Furyk one ahead after nine holes at U.S. Open (Reuters)

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Former champion Jim Furyk clung to a one-shot lead at the U.S. Open with nine holes to play in Sunday's final round while Tiger Woods tumbled out of contention. American Furyk, whose only major victory came in the 2003 U.S. Open at Olympia Fields, bogeyed the treacherous par-four sixth but safely parred his other eight holes to reach the turn in one-over 35. That left him at level par overall for the year's second major, a stroke in front of compatriot Webb Simpson, who had charged into contention with four birdies in five holes from the seventh. ...