Gold Coasts re-signing of gun midfielder David Swallow is another sign the Suns are on the rebound after a tough couple of years.Swallow, a member of the Suns inaugural side, has committed to stay until the end of 2019 and has finally returned to the track after struggling with persistent knee troubles.The 24-year-old was sidelined for all of this season and has only played six games since a breakout year in 2014 when he claimed the Suns best-and-fairest award.His re-signing couldnt have come at a better time after the Suns lost midfielders Jaeger OMeara and Dion Prestia during the AFL trade period, having parted ways with Charlie Dixon and Harley Bennell the previous year.Gold Coast, who have managed a total of just 10 wins since 2014, have also had to deal with speculation about star veteran Gary Abletts future after confirming they had knocked back his request for a return to Geelong.Ablett, who has since relinquished the Gold Coast captaincy, has declared he is wholly committed to the Suns but is no certainty to play on beyond 2017.But Swallows decision to stay shows its not all doom and gloom on the Gold Coast.The Suns emerged from this years draft with four top-10 picks in Ben Ainsworth, Jack Scrimshaw, Will Brodie and Jack Bowes, all of whom are capable of slotting into the side for round one next year.Gun forward Tom Lynch is almost certain to replace Ablett as captain, while former Fremantle midfielder Michael Barlow will add welcome experience.The No.1 pick in the 2010 draft, Swallow announced his decision to stay with the Suns in a letter to members.The last couple of seasons have been challenging for me on a personal level and I appreciate the support I have received from all of you during this time, he wrote.Feeling the pain from training as hard as you can is a pain I havent experienced in a long time and I cant tell you how happy I am to be in that position. 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The Cleveland Indians, Tampa Bay Rays, and Texas Rangers all won on Sunday meaning the Rangers will host the Rays in a play-in game on Monday. SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Notre Dame defense is about to find out just how much it has improved since its dismal start.Statistically, the Irish look much better since Brian VanGorder was fired as defensive coordinator on Sept. 25, the day after 38-35 loss to Duke. The Irish were ranked 103rd out of 128 teams in total defense, giving up 456 yards a game, when they fell to 1-3.Heading into their final two games against Virginia Tech (7-3) and USC, Notre Dame (4-6) ranks 39th in the nation in total defense, giving up an average of 371 yards a game. Take away those first four games and the Irish are surrendering 315 yards a game, which would place them 14th in the nation in total defense.The Irish, though, are about to face two of the three best offenses theyve faced all season. The Hokies rank 43rd in the nation in total offense at 444 yards a game and USC (7-3) ranks No. 29 at 469 yards a game.The only team the Irish have faced with a higher-rated offense is Texas at No. 14 at 503 yards a game. The Longhorns beat the Irish 50-47 in double overtime in the season opener.Coach Brian Kelly said while the Irish could become bowl eligible with two victories and improve their image with wins over Virginia Tech, which was ranked No. 18 beforre being upset by Georgia Tech last week, and No.dddddddddddd. 15 Southern California, which has won six straight after a 1/3 start, his focus is building on Notre Dames best all-around performance in a 44-6 win over Army on Saturday.You want all of the things that you worked so hard on all year to come together in these last two games, he said. That is, for us, finishing games, playing the game for us with a mental and physical toughness that at times was not at its best. Its now coming together. And I think that regardless of how were perceived, I think the most important thing is to play the way were capable of playing. Thats what Im looking at more than anything else.Kelly said hes not losing sleep over whether the Irish will get to a bowl. Kelly was asked whether he would want to play in a bowl with a 5-7 record. Last season three 5-7 teams went to bowl games because there werent enough teams with records above .500.I havent given it much thought, to be honest with you. I think those scenarios I would address at the end of the year, he said.---More AP college football at www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '