Sports News Roundup: LAFC trades former No. 1 pick Moutinho to Orlando; Jones lands temporary license, set for UFC 232

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.

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.

NHL roundup: Ovechkin, Backstrom fuel Caps' win

Alex Ovechkin scored three goals and Nicklas Backstrom added four assists as the Washington Capitals jumped out to a big lead early and defeated the visiting Detroit Red Wings 6-2 Tuesday night. Ovechkin has points in 12 straight games, helping fill the absence of T.J. Oshie, out for the previous 11 games with a concussion. However, Oshie returned and scored a goal, and Brett Connolly and Travis Boyd added goals, too, as the Capitals won their third straight.

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.

NBA roundup: Popovich moves to No. 4 on wins list

Bryn Forbes scored a season-high 24 points and pulled down a career-high 11 rebounds to lead a balanced San Antonio attack as the Spurs strolled past the visiting Phoenix Suns 111-86 on Tuesday. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich earned his 1,211th career win, moving him past Pat Riley for fourth place on the all-time NBA coaching victories list. Ahead of him are Don Nelson (1,335), Lenny Wilkens (1,332) and Jerry Sloan (1,221).

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.

Cycling: Sky to end involvement in the sport after 2019 season

Sky will end its involvement in cycling after the 2019 season, Team Sky said on Wednesday. The team will continue to race under a different name if a new sponsor is secured to provide funding from the beginning of 2020, Team Sky said in a statement.

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.

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.)