soccer

Brazil defeats U.S. in exhibition— Neymar and Roberto Firmino scored first-half goals, and Brazil overwhelmed the United States 2-0 Friday in an exhibition at MetLife Stadium. Firmino scored in the 11th minute off a cross from Douglas Costa. Neymar converted a penalty kick in the 44th for his 58th goal in 91 international appearances. The U.S. has two wins, two losses and three ties under interim coach Dave Sarachan, who took over last October after the Americans failed to qualify for the World Cup.

Cycling

Rodriguez takes 13th stage of Spanish Vuelta — Simon Yates cut in half Jesus Herrada’s Spanish Vuelta lead in a 13th stage won by Oscar Rodriguez on Friday. Rodriguez dominated the difficult climb up La Camperona to clinch the victory in the 175-kilometer (109-mile) stage from Carreno to Sabero in northwestern Spain. Ian Boswell finished Friday’s stage in 128th place, 27:21 behind the stage winner; overall he is 137th place, 2:18:57 behind the overall leader. Riders face another demanding mountain stage Saturday, a 171-kilometer (106-mile) ride from Cistierna to Nava. The three-week Grand Tour race ends Sept. 16 in Madrid.