AIG Women’s Open

-7 H Ryu (Kor); -6 S Kuwaki (Jpn); -5 Y Noh (US), A Thitikul (Tha); -3 S Joo (Kor); -2 L Woad (Eng), C Hull (Eng), C Wannasaen (Tha), L Li (US), J Yan (US), L Coughlin (US), P Martin (Esp), M Katsu (Jpn)

Selected others: -1 L Ko (NZ), N Korda (US), M Rhodes (Eng); +2 A Hewson (Eng), +6 G Hall (Eng), +7 M Yamashita (Jpn)

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South Korea’s Haeran Ryu birdied the 18th to bounce back from a poor start and end the second round as leader of the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

The 25-year-old, aiming to become only the fifth woman in history to claim three majors in a calendar year, is one shot clear of Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki.

Earlier this month, Ryu claimed her second major in the space of two weeks at the Evian Championship, and her remarkable major form has continued at the Open.

Despite being three over for the day through five holes, she sank five birdies to shoot two under par and build on her opening-round score of 66.

“The last hole is so important as it is always good for tomorrow, I always want to make a good score on the last hole,” Ryu told BBC Sport.

“I’ve had two birdies on it, which is a good thing.

“I just stayed patient after that [the tough start] and I made some birdies to finish under par. I am so happy now.”

Kuwaki, who finished Thursday two shots behind leader Jeeno Thitikul, carded a one-under-par round to take advantage of Thitikul’s dropped shots.

Following a spectacular seven-under-par 64, Thailand’s Thitikul shot a two-over-par 73.

American Yealimi Noh joins world number two Thitikul on five under par after shooting 70.

England’s Lottie Woad is in a strong position to compete for a first major title despite a disappointing end to her second round.

The 22-year-old, who arrived as one of the favourites, ended the day on two under par.

Woad’s bogey-free opening round of 69 was followed up by a score of 71, which included three birdies on the front nine.

However, two dropped shots on the back nine – one on 17 – leaves her five shots back.

England’s Charley Hull went round in even par to remain on two under par, while world number one Nelly Korda shot 68 to recover from an opening-round two-over-par 73.

Three-time major champion Lydia Ko is also well placed to make a move from one under par, as is England’s Mimi Rhodes, who recovered from two early bogeys to sink three birdies.

ATLANTA — As the MLB trade deadline nears, the Atlanta Braves’ approach should be simple: add starting pitching to bolster their chances to make a deep run in the postseason and a bat or two that can add the extra thump needed in the lineup.

Every year, the deadline is prime time for fans to make their own trade proposals, some that are realistic, others that really make you think about the outcome for both sides and others that are completely out of reach.

We took to X to get everyone’s arm chair GM proposals. Below are six that caught our attention as being worthy of further analysis. I’ve offered my thoughts on each deal and asked a talent evaluator with an MLB club who is being granted anonymity because he is not authorized to speak about potential trades publicly to give his expert opinion. Let’s have some fun!

Trade proposal: Braves receive LHP Reid Detmers and OF Jo Adell from the Angels in exchange for RHP JR Ritchie, SS Alex Lodise, LHP Hayden Harris and OF Luis Guanipa — @erinnicole17

Evaluator: Good concept. Solid offer from Atlanta but Angels may want a little more back. A controllable Detmers costs a big price tag and Adell fits their outfield needs and brings home run slug. Ritchie is an experienced young arm that fits in the rotation right away. Angels would really be banking on Lodise and Guanipa to be contributors down the road. Harris has options and is left-handed but is toward the bottom of Atlanta’s 40-man roster.

Cano: The return for the Braves is ideal here. Adell has a .940 OPS against left-handed pitching with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs. The Braves as a whole have .697 OPS versus left-handers, so Adell would be a great addition. The real prize here, however, is Detmers, who is having a career-year and is under control until 2029. Going off our evaluator’s opinion on Angels maybe wanting more, perhaps swapping out Harris with Ethan Bagwell could seal the deal since Bagwell has more projection.

Trade proposal: Braves receive LHP Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for RHP AJ Smith-Shawver, SS John Gil, RHP Owen Murphy and RHP Blake Burkhalter — @kaceynjohnson

Evaluator: Detroit probably says no. The quantity is appealing but who in the return from Atlanta is a true impact player/pitcher in there to help fill part of Skubal’s shoes? Got to really believe in Gil.

Cano: We needed to include a Skubal trade here. The Braves would probably need to swap out Smith-Shawver with Cam Caminiti as a centerpiece for this trade. At that point, the price would be too steep for the Braves to pay, and teams like the Dodgers and Brewers have strong prospect capital to offer.

Taylor Ward’s right-handed bat would be a strong addition to the Braves’ lineup. (Greg Fiume / Getty Images)

Trade proposal: Braves receive OF Taylor Ward from the Orioles in exchange for OF Diego Tornes — @Tseal14

Evaluator: Ward fits a big need for Atlanta and they give up a lower level lottery ticket. I don’t think the Braves hesitate to take that veteran presence. Baltimore should demand a safer return. Tornes is very talented and projectable, he is also very risky — an arrow down guy in the Florida Complex League.

Cano: This could end up being a trade similar to the one the Dodgers did by sending Yordan Alvarez to the Astros for right-hander Josh Fields if Tornes is able to reach his potential. Not sure if the Orioles can get much from here, but a much safer bet would be receiving a player like outfielder Luis Guanipa.

Trade proposal: Braves receive LHP Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants for RHP Owen Murphy and CF Pat Clohisy — @Galleti14

Evaluator: If the Giants are willing to pay down some of the money, then maybe this could work. This is an overpay from the Braves. Is Ray the right upgrade to move on from the youth of Murphy?

Cano: I agree. Murphy still has plenty of projection, which is a lot to give up for two months of Ray. Perhaps switching with a pitcher like Lucas Braun or Drue Hackenberg would meet the Giants’ asking price.

Trade proposal: Braves receive RHP Casey Mize from the Tigers in exchange for SS Alex Lodise and RHP Blake Burkhalter — @calfenn_

Evaluator: The Tigers get a quality return for a rental in Mize. The Braves would likely view Mize as a frontline guy. Mize comes with some durability concerns. This deal could happen if the price of pitching is up. Lodise may move off shortstop and blend in with the rest of Detroit’s upper-level infield depth who are bat-first. Burkhalter has a ceiling worth acquiring thanks to his makeup and deception to go along with his arm strength.

Cano: It’s more likely the Braves acquire Mize than Skubal at this point. This was my favorite trade because it seems the most realistic. Mize would entirely change the Braves’ rotation depth by giving them quality outings and getting deep into games, something that Braves starters not named Chris Sale have struggled with. Lodise has power, but is likely to move to third base, and the Braves have reloaded in the draft with a few third baseman like Ryne Barker.

Trade proposal: Braves receive LHP Reid Detmers and SS Zach Neto from the Los Angeles Angels for SS Alex Lodise, LHP Cam Caminiti, RHP Luke Sinnard and RHP Blake Burkhalter — @boydpc15

Evaluator: What a blockbuster this would be, but the Angels do not get nearly enough back for their two controllable and impactful players. Caminiti would be the big prize coming back to the Angels. This would be a fleece for Atlanta if the Angels said yes. I do not see this as a realistic trade.

Cano: You’d have to throw Ha-Seong Kim while you’re at it and pay the rest of the money owed on that contract, but getting an impact shortstop like Neto, who also has a strong arm, is worth it. Sinnard has the potential to do so much with his 6-foot-7 frame. Building off the evaluator’s assessment, the Braves would probably need to add a Connor Essenburg or a Isaiah Drake to sweeten the offer.