Monsters fall in Rochester

It was a rough night for the Monsters in Rochester, falling behind by two goals after one period en route to a 5-2 defeat against the host Americans. Nathan Gerbe scored a goal and registered an assist on Sonny Milano’s tally. Blake Siebenaler also had an assist for the Monsters, who were outshot, 39-26.

College football

MIAMI (OHIO) STAVES OFF OHIO >> “MACtion” was in full force Nov. 7 in prime time, as Miami (Ohio) held a two-touchdown lead against visiting Ohio but then had to hold on for a 30-28 win. Alonzo Smith had 94 yards rushing and a pair of touchdowns for the RedHawks (46), and Gus Ragland threw for 199 yards and a score. The Bobcats (64) were paced by Nathan Rourke, who had 163 yards passing and two TDs, and A.J. Ouellette, who ran for 168 yards on 15 carries.

NFL

BRYANT JOINS SAINTS >> Dez Bryant has found a new team, agreeing to join the already prolific offense of the surging Saints. The former Cowboys wide receiver, who has been looking for an NFL home since becoming a free agent in April, will now have a chance to catch passes from one of the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history in New Orleans’ Drew Brees.

DOLPHINS’ TANNEHILL REMAINS OUT >> For Ryan Tannehill, the pain persists. It hurts to throw, and it hurts not to play. The Dolphins quarterback will rest his injured throwing shoulder for the next several days and has been ruled out of the Nov. 11 game at Green Bay, meaning replacement Brock Osweiler will make his fifth consecutive start. The Dolphins (5-4) have a bye next week. The goal is for Tannehill to return for the game at Indianapolis on Nov. 25, he and Coach Adam Gase said.

FALCONS SIGN IRVIN >> The Falcons made a move to bolster their lackluster pass rush by agreeing to a one-year deal with defensive end Bruce Irvin, reuniting the veteran with Coach Dan Quinn. Irvin, cut by the Raiders, became a free agent after clearing waivers with $3.8 million remaining on his contract. The Falcons travel to take on the Browns on Nov. 11. Irvin, 31, is an Atlanta native.

JETS QB COULD MISS TIME >> Sam Darnold could be headed for the sideline this week and maybe longer. The Jets rookie quarterback has a strained right foot, Coach Todd Bowles announced, leaving Darnold’s status for the team’s game Nov. 11 against Buffalo in doubt.

“It’s just adversity,” Darnold said. “You’ve just got to deal with it, get better as soon as possible, get back on the field as soon as possible.”

FLOYD SUES >> Former Vikings defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd filed a lawsuit against famed orthopedist Dr. James Andrews and several other parties for alleged negligence during a 2016 knee surgery that caused careerending complications, seeking at least $180 million for potentially lost earnings. Brad Sohn, an attorney for Floyd, confirmed the complaint was filed in Orlando, Florida, in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court for Orange County.