Mickelson extends lead in Atlanta

Phil Mickelson swept into a four-stroke lead with three birdies in the first four holes of his second round at the BellSouth Classic in Atlanta today.

Already one ahead after a course record-equalling 63, the defending champion holed putts of 14 and 13 feet at the start of the back nine, then drove the green at the 310-yard 13th to pick up another shot.