Provoking poke sparks probe
South American football officials will open an investigation into the actions of Chile defender Gonzalo Jara — who was caught by TV cameras poking Edinson Cavani’s behind to provoke a red card in the quarter- finals of the Copa America. It could lead to a suspension. Cavani was sent off after the 63rd- minute provocation by Jara, and Chile went on to win Wednesday’s match 1- 0. Cavani slapped Jara in the face immediately after Jara put his hand on him, but the referee only punished Cavani. While the slap appeared to be light, Jara dropped to the ground with his hand to his face