Romero takes lead at Dick's Sporting Goods Open

ENDICOTT — Eduardo Romero thought this could be his week. He might be right. Romero shot his second straight 7-under 65 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead over Fulton Allem (65) and crowd favorite Joey Sindelar (65) heading into the final round of the Dick's Sporting Goods Open. Romero, who began the day two shots behind first-round leader Joe Ozaki, had 16 birdies and one double-bogey over the two rounds and was at 14-under 130. Ozaki (70) was alone in fourth at 11 under. Bruce Vaughan (67), the 2007 runner-up in the inaugural year of this Champions Tour event, was tied for fifth at 10-under 134 with Ronnie Black (68). Sindelar, seeking his first victory since turning 50 and joining the tour in April, started the day three shots behind Ozaki and fell four back when Ozaki birdied the par-5 fifth hole, his fourth straight... [read full story]