GOLF: Rookie in front at Sony Open
In Honolulu, Russell Henley putted for birdie on every hole yesterday on his way to a second straight round of a 7-under 63, giving him a two-shot lead over fellow rookie Scott Langley and Scott Piercy in the Sony Open.
He was at 14-under 126, breaking the 36-hole tournament record by two shots.
“It’s pretty surreal,” Henley said.
The last rookie to win his PGA Tour debut was Garrett Wilson when he captured the Tucson Open in 2001.
Dustin Johnson, who won last week at Kapalua, withdrew after playing nine holes because of the flu.
In Durban, South Africa, Louis Oosthuizen made a long birdie putt at the final green to take a one-shot lead after the second round of the Volvo Champions. Oosthuizen had an 8-under 64 for a 12-under 132 total, one shot ahead of Scotland’s Scott Jamieson (64) and Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee (68).
Ryo Ishikawa of Japan and Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand accepted special invitations to the Masters, rounding out the field of 85.
Augusta National Golf Club said 21-year-old Ryo Ishikawa of Japan and Asian Tour money title winner Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand have accepted special invitations to the Masters that are reserved for international players.
COLLEGE: ’Bama trio turning pro
Alabama tailback Eddie Lacy, cornerback Dee Milliner and right tackle D.J. Fluker are entering the NFL draft after helping lead the Crimson Tide to a second straight national title.
UCLA football coach Jim Mora agreed to a one-year contract extension through 2017 after revitalizing the Bruins in his debut season.
In Springfield, Mo., Doug McDermott scored a season-high 39 points as No. 13 Creighton beat Missouri State 74-52. … In Jersey City, St. Peter’s (6-9, 1-4 MAAC) suffered a 77-58 loss to Niagara, which got 26 points from Antoine Mason.
NHL: Sabres goalie lockout rant
Sabres goalie Ryan Miller had a few lingering frustrations to get off his chest regarding the NHL lockout. “The best thing to do is acknowledge that it was stupid,” Miller said. “It was just a stupid, useless waste of time.”
Former Devil Scott Niedermayer will be an assistant coach to Bruce Boudreau with the Ducks.
ETC.: Ex-Dodger Bradley faces jail
Former Dodgers and Mariners outfielder Milton Bradley has been charged with abusing his estranged wife and faces up to 13 years in jail if convicted, Los Angeles prosecutors announced Friday.
Bradley, 34, was charged on Thursday with 13 misdemeanor counts of assault with a deadly weapon, vandalism and dissuading a witness from making a report.
The Blue Jays and catcher Henry Blanco, 41, agreed to terms on a one-year, $750,000 non-guaranteed contract.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. started a 12-car accident at Daytona International Speedway that essentially shut down a three-day test session designed to hone NASCAR’s redesigned cars.
In Auckland, New Zealand, top seed David Ferrer beat Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-6 (5), 6-1 to win the Heineken Open, an Australian Open tuneup.
John Terry (right knee) could play for Chelsea for the first time in two months in today’s Premier League match at Stoke.
Hannah Storm is ready to return to ESPN’s “SportsCenter” tomorrow morning, more than a month after suffering serious burns to her face, hands, chest and neck in a propane grill accident.