Golf: Reed helps put U.S. in command after Europe rally (Reuters)

View photosMoreOct 1, 2016; Chaska, MN, USA; Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts to making a birdie on the tenth hole during the morning foursome matches in the 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports / ReutersCHASKA, Minnesota (Reuters) - Birdies galore and thrills aplenty characterized another remarkable day of Ryder Cup golf as the U.S. repelled a Rory McIlroy-inspired fightback from Europe to lead by 9 1/2 - 6 1/2 points on Saturday.

The holders briefly silenced a raucous Hazeltine National crowd by winning the morning foursomes 2 1/2 - 1 1/2 but the U.S., desperate to avoid a fourth straight defeat in the biennial team event,…