Sports in Brief: Russia beats the U.S. behind Bryzgalov, 5-3

Ilya Kovalchuk and Alexander Radulov each scored a goal and had an assist as Russia and Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov beat the United States, 5-3, in Helsinki to preserve Russia's perfect start at the ice hockey world championship.

Russia is atop Group B after three games, one point ahead of Finland and three ahead of the U.S.

In Group A, Canada hammered Norway, 7-1, with Steven Stamkos notching a goal and three assists in Stockholm.

TENNIS: Grigor Dimitrov stunned Novak Djokovic in the second round of the Madrid Open, beating the top-ranked Serb, 7-6 (6), 6-7 (8), 6-3, for the biggest win of his career.

Earlier, defending champion Roger Federer looked comfortable on clay, easing past Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic, 6-3, 6-3, to reach the third round.

In the women's half, defending champion Serena Williams moved into the third round after beating Lourdes Dominguez Lino of Spain, 6-2, 7-5.

NFL: Former Eagles and Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert is the Denver Broncos' new director of pro personnel. He'll work closely with executive vice president John Elway and Matt Russell, the director of player personnel and a former Eagles college scout.

INDOOR LACROSSE: Wings goalie Brandon Miller was named second-team all-pro by the National Lacrosse League.

COLLEGES: The Burlington County College softball team has advanced to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II national championship tournament in Clinton, Miss., next week. It's the first time the Barons have reached the championship tournament.

Davidson will leave the Southern Conference to join the Atlantic Ten for the 2014-15 academic year, according to multiple reports. The school and the A-10 have news conferences set for Wednesday.

The A-10 has already added George Mason to give the conference 13 members for 2013-14.

- Staff, wire reports