Sports News Roundup: Roethlisberger expects to start Sunday; A's sign veteran catcher Herrmann to 1-year contract

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

A's sign veteran catcher Herrmann to 1-year contract

The Oakland Athletics have signed veteran catcher Chris Herrmann to a one-year contract, the team announced Tuesday. Herrmann, 31, is expected to compete with returning catcher Josh Phegley in a backup role, although the team has not acquired a starter. Last year's primary catcher, Jonathan Lucroy, is a free agent.

Curry signals willingness to meet with NASA over Moon landing doubts

Three-time NBA champion Stephen Curry on Tuesday signaled that he is willing to take NASA up on its offer to tour its lunar lab in Houston after his pronouncement this week that he does not believe humans ever walked on the Moon. During the "Winging It" podcast released on Monday, the Golden State Warriors guard asked fellow players Vince Carter and Kent Bazemore whether they believed humans had ever been to the Moon.

NBA notebook: Cavs' Thompson (foot) could miss a month

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is expected to miss up to a month with a sprained foot, ESPN reported Tuesday. Thompson scored his 5,000th career point on Monday against Milwaukee and has been one of Cleveland's most consistent players this season, averaging 12.0 points and 11.6 rebounds per game.

Jones lands temporary license, set for UFC 232

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was granted a temporary fight license Tuesday by the California State Athletic Commission, allowing him to move forward with a scheduled bout against Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 232. The ruling removes Jones from the suspended list, where he landed after testing positive for an anabolic steroid following his UFC 214 victory over Daniel Cormier in Anaheim, Calif., on July 29, 2017.

NFL notebook: Roethlisberger expects to start Sunday

Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is banged up, but sore ribs won't keep him out of action when the Steelers play host to the New England Patriots on Sunday. Roethlisberger required a pain-killing injection to deal with a rib injury sustained in the second quarter last week in Pittsburgh's loss to the Oakland Raiders. He returned to the game late in the fourth quarter.

MLB notebook: Jays part ways with Tulowitzki

The Toronto Blue Jays released five-time All-Star Troy Tulowitzki on Tuesday, making the shortstop a free agent. Tulowitzki, 34, had two years and $38 million guaranteed remaining on his contract with the Blue Jays, a sum the club still owes the infielder.

Soccer: Barca's Miami U-turn highlights culture divide - experts

Barcelona's decision to back out of next month's La Liga match against Girona in Miami highlights the differences that epitomize the European and American models of sport, according to sports industry analysts. The Spanish league applied in September to move the Jan. 26 game to Florida from Catalonia but met opposition from various governing bodies who feel official matches must be held within the territory of the respective member association.

LAFC trades former No. 1 pick Moutinho to Orlando

Los Angeles FC has traded former No. 1 overall pick Joao Moutinho to Orlando SC for fellow defender Mohamed El-Munir, LAFC announced Tuesday. Moutinho, who turns 21 next month, scored one goal in 14 matches during his first season in MLS.

Oakland sues Raiders, NFL over Vegas move

The city of Oakland, Calif., gave the Raiders a going-away present on Tuesday. A federal lawsuit.

Broncos, Browns on playoff fringe ahead of matchup

The Denver Broncos were high on quarterback Baker Mayfield long before he was taken first overall in the NFL draft in April. They plan to keep him from beating them on Saturday night.

(With inputs from Reuters)

(With inputs from agencies.)