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Ross Fisher feels that there are a lot of chances for the players on the Baltusrol course – if they can drive the ball well. Air Max 720 Soldes . The Englishman had an impressive first round at the 98th PGA Championship, reaching the clubhouse four under par after hitting five birdies in a round of 66 on Thursday.I played really solid, he told Sky Sports. I kept it on the fairway pretty much all day – from memory, maybe the 18th was one of the few fairways I missed. So I was in a good spot and able to lay it up, definitely if you drive it well around here you can give yourself a lot of chances.But having said that, the greens are quite undulating and theyre in some tricky spots so you really need to put the ball in position off the tee to allow yourself to attack these flags. Ross Fisher made five birdies in his round of 66 Five of the last six major winners have been first-time champions and Fisher believes that the quality is such that nobody can be ruled out.It would be nice to make it six out of seven, wouldnt it? he added. The standard across the board now is getting – the variety of good golfers is amazing. It feels like anyone can turn up on any given way, pick it up and win.Im coming here believing my game is good enough to win. Ive got off to a great start, but Im not going to sit back on that. Theres still a long, long way to go.Fishers fellow Englishman Andy Sullivan also enjoyed a productive opening round, finishing a shot back on three under. Sullivans 67 included four birdies on the front nine, five in total, and he was thrilled with his showing in sweltering conditions.Im buzzing with that start, he said. Ive been playing really well leading up to the tournament, so its just nice to keep the form and momentum going.It was a great atmosphere out there, the fans were making loads of noise and it was nice to be playing in the group behind Rory (McIlroy), Jason (Day) and Phil (Mickelson), because you could get a good view of the crowds.It was a bit of a struggle at times in the heat, especially down the stretch there, so Im happy to get finished and enjoy some nice air conditioning.It was seriously hot and humid even first thing this morning, so I was seriously melting out there. But Id take this over the cold and wet we had at The Open any day, so I wont complain.Meanwhile, Chris Wood expressed his relief after going round in 69. The 28-year-old old was forced to retire after just 12 holes at The Open with a neck injury but came through unscathed in New Jersey. Chris Wood got through his round following a recent neck injury It was a huge relief to be able to play pain-free after three and a half weeks of not being able to move my neck, the BMW PGA Championship winner said.The longest shot Id hit before this week was a 100-yard pitch on Sunday so when I arrived, I still didnt know whether or not Id be able to hit a driver, which was a bit worrying.It was so bad at The Open; I know I played 12 holes but maybe I should count it as six because every swing was a half swing and I was carrying my driver 190 yards. Paul Casey finished under par despite two double bogeys on the front nine Lee Westwood and Paul Casey also shot one under rounds of 69 to stay in contention, with the former aided by an eagle three on the 18th.Casey, meanwhile, shot an impressive 33 on the back nine but was hindered by two double bogeys – at the first and the fifth.Watch the PGA Championship throughout the week live on Sky Sports 4 – your home of golf. Live coverage of the second round begins from 6pm on Friday.  Or watch from £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV. Also See: PGA Championship leaderboard Putting misery for McIlroy Walker sets the early pace Second round tee times Vapormax Plus Soldes . If Vettel wins at Suzuka on Sunday, and his nearest rival Fernando Alonso finishes worse than eighth, the German driver will join his compatriot Michael Schumacher and Argentine Juan-Manuel Fangio as the only men to win four consecutive titles. Air Max 270 React Soldes . The 18-year-old centre was the Senators first-round pick (17th overall) in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. The six-foot 196-pound native of Salmon Arm, B.Oklahoma City Thunder• Western Conference #2 seed | Season record: 59-23BACKDROP: As my buddy Jezmund refers to him, Kevin Durant is my business card. He is the face of the Thunder and has been since they made the move from Seattle six seasons ago. When I first glimpsed Kevin Durant play for the Texas Longhorns, I, and others blessed with the gift of sight, knew he was a superstar. He was to become my new Dominique Wilkins, AKA The Guy I Pinned My Hopes On. While on my stag in Las Vegas, I met Kevin in a library (picture attached). At the same literary function, Lebron James, just a few days removed from The Decision, had dined at the table next to mine, and was now watching an underpaid busboy zipline above the, oh, lets say microfiche, in a freshly minted Miami #6 jersey, while Durant roamed the room without entourage, looking like the worlds tallest Abercrombie salesman. I felt comfortable in my choice of next generation icons.CURRENT TEAM: Durant, the newly crowned MVP of the league, is unquestionably the face of the franchise according to everyone not named Russell Westbrook. Born without a brake pedal or a conscience, Russell likes to shoot the rock. These two alpha dogs have had difficulty meshing when it counts most, suffering five game dispatches the past three seasons, including 2012s Finals loss to Miami. Unlike the ongoing question which arises every postseason— „Why isnt the ball in KDs hands?“—now the team has a more desperate problem. Third banana, Serge Ibaka, a superstar in his own right as a two time 1st Team All Defender is out for the remainder of the playoffs. Expect gritty play from Steven Adams and Nick Collison, but it will be hard sledding against Tim Duncan to overcome losing the best shot blocker in the game.WHY ROOT FOR THEM: Beyond the sky-high likeability factor of Durantula, you may not want to root against a team that seems to have this years lucky streak on its side. Despite Ibakas injury, a ton has gone right for OKC in surprising ways this postseason, and perhaps after years of being labeled with the „next great team“ status, the lords of basketball have decided for the breaks to go to tornado country. The Thunder were handed a gift when Zach Randolph was suspended for the final game of the Memphis series (a terrible decision by the league—if this was 1990, he may not have even been called for a foul). Then there was the bizarrely botched officiating at the end of Game 5 versus the Clippers, which effectively handed the game to OKC, and shifted the tide in the series. Do you really want to bet against the team with the best sixth man since James Harden? (That sixth man being the officiating crew.)Indiana Pacers• Eastern Conference #1 seed | Season record: 56-26BACKDROP: The state of Indiana is synonymous with basketball, even if the pro team has never won a title. Gene Hackman and his Hoosiers. Bobby Knight and his temper. Larry Bird and his hair. But the Pacers havent had a compelling national brand since Reggie Miller exchanged pleasantries with a courtside Spike Lee. Last year, for the first time without Reggie on the roster, the Pacers emerged under Paul George as a genuine force, making the Eastern Conference Finals, where they would lose to Miami in a slug-it-out seven game affair. They knew they were young and they were close. By mid-January of this year, they were the best team on the planet. Then something happened…CURRENT TEAM: The Trade. Before Larry Legend swapped the once face of the fraanchise, Danny Granger, for the overrated Evan Turner, the Pacers had the leagues best record at 42-13. Air Max 90 Essential Pas Cher. After the trade, 14-13. They acquired Turner because bench play was the teams undoing in 2013 and making moves to strengthen it were necessary and advised. But whether it was the fault of Turner or other personalities in the locker room, the team unraveled (Turner and fellow Pacer, and known irritant, Lance „Born Ready“ Stephenson, engaged in a fist fight last month, marking a nadir in the teams descent). Defence, the hallmark of the team, suddenly faltered. The offence stalled. Only recently has David West emerged as the emotional leader, and the team has clawed its way against lesser Eastern Conference opponents to the third round. Cue the rematch.(Sidenote: Top picks Lebron James, Tim Duncan, and near top picks Durant, Westbrook, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, etc., havent been the signature of these Pacers. Indiana hasnt selected above the #10 spot since George McCloud in 1989. Evan Turner, selected second overall by the 76ers, was the teams first foray into the top of the draft in many years. Paul George was taken at 10, Hibbert at 17. West, 18. Stephenson, 40. Scola, 56. I havent worked out this theory entirely, but I think Turners draft slot impacted the Pacers internal harmony.)WHY ROOT FOR THEM: Because you want to join me in rooting for the current member of „Team 29“. You may never tack a picture of David West up on your wall, but you can still look yourself in the mirror with pride after rooting for him. The same cannot be said for Dwyane Wade.Miami Heat• Eastern Conference #2 seed | Season record: 54-28BACKDROP: Sadly, it is possible that one day we will argue over whether The King, blessed be He, correctly predicted winning seven or eight titles. Ugh. The Heat. Two-time defending champs. Three-time finalists. All time cocky bastards. The road team, but still heavy favourites to win the series. Further proof that the city of Miami is the Cosmo Kramer of the sports world—falling ass backwards into success. The fans ignore their losing teams, barely support their winning teams, and they still win championships (even the Florida Panthers have played for a Stanley Cup more recently than the Maple Leafs).CURRENT TEAM: Lebron James and fourteen other people paid to play (and often witness) basketball near Lebron James. As the lone quasi-big market team left among the final four, Im certain Adam Silver and the NBA brass (read: broadcasters) want to see the Heat in the Finals (read into that however you like, scholars of NBA officiating). This Heat team isnt as deep as seasons past, but in the final year of guaranteed contracts for the infamous Big 3, they still have plenty of firepower, as their solitary playoff loss attests.WHY ROOT FOR THEM: When you watch Die Hard, you root for Hans Gruber to get back his detonators. If an elderly man slips into a silt-soaked puddle, you chuckle. While others cheer for the upstart Rocky Balboa, you find yourself more of an Apollo Creed booster. You are reading this on a Samsung Galaxy. You thought Bambis mother had it coming. Welcome to your Miami Heat years.Gallays Poll #10Q: Who will you be rooting for?(A) San Antonio. Because a fifth championship would cement them for all time.(B) Oklahoma City. Because Kevin Durant was the MVP for a reason.(C) Indiana. Because Larry Legend is due for a return to the winners podium.(D) Miami. Because I need something to do when Im not kicking kittens. ‚ ‚ ‚