Sports Round-up: Pacquiao ready for ring; LA lakers took over Portland; US gymnast boss arrested

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

NFL notebook: Dolphins' Tannehill not facing surgery

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill faces an "uphill challenge" in his recovery from a shoulder injury and is unlikely to play next Thursday against the Houston Texans, according to a report by ESPN. Tannehill was ruled out of Miami's Week 7 game against the Detroit Lions by coach Adam Gase on Wednesday. Tannehill did not throw during the open portion of Wednesday's practice, and backup Brock Osweiler, who started last Sunday's win over the Chicago Bears, took all of the first-team reps.

NHL roundup: Avalanche hand Devils first loss

Gabriel Landeskog recorded his third career hat trick by scoring the tiebreaking goal with 3:22 remaining on Thursday, and the visiting Colorado Avalanche recorded a 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils, who became the last NHL team to lose a game this season. Landeskog completed his first hat trick since Dec. 16 by firing a one-timer from the right circle over Keith Kinkaid's glove while falling to his knees in Newark, N.J.

Pacquiao plans to fight Broner in U.S. return

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is ready to get back in the ring in the United States for the first time since 2016 -- against American Adrien Broner. Pacquiao announced Thursday in a news conference in Manila that he wants to defend his secondary welterweight world title in January. The fight against Broner, which Pacquiao indicated is "90 per cent" done, is expected to be held in Las Vegas on either Jan. 12 or Jan. 19, according to ESPN.

Former USA Gymnastics boss arrested for Nassar evidence-tampering

Steve Penny, the former USA Gymnastics president, was arrested on Wednesday night in Tennessee on charges he tampered with evidence in the case of Larry Nassar, the disgraced team doctor convicted of sexually assaulting athletes, the U.S. Marshals Service said. Penny is due to be extradited to Walker County in Texas to face allegations he removed documents from the USA Gymnastics national team training centre there, the U.S. Marshals Service's statement said.

Riley: Heat 'pulling the plug' on Butler trade talks

Miami Heat president of basketball operations Pat Riley told the team's players that he is "pulling the plug" on trade talks involving Jimmy Butler, multiple media outlets reported Thursday. Butler, the disgruntled Minnesota Timberwolves star, requested a trade before finally reporting for the start of his final season before he hits free agency. Discussions between Minnesota and Miami reportedly hit a snag last week.

Price-less: Red Sox KO Astros to reach World Series

Red Sox centre fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. spoke with an earnestness that belied his influence on the American League Championship Series, a sincerity that did not fully reflect the potency of his bat or the damage he wrought in helping dethrone the defending champions. Even a hitless Game 5 could not diminish his impact. It was Bradley who slugged Boston to three consecutive wins prior to Thursday. It was Bradley who set the table for J.D. Martinez, Rafael Devers and David Price to put the finishing touches on the Houston Astros with a 4-1 victory at Minute Maid Park and 4-1 series win that clinched the Red Sox's 14th pennant.

NBA roundup: LeBron loses Lakers debut at Portland

Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum combined for 49 points, and Nik Stauskas matched his career high with 24 points in his first appearance in a Portland uniform, leading the Trail Blazers past the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 128-119 Thursday night in the season opener for both teams. LeBron James collected 26 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in his first game as a Laker. Josh Hart had 20 points for the Lakers, who got 13 points and 11 assists from Rajon Rondo in his team debut. Los Angeles shot 48.4 per cent from the field but was only 7 of 30 on 3-point attempts.

Golf: Piercy grabs lead at CJ Cup, as Koepka makes a charge

Scott Piercy rolled in a birdie on his last hole to take a one-shot lead at the PGA Tour's CJ Cup in South Korea as fellow American Brooks Koepka soared up the leaderboard during the second round on Friday. American Piercy, chasing his first win since the Zurich Classic in April, shot a seven-under 65 for a nine-under total of 135 at the Nine Bridges course on Jeju island, with three-times major champion Koepka one behind in outright second.

Holdout Steelers RB Bell supports teammates from afar

Le'Veon Bell likely has more than a few detractors in the Pittsburgh Steelers' front office. However, in the locker room, and specifically when it comes to fellow running back James Conner, the sentiment is pro-Bell.

Broncos pound Cardinals, end the four-game losing streak

The visiting Denver Broncos returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the first quarter and coasted to a 45-10 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night in Glendale, Ariz. Emmanuel Sanders caught six passes for 102 yards and a touchdown and threw for another, as Denver (3-4) snapped a four-game losing streak. Broncos quarterback Case Keenum went 14 of 21 for 161 yards, a touchdown and an interception.

(With inputs from agencies.)