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Derksen, Zhang share lead at Asian Open (AP)

Robert-Jan Derksen of the Netherlands and China’s Zhang Lian-Wei both shot 3-under 69s on Friday for a share of the lead at the midway point of the Asian Open. Derksen and Zhang had a one-stroke advantage over Northern Ireland’s Ryder Cup regular Darren Clarke, who also shot a 69 in the second round of the $2.3 million jointly sanctioned European and Asian Tour event.

Total of US Open entries down at 8,390 (AP)
Some of the names among the 8,390 entries for the U.S. Open might look familiar — Norman, O’Meara, Cook and Weiskopf. In most cases, it’s the sons of PGA Tour players. The sons of four major champions and at least three other PGA Tour winners were among the 8,390 entries for the U.S. Open, the second-lowest amount this decade.

Golf being considered for 2016 Olympics
LONDON (AP) — Softball, baseball and golf are among seven sports under consideration for inclusion at the 2016 Olympics.

Derksen, Zhang shoot 69, tie for Asian Open lead
Robert-Jan Derksen of the Netherlands and China’s Zhang Lian-Wei both shot 3-under 69s on Friday for a share of the lead at the midway point of the Asian Open.

Tiger says on Web site he’s off crutches, in brace
Tiger Woods wrote in a newsletter to fans Friday that the left knee had been bothering him for some time and that the surgery performed in Utah was inevitable.