Justin Thomas takes lead in PGA Tour's Workday Charity Open

Justin Thomas shot a 6-under 66, taking a two-shot lead Saturday in the Workday Charity Open at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio.

Viktor Hovland had eight birdies in his round of 66 and was in second place, two shots behind. Collin Morikawa, the leader after the first two rounds, had to birdie the 18th for a 72 and was three strokes behind Thomas.

Hovland and Morikawa, who will join Thomas in the final group Sunday, had just left college at this time last year.

Minnesota Scene

Canterbury cancels training

Canterbury Park canceled horse training Saturday after track officials learned two people in the stable were showing symptoms associated with COVID-19.

The people showing symptoms were isolated, and the track planned to resume training Sunday with enhanced protocol.

Milkmen rally past Saints

The St. Paul Saints scored the first three runs of the game, but the Milwaukee Milkmen got the next 11 and beat the Saints 12-4 in the second game of their American Association series.

College Athletics

Binns secures Iowa diversity job

Broderick Binns, a St. Paul native, was named Iowa's executive director of diversity, equity and inclusion. He has held that position on an interim basis since it was created in August.

As DEI director, Binns, a Black man, will continue to be responsible for assisting Iowa athletes — especially underrepresented students — with making a smooth transition into college life.

Around the horn

Women's basketball: Duke hired Kara Lawson to be its head coach. Lawson, 39, is a Boston Celtics assistant coach, a broadcaster and a former WNBA All-Star.

Baseball: Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman tested positive for the coronavirus after showing symptoms. … San Diego released former Twins All-Star second baseman Brian Dozier.

Auto racing: Scott Dixon took his third consecutive IndyCar victory, winning the opener of a weekend doubleheader in Elkhart Lake, Wis.