Sports briefs: Sabrina Ionescu scored 37 and Breanna Stewart had 25 points to lead Liberty win

WNBA

Liberty roll over Dream

Sabrina Ionescu scored 37 points and Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds as the visiting Liberty (5-2) cruised to a 106-83 victory Friday night over the Atlanta Dream (2-4).

GOLF

Rookie Yuan leads by 1

Carl Yuan moved into position to turn around a forgettable rookie year on the PGA Tour, shooting a 5-under 67 in cool, rainy conditions on Friday to take a one-shot lead at the midway point of the Canadian Open in Toronto.

Two-time defending champion Rory McIlroy gave himself a chance heading into the weekend. He shot 67 and was three shots back of Yuan’s two-day total of 9-under 135.

Holmqvist leader at Classic

Dani Holmqvist shot a career-best 7-under 64 to take a one-shot lead over Jenny Shin and Chinese rookie Yan Liu after the first round of the LPGA Classic in Galloway, N.J.

Two-time Classic winner Anna Nordqvist and Georgia Hall were in a group of five two shots off the lead in the 54-hole event on the Bay Course at Seaview, close to the casinos in Atlantic City.

NHL

Blue Jackets get Severson

The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired Damon Severson from the Devils after the veteran defenseman  signed an eight-year, $50 million contract. Columbus sent a third-round pick, 80th overall, in this month’s draft. — AP