RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico -- U.S. Amateur champion Curtis Luck shot a 9-under 63 on Friday to help Australia open a 16-stroke lead in the World Amateur Team Championship.After lagging behind teammates Cameron Davis and Harrison Endycott in the event that counts the two best scores from the three-man teams

RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico -- U.S. Amateur champion Curtis Luck shot a 9-under 63 on Friday to help Australia open a 16-stroke lead in the World Amateur Team Championship.After lagging behind teammates Cameron Davis and Harrison Endycott in the event that counts the two best scores from the three-man teams, Luck had nine birdies in a bogey-free round at Iberostar Playa Paraiso. Davis added a 68 for a round total of 13-under 131 and three-day total of 32-under 398, one off the 54-hole record set by the United States in 2014.I had a good day at the office, Luck said. I felt like I let the team down a bit yesterday shooting even par and the boys obviously having good scores. It was great to come out, put a good round together, and a 63 looks really nice on the scoreboard.Australia is trying to win the Eisenhower Trophy for the fourth time, following victories in 1958, 1966 and 1996.I dont want to look too far ahead, but its exciting to be in the hunt, Australian captain Matt Cutler said. To be quite considerably ahead is a great position to be, but we are excited about the prospect of what could occur.Davis topped the individual standings at 14-under 201, two strokes ahead of Luck.Endycott had a non-counting 73.Ireland was second. Jack Hume shot 66, Paul McBride 69, and Stuart Grehan 71.Were not thinking about a medal just yet -- there is still a bit of work to do, Irish captain Tony Goode said. Tomorrow is the important round, the fourth quarter as they say in American football, so well have to put something together for the last quarter. The boys are up for it -- theyre on good form.Two-time defending champion United States was third at 15 under. Texas Scottie Scheffler had a 69, Stanfords Maverick McNealy shot 71, and Oklahomas Brad Dalke 72.Scheffler played alongside Luck.Watching Curtis make so many birdies helped me out a bit, Scheffler said. I was watching good shots all day. Colorado Avalanche Gear . The head of USA Boxing came out swinging Tuesday with an open letter to Tyson -- a former Olympic hopeful himself -- that accuses the former heavyweight champion of trying to poach fighters who might be candidates for the U. Wholesale Avalanche Jerseys .ca! Hi Kerry, Heres an interesting one. I know its common knowledge that all players are responsible for their sticks. We witnessed that when Zack Kassian hit Edmontons Sam Gagner in the face after a missed check. https://www.cheapavalanche.com/ .J. -- Seven games into a disappointing season, New York Giants defensive catalyst Jason Pierre-Paul is getting the feeling hes back. Colorado Avalanche Store . JOHNS, N. Colorado Avalanche Pro Shop . -- Claudio Bieler hadnt scored since early September, and not from the run of play since mid-July. NEWARK, N.J. -- The New Jersey Devils have re-signed defenseman Reece Scarlett to a one-year, two-way contract worth $600,000 at the NHL level.General manager Ray Shero announced the signing of the restricted free agent on Monday.Scarlett played last season with Albany (AHL), getting four goals and 22 assists in 60 games. He also played in 10 playooff games.ddddddddddddThe 23-year-old has played with the organization for the past three seasons, appearing in 165 AHL games with 12 goals and 59 assists.New Jersey drafted Scarlett in the sixth round of the 2011 draft. ' ' '