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ByDougFerguson APGolfWriter AUGUSTA, GA. Jordan Spieth is making the Masters look easy. He opened with a 64 despite making a bogey at the easiest hole on the course. He followed with a bogey-free 66 in which he missed a pair of 6-foot birdie putts. He still broke the 36-hole Masters record that had stood for 39 years. His five-shot lead matched another Masters re- cord. For two rounds, he has 15 bird- ies, one bogey and no worries. The plan Friday afternoon for the 21-year-old Texan was to hang out with his family and some high school friends from Dallas, "taking it easy and hope- fully just acting like nothing's going on." Don't be fooled. He knows ex- actly what's happened at Au- gusta National. And he knows the hard work is about to start. "This is just the halfway point," Spieth said. He was at 14-under 130, a two- day total matched by only three other players in major champi- onship history and breaking the Masters mark set by Raymond Floyd in 1976. His five-shot lead over Charley Hoffman looked even larger considering that Spieth was a runner-up in his Masters debut a year ago, and he came to Augusta this year as the hottest player in the game. It sure got the attention of the best player in the game. Rory McIlroy went from try- GOLF SpiethmakesMasters looklikechild'splay 21-year-oldfromTexasbreaks36-holecourse record, building 5-shot lead at halfway point CHRISCARLSON—THEASSOCIATEDPRESS Jordan Spieth tees off on the 14th hole during the second round of the Masters on Friday in Augusta, Ga. Spieth has a five-shot lead. CHRIS CARLSON — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Jordan Spieth holds up his ball a er a birdie on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters on Friday in Augusta, Ga. By Antonio Gonzalez AP Basketball Writer OAKLAND The Golden State Warriors bet on Andrew Bogut staying healthy when they signed him to a three-year, $36 million extension before last season, and Bogut bet on himself by taking an incentive-rich deal. Both are cashing in. Golden State's rim-protector will play his 65th game of the season Saturday night against Minnesota, triggering a key milestone in the first year of his new contract. Bogut's deal calls for him to earn a 15 percent bo- nus — or about $1.93 million this year — any season he plays at least 65 games and is named to the NBA's first or second All-De- fensive Team, which is a strong possibility at this point. Bogut acknowledged Friday after practice that his perfor- mance and stability this season have given him a sense of per- sonal pride. He knows the label some people put on him, and he's eager to prove them all wrong. "With all the chatter about being injury-prone and what- not, it's always a motivation for me," Bogut said. "Hopefully I'll get an award and get a nice lit- tle bonus." Bogut has more than a few reasons — a couple million, ac- NBA Warriors reap rewards of Bogut's health Golden State's 7-foot big man from Australia playing well on both offense and defense GERALD HERBERT — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (above) blocks a shot as New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis goes to the basket in the first half Tuesday in New Orleans. The Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Russell West- brook scored 27 points and handed out 10 assists as the Okla- homa City Thunder held off the pesky Sacramento Kings 116-103 to remain even with New Orleans for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Oklahoma City led by as many as 13 in the first half, with Enes Kanter scoring 17 points. But when Omri Casspi hit a 3-pointer with 1:52 left in the half, the lead had been cut to 51-49. Oklahoma City scored the last six points of the half, then watched the Kings fight back again in the third quarter. Der- rick Williams, who had gone 0 for 6 in the first half, scored back-to- back buckets to tie the game 72- 72 with 2:13 left. Once again, the Thunder closed a quarter strong, outscoring Sac- ramento 10-4, Westbrook leading the way. Westbrook hit a 3-pointer NBA Westbrook, Th un de r lengthen Kings' skid Sacramento has lost five straight games on road ALONZO ADAMS — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Oklahoma City Thunder guard D.J. Augustin (le ) and Sacramento Kings guard Andre Miller go a er the ball during the second quarter Friday in Oklahoma City. By Ben Walker AP Baseball Writer By the time the San Francisco Giants eked out a run in the 12th inning, it was too late. The brand new scoreboard at Petco Park had already run out of room for more zeros. Seems like a pretty common problem all over the majors. When Tim Hudson and a half- dozen Giants relievers blanked San Diego 1-0 on Thursday, it marked the 14th shutout in 46 major league games this season. A big number? Well, there were 13 shutouts through the first 101 games last year. "Out of the gate, the pitchers are really sort of dominating the league so far," Houston manager A.J. Hinch said. Sure, it's early, not even one turn through the rotation yet. But this comes after the MLB batting average dipped to .251 last year — the lowest in more than four de- cades — and right after a spring training full of 1-0 final scores. Hinch is getting a good look. AL Cy Young winner Corey Klu- ber held the Astros hitless into the sixth inning in a Monday opener. Then Trevor Bauer and the Cleveland bullpen didn't give BASEBALL Pitchers rule early, shutouts pile up all over big leagues THUNDER116,KINGS103 Up next: Sacramento Kings at Denver Nuggets, 2p.m. Sunday, TV on CSN-CA. THESCORE President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro moved toward a groundbreak- ing meeting on the sidelines of the Summit of the Americas in what would be a remarkable display of reconciliation. AMERICAS SUMMIT Stagesetforhistoric Obama-Castro meeting FULL STORY ON PAGE B7 The public is invited to a free event to hear Tommy Barnett at 6p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Bethel Assembly of God, 625 Luther Road. Barnett is an au- thor, pastor and founder of the Los Angeles Dream Center. BETHEL ASSEMBLY Barnett, founder of Dream Center, to speak FULL STORY ON PAGE B3 The Red Bluff Derby Girls will host Sierra Regional Roller Derby, 6:30p.m. May 2at the Tehama District Fairgrounds. Tickets are $10in advance or $12at the door. Call 633- 7234for more information. ROLLER DERBY Red Bluff Derby Girls to host bout May 2 Red Bluff High School is searching for a varsity vol- leyball coach for the 2015 season. Visit edjoin.org and search Red Bluff, CA or call Karen at 529-8703for more information. 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