Allgemeines » Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch on Friday

MONZA, Italy -- Defending champion Rikard Karlberg of Sweden led local favorite Francesco Molinari by 1 stroke in the first round of the Italian Open Thursday.Karlberg shot a 7-under 64 at the Golf Club Milano, next to Monzas Formula One circuit.Thunderstorms delayed play for several hours and a good chunk of the field did not complete their rounds, or even start.Robert Karlsson of Sweden and Adrian Otaegui of Spain were tied 2 strokes back.Italian amateur Federico Zucchetti was among several players at 4 under.Karlberg rolled in an 18-footer for an eagle on the ninth, his final hole of the day.Thats as good as it gets, Karlberg said. I kept my cool even though it was a longer day. Standing over the last shot on the ninth green, I just told myself, `Im so tired but its just one more shot. Pleased to execute as good as I did.Karlbergs win in Monza last year was his first on the European Tour and hes achieved four top-10s since then, including a runner-up finish at the BMW PGA Championship.Molinari is attempting to become the first Italian winner of the title since his maiden European Tour win a decade ago.The first round will be completed on Friday. Jrue Holiday Pelicans Jersey . General manager Jarmo Kekalainen told Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch on Friday that he wants to see Gaboriks contributions go beyond the scoresheet before considering a long-term deal for the soon-to-be unrestricted free agent. Jahlil Okafor Jersey .J. Jefferson has been charged with assaulting his girlfriend. http://www.shoppelicansonline.com/Authentic-ETwaun-Moore-Pelicans-Jersey/ ., and Rudi Swiegers of Kipling, Sask., took sixth spot on Saturday in pairs at the NHK Trophy ISU Grand Prix figure skating competition. Jahlil Okafor Pelicans Jersey . -- Three close looks at the bucket, three misses. Anthony Davis Jersey . -- Jonathan Drouin gave Halifax the boost it needed to edge host Sherbrooke Phoenix 3-2 in a shootout in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Roberta Vinci and Sara Errani can not catch a break!After being among the tennis players stranded in Montreal, the Italians finally got on a flight to Rio, only to run into additional problems.I dont speak Italian, buut #noluggage looks ominous.ddddddddddddIf their bags are located, please ship to Rio. ' ' '