Sports News Roundup: WTA finals, Youth Olympics, ALCS, NBA

Kyle Palmieri recorded his third consecutive two-goal game, Keith Kinkaid made seven crucial saves during a late power play.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

NASCAR notebook: Fuel shortage foils Kurt Busch' chances

TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Kurt Busch was one corner and a straightaway from his second victory of the season and an automatic ticket into the Round of 8 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. However, Busch's No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford ran out of gas in Turn 4 on the final lap of the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Busch steered to the bottom of the track and watched helplessly as teammate Aric Almirola charged past him and claimed the overtime win.

U.S. women's soccer team routs Jamaica, seals World Cup berth

The U.S. women's national team will get the opportunity to defend its World Cup championship next summer in France after defeating Jamaica 6-0 in a semifinal of the CONCACAF qualifying tournament on Sunday in Frisco, Texas. Canada won the other semifinal 7-0 over Panama on Sunday and also qualified for the World Cup. The Canadians and Americans will play Wednesday at Toyota Stadium in Frisco for the CONCACAF regional championship.

Bradley's 3-run double helps Red Sox even ALCS

Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a go-ahead, bases-clearing double with two outs in the third inning, and the Boston Red Sox evened the American League Championship Series at one game apiece with a 7-5 victory over the visiting Houston Astros on Sunday night. Game 3 is Tuesday in Houston.

NBA: Knicks release Noah after two seasons

The New York Knicks have released centre Joakim Noah with two years and $38 million remaining on his contract, the NBA team said on Saturday. Noah, son of former world number three French tennis player Yannick, has been away from the team since clashing with former coach Jeff Hornacek last season.

NFL roundup: Pats end Chiefs' unbeaten run

Tom Brady passed for 340 yards, and the New England Patriots got a 28-yard field goal from Stephen Gostkowski as time expired Sunday night to beat the Chiefs 43-40 at Foxborough, Mass., dumping Kansas City from the unbeaten ranks. Matched against a first-year starter, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Brady led the Patriots on a game-winning drive in the final three minutes. His 39-yard strike to tight end Rob Gronkowski gave New England (4-2) a goal-to-go situation in the final seconds.

Former U.S. Open champ Stephens qualifies for first WTA finals

Former U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens has qualified for her first season-ending WTA Finals in Singapore, the WTA Tour said on Monday. Stephens joins fellow Grand Slam champions Simona Halep, Angelique Kerber, Naomi Osaka, Petra Kvitova and Caroline Wozniacki in the singles field for the Oct. 21-28 event.

NFL notebook: Allen hurt, Peterman throws 2 picks

Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen left Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans with a right (throwing) elbow injury and did not return. Head coach Sean McDermott didn't have any details on the injury after the game, saying Allen was still being evaluated. He said he thought the hit that injured Allen was late and should have drawn a flag for roughing the passer.

Tennis: Del Potro suffers fractured kneecap after fall

U.S. Open runner-up Juan Martin del Potro has suffered a fractured right kneecap following his fall during a match in Shanghai this week, his spokesman said in a statement on Sunday. Del Potro, who has been unlucky with injuries throughout his career, retired from his round-of-16 match against Borna Coric on Thursday after falling heavily.

Basketball chief Baumann dies suddenly at Youth Olympics

Patrick Baumann, the 51-year-old secretary general of basketball's world governing body, has died of a heart attack at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) said on Sunday. "Basketball has lost a leader, an advocate and a friend and our thoughts are with Patrick's wife and two children at this tragic time," it said.

NHL roundup: Palmieri makes multi-goal history

Kyle Palmieri recorded his third consecutive two-goal game, Keith Kinkaid made seven crucial saves during a late power play, and the New Jersey Devils held on for a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday in Newark, N.J. Palmieri became the fourth player in NHL history to score multiple goals in at least three straight games to start a season, joining Patrick Marleau (2012-13), Peter Stastny (1982-83) and Cy Denneny (1917-18). He scored on a five-on-three in the second period and added a goal in the first minute of the third.

(With inputs from Reuters)

(With inputs from agencies.)