From delivery room to Claret Jug dream, Burns takes Open lead

SOUTHPORT, England, July 18 : American Sam Burns did not even expect to be playing at the 154th British Open with his pregnant wife Caroline's due date two days before the start of the championship at Royal Birkdale.But daughter Belle arrived early, Burns caught the plane and with a two-shot lead heading into Sunday's fourth round he could celebrate with his first major triumph.After a disappointing opening round of three-over 73, the 29-year-old has ripped up the Royal Birkdale course with a men's major record-equalling 62 on Friday and a 65 on Saturday."This golf tournament was honestly so far off of my radar and expectations of playing," Burns, who finished runner-up at the U.S. Open this year, told reporters. "I mean, Caroline's due date was Tuesday this week. She was like four days la