US falls to Panama on PKs in Gold Cup semi

Adalberto Carrasquilla converted the decisive penalty kick after Cristian Roldan failed to convert his attempt, and Panama beat the defending champion United States 5-4 in a shootout after a 1-1 tie on Wednesday night in San Diego to reach the CONCACAF Gold Cup final against Mexico.

Colleges: Victoria S. Bowles, the woman seriously injured in the Jan. 15 car crash that killed Georgia OL Devin Willock and an athletics staffer, has sued the school’s athletics association and former Bulldogs DT and current Eagles rookie Jalen Carter for damages. Bowlers was riding in the backseat of the rented Ford Expedition driven by fellow UGA recruiting analyst Chandler LeCroy, who died in the crash while racing Carter at more than 104 mph following the Bulldogs’ College Football Playoff championship celebration. ... As expected, Northwestern defensive coordinator David Braun will serve as the football team’s interim head coach next season.

He takes over for longtime coach Pat Fitzgerald, who was fired Monday amid a hazing scandal. Also, Northwestern fired baseball coach Jim Foster after allegations of bullying and a toxic environment within the program. ... The NCAA D-I men’s basketball committee said no moves were imminent to increase the March Madness field beyond the current 68 teams . ... Former LSU women’s basketball player Danielle Ballard died after being struck by a car in Memphis, Tenn. Ballard, 29, was a pedestrian and the driver of the car remained on the scene. The accident is under investigation. A 5-foot-9 guard, Ballard was an all-SEC first-team selection as a junior in 2015.

Golf: Byeong “Ben” Hun An shot an opening-round 9-under 61 to take a two-stroke lead at the Scottish Open.

NFL: The Jets signed All-Pro DT Quinnen Williams, 25, with a fouryear, $96 million contract extension through the 2027 season that includes $66 million guaranteed, ESPN reported.