Off the wire

GOLF Kim leads by 5

Michael Kim took a five-shot lead Saturday at the John Deere Classic in a third round delayed twice for a total of roughly four hours because of bad weather and concerns over lightning. Kim shot a 7-under 64 for a three-day total of 22-under 191. Bronson Burgoon (66) is 17 under and Australian Matt Jones (66) is 16 under. Harold Varner III (66) is alone in fourth place at 15 under. Andres Romero of Argentina is 14 under after shooting 64, as is Sam Ryder (67). Tyler Duncan had the day’s best round with a 63. Matt Atkins (Henderson State) and Austin Cook (Jonesboro, Arkansas Razorbacks) were at 9 under. Atkins shot a 67 and Cook a 66. David Lingmerth (Razorbacks) did not make the cut for today’s final round.

Three share lead

Defending champion Scott McCarron and Bart Bryant shot matching 65s on Saturday to move into a share of the lead with Jeff Maggert at the Constellation Senior Players Championship at Highland Park, Ill. McCarron birdied two of the final four holes at Exmoor Country Club for a three-round total of 16-under 200. Maggert, who led most of the day, shot 66. Vijay Singh (66) was one shot back. Three-time champion Bernhard Langer (67) and Illinois golf coach Mike Small (66) were another shot behind. Scott Parel (70) was in a group at 13 under which included Clark Dennis (Arkansas Razorbacks). Dennis shot a 66. John Daly (Dardanelle, Razorbacks) withdrew because of complications from a knee injury before the start of Saturday’s round.

Henderson out front

Brooke Henderson birdied the 17th hole after a so-so back nine, finishing with a 2-under 69 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead at the Marathon Classic at Sylvania, Ohio. The late birdie moved the 20-year-old Canadian out of a tie for the lead as she seeks her second win this season. Henderson is at 11-under 202 after three rounds at Highland Meadows. Angela Stanford and Brittany Lincicome are one stroke behind. Stanford vaulted into contention with a 6-under 65. Lincicome had a 4-under 67, including birdies on two of the final three holes. Jacqui Concolino is two strokes back while 11 players are three back, including defending champion I.K. Kim and NCAA champion Jennifer Kupcho. The Wake Forest player is in the field on a sponsor’s exemption. Stacy Lewis (Arkansas Razorbacks) was at even par after a 72.

Knous ahead in Utah

Jim Knous took the lead Saturday at the Web.com Tour’s Utah Championship with a 22-under 191, one stroke ahead of Friday leader Cameron Champ (67). Knous shot a 62 at Oakridge Country Club in Farmington, Utah. Andres Gonzales (61) and Bhavik Patel (65) are tied for third at 19 under. Luke

Guthrie (66) and Steven Ihm (68) are tied for fifth at 17 under. Sebastian Cappelen (Arkansas Razorbacks) shot a 6-under 65 and is tied for 14th at 13 under.

BOXING Pacquiao KOs Matthysse

Manny Pacquiao clinched his 60th victory with a seventh-round knockout Sunday of Argentinian Lucas Matthysse, his first stoppage in nine years. Pacquiao, 39, said he worked hard but was surprised by the swift victory in the World Boxing Association welterweight title fight in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Pacquiao rebounded from his disappointing loss last year to Australian Jeff Horn and his victory could extend his boxing career that had taken a backseat to his political life as a Filipino senator. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad also attended the fight, the biggest boxing match in the country since 1975 heavyweight clash between Muhammad Ali and Australian Joe Bugner.

BASEBALL Ramos may go on DL

Tampa Bay catcher Wilson

Ramos is likely to miss Tuesday’s All-Star Game after leaving Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Twins with left hamstring tightness. Named the American League’s starting catcher, Ramos said he’s “probably” going to face a stint on the disabled list. He injured the hamstring running to first base in the sixth inning of Tampa Bay’s 19-6 victory. Ramos, who was named an All-Star for the second time and first time as a starter, has hit .297 with 14 home runs and 53 RBI this season.

Cespedes to return soon

Yoenis Cespedes could be back in the New York Mets starting lineup when they take on the Yankees as the Subway Series reconvenes next weekend after the All-Star break. Manager Mickey Callaway said that the opportunity to have Cespedes serve as the team’s designated hitter against the Yanks at Yankee Stadium is “a consideration.” The three-game set begins Friday. Cespedes hasn’t played since May 13 because of a hip flexor strain.