Sports News Round Up: NFL notebook, FIFA, Australian Open, NHL roundup

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

NFL notebook: Ajayi (possible torn ACL) goes on IR

The Philadelphia Eagles placed running back Jay Ajayi on injured reserve Monday, shortly before several outlets reported he has a season-ending torn an anterior cruciate ligament. It's unclear when the injury occurred, but NFL Network reported Ajayi tore the ligament Sunday while pass protecting during Philadelphia's 23-21 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and played through it. The report adds Ajayi will have surgery Thursday, and the belief is the ACL is the only torn ligament.

FIFA announces global strategy to boost women's football

FIFA announced a new global strategy for women's football on Tuesday in an effort to create revenue streams and increase grassroots participation. FIFA said in a statement that it would work closely with member associations through workshops and special initiatives to "encourage female empowerment" through football.

Nevada commission to file complaints on Nurmagomedov, McGregor

In the aftermath of the brawl that followed Khabib Nurmagomedov's UFC 229 victory over Conor McGregor on Saturday in Las Vegas, the Nevada State Athletic Commission plans to file complaints against both fighters. Commission chairman Anthony Marnell told ESPN on Monday that the board is investigating the Saturday fracas.

Australian Open organizers working toward stand on coaching rule

Australian Open organizers are working to determine whether coaching will be allowed during the Grand Slam tournament in an effort to end the controversy that led to Serena Williams' outburst over a code violation during the U.S. Open final. Williams was given the violation when chair umpire Carlos Ramos saw her coach Patrick Mouratoglou make a hand gesture to tell her to play closer to the net against Japan's Naomi Osaka.

NHL roundup: Bergeron's hat trick powers Bruins

Patrice Bergeron completed a hat trick in the third period and had an assist as the Boston Bruins won their home opener, defeating the Ottawa Senators 6-3 on Monday afternoon. Bergeron scored twice in the first period before netting his third goal on a backhander off an Ottawa defender at 4:38 of the third period for his fourth career hat trick.

FLM All 32: Team-by-team NFL notes

AFC EAST Buffalo Bills: On a tough game day for NFL kickers, the Bills' Stephen Hauschka was a star on Sunday. His 46-yard attempt on the game's final play was good, giving the Bills a 13-12 home victory over Tennessee. "It was a good kick. It wasn't the best one of the year, but it was good and it got the job done," he said. "It's a situation where you know it's an important kick. Obviously, you're going to be excited about it. I want that opportunity. So when I'm out there, I just try and put a good swing on it. That's all you can do. I don't think there's anybody that's not going to feel any excitement about a kick like that, right?" His teammates have faith in him. "He kicks a 100-yard field goal, I probably think he can make it," safety Jordan Poyer said of Hauschka. "He's the best kicker in the league, hands down. So much confidence from us when he's out there kicking, no matter where he's kicking from."

Olympics- IOC elects nine new members but snubs FIFA and IAAF again

The International Olympic Committee admitted nine new members on Tuesday but snubbed both soccer's FIFA and athletics' IAAF again as both have struggled with widespread corruption and doping scandals. Greece, the host of the first modern games, was also left out in the cold for the third year running, in the wake of bitter disputes there over control of the national Olympic committee.

Tennis - Respect ball kids, Federer tells fellow pros

Tennis players need to respect ball boys and ball girls, Roger Federer said in the wake of a row following Fernando Verdasco's rant over a sweaty towel. Spaniard Verdasco was cast as a villain on social media last week after appearing to berate a ball boy for not bringing his towel quickly enough during a semi-final defeat at the Shenzen Open.

Brees becomes NFL's all-time passing leader

New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees broke the NFL's all-time passing mark on Monday, eclipsing Peyton Manning's 71,940 career yards in the Saints' game against the Washington Redskins. Brees entered the game needing 201 yards through the air to set the mark and accomplished the feat in the second quarter when he flung a pass down the sideline for a 62-yardtouchdown to Tre'Quan Smith.

MLB roundup: Astros sweep Indians

George Springer homered twice, and the Houston Astros completed their first postseason sweep, securing the American League Division Series with an 11-3 victory over the host Cleveland Indians on Monday. Marwin Gonzalez notched two bases-loaded hits, and Carlos Correa snapped a hitless drought with a three-run homer as the Astros advanced to their second consecutive American League Championship Series and sixth LCS overall.

(With inputs from agencies.)