three-putts. The one on 11 would probably haunt me for a while, but I hit the ball really well and gave myself a lot of chances and I was never in a really bad spot, so to be in contention and have

CINCINNATI -- Cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick thought back a few weeks to when the defending AFC North champions were in a predicament. He decided that the Bengals are very lucky to be coming out of their bye week with a chance of winning the title again.The football gods have kind of given us a second chance at this thing, and weve just got to take full advantage of it, Kirkpatrick said.Six weeks into the season, the Bengals were 2-4 with a host of problems and a two-game gap behind first-place Pittsburgh. Cincinnati still has its issues at 3-4-1, but Ben Roethlisberger suffered a knee injury, the Steelers have lost three in a row, and the division is a toss-up.The Bengals are a half-game behind Pittsburgh (4-4) and Baltimore (4-4) coming out of their bye. They play at the Giants on Monday night.The AFC North has been the toughest division in the league over the last few years in terms of getting teams into the playoffs. In a down year, its the only division where nobody has a winning record. And thats given Cincinnati a new life, although its many problems have to get fixed -- and fast.We have to be next-to-perfect in the second half, coach Marvin Lewis said.The schedule gives them a chance. They host Pittsburgh and Baltimore, and play at Cleveland and Baltimore among their final eight games. Theyre 1-1 in the division, with a loss at Pittsburgh and a home win over Cleveland.They also have road games against the Giants (5-3) and Houston (5-3), and home games against Buffalo (4-5) and Philadelphia (4-4).Changes are coming to a defense that has given up 400 yards in three of the last four games. The Bengals signed end Wallace Gilberry during their bye week, which will mean diminished time for someone else. Coordinator Paul Guenther has said more changes are in store at other spots, though he declined to elaborate.Guenther was pleased with how the defense responded to his challenge, saying its first practice back from the bye was its best of the year.I can tell everybody got upbeat since they came back from the bye, cornerback Adam Pacman Jones said. I think everybody knows the importance of what weve got going on here.Gilberry left the Bengals after last season and signed with Detroit, where he played in four games and suffered an abdominal injury. He was released with an injury settlement. Gilberry had a full practice on Thursday, and the Bengals plan to use him in passing situations even though hell have only a few practices.Thats a lot of pressure, but Im built for it, Gilberry said Thursday.The defense hasnt changed much from last season, so the Bengals think Gilberry will be able to fit in quickly against the Giants.Im not going to say its a piece of cake because theres still a lot of work to be done, and I havent played football in a month, Gilberry said. My body feels good. Its different when you are coming into a place and they know you.Game notes LB Rey Maualuga missed practice on Thursday with an injured leg. DT Domata Peko got a day off. ... 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Ive been playing really good all year long and to end this year with these two victories gives me a lot of confidence, I am very happy.Ciganda won a year after finishing second Inbee Park on the tree-lined course.Last year, I was close, Ciganda said. It was a shame not being able to win but it was still a good last day, so I had really good memories. Last week, I was back home just resting because I wanted to play here and to do so well, so I am really happy and thrilled that I was able to win.Her parents watched her win after missing her victory in South Korea.I am just very happy that they are both here and it is very special because they are great people, Ciganda said. They always tell me to have fun, they always give me a lot of calm, so I wantt to thank them.ddddddddddddThird-round leader Austin Ernst had a 71 to drop into a tie for second with Angela Stanford (69), Jodi Ewart Shadoff (67), Karine Icher (69) and Sarah Jane Smith (70).Right now, disappointed. I just didnt play well enough today to get it done, Ernst said. Carlota played really good, especially early. I am just kind of frustrated with how I finished.Stanford won the 2008 event in Guadalajara.It was a good day, Stanford said. Its hard to shoot 3 under on Sunday and be upset, but I had two three-putts. The one on 11 would probably haunt me for a while, but I hit the ball really well and gave myself a lot of chances and I was never in a really bad spot, so to be in contention and have a day like that is pretty encouraging.Mexican amateur Maria Fassi closed with a 73 to tie for 15th at 5 under. Shes a freshman at the University of Arkansas. Gaby Lopez also was 5 under after a 73 on her home course.Canadas Brooke Henderson, the highest-ranked player in the field at No. 7, was 20th at 4 under after a 71. Michelle Wie (72) was 24th at 1 under after a 72. The 2009 winner in Guadalajara, she played on a sponsor invite after failing to qualify for the 30-player event.Tournament host Ochoa won 27 LPGA Tour titles. The Mexican star retired in 2010. She will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame next year. ' ' '