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Kyriacou has 1-shot lead going into final round of Evian Championship

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Kyriacou has 1-shot lead going into final round of Evian Championship
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Kyriacou has 1-shot lead going into final round of Evian Championship

2024-07-14 02:14 Last Updated At:02:20

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Stephanie Kyriacou of Australia posted seven birdies in a 4-under 67 and will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Evian Championship.

Kyriacou was at 14 under overall after the third round on Saturday, just ahead of overnight clubhouse leader Ayaka Furue of Japan (70) and Lauren Coughlin of the United States (65), who were tied for second.

“I’m just trying to stay patient. The more you play this course, the more you figure out the tips and tricks,” Kyriacou said. "I don’t think I’ve been in contention in a major before, so it’s exciting.”

Furue carded two bogeys, ending an impressive streak of 46 holes without one.

Coughlin, who tied for third at the Chevron Championship for her best finish at a major, had a spectacular day at Evian Resort Golf Club, recording two eagles.

“I’ve just been hitting my irons and driver extremely well, and finally rolling in some putts, too. It was a great round,” Coughlin said.

Defending champion Celine Boutier of France started her round with a triple bogey, setting a tone that she struggled to recover from. She finished with a 69 and was 11 strokes behind Kyriacou.

“I tried to forget that first hole and start over, but I admit it was a bit difficult,” Boutier said. “It’s frustrating, but that’s part of golf. I hope to have a better day tomorrow."

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Nelly Korda reacts after playing on the sixth hole during the third round of the Evian Championship women's golf tournament, in Evian, eastern France, Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

Nelly Korda reacts after playing on the sixth hole during the third round of the Evian Championship women's golf tournament, in Evian, eastern France, Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

Lauren Coughlin plays on the 18th hole during the third round of the Evian Championship women's golf tournament, in Evian, eastern France, Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

Lauren Coughlin plays on the 18th hole during the third round of the Evian Championship women's golf tournament, in Evian, eastern France, Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

Ayaka Furue, of Japan, plays on the 18th hole during the second round of the Evian Championship women's golf tournament, which was postponed on Saturday morning due to bad weather on Friday, in Evian, eastern France, Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

Ayaka Furue, of Japan, plays on the 18th hole during the second round of the Evian Championship women's golf tournament, which was postponed on Saturday morning due to bad weather on Friday, in Evian, eastern France, Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

Stephanie Kyriacou, of Australia, plays on the 14th hole during the third round of the Evian Championship women's golf tournament, in Evian, eastern France, Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

Stephanie Kyriacou, of Australia, plays on the 14th hole during the third round of the Evian Championship women's golf tournament, in Evian, eastern France, Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

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Wales will close stadium roof in the Six Nations for the next two years

2025-01-21 18:56 Last Updated At:19:01

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — The loudest stadium in the Six Nations just got louder after Wales was allowed on Tuesday to close the roof of Principality Stadium for the next two years.

The decision for all rugby internationals was made possible following a change of protocol, which was agreed to by the Six Nations. The previous rules needed both teams involved to agree to close the roof in Cardiff.

The move also came after both of Wales' home games in the upcoming tournament sold out all 74,000 tickets. The Wales-Ireland game on Feb. 22 became a sell-out on Tuesday, after the Wales-England game on March 15 was sold out before Christmas.

“There’s no better atmosphere than a packed-out Principality Stadium roaring Wales along,” Principality Stadium manager Mark Williams said in a statement. “When the roof is shut, the noise is intimidating. It’s fantastic for both the fans and players.”

In the 2015 Six Nations, tests revealed the England-Wales game — with the roof open — averaged 92 decibels, and passed 100 decibels when Wales scored a try.

A lawnmower can be 90 decibels. Health officials say a noise level above 85 decibels can cause hearing loss.

AP rugby: https://apnews.com/hub/rugby

FILE - General view of Principality Stadium before the Six Nations rugby union international between Wales and France at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)

FILE - General view of Principality Stadium before the Six Nations rugby union international between Wales and France at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)

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