AKRON, Ohio -- Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama said Sunday that he was withdrawing from the Olympics because of the Zika virus. http://www.texansrookiestore.com/Texans-Jose-Altuve-Jersey/ . That makes him the seventh golfer to cite the mosquito-borne virus as his reason for sitting out golfs return to the Olympics after 112 years.Matsuyama, who won the Phoenix Open earlier this year in a playoff for his second PGA Tour victory, told Japanese reporters of his decision after he finished the Bridgestone Invitational. He later issued a statement through his management company.Although I am excited that golf is returning to the Olympics and I realize that my potential success would help grow the game in Japan, I have come to the conclusion that I cannot put myself or my team members health at risk, he said.That makes seven players from the top 25 in the world who have said they are not going to Rio. The others are Jason Day and Adam Scott of Australia, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and the South African trio of Branden Grace, Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel.Of the 11 golfers who said they would not go, seven specifically cited Zika.Brazil has been the hardest hit of the approximately 60 countries that have reported outbreaks of Zika, the mosquito-borne virus linked to severe birth defects and possible neurological problems in adults.I have been getting information from all the concerned parties as well as my doctors about the situation in Rio, but I cannot be 100 percent sure about my safety, and my teams safety, from the Zika virus, Matsuyama said. Additionally, my body has a tendency to react strongly to insect bites.He called the choice to not go to the Olympics heart-wrenching.His announcement capped a tough week for golf, which was most recently part of the Olympics in 1904. Day is the No. 1 player in the world and said Tuesday that he would not be going. Shane Lowry said Wednesday that he was too concerned about the Zika risk because he married in April and wants to start a family.Jordan Spieth said he remained undecided.Golf is assured of being part of the Tokyo Games, though the International Olympic Committee votes next year to determine if the sport will be part of the program beyond 2020.With one week remaining before qualifying ends through the world ranking, Japans two spots currently would go to Hideto Tanihara and Yuka Ikeda. Tanihara won on the Japan Golf Tour on Sunday and moved into the No. 2 spot among Japanese players even before Matsuyama withdrew.Each country is allowed two players until the 60-man field is set, with a maximum of four players, provided they are among the top 15 in the world. http://www.texansrookiestore.com/Texans-...Foreman-Jersey/ . -- The proud fathers huddled near the Dallas Stars dressing room, smiling, laughing and telling stories while wearing replica green sweaters of their sons team. http://www.texansrookiestore.com/Texans-...ckinney-Jersey/ . At a Manhattan federal court hearing, attorney Jordan Siev said his law office has gotten more evidence nearly every day to support its lawsuit accusing MLB and Selig of going on a "witch hunt" to ruin Rodriguezs reputation and career. He said the defendants went "way over the line. http://www.texansrookiestore.com/Texans-Chris-Clark-Jersey/ . -- Three close looks at the bucket, three misses. Simone Biles and Laurie Hernandez are set to compete in the womens balance beam finals on Monday at the Rio Olympics, but it wasnt too long ago that they were two girls who could only dream of their shot on the big stage.The talented duo, who both helped lift the U.S. to team gold last week, have known each other for years. Biles posted a picture from WAY back then on social media shortly ahead of the competition next to a picture from Monday. Its reallly an adorable look at just how long these two have been friends. http://www.texansrookiestore.com/Texans-Arian-Foster-Jersey/. Olympic medals are cool, but nothing is cooler than a longtime friendship. That said, go and win the gold and silver, ladies!See something entertaining on social media that you think deserves to be shared? Let me know on Twitter, @darcymaine_espn. Cheap Authentic Jerseys China NFL Hoodies Youth NFL Jerseys Cheap Wholesale NFL Hoodies Wholesale NFL T-shirts Cheap Jerseys 2020 Stitched Jerseys Stitched Jerseys China Jerseys Wholesale Youth NFL Jerseys Cheap Camo China NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Store Wholesale Authentic Jerseys Wholesale NFL Hoodies Nike NFL Jerseys China ' ' '