New York — Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis tested positive for an elevated testosterone level and was suspended Thursday for 10 games.

Lewis said in a statement that he took an over-the-counter supplement late last season that included a substance he did not realize was banned by the NBA.

“First and foremost I take full responsibility for the situation and accept the corresponding penalty,” Lewis said. “I apologize to Magic fans, my teammates and this organization for not doing the research that should come with good judgment.”

He will be suspended without pay for the first 10 regular-season games for which he is eligible and physically able to play. He will be docked about $1.6 million of his $18 million salary for the 2009-10 season.

The 29-year-old Lewis was an All-Star last season and is one of the NBA’s best three-point shooters.

Golf

Harrington up by two

Akron, Ohio — Padraig Harrington feels good enough about his swing to concentrate on his results, and it finally paid off Thursday in the Bridgestone Invitational with a 6-under 64 for a two-shot lead.

He has a two-shot lead over Scott Verplank, Tim Clark and Prayad Marksaeng of Thailand.

Pampling leads in Reno

Reno, Nev. — Australia’s Rod Pampling shot a 5-under 67 in swirling mountain wind to take the lead in the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, a stroke ahead of a group that included two-time winner Vaughn Taylor and former Nevada player Rich Barcelo.

Betting

Calif. scofflaws catch break

Sacramento, Calif. — Catching a case of March Madness can no longer land you in the slammer.

A bill signed into law Thursday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger makes participating in a noncommercial betting pool an infraction punishable by a fine of up $250.

In the past, people who organized or placed bets in office sports pools could be charged with a misdemeanor or felony. Punishment was up to a year in jail or state prison.

NCAA to ban betting states

The NCAA approved a policy Thursday that would ban states, such as Delaware, from hosting championship events if they allow fans to bet on single games.

Chancellors and presidents from all three NCAA divisions approved the measure, saying it applies to “any session of an NCAA championship,” though it does not apply to states that allow parlay betting, lottery tickets, pull tabs and sports pools.

Baseball

Royals activate Waechter

Kansas City, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals have activated right-hander Doug Waechter from the disabled list and put reliever Juan Cruz on it due to a shoulder strain.

Fan-plunker gets 30 days

Dayton, Ohio — A minor-league pitcher who threw a baseball that went into the stands and injured a fan during an on-field melee in Ohio last year has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and three years probation.

Julio Castillo could have been sentenced to as long eight years in prison.

Topps, MLB reach deal

New York — Topps has reached a deal with Major League Baseball to become its first official baseball card company in almost 30 years. Topps Company and Major League Baseball Properties announced the multiyear licensing agreement Thursday.

Mets, Nats swap infielders

New York — The Mets acquired infielder Anderson Hernandez from the Washington Nationals for minor-league infielder Greg Veloz.

Court: Injured boy can sue

Santa Fe, N.M. — The parents of a young boy struck in the head when a batter hit a ball into a picnic area before an Albuquerque Isotopes game can sue the minor-league team and the city, an appellate court has ruled.

Farmhands suspended

New York — Outfielder Edgardo Baez and shortstop Ofilio Castro of the Washington Nationals’ Double-A team at Harrisburg of the Eastern League have been suspended for 50 games each under baseball’s minor-league drug program after testing positive for an amphetamine.

Yankees trade for pitcher

New York — The New York Yankees have acquired pitcher Chad Gaudin from the San Diego Padres for a player to be named.