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BELEK, Turkey—Tiger Woods hopes to captain the U. Brian Cushing Womens Jersey .S. Ryder Cup
team someday. He still plans to play in a few more before that happens. The
14-time major winner is coming off a disappointing performance at Medinah. He
secured only half a point in his seventh Ryder Cup appearance as Europe retained
the title Sept. 30. “One day that would be fantastic and a huge honour to be a
captain of a Ryder Cup team, but hopefully it doesnt happen in the near future,”
Woods said. “I still want to be playing on a lot more teams but certainly one
day, when my golfing life is slowing down and when its over, that would be a
huge honour to be a part of a Ryder Cup from a captaincy side.” Woods arrived
Monday for the $5.3 million Turkish Airways World Golf Finals, an eight-player
event being promoted simply as “Tiger v Rory.” Woods tied Raymond Floyd for the
U.S. record for most losses in foursomes (8) after pairing with Steve Stricker
on Friday. He also went down in the fourballs Friday and Saturday afternoon with
Stricker. After playing only once on the winning team, in 1999, Woods is
stinging at the latest loss. “It didnt set in for me for a few days as to what
happened in Medinah. I had two sick kids I had to care for and they also had to
go to school. They had fevers and I was focused on them for a couple of days,”
he said. “I then started to talk to my friends and teammates, and once it all
started to sink in—and the position we had been in and what transpired—
yes, it was tough for a couple of days. “I texted Freddie (Couples) and Steve
(Stricker) quite a bit, and like anything it is a tournament lost and you have
to move on and focus on the next event. We lose far more than we win in this
sport and you learn to move on. The next event is this week here in Turkey, and
Ive got a good matchup with Charl (Schwartzel).” Unlike Woods, Rory McIlroy has
been to Turkey before, supporting tennis star girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki for
a season-ending event. Wozniacki is here to support McIlroy this time, and the
top-ranked golfer is looking forward to getting back into the swing after the
euphoria of the Ryder Cup. “Its going to be a very exciting week with eight of
the best players in the world, and the people of Turkey are going to see an
event theyve never seen before,” McIlroy said. “I am still trying to come down
from the high of the Ryder Cup, but its just nice to be here. “I havent touched
a club since the Ryder Cup as Ive just been chilling out with Caroline, so I
will get to the golf course early tomorrow morning and see if its still there.”
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Thunder may just have to get ugly if they hope to make it a series. The Thunder
have struggled to corral a San Antonio offence that is clicking on all cylinders
during a 20-game winning streak, the longest any NBA team has been able to
maintain into the playoffs.Oribe Peralta scored twice to lead Mexico to a gold
medal in an upset 2-1 victory over Brazil in the London 2012 mens soccer final.
Brazil found themselves shockingly behind Mexico before the first minute of the
game had even been played and despite flashes of offensive intent and a late
marker, were not able to get themselves back into the match. “We want the people
in Mexico to believe in this young generation of players,” said Mexican defender
Giovani Dos Santos, who was ruled out of the gold medal game with an injury.
“Today we showed everyone that we are ready to win important competitions. This
gold medal goes to all of those in Mexico who always believed in us. I want them
to enjoy and to celebrate. For those who didnt believe in us? Well, let them
celebrate too.” Peralta scored his first goal of the game after a turnover in
the Brazilian end by defender Rafael , the Mexican striker collected the ball in
space just outside of the 18-yard box and before he could be closed down by the
rest of the defence, fired the Mexican side into the lead. Brazils attack was
led by Hulk , who started the game on the bench but was substituted into the
action just after 30 minutes, in an attempt to spark the offence. The change
paid immediate dividends for Brazil as they started to turn the momentum of the
game in their favour. Throughout the middle of the game, Brazil pressed for a
goal as they directed 19 shots towards the Mexican net, trying to break onto the
score-sheet. Unfortunately as they pushed father up the field, they left their
defence stretched and the Mexicans took advantage. With one goal allready on his
ledger, Peralta put the game ultimately out of reach from a 75th minute Mexican
free-kick where, on a ball delivered into the box he found open space unmarked
in front of the Brazilian net and doubled his teams advantage with a skillfully
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this was the best match of my career, but what I do know is that this is the
most important because I am here today with a gold medal,” said Peralta. Mexican
keeper Jose Corona and the defensive back-line did a great job turning away
Brazilian superstar Neymar who was not able to impose his will on the game.
Corona was quick off his line often to claim balls in on free-kicks and corners
frustrating the Brazilian offence. Hulk pulled one goal back for Brazil in
second half stoppage time sitting the scene for a frantic finish. Brazil had one
late chance to equalize but the header went just over the bar to secure the
victory for Mexico and their first ever Olympic Games mens soccer gold medal. “I
feel sadness,” said Brazilian captain, defender Thiago Silva. “But when you lose
something, some good will come.” This is the third time Brazil has fallen in the
gold medal final at the Olympic Games, they were also defeated by France at Los
Angeles 1984 and the Soviet Union at Seoul 1988. Mexican head coach Luis
Fernando Tena summed up his feelings on the Olympic Games championship. “Winning
this gold medal on the sacred pitch of Wembley makes it even more special,” said
Tena. “This is a fair reward for my 18 warriors.” ’ ’ ’
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