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26.07.2019 05:35
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NEWPORT, Wales - Joost Luiten birdied three of his closing four holes in a 6-under 65 at the Wales Open on Saturday to take a two-shot lead.The three-time European Tour winner came from a stroke back at the start of the third round to overhaul Irelands Shane Lowry (68) and move to a total of 14-under 199 in ideal scoring conditions on the Twenty-Ten course at Celtic Manor.The 28-year-old Luiten arrived in Wales having finished fifth in his defence of last weeks KLM Open title and is now primed to become the first Dutch-born winner of the Wales Open.I played solid, consistent, hit a lot of greens, and got my round going with some nice putts at the beginning, Luiten said. I didnt really make a lot of putts in the middle part, but came back strong at the end with three birdies on the last four so I have to be happy.He could have finished three clear of his rivals when his long eagle putt from the back of the green at the 18th hit the edge of the hole before Luiten managed the sixth birdie of his round from four feet.Luiten finished 15th overall on the European Ryder Cup points table but was overlooked for a wild card pick by the 16th-placed and eight-time Ryder Cup star Lee Westwood.Since the qualifying process ended I have been fourth and then fifth last week, so if you have these last couple events counting for the qualification of the Ryder Cup, maybe I may have had a chance, Luiten said.Bu then we know the date when qualification ends and you have to play well before that and I didnt do that.Lowry got the start he wanted to his third round with birdies at Nos. 2, 3 and 6 but the Dubliner stalled to then par his closing 12 holes.Im still there and thats the main thing, he said. If you had given me this Thursday morning before I stood on the first tee, I would have taken your hand off. Former Welsh Open winner Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand shot a 67 to share third on 11 under with Frenchman Gregory Havret who signed for a 66.Havret, who last won in 2008, is looking to follow compatriot Gregory Bourdy who captured last years Wales Open.European Ryder rookie Jamie Donaldson continues to impress, shooting a 68 to move to 8-under overall while Westwood jumped 23 spots with a round of 68 to be in a share of 32nd on 3 under.However, Dane Thomas Bjorn slipped two dozen spots with a round of 71 and is tied in 46th position at 2 under. Kevin Mchale Celtics Jersey . Picard had a goal and two assists to help Canada improve to 2-0 at the tournament. Seven different players scored for the two-time defending champions. "Today all four lines played excellent," said head coach Laura Schuler. 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For Sweed, a second round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008, this will be his second go around in the CFL after previously having spent time with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.ATLANTA - The Atlanta Hawks looked ready for the regular season when building a big first-half lead.The concern for coach Mike Budenholzer rose from his teams inability to hold that high level of play.Paul Millsap scored 21 points and the Hawks recovered after losing a fourth-quarter lead to beat the Charlotte Hornets 117-114 in overtime in an exhibition game on Monday night.We all need to get better, Budenholzer said of his team playing significantly below our standards in long stretches in the second half.The Hornets rallied to force overtime after trailing 99-91 late in the fourth period.I like the way it was fought to get back into it, said Charlotte coach Steve Clifford.Elton Brands jumper and two free throws by Thabo Sefolosha gave the Hawks a 116-112 lead. Brian Roberts answered with a jumper to cut the lead to two points. Sefolosha, who had 12 points, made one of two free throws with 2.8 seconds remaining. Charlottes P.J. Hairston missed a last-second 3-pointer.Kyle Korver had 17 points and Mike Scott, who had four 3-pointers, had 16 for Atlanta.Were not putting together 48-minute games, Korver said. Were really good in stretches almost every game, but weve had some really bad stretches offensively.Gary Neal led Charlotte with 21 points, including two free throws with 1:23 remaining in regulation for a 103-101 advantage — the Hornets first lead since late in the opening period.Cody Zeller had 18 points and Kemba Walker had 17 for Charlotte. Hairston had 11.I feel like everything is coming a lot easier to me now, said Hairston, who was acquired from Miami in the off-season.dddddddddddd When I first got here there was a lot of stuff I needed to learn.A basket by Korver and free throw by Millsap gave Atlanta a 104-103 lead. The Hornets pulled even when Zeller made one of two free throws with 15 seconds remaining. Atlantas DeMarre Carroll missed a long jumper at the end of regulation.The Hawks led 58-43 at halftime but were outscored 34-24 in the third period.HORNETS HALF-STRENGTHThe Hornets were without three starters. Al Jefferson rested while Marvin Williams (right elbow contusion) and Lance Stephenson (groin) also were held out. Gerald Henderson (right hamstring) missed his seventh straight preseason game.HORFORD HEALINGAtlantas Al Horford had 10 points with six rebounds. He logged 23 minutes as his playing time increased for the third straight game in his comeback from a torn right pectoral muscle.TIP-INSHornets: Zeller fouled out in overtime. ... Neal had nine rebounds and seven assists as the Hornets took a 52-40 advantage in rebounds. ... Bismack Biyombo had five points and 10 rebounds. ... Roberts had 14 points.Hawks: Atlanta had a 20-0 run that began with the last two baskets of the opening quarter and extended through the first 16 points of the second. ... Backup point guard Dennis Schroder had 12 points and five assists in 24 minutes while Shelvin Mack played only 12 minutes.UP NEXTHornets: Thursday night vs. Indiana.Hawks: Wednesday night at San Antonio. ' ' ' |
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