Els moves into final at tourney

Defending champion Ernie Els beat Padraig Harrington 5 and 4 Saturday in England to stay on course for a record sixth World Match Play title.

Els, who shares the record of five victories with Gary Player and Seve Ballestros, today will face Lee Westwood, a 1-up winner over Miguel Angel Jimenez in the other semifinal.

The winner earns $1.8 million.

Park leads LPGA event

Grace Park shot a 1-under 71 to hold onto the third-round lead in the Samsung World Championship in California, while Annika Sorenstam and Cristie Kerr moved within three shots.

Park was at 16-under 200 through three rounds in the elite 20-player tournament.

Karen Stupples, Dalhousie touring pro, is at 9 under.

-- From wire reports