National Sports

Denmark's Hoyer wins presidency of badminton body

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- Former Olympics champion Poul-Erik Hoyer has pledged to improve the image of badminton after winning the presidency of the sport's world governing body.

Tony Schumacher leads Top Fuel qualifying

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- Tony Schumacher raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday in the NHRA Kansas Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka.

Klinsmann envisions Donovan return _ just not now

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jurgen Klinsmann envisions Landon Donovan returning to the U.S. national team. He's just not sure when.

Sharks GM disagrees with suspension of Torres

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson says the organization disagrees with the NHL's decision to suspend forward Raffi Torres for a hit that knocked out Los Angeles forward Jarret Stoll.

12-1 shot Batti Man wins Hollywood Park feature

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) -- Batti Man edged 11-10 favorite Rousing Sermon by a nose to win the $61,170 feature at Betfair Hollywood Park on Friday.

Oakland Athletics promote LHP Okajima from minors

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Athletics have promoted left-hander Hideki Okajima from Triple-A Sacramento and designated right-hander Chris Resop for assignment.

Meyer, Jennings win 10k open water swim titles

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) -- Alex Meyer and Christine Jennings have won their respective 10-kilometer races at the U.S. open water national championships to earn berths at this summer's world meet in Barcelona, Spain.

A's left-hander Anderson out for up to six weeks

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Oakland Athletics left-hander Brett Anderson could miss up to six weeks after he was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right foot.

Phillies call up RHP B.J. Rosenberg

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Phillies have recalled right-hander B.J. Rosenberg from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and sent left-hander Raul Valdes down.

Pirates put RHP Jose Contreras on bereavement list

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Right-hander Jose Contreras was placed on the bereavement list Friday by the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Jared Hughes was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to take his spot in the bullpen.

Jessica Korda leads Mobile Bay LPGA Classic

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- Jessica Korda shot a 7-under 65 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Hall of Famer Karrie Webb after the second round of the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic.

Washington's Wilcox undergoes foot surgery

SEATTLE (AP) -- Washington guard C.J. Wilcox has undergone surgery on his left foot to stabilize a stress fracture that bothered him for much of his junior season.

Cardinals pitcher gets another injection

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jake Westbrook has received another elbow treatment, the Associated Press has learned, likely pushing back his return.