Rory McIlroy battles to stay in the mix as Patrick Reed leads the US Open
(WorldNews Sport)

Patrick Reed carries the moniker of “Captain America” almost as if he were the anti-hero. He was up to his antics again in the second round of the 120th US Open; where, even without spectators, the Texan strode around famed Winged Foot in Mamaroneck, New York with a sense of devilment, making some fabulous up-and-downs from rough to claim the outright lead at the midway stage. On a day where a cool northerly wind caused the West Course to show some teeth after the benign nature of the opening round, Reed`s 70 for a four-under-par halfway total of 136 gave him a one stroke lead over Bryson DeChambeau as only six players reached the midpoint under par. Among the big name casualties who failed...