Watney cruises into first at Whistling Straits

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08/14/2010 - Kohler, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Nick Watney posted a six-under 66 on Saturday to move three clear of the field after the third round of the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits.

Watney, a two-time tour winner, bogeyed the last to finish at 13-under 203. He is three ahead of two men with major championship history in 2010, Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson, who both had 67s on Saturday.

McIlroy opened with a first-round leading 63 on Thursday at the British Open, but shot an 80 in round two. Johnson was the 54-hole leader at the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, but a final-round 82 left him tied for eighth.

Wen-chong Liang established a new course record at Whistling Straits with an eight-under 64 on Saturday. He is tied for third place with Martin Kaymer (67) and Jason Day (66) at nine-under 207.

Tiger Woods, a four-time winner who had his worst tournament as a professional last week, birdied his last two for an even-par 72. He is tied for 31st place at three-under 213, a full 10 shots behind Watney.

Phil Mickelson, the 2005 PGA Champion, struggled to a one-over 73 and is tied for 48th at minus-one.

The tournament is back on track after lengthy fog delays on Thursday and Friday. The second round was completed Saturday morning, then, with players in threesomes off both the first and 10th tees, the third round was completed on time.

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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.

Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.

El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.

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Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.

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Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''

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