Sports briefs

GOLFCompton has share of lead

Erik Compton made two quick birdies and wound up with a 5-under 65 and in a four-way tie for the lead in the McGladrey Classic at St. Simons Island, Georgia. Compton, 34, is still looking for his first win. He has had two heart transplants, the second in 2008. Brian Harman, Michael Thompson and Will MacKenzie are tied with Compton.

Korda leads in Japan

Jessica Korda birdied five of the first eight holes and finished with a 6-under 66 to take the first-round lead in the Blue Bay LPGA at Hainan Island, China. Michelle Wie and Shanshan Feng were among those a stroke back.

COLLEGES

Seawolves picked as No. 1

Despite losing three starters, Stony Brook sits atop the America East preseason men's basketball poll for the first time in school history. Returning Seawolves starters Jameel Warney, who was conference player of the year as a sophomore last season, and Carson Puriefoy III were selected to the preseason all-conference team. Coach Steve Pikiell's team received six of the eight possible first-place votes and totaled 60 points to finish ahead of Hartford (55 points, 2 first-place votes). CYCLINGLance banned from event

USA Cycling says Lance Armstrong can't ride in a South Carolina event this weekend with several of his former U.S. Postal Service teammates. Armstrong had hoped to ride with George Hincapie and other former teammates at the noncompetitive ride that bears Hincapie's name. But because the ride is still authorized by USA Cycling, Armstrong can't participate under his lifetime ban for using performance-enhancing drugs. Armstrong declined to comment.-- AP