America's final-day comeback brought unexpected respectability to the final score - but also exposed how far the US lag behind Europe in their Ryder Cup efforts, writes Iain Carter.

Europe lead 5½-2½ after the first day of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, with the visitors winning both the foursomes and fourballs sessions

The Ryder Cup continued Saturday at Bethpage Black. Europe has a commanding lead on the USA heading into the final day.