MewiS’ hat triCk leadS U.S. women paSt Colombia 4-0 Ohio State QB Fields declares for draft; WR Olave returning.
ORL A N DO, FLA.» Having collected her first career hat trick, the celebration continued for Samantha Mewis as she cheered on her big sister Kristie.
Samantha Mewis scored three goals and Kristie added another to give the United States a 4-0 exhibition victory over short-handed Colombia on Monday.
“I’m just so proud of Kristie. I think it’s so cool to watch her success here and to have her here,” said Samantha Mewis, the reigning U.S. Soccer Player of the Year. “I feel so lucky that we both get to be here.”
The U.S. extended its unbeaten streak to 33 matches.
DU hockey falls to No. 3 North Dakota 5-1.
The University of Denver hockey team fell to 2-2 against No. 3 North Dakota this season after losing 5-1 on Monday at Magness Arena.
The Pioneers outshot the Fighting Hawks 33-26, but didn’t score a goal until Slava Demin’s shot through traffic early in the third period drew DU (4-8-1) to within 3-1. North Dakota answered with Gavin Hain’s goal 30 seconds later and the Pios never got any closer. DU’s Carter Savoie led all players with nine shots on goal.
Texans interview Bieniemy, 3 others in coaching search.
HOUSTON» The Houston Texans said they had interviewed four more candidates to replace fired coach Bill O’Brien.
The Texans said they completed interviews with Kansas City offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Indianapolis defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, Buffalo assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and Baltimore assistant head coach/receivers coach David Culley on Monday.
The Texans did not initially request to interview Bieniemy, which reportedly upset quarterback Deshaun Watson.
NFL won’t allow in-person workouts for scouting combine.
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NFL will not allow in-person workouts for the scouting combine due to health and safety precautions because of COVID-19. The league informed teams Monday that any workouts will take place on the individual pro days on college campuses. Interviews of prospects will be done virtually.
Sources: Daboll likely to stay put as Bills coordinator.
OR C H A RDP A RK, N .Y. » The likelihood of Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll staying in Buffalo for at least more season has increased after he was passed over in filling the L.A. Chargers coaching job, two people with direct knowledge of Daboll’s plans told AP.
49ers promote DeMeco Ryans to DC, Mike McDaniel to OC.
The San Francisco 49ers promoted linebackers coach DeMeco Ryans to defensive coordinator and run game coordinator Mike McDaniel to offensive coordinator on Monday to fill openings on the staff after Robert Saleh left to take over as head coach for the New York Jets.
Wizards see 5th consecutive game postponed by virus issues.
MI A MI» The Washington Wizards are now assured of going at least 11 days between games, after yet another postponement while the team deals with COVID-19 issues. The Wizards’ game that was scheduled to be played Wednesday in Charlotte is now off, the NBA said Monday.
Ohio State QB Justin Fields is forgoing his senior season to enter the NFL draft, while Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Olave is returning for his senior year. The teammates announced their decisions Monday on Twitter.
Jon Arnett, star college and NFL RB, dies at 85.
LOS A NGELES» Jon Arnett, one of Southern California’s greatest running backs who went on to become a five-time Pro Bowl player for the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 85. USC said Monday that Arnett died Saturday of heart failure in Lake Oswego, Ore.