The American crowd dialed up the temperature (too much in many spots), some spectators got kicked out, and emotions boiled over for members of both teams on Saturday afternoon at Bethpage Black.

And yet, Europe withstood it all, winning the second fourballs session, 3-1, and taking a record seven-point lead, 11.5-4.5, entering Sunday singles at the 45th Ryder Cup.

“This is the seventh time that I’ve been involved directly with a team ... and I have to say, that’s the best I’ve ever seen,” said Paul McGinley, NBC analyst and European team advisor. “Over the first two days is the best performance I’ve ever seen. I mean, the resilience that these guys have shown, the character they’ve shown on top of a brilliant golf game is just phenomenal.”

“I don’t think America had a chance the way tha

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