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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- Jonas Blixts memory of raising the trophy last year carried over to a strong start at the Greenbrier Classic. The defending champion shot a 6-under 64 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over former Stanford star Patrick Rodgers and seven others at Old White TPC. Blixt tied for second in the Masters but missed the cut in three of his last four starts. Returning to The Greenbrier resort brought him back to a comfort zone. Starting on the 10th hole in the morning with little wind, Blixt had six birdies on his front nine and made the turn at 5 under. Six of the Swedes eight birdies came on putts of 10 feet or less. He also chipped in from the rough for birdie on No. 16. "The golf course is in perfect shape, like last year," Blixt said. "You come back with a bunch of confidence knowing that you won here before. "If I can get my putter to work the way it did today, I felt like I hit the ball on line every time, and it could be a really good week." Rodgers is looking to make his third straight cut since turning pro. He holed a 118-yard wedge for eagle on the par-4 first hole -- his 10th hole of the day. After the round, he was back on the driving range. "Being a new pro out here, youre always trying to figure out and establish your routines," Rodgers said, "and mine is just kind of cool down after the round and working on the things I felt like I can improve, and hopefully be ready for tomorrow." Also at 65 under were Chris Kirk, D.A. Points, James Hahn, Jason Bohn, Joe Durant, Jim Renner and Danny Lee. Steve Stricker, who has wife Nicki carrying his bag this week, was among eight player at 66. Jimmy Johnson, his regular caddie, was already scheduled to carry Chris Kirks bag when Stricker became a late entry at The Greenbrier. Stricker is playing only his eighth tour event this year. Hell compete again next week at John Deere and is leaning against going to the British Open unless he has one or more high finishes before then. "Well just keep plugging along and see what happens," Stricker said. Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson played alongside Keegan Bradley and Webb Simpson, getting a close-up view as he contemplates his three captains picks for the Sept. 26-28 event at Gleneagles in Scotland. "The Ryder Cups a long way in the distance," Watson said. "Im watching other people as well. Its fun to be out here to get to know the young players a little bit better." Watson took a similar approach in April, playing with Jordan Spieth at the RBC Heritage and Patrick Reed at Augusta National. Watson has said he would use a wild-card pick on Tiger Woods if hes healthy and playing well, leaving all sorts of possibilities with the other two picks. Simpson, who shot 71 on Thursday, is 17th in the U.S. Ryder Cup standings and Bradley, who shot 67, is 18th. Others ahead of them in the Greenbrier Classic field are Kirk at No. 11, Brendon Todd at No. 13 and Kevin Na at No. 15. The top nine get automatic berths on the U.S. squad. Reed, also in the Greenbrier field, is at No. 9, while Phil Mickelson, not playing this week, is 10th. "Youd think that one round or two rounds wouldnt determine us being on the team. That would be kind of silly," Bradley said. "It doesnt hurt to play well. Put it that way." Bubba Watson, the top-ranked player in the field at No. 3 in the world, had a 68. Only two rounds of 65 or better came during the afternoon when the wind picked up and the greens became more firm. "I wish I could guess the wind differently, but otherwise it was a good day," Watson said. ED Belfour Jersey . No, the San Antonio star didnt announce retirement plans during an off day at the NBA Finals on Wednesday. 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Pierre Pilote Jersey . -- Rodney Stuckey scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half, and the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks for the first time in eight meetings, 92-86 on Tuesday night.Defending champion Spain lost a qualifying game for the first time in eight years Thursday, while England left nothing to doubt in the European Championship.Spain fell 2-1 at Slovakia in Group C for its first loss in a qualifier for the European Championship or World Cup since 2006.Paco Alcacer appeared to have sparked Spains comeback in the 82nd, only for Miroslav Stoch to catch its defence off balance with a counterattack with 3 minutes left.England had no such trouble against minnow San Marino, rolling to a 5-0 win in Group E. Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck, Phil Jagielka and Andros Townsend scored for England and Alessandro Della Valle added an own goal.In Group G, Sweden drew 1-1 at home with Russia.The second batch of Euro 2016 qualifiers continues through Tuesday.GROUP CSpains run of 14 away victories in qualifying was in danger from the 17th minute when Iker Casillas awakened concerns over his form that started at a disappointing World Cup.Once so reliable, Spains goalkeeper couldnt punch out Juraj Kuckas powerful free kick that flew straight at him, letting it glance off his fists and into the net.Coach Vicente del Bosque recently began a so-called renewal of Spain by bringing in new and younger players. But none of them started and Spains short-passing game built around a Diego Costa who prefers to run in open spaces was unable to finish its chances until Alcacer went on.Alcacer slipped behind defender Martin Skrtel to pull in Jordi Albas pass and level in the 82nd.But Slovakia caught Spain seeking the winner with only two defenders on the pitch as Stoch raced forward to head in Marek Hamsiks cross three minutes from time, sending the home fans into raptures.Thats football, Del Bosque said. We arent going to blame any individual players.Slovakia became the only team in Group C to win its first two games.Spain was left level on three points with Macedonia and Ukraine after they both rebounded fromm loss in their first matches.ddddddddddddMacedonias Besart Abdurahimi scored in injury time to grab a 3-2 win at home over Luxembourg, while Ukraine scored twice late to win 2-0 at Belarus.GROUP EEngland routing San Marino 5-0 was no surprise, a 60th consecutive loss for world footballs co-lowest-ranked side. But Switzerland sitting bottom with zero points after two games is surprising.Switzerland, which reached the World Cup round of 16 in Brazil, followed up last months loss to England by going down 1-0 at Slovenia. Milivoje Novakovic scored an 80th-minute penalty after Switzerland defender Johan Djourou brought down Kevin Kampl.At the top, England has a superior difference to Lithuania, which beat Estonia 1-0 on Saulius Mikoliunas late goal.At Wembley, San Marino did prevent England from scoring until the 24th minute through Jagielkas header, but Rooney extended the hosts lead before half time from the penalty spot. Welbeck and Townsend netted after the break before Della Valle scored an own goal from Rooneys cross.GROUP GRussia heads a trio of teams on four points after being held to 1-1 in Sweden. Level on points with the Russians are Austria, which beat Moldova 2-1 away, and Montenegro, which failed to defeat tiny Liechtenstein in a goalless draw.The Swedes languish in fourth with two points after the draw with Russia followed an opening-day draw in Austria. They are without a win in three competitive fixtures dating to their failed attempt to reach the World Cup.Sweden went behind after 10 minutes when Artyom Dzyuba set Alexander Kokorin free behind the Swedish defence, and the striker slotted the ball past Andreas Isaksson with a low shot from outside the box.Sweden missed a good chance to respond almost immediately when Sebastian Larssons penalty was saved by Igor Akinfeev.Toivonen brought Sweden level in the 49th, finishing from close range off a left-wing cross from Durmaz. 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