Vu, Hull take 3rd-round lead at the Women's British Open
WALTON-ON-THE-HILL, ENGLAND >> Lilia Vu moved into position to become the first American this century to win multiple women's majors in the same year.
She's got company atop the leaderboard in home favorite Charley Hull at the Women's British Open.
The final major of the year came to life Saturday at Walton Heath thanks to a third-round collapse from overnight leader Ally Ewing, whose five-shot advantage lasted nine holes before she was swallowed up by a slew of chasers.
Vu (67) and Hull (68) shared the lead on 9-under par at the end of the round. GLOVER LEADS FEDEX CUP OPENER BY 1 STROKE >> Lucas Glover got enough out of his round for a 4-under 66, giving him a oneshot lead going into the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship and a chance to lock up a spot in the Tour Championship.
Taylor Moore bogeyed his last hole for a 65 and was one shot behind.
Glover was at 14-under 196.
Pro basketball
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no longer engaged in trade talks for James Harden, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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Motor sports
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Tennis
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