TROON, Scotland -- The pubs and bars in this quiet Scottish town had better ensure their cellars are fully stocked this weekend because Andrew Johnston is going for Open glory.The Englishman carded a second successive round of 69 to sit at 4 under and just six off leader Phil Mickelsons pace?headed into the weekend at Royal Troon.And one can only imagine the sort of party he would throw if he triumphed in his home major championship. This is, after all, the man who told ESPN he would be drunk for a week if he won the U.S. Open last month.Johnston, known as Beef to friends and fans alike, has developed something of a cult following with his bright persona, and the 27-year-old was unashamed in his ambition going into this weekend -- hes in Troon to win the big one.Why not? Johnston said when asked if he could catch Mickelson. Youve got to believe. If youre in the tournament, why cant you win it? But its miles off. Weve still got two rounds to go.Fridays wet and wild conditions stood in stark contrast to the balmy sunshine of Thursday, and Johnston caught the worst of the pouring rain as he teed off his second round shortly after 8 a.m. local time. But the world No. 104 insisted it was a case of mind over matter as the rain lashed down on the South Ayrshire coast.Youve just make sure youre concentrating, Johnston said. I dont like wearing too many layers -- I said to my caddie, I dont mind if I get a bit wet. As long as the clubs are dry and my hands are dry, Im happy.Johnstons broad grin and bushy beard mark him out as a character to follow on the course. He once celebrated a hole-in-one at the BMW PGA Championship by chest-bumping with a friend in the gallery, and spectators at Royal Troon have warmed to him as they await the first British winner here since Arthur Havers in 1923.But for all the laughs and antics, there should be no doubt over how seriously Johnston is taking his Open tilt, and he refused to let thoughts of lifting the Claret Jug cloud his concentration ahead of the traditional third-round moving day.Youre obviously thinking about whats going to happen Saturday and Sunday, but realistically you just got to stop talking about that, Johnston said. Now weve got 36 holes to play, so theres no point even thinking about it.Ive just got to go out and play tomorrow and see what happens after that and evaluate after the third round and go on from there.I dreamt of this as a kid, playing in these events and people shouting your name. I absolutely love it. Phil Simms Youth Jersey . They had already blown a double-digit lead, fans were hitting the exits, and a long seven-game road trip waited at the end. Mark Bavaro Youth Jersey . -- Five former Kansas City Chiefs players who were on the team between 1987 and 1993 filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming the team hid and even lied about the risks of head injuries during that time period when there was no collective bargaining agreement in place in the NFL. http://www.nygiantsfanaticshop.com/Black-Darius-Slayton-Giants-Jersey.html?cat=970 . Perez, 35, posted a 1-2 record with a 3.69 earned-run average in 19 relief appearances last season. His season ended Aug. 9 due to a torn ligament in his left elbow. Perez joins infielder Andy LaRoche and catcher Mike Nickeas with minor-league agreements for 2014 that include invitations to attend spring training. Mark Bavaro Jersey . Jason Zucker and Matt Cooke also scored for Minnesota, which has won five of six. Kuemper made five saves in the first, nine in the second, and nine in the third. The rookies best save came with 2:17 left in the third period when he denied former Wild forward Matt Cullen from just outside of the crease on the right side. Phil McConkey Womens Jersey .J. -- Marshawn Lynch said Thursday it will be good to get back to football after the Seattle quiet talking running back wrapped up his final mandatory media session of Super Bowl week. INDIANAPOLIS -- Brittney Griner had 20 points and four blocks, Diana Taurasi scored 13 of her 19 points in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Indiana Fever 79-65 on Tuesday night.Taurasi scored 10 of Phoenixs 12 points to start the fourth quarter, including an open 3-pointer from the wing that made it 64-50.DeWanna Bonner added 14 points and Penny Taylor scored 10 points for Phoenix (13-14), which is ranked sixth in the AP power poll. The Mercury moved into sixth place in the WNBA standingss.ddddddddddddErlana Larkins had 12 points and eight rebounds, and Lynetta Kizer added 10 points for seventh-ranked Indiana (12-14). The Fever were held to 20-of-60 shooting (33.3 percent), including 3 of 17 from distance. Indiana didnt make its first field goal until Jeanette Pohlens 3-pointer with 2:10 left in the first quarter.Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner sat courtside. ' ' '