Stars introduce new coach Montgomery

When Stars general manager Jim Nill started his third coaching search in five years, he took a look at the talented roster that is still among the youngest in the NHL.

Their new coach is certainly accustomed to dealing with youth.

Jim Montgomery was introduced Friday by the Stars, becoming the second head coach in three years to go

NFL: The Raiders agreed to a one-year deal with veteran linebacker Derrick Johnson to bolster the middle of their defense. The 35-yearold Johnson spent his first 13 NFL seasons with the rival Chiefs, where he was a fourtime Pro Bowler and career tackles leader.

■ Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril was released with a failed physical designation because of a neck injury that cost him most of the 2017 season. Avril’s release was expected and could mean the end of a 10-year career.

■ The Dolphins claimed backup quarterback Bryce Petty a day after he was waived by the Jets.

NASCAR: Kyle Larson turned a lap of 158.103 mph to take the pole for Sunday’s Cup race at Dover International Speedway. In winning his fifth career pole, he gave Chevrolet a needed boost and its first pole since Alex Bowman took the top spot at the Daytona 500. Kevin Harvick will be beside Larson on the front row as the Stewart-Haas Racing star goes for his fourth win of the season. Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. completed the top five in Friday’s qualifying.

NBA: Michael Jordan is getting closer to hiring his next coach. The Jordan-owned Hornets are narrowing their search after interviewing several candidates, including Celtics assistant Jay Larranaga, Raptors assistant Nick Nurse, Spurs assistants James Borrego, Ettore Messina, Ime Udoka and Blazers assistant David Vanterpol.