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SYLVANIA, Ohio — Laura Diaz almost chose to walk away from golf to spend more time at home with her family. Voshon Lenard Jersey . Now shes making the decision to juggle both jobs seem like a shrewd move. „I love being a mom; its the greatest thing in the world,“ she said after following a 9-under 62 with a solid 69 on Friday to maintain a three-shot lead through 36 holes at the Marathon Classic. „Its hard for me when I have to choose. So I made a list. My family is first, and then golf comes second and we work everything out in between.“ Chasing her first win since 2002, Diaz is at 11-under 131, three shots ahead of Lee-Anne Pace and Lydia Ko. Diaz led by four shots over Pace and Austin Ernst after the first round. She was pleased her game was sturdy enough to hang on to the lead despite being in the heat of contention for the first time in several years. „It was just a challenge because I havent been in this position in a very long time,“ Diaz said. „For sure, I havent had cameras on me in a long time.“ So she took the opportunity to say hello to her kids — 8-year-old son Cooper and 4-year-old daughter Lilly. „(The cameras) get in my face and I dont really know what to do,“ she said. „I said, Hi, kiddos. I love you. That kind of stuff.“ She made sure the cameras stuck around with her strong play down the stretch. After a nine-birdie, no-bogey effort in the first round, she showed signs of faltering early on Friday. She had her first bogey of the tournament on the sixth hole to fall back into a tie with Pace and Ko, but then regained her touch after getting par on the next six holes. Starting at the 13th, she birdied four of the next six, including the par-5 closing hole. Diaz was a rising star early in her career, winning twice in 2002 and playing on four Solheim Cup teams. After she married Kevin Diaz, she found that she liked being a wife and mother more than travelling the world playing golf. She hasnt been in the top 20 of a tournament since 2010. Before the season she was torn between coming out on tour and staying home so as not to miss any of the daily routine. In the end, she decided to keep playing. „(It was) knowing that I could manage being a mom and play. I think thats something Ive struggled with, for, well eight years,“ she said. „When I only had one (child) I think I got to a point where I was OK. But with two youve got twice as much to get done. Pace, a South African who is an alum of the University of Tulsa, is looking for a breakthrough win on American soil. After a 68, she couldnt contain herself. „Im very happy about (my) position,“ said Pace, who has won eight times on the Ladies European Tour. „I would like to be in contention on the weekend. Thats when the fun starts, right?“ The 17-year-old Ko is bidding for a second LPGA Tour title as a pro to go with the two she won as an amateur. She shot a second consecutive 67, turning in 1 under and then posting three birdies on the inward nine. The key, she said, was to keep her emotions in check. „I try and be calm. You know, thats what you have to do,“ she said, sounding far older than a rookie. „Being overly happy or overly angry, thats not going to help me.“ Lurking another shot back at 135 are 2012 Marathon winner So Yeon Ryu and Rebecca Lee-Bentham, both of whom shot 67s. Ryu was grouped with U.S. Open winner Michelle Wie and last weeks Womens British Open champion Mo Martin. A large gallery followed the threesome. „It was really great to be playing with the two major champions,“ Ryu said. „I felt like I was one of the other major champions.“ Brittany Lang had the days low round (66) and was at 136 along with Kayla Mortellaro. Cristie Kerr (67) led the pack of six golfers at 137. Defending champ Beatriz Recari of Spain followed a 70 with a 68 and was at 138 along with Martin, who shot a 71. Wie missed the cut by seven strokes. Alonzo Mourning Jersey . TSN2 December 18 Knicks at Bulls 8pm et/5pm pt TSN2 December 18 Thunder at Warriors 10:30pm et/7:30pt TSN2 December 21 Pacers at Timberwolves 7pm et/4pm pt. 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First the team released a statement saying Martin had not complained to the organization about bullying by other players. Hours later, the Dolphins said they and the NFL were investigating allegations of misconduct made Sunday by representatives of Martin. Incognito posted several tweets saying he wants his name cleared after reports linked him to the Martin matter. Then came the announcement of his suspension. Martin left the Dolphins on Oct. 28, raising questions about the role harassment from teammates played in his departure. Its unclear whether or when hes expected back. The NFL Players Association plans to look into the matter this week. Martins agent, Kenneth Zuckerman, declined to comment Sunday. The Dolphins resume practice Monday after three days off. Martin left the team on the heels of a four-game losing streak. The resulting rumblings of locker-room dissension inccluded reports of complaints by young players that theyre being pressured to pay more than their share when members of the team go out on the town or vacation together. Mario Chalmers Jersey. Some rookie hazing has long been part of the NFL, however. „Everything tastes better when rookies pay for it,“ veteran Miami defensive lineman Jared Odrick tweeted Friday. The Dolphins (4-4), who beat Cincinnati on Thursday, next play at Tampa Bay on Nov. 11. Incognito, a ninth-year pro, earned a reputation as one of the NFLs dirtiest players when he was with the St. Louis Rams. But he has won frequent praise for his leadership since joining the Dolphins in 2010, and this year he was voted by teammates to serve as a member of the Dolphins player council. The Dolphins have attributed Martins absence to an illness not tied to football. On Sunday they said the team, „including coach Joe Philbin and Jonathans teammates, have been in communication with Jonathan and his family since his departure from the club, and continue to be in contact. Our primary concern for Jonathan is his overall health and well-being.“ Martin, a second-year pro from Stanford, played in Miamis loss at New England on Oct. 27 and was at the Dolphins complex the next day before leaving the team. He missed the victory over Cincinnati. Incognitos suspension creates further turmoil for an offensive line that has struggled all season. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill is on a franchise-record pace with 32 sacks. ‚ ‚ ‚