RIO DE JANEIRO -- Alison and Bruno stood on the top step of the Olympic podium, holding back tears as the booming voices of the Carioca singing the Brazilian national anthem rose above the waves crashing against Copacabana beach. Trent Murphy Jersey .In front of our people. In the best spot for this sport, Bruno said after the reigning world champions beat Italy in straight sets in the beach volleyball gold medal match on Thursday night. This is a magical feeling.In a temporary stadium erected on the sports spiritual home, during a steady rain that only served to help the 6-foot-8 Alison jump even higher, the Brazilians rallied from deficits in both sets to beat Daniele Lupo and Paolo Nicolai 21-19, 21-17.The victory sparked a lively -- but somewhat drenched -- party one night after losses in the womens bronze- and gold-medal matches left the hosts with just two total medals at the Rio Games in a sport they love and were expected to dominate.Its like a dream realized. I cant believe it, said Alison, who lost in the gold medal match in London. Its amazing. I dont have the words.The Netherlands beat Russia earlier Thursday in a bronze-medal match that was subdued after two weeks of singing and samba dancing in the 12,000-seat venue. But when the time came for the main event, the stands filled and the anticipation built.Italy opened a 5-1 lead but the hosts came back to win the first set. In the second, Brazil trailed by three before scoring 11 of the next 15 points to take a 19-15 lead.Alison delivered his sixth block on the game-winner, knocking it off Lupo for what the referee ruled was a double-touch. The Italians questioned the call, but by the time the score hit the scoreboard the Brazilian athletes were already in the stands.We tried everything to win the game, Nicolai said. They were the best, for sure.Some fans covered their heads with the ever-present green and yellow flags in an attempt to stay dry. Others wore ponchos and waved their flags and celebrate each point scored by the locals.As he has throughout the tournament, Alison egged on the crowd, pointing to his ear to encourage fans to yell louder after the Brazilians rallied from the early deficit.The victory helped salvage what had been a bit of a disappointment for the Brazilian beach volleyball teams, who stepped onto their home sand with the top two womens seeds and two of the top four on the mens side.Pedro and Evandro failed to make it out of the round of 16, and the top-seeded womens teams collected only a silver medal.Even with Italys loss, it was cause for celebration in Europe.No European country had ever won a medal in womens beach volleyball -- or even reached the final four -- before Germany beat one Brazilian team in the semifinal and another in the championship to claim the gold.With the Dutch bronze and Italian silver on the mens side, the three medals were an Olympic high for the continent. Heading into the Rio Games, the sport had been dominated by Brazilians and Americans, who combined to win 20 of a possible 30 medals.I dont think we have to talk about it being the Brazilians and the Americans anymore, said Alexander Brouwer after he joined with Robert Meeuwsen to win 23-21, 22-20 and earn the Netherlands first beach medal.Of course, its where the sport was invented, he said. But if you talk about it now, we are on an even level. Doug Flutie Jersey . The Croatian served 21 aces and hit 42 winners against Sijsling, who double-faulted to give Cilic a 4-3 lead in the deciding set. "All the players, they know me and they were really happy to see me and they were really happy that this is over for me," Cilic said. Logan Thomas Jersey . Manuel was offered a position the day he was fired. He accepted earlier this week and the team made the announcement Friday. http://www.thebillsgearshop.com/Bills-Jo...r-Draft-Jersey/ .com) - The Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks both take aim at their first wins of the season on Saturday, as the Canucks open their home slate at Rogers Arena. NEW YORK -- A day after right-hander Noah Syndergaard and outfielder Yoenis Cespedes departed a game with injuries, both New York Mets players were scratched from Tuesdays All-Star Game.Chicago Cubs outfielder Dexter Fowler also had to withdraw on Saturday due to a hamstring injury.They will be replaced by San Diego Padres left-hander Drew Pomeranz, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marté and Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce.Marcell Ozuna and Carlos Gonzalez now will start for the National League in the outfield. Cespedes and Fowler originally had been selected as starters via fan balloting. Syndergaard and Fowler -- both first-time All-Stars -- plan to attend the festivities in San Diego. Cespedes does not plan to travel to the event.Syndergaard might have been NL manager Terry Collins selection to start on the mound, but an issue that arose during Fridays game against the Washington Nationals takes that decision off the table.Syndergaards fastball dipped to 91 mph in the fifth inning and he was pulled midway through an at-bat by Jayson Werth. The Mets labeled Syndergaards issue arm fatigue and insisted it is unrelated to a previously diagnosed elbow problem.Syndergaard is taking anti-inflammatory medication to combat a bone spur in his pitching elbow. The spur is small enough that team officials say it will not need to be surgically removed this offseason.Cespedes departed Fridays game in the third inning with a strained right quadriceps. He indicated that he had a similar issue in spring training in 2015 with the Detroit Tigers and missed only four or five days. The hope is that Cespedes will be available when the Mets open the second half onn Friday in Philadelphia, but it is not clear yet whether Cespedes can avoid a trip to the disabled list. Chris Ivory Jersey. Fowler has a lingering hamstring issue. He has been out since June 18, when he slowed up as he approached first base. His first rehab game was Friday night for Class A South Bend. Fowler felt he would not be ready to participate in San Diego. He and the Cubs hope he can be ready for the start of the second half when the Cubs host the Texas Rangers on Friday.Pomeranz becomes the second representative for the host Padres, joining first baseman Wil Myers. Its his first All-Star selection, though he already has 102.0 IP. His previous career-high was 96.2 in 2012. His 2.47 ERA is fifth in MLB -- the best of any qualified pitcher not named an All-Star. Pomeranz is 8-7 in 17 starts. He already has set single-season career records for wins, innings and strikeouts.Marté is a first-time selection. He has career-highs in batting average (.316) with 19 doubles, four triples, six homers, 32 RBIs and 27 steals.Bruce also was an All-Star in 2011 and 2012. He is hitting .265 with 19 doubles, six triples, 18 homers and 62 RBIs. He has a .539 slug percentage.?In the American League, injured Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel will be replaced by Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Aaron Sanchez. Sanchez is 9-1 with a 2.94 ERA this season.Kimbrel will undergo surgery to repair a medial meniscus tear in his left knee and is expected to miss three to six weeks, the Red Sox announced Saturday.ESPNs Jesse Rogers contributed to this story. 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