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SYDNEY -- Unheralded James Nitties played his last nine holes in 29 to snatch a one-stroke lead halfway through the Australian Open and compatriot Adam Scott matched that 7-under 65 on Friday to surge into contention for his second national title.Nitties was at 9-under-par 135 overall, one ahead of New Zealands Ryan Fox, who has carded 68-68.Nitties, ranked 732 in the world, said hes struggled to keep his professional career alive.Ive been everywhere. Its been a pretty rough last three years, Nitties said. My game hasnt really changed much but youre staying in hotels which have cockroaches running around.Its fine when youre a junior and when you just turn pro. Its exciting. As you get older and you experience more, its a real battle. Its not a fun feeling but a lot of people have middle-class jobs and they have to work 60 hours a week.Scott was two shots back in a tie for fourth place at 6 under, having rallied impressively after an opening 73 at Royal Sydney. He shot 30 on his back nine on Friday, and the 2009 winner said he must play aggressively on Saturday.Another day around even par and Ill probably miss the cut, so, theres no option but to play well, Scott said. It was a good second nine holes really and I finally just got a bit of rhythm happening out there.American Jordan Spieth remained in strong contention after two rounds, shooting 70 to be in a tie for ninth place at 5 under.Fox is the son of former New Zealand rugby international Grant Fox, who has often been his caddie throughout his professional career. He has teamed with South African bagman Dean Smith, who caddied for An Byeong-hun when he won the BMW PGA Championship on the European Tour last year.We work really well together, Fox said. Its his first time down here, and he won with An Byeong-hun around Wentworth last year so hes got some experience in the lead and Im sure thatll help over the weekend.Rhein Gibson of Australia holds outright third place at 7 under after a 66. Gibson once shot 16-under 55 in Oklahoma in 2012. He said he would trade that feat for a win in his national open.A trophy, thats the missing part, he said. Every year Ive kind of gotten better and Im in a good position heading into the weekend. Eventually Ill win one, I hope.Stephen Curry Shoes Cheap . -- Former San Diego Chargers safety Paul Oliver was found dead at his Atlanta-area home Tuesday night, and a medical examiner said Wednesday that the ex-player committed suicide. Curry 2 Shoes For Sale . PETERSBURG, Fla. http://www.curryshoesclearance.com/ . In Europe, top teams seem to be largely happy with their squads after spending nearly $1 billion in the off-season. And although English league clubs are unlikely to splash cash in January, Arsenal and Chelsea could be tempted to strengthen their squads with new strikers. Ua Curry 1 Wholesale . -- Aaron Murray threw for 408 yards and three touchdowns, ran for another score, and led No. Curry 1 Shoes For Sale . Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC failed to make the postseason while Montreal Impact fell at the first hurdle losing heavily to Houston Dynamo in the Eastern Conference Knockout Round.OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens standouts Terrell Suggs, Steve Smith and Elvis Dumervil are among six players who will start training camp on the physically unable to perform list.Suggs, a six-time Pro Bowl linebacker, and Smith, a 37-year-old receiver, both tore Achilles tendons last season. Dumervil, who had six sacks in 2015, is recovering from an offseason foot surgery.In announcing the moves Saturday, the Ravens also placed receiver Breshad Perriman, running back Trent Richardson and cornerback Jumal Rolle on the PUP llist.dddddddddddd.Perriman hurt his knee on the first day of training camp last year and has not yet played with Baltimore. Richardson has a hamstring issue and Rolle is likely out for the season with a torn Achilles.Quarterback Joe Flacco (knee) and tight end Dennis Pitta (hip) should be ready to go Thursday in the first full-team practice.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '