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MCKINNEY, Texas -- Justin Hicks shot a 2-under 69 in breezy and cold conditions Friday to take a two-stroke after the second round of the Web. Julio Jones White Jersey .com Tour Championship. The top 60 on the money list qualified for the season-ending event at TPC Craig Ranch, and the final top 25 will earn 2013 PGA Tour cards. At 11th on the money list, Hicks has already wrapped up a tour card. Hicks leads the field in fairways and greens in regulation, hitting 24 of 28 fairways and 30 of 36 greens. "Im just trying to hit a lot of fairways and greens and hopefully give myself a lot of opportunities and get one or two to fall," Hicks said "On a demanding golf course like this, greens in regulation are going to be a key to guys playing well, I think. And lucky for me, between the conditions and the golf course, it suits a guy thats going to hit a lot of greens." He had an 8-under 134 total. "Im 38 on Sunday and I try not to think about being 12 years from the Champions Tour, but maybe that age has something to do with how patient Ive been," Hicks said. "Were already thinking that we have a Tour card coming as part of my birthday gift. But really a strong week here no matter what it is would be a strong way to finish off this season, especially on my birthday." Justin Bolli and Canadian Brad Fritsch were tied for second. They each shot 71. Fritsch, from Ottawa, is 21st on the money list, and Bolli 44th. Russell Henley, the former Georgia player who won the Jacksonville Open on Sunday for his second victory of the year, was 5 under along with James Hahn, Scott Gardiner and Michael Putnam. Henley is third on the money list, Hahn 13th, Gardiner 14th and Putnam 30th. The winner will receive $180,000 from the $1 million purse. Tony Gonzalez Authentic Jersey . -- Drew Brees is sticking up for the Saints and said theyll continue to thrive despite coach Sean Paytons season-long suspension for his role in New Orleans bounty system. Matt Ryan Womens Jersey . Louis Cardinals try to move to the brink of a world title this evening when they play Game 4 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark. http://www.fansfalconsroom.com/roddy-white-jerseys . The Hamilton Tiger-Cats fumbled the ball on what would have been the winning field goal Saturday at McMahon Stadium, giving the hosts a 34-32 win in wintry weather. Justin Blalock Jersey . From the rafters, he sat helpless as he watched his New Jersey Devils lose a tough road opener in this Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Flyers in overtime. Julio Jones Elite Jersey .C. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr.AUSTIN, Texas -- Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong faces a deadline to formally challenge sweeping doping allegations from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency or accept sanctions that could include a lifetime ban from the sport and potentially strip him of his titles. Armstrong has strongly denied doping during his stellar career. The question was whether he will keep fighting USADA or officially give up and move on, risking a permanent stain on his legacy. The deadline is 0600 GMT Friday. Anti-doping officials have accused Armstrong of using performance-enhancing drugs, including steroids and blood boosters, and participating in a complex doping scheme on his teams while winning the Tour de France every year from 1999-2005. USADA officials say up to 10 former teammates are ready to testify against him and they have drug test results from 2009-2010 that are "consistent" with doping. Armstrong says he has passed more than 500 drug tests in his career and accused USADA officials of waging a personal vendetta against him. The 40-year-old Armstrong retired from cycling in 2011 and walked away without being charged following a two-year federal investigation into many of the same accusations he faces from USADA. That probe was closed in February. USADA officials told Armstrong in June they were pursuing separate, non--criminal doping charges. Tony Gonzalez Womens Jersey. . Sanctions by USADA could damage his legacy as one of the greatest cyclists in history, an athlete who is a hero to many for overcoming life-threatening testicular cancer and for the Lance Armstrong Foundations work supporting cancer survivors and funding research. Doping rumours and allegations have dogged Armstrong throughout his career. In a sport rife with cheaters, he has been under constant suspicion from those who refused to believe he was a clean rider winning cyclings premier event against a field of doped-up competition. The latest charges from USADA spawned a turf war between sports agencies. The Switzerland-based International Cycling Union said USADA did not have jurisdiction to pursue the case and urged the American agency to turn over evidence to them to determine if an investigation should proceed. The World Anti-Doping Agency supported USADAs claims of jurisdiction. Armstrong sued in federal court to block USADAs case, arguing the arbitration process was unfair. His lawsuit was dismissed Monday by a federal judge, forcing Armstrong to decide whether to challenge the charges in arbitration -- something he says violates his constitutional rights to due process. USADA officials say their process is fair and widely recognized by sports agencies across the globe. ' ' '