USMNT shakes up front office

Brian McBride is out as general manager of the U.S. men’s national team, U.S. Soccer Federation sporting director Earnie Stewart told the governing body’s board of directors.

Stewart informed the board during his presentation near the end of the board’s executive session Thursday, a person familiar with the discussion told the Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision was not announced.

Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves was arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Barcelona . ... Juventus was hit with a 15-point penalty for false accounting after an appeal hearing at the Italian soccer federation . ... FC Charlotte defender Anton Walkes, 25, died from injuries he sustained in a boat crash off the coast of Miami, authorities said Thursday.

Michigan fired co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss amid an investigation by campus police into possible computer-access crimes at the football building . ... Florida released highly touted high school quarterback Jaden Rashada, three days after he requested to be let go . ... University of Central Florida defensive back Justin Hodges was dismissed from the team after his arrest on a charge of home invasion robbery with a firearm and a mask.

Kyrie Irving scored 48 points to lead Brooklyn to a 117-106 win over host Utah.

Cameron Brink had 25 points and 14 rebounds as No. 4 Stanford beat No. 8 Utah 74-62 at home.

Defense lawyers are asking for Darius Miles, a University of Alabama basketball player charged with capital murder, to be released on bond.

Two-time Daytona 500 champion Matt Kenseth was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Carolina winger Max Pacioretty (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve, the team said.

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin finished fourth in a downhill in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, remaining tied with former teammate Lindsey Vonn for the women’s record with 82 World Cup wins each.