Sizzling Perry powers into share of PGA lead

SILVIS, Illinois (AFP) — US veteran Kenny Perry birdied the 18th hole Saturday to match compatriots Eric Axley and Brad Adamonis for the lead after the third round of the 4.2 million-dollar PGA John Deere Classic.

Perry, seeking his third title in his past five starts, fired a four-under 67, matching Axley and one stroke more than Adamonis to leave the trio level on 15-under par 198, one ahead of Americans Jay Williamson and Will MacKenzie.

Williamson had the round of the day, coming home in 29 on his way to a 62 that included eight birdies and an eagle with only one bogey.

Perry, 47, has won twice, lost in a playoff and shared sixth in his past six starts. He made three birdies on the front nine and another at 14 before his lone bogey at 15, then answered with a birdie at the ...