Junior- college standout named IU starting QB

Indiana quarterback Richard Lagow will start Thursday night at Florida International. The highlytouted junior- college transfer beat out junior Zander Diamont, who had more experience in the Hoosiers’ system.

◆ Patrick Reed had a fast start and hung on against tough Bethpage Black for a 3- under 68 and a two- shot lead in The Barclays at Farmingdale, New York. He sandwiched a birdie around two bogeys at the end to keep his distance over Emiliano Grillo and Rickie Fowler, who each shot 69. RyanMoore ( 68) was three shots behind, while defending champion Jason Day ( 70) and Jordan Spieth ( 67) were four back.

◆ United States striker Clint Dempsey is being tested for an irregular heartbeat and will miss the Seattle Sounders’ game on Sunday against the rival Portland Timbers as well as upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

◆ Joey Logano won the pole for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. Jimmie Johnson was second in qualifying for Sunday’s race, followed by DennyHamlin.