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The Latest: Willett early clubhouse leader at Open (Yahoo Sports)

It’s still early, quite early in a second round at a British Open that was delayed three hours this morning by rain. Willett, having a breakthrough season with a win in South Africa and his first appearance in the Masters, now has something else on his resume: A spot on top of the leaderboard of his country’s Open. 15 and 17 cost him a couple of shots, but the 27-year-old

Marlins All-Star Gordon placed on DL with thumb injury (Yahoo Sports)

Marlins All-Star second baseman Dee Gordon has been placed on the 15-day disabled list because of his dislocated left thumb. The move Friday was retroactive to last Sunday, and came as the Marlins prepared to play a weekend series against the Phillies. Gordon was replaced on the roster by infielder Martin Prado, who had been on the disabled list since mid-June with a right shoulder injury.

English golfer Willett opens two shot lead at British Open

Danny Willett took up the challenge of giving England a first Open champion in 23 years at St Andrews on Friday shooting a three-under 69 in the second round. The 27-year-old from Sheffield, who has steadily risen to 39th in the world this year, moved to the fore when better-known countrymen Justin Rose, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Luke Donald were all absent from the top of the leaderboard. Willett’s