Sports briefs

NFLGoodell: Favre probe

centers on workplace

Commissioner Roger Goodell says "workplace conduct" is the main focus in the investigation into allegations of improper behavior against Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre. Goodell said during a live chat with fans on the league's website that the Favre situation is being treated seriously while facts in the case are being gathered.

GOLF

Five on top with 64s

Robert Garrigus, Will MacKenzie, Michael Letzig, John Senden and rookie Cameron Tringale shot 7-under 64s to share the first-round lead in the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open at the TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. Davis Love and John Daly were among those who shot 66.

Monty OK after crash

European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie sustained bruises to his left side in a four-vehicle crash near Glasgow but escaped with only minor injuries.

HOCKEY

Devils blank Montreal

Zach Parise, Jason Arnott and Matt Taormina scored the goals and Martin Brodeur made 29 saves as the visiting Devils beat Montreal, 3-0 . . . Nathan Horton scored his fourth goal in five games as the host Boston Bruins won their fourth straight game, a 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals . . . Ryan Getzlaf scored with 2:14 left in the third period, giving the visiting Anaheim Ducks a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

SOCCER

Red Bulls clinch East

Dane Richards and Joel Lindpere scored the goals as the New York Red Bulls clinched the MLS Eastern Conference title with a 2-0 home win over the Revolution. - AP