZ

AP Sports Writer
Colombia's James Rodriguez celebrates beating Uruguay 1-0 in a Copa America semifinal soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
James Rodríguez is enjoying a stunning revival with Colombia at Copa América
After a subpar performance with Sao Paulo in Brazil, Colombia’s chances at Copa America appeared not to rest with James Rodriguez but with Liverpool winger Luis Diaz.
 
FILE - United States defender Sergiño Dest plays against Ghana during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Oct. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. United States coach Gregg Berhalter plans to have Dest at the team's training camp for the CONCACAF Nations League final four next month, even though the defender is suspended for the March 21 semifinal against Jamaica. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter to have Sergiño Dest in camp ahead of CONCACAF Nations League final four
U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter plans to have Sergiño Dest in camp ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League final four next month, even though the defender is suspended for the March 21 semifinal against Jamaica.
 
FILE - United States head coach Gregg Berhalter looks onto the pitch before an international friendly soccer match against Ghana, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. For U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter, having the 2026 World Cup final played in New Jersey adds another layer of incentive. Berhalter grew up not far from MetLife Stadium, the venue that will host the championship match of the expanded 48-nation, 104-game tournament. “If there wasn’t motivation already to try to get to the final, there’s a little bit of extra motivation now to be playing, potentially 15 minutes away from where I grew up, in a World Cup final,” Berhalter said in an interview with The Associated Press on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.(AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
Having the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey is extra motivation for Gregg Berhalter
Having the 2026 World Cup final played in New Jersey adds another layer of incentive for U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter.
 
2 players out of Western & Southern Open after COVID contact
Two players — Argentina’s Guido Pella and Bolivia’s Hugo Dellien — say their fitness trainer tested positive for COVID-19 and that is why they were dropped from the tennis tournament that will precede the U.S. Open at its Flushing Meadow site.
 
Copa América: Chile vs. Peru semifinal filled with history
The Copa América semifinal between Brazil and Argentina is not the only one filled with history. Wednesday’s match between Chile and Peru doesn’t carry the same sporting rivalry as Brazil vs.
 
Argentina beats Qatar to escape elimination at Copa America
Lionel Messi avoided another disappointment with the national team as Argentina defeated Qatar 2-0 to escape elimination in the group stage at the Copa America.
 
Brazil jeered again at home after 0-0 draw against Venezuela
Brazil followed a lackluster win over Bolivia with a scoreless draw against Venezuela in the Copa America to prompt more jeers from local fans.