Gainey, Wagner (62) take lead

Tommy Gainey and Johnson Wagner each shot an eight-under-par 62 to share a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Greenbrier Classic at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

Webb Simpson and Jin Park were close behind after 64s. Daniel Summerhays, Tag Ridings, Steven Bowditch and Neal Lancaster were one more shot back.

Players could lift, clean and place their balls after rain fell prior to the start of play.

Bill Haas, the winner at Congressional last week, had a 68, and Phil Mickelson came off his runner-up finish at the U.S. Open with a 74.

Anders Hansen of Denmark shot a five-under 66 to lead by a stroke after the first round of the French Open at St.-Quentin-en-Yvelines.

Hansen made seven birdies and two bogeys on the Albatross course of Le Golf National, which will host the Ryder Cup in 2018.

Patrik Elias is staying in New Jersey after the Devils forward signed a three-year, $16.5-million contract, one day before he was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent.

Danny Briere is heading to his native Quebec, agreeing to terms on a two-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens.

The 35-year-old Briere had his contract bought out by the Philadelphia Flyers last week, making him a free agent.

A person familiar with the negotiations said Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux has agreed to an eight-year contract extension.

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the contract has not been signed and the extension has not been revealed by the Flyers.

Giroux is entering the final year of his contract.

Chief Havoc led all the way in winning the $147,000 Swaps Stakes by 2 1⁄2 lengths at Betfair Hollywood Park.

Ridden by Rafael Bejarano, Chief Havoc ran 1 1⁄8 miles on the Cushion Track in 1:50.17 and paid $2.80 and $2.10 as the 2-5 favorite.

Tiz a Minister returned $3.20, and Dice Flavor was an additional 1 1⁄8 lengths back in third.