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MCMURRAY — Butler's Rob McClellan enters the third and final day of the 116th West Penn Open championship golf tournament tied for ninth place after carding a 1-under 71 Wednesday at Valley Brook Country Club.

Entering the second round, McClellan was in a five-way tie for third place at minus-3. That quintet included Pittsburgh's Beau Titsworth, who set the course on fire Wednesday, earning 10 birdies and shooting a course record 62. His minus-13 after two rounds leads T.J. Howe by three strokes for the top spot.

McClellan's second round included three birdies, one eagle, two bogies and a double-bogey.

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a four-year, $57 million contract extension with linebacker Deion Jones.The new deal, which includes $34 million in guaranteed salary, was announced by the team on Wednesday. The contract carries through the 2023 season.Jones’ deal is the latest major financial commitment to the defense. On Monday, the Falcons signed defensive tackle Grady Jarrett to a four-year, $68 million contract.Jones, a second-round draft pick in 2016, was a Pro Bowl selection in 2017, when he had 138 tackles.Staff and wire reports

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