Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
The editor in turn is Eric Núñez in New York until 2100 GMT. Luis Ruiz in Mexico City from that time on.
FOOTBALL
WORLD CUP SOUTH AMERICA-PANORAMA
BUENOS AIRES — South America closes the qualification for the Qatar World Cup on a double date with an open end to define the companions of the already qualified Brazil and Argentina. Ecuador, Uruguay and Peru depend on themselves for two direct tickets to the World Cup and fifth place to play an intercontinental playoff against an Asian national team. By Deborah Rey. 675 words. AP Photo. SENT.
FIFA WORLD CUP DRAW
GENEVA — Next week's World Cup group draw will have certain adjustments to the teams' placement in the pots due to Russia's war in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic. Only 29 of the 32 teams will be in the draw. The last three places will be defined in June. By Graham Dunbar. 400 words. AP Photo. SENT.
UEFA-GASTOS
LONDON — The big clubs in Europe will discuss on Thursday the possible reform of the financial constraints of continental football that seeks to ensure that total staff spending does not exceed 70% of annual revenues. Teams will not have a salary cap. After a decade, UEFA will replace the regulations of the so-called Financial Fair Play, with which it sought to limit losses. By Rob Harris. 300 words. AP Photo. SENT.
WORLD CUP ECUADOR
QUITO — True to his style in the qualifying rounds, coach Gustavo Alfaro promises that Ecuador will take the initiative to win the match against Paraguay in order to seal once and for all the passage to the World Cup in Qatar. Ecuador needs to score just one point in its last two matches to certify a direct ticket. 450 words. AP Photo. SENT.
WORLD CUP CHILE-BRERETON
SANTIAGO — Chile coach Martín Lasarte does not rule out the presence of striker Ben Brereton for the match against leader Brazil and in which the “Roja” will play their lives in the World Cup qualifiers. The participation of the nationalized Briton is in doubt because he recovers from an ankle injury. 340 words. AP Photo. SENT.
SWEDEN-IBRAHIMOVIC
NO PROVENANCE — The absence of Zlatan Ibrahimović in the World Cup repechage will not weigh as much on Sweden as before. Sweden's dependence on its historic scorer has diminished in the face of the emergence of a trio of attackers half their age. By Steve Douglas. 450 words. AP Photo. SENT.
TENNIS
NADAL-INJURY
MADRID — Rafael Nadal will have to be out of business for four to six weeks due to a rib crack on the left side, which compromises his set-up for the French Open in two months. By Tales Azzoni. 400 words. AP Photo. SENT.
BASEBALL
MARLINS-SOLER
JUPITER, Florida — Jorge Soler, the MVP of the last World Series, is excited to play in front of his family in Miami. The Marlins formally announce the acquisition of the Cuban slugger with a $36 million contract for three years. By Chuck King. 400 words. AP Photo. Editors: in development.
NFL
COLTS-RYAN
INDIANAPOLIS — New Colts quarterback Matt Ryan declared himself ready for a change of scenery. After 14 years in Atlanta, Ryan joins his new team. By Michael Marot. 400 words. AP Photo. Editors: in development.
BASKETBALL
Games today in the NBA (Eastern Hours):
Golden State en Orlando, 7 p.m.
Atlanta in New York, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago in Milwaukee, 8 p.m.
LA Clippers in Denver, 10 p.m.
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