Prep Volleyball

Madras gets win over Estacada – Shelby Mauritson had 31 kills and 17 digs to lead Madras to a 25-19, 25-16, 23-25, 25-17 Tri-Valley Conference victory over Estacada on Monday night in Madras. The White Buffaloes’ Alexis Urbach added 26 kills, while teammate Elle Renault had 43 assists and nine aces for Madras (6-0 conference, 8-9 overall). The White Buffs will travel to the Portland area on Thursday to take on Gladstone.

Football

Harvin rejoins Seahawks — Coach Pete Carroll says wide receiver Percy Harvin has rejoined the Seattle Seahawks and is prepared to take the next step in his recovery from hip surgery. Harvin tweeted Monday that he was back with the team and Carroll said Harvin is ready to take the “next level” in his training. Carroll said Harvin is running and went through a workout with trainers Monday. Harvin had surgery in New York in early August and had been away from the team during rehab efforts. He is on the physically unable to perform list and is not eligible to come off until after Sunday’s game at home with Tennessee. Carroll said there is still no definite timeline on when Harvin may be able to start practicing again.

NFL to talk about Redskins name — The NFL says it will meet with representatives of an Indian tribe from New York that is campaigning for the Washington Redskins to change their nickname. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy says Monday a meeting was scheduled for next month and could happen sooner. The Oneida Indian Nation held a symposium on the issue Monday in Washington to coincide with the NFL owners’ meetings taking place across town. At the symposium, U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., said the league and team are “promoting a racial slur” and “this issue is not going away.” Redskins owner Dan Snyder says he will never change the team’s name.

Raiders release Flynn — The Oakland Raiders have released quarterback Matt Flynn just six months after bringing him in to be the starter. The Raiders announced the move on Monday. Oakland acquired Flynn in April from Seattle for a 2014 fifth-round draft pick and a conditional pick in 2015. The Raiders also reworked Flynn’s contract to give him $6.5 million in guaranteed money this season.

Lions investigating comments — The Detroit Lions said Monday they are investigating whether center Dominic Raiola verbally abused members of the University of Wisconsin marching band during Detroit’s game at Green Bay over the weekend. The band was at Lambeau Field to perform during and after Sunday’s game, won by the Packers. “We are aware of the reports involving Dominic Raiola and the University of Wisconsin Marching Band,” the Lions said in a statement without disclosing details. “Those reports are extremely inconsistent with the standard of behavior we expect from our players and from every member of our organization. We currently are gathering more information and will respond further when appropriate.” Raiola, a 13-year veteran, is the longest-tenured member on the Lions roster. Detroit coach Jim Schwartz said he did not hear or see Raiola talking to band members, but he would be disappointed if the reports are true.

NFL won’t use pink penalty flags — Pink is no longer the new yellow in the NFL. The pink flags were part of the NFL’s “A Crucial Catch” campaign in support of breast cancer awareness. Coupled with the players’ pink equipment, especially their gloves and towels, the pink flags caused confusion among broadcasters, fans, players and coaches Sunday. Yellow flags will return with Thursday night’s Giants-Bears game, the start of Week 6.

Broncos biggest NFL favorite ever — The Denver Broncos are the biggest favorite ever in an NFL game, a whopping four-touchdown pick Sunday at home against the hapless Jacksonville Jaguars. Sports books in and around Las Vegas make Peyton Manning and the Broncos a 28-point favorite over Jacksonville. The Broncos are 5-0, one of three unbeaten teams in the NFL. They have scored the most points in the league, averaging 46 points a game. The Jaguars are 0-5 and have scored the fewest points in the league, averaging 10 points a game.

Impersonators calling about USC job — Apparently even people who don’t work for Southern California are trying to hire the Trojans’ next football coach. USC athletic director Pat Haden said Monday that two people pretending to be representatives of his school have contacted two coaches and attempted to discuss the Trojans’ coaching vacancy with them. USC has identified the posers and is taking “appropriate action,” the school said in a blog post on its official website. Haden said somebody pretending to be a USC official repeatedly tried to speak to an unnamed member of the Denver Broncos’ coaching staff about the opening. Another phony school representative contacted Tony Dungy, the former Tampa Bay and Indianapolis coach.

Hockey

Flyers fire coach — Despite a preseason vote of confidence from ownership, the Philadelphia Flyers fired coach Peter Laviolette Monday after an 0-3 start. The Flyers made the announcement at a morning news conference, less than a day after Philadelphia dropped a 2-1 decision to the Carolina Hurricanes. Assistant Craig Berube, in his seventh season with the organization, will take over as coach. He is the Flyers’ 18th coach in team history.

— From staff, wire reports