Dechambeau leads in Mexico

American Bryson Dechambeau was giddy with joy after charging into a one-stroke lead in the second round at the Wgc-mexico Championship on Friday as overnight pacesetter Rory Mcilroy’s title bid stalled. Dechambeau solved the high-altitude puzzle, putting with precision and making seven birdies in an eight-hole stretch en route to an 8-under-par 63 in ideal conditions at Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City. Canadian Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., is 1-under, seven strokes back after shooting a 70 on Friday. Overnight leader Mcilroy endured a miserable day on the greens, at least until he sank a couple of birdies at the 16th and 17th holes.