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RIO DE JANEIRO -- If Kerri Walsh Jennings winds up with a fourth medal in Olympic beach volleyball, it will be bronze -- not gold, like the other three she has earned in what had been an unblemished record at the Summer Games.Walsh Jennings and partner April Ross were relegated to the third-place game by Brazils reigning world champions, who beat the Americans in straight sets on Tuesday night to advance to a gold medal matchup with Germany.We could squash that team, and I say that with all the respect in the world, Walsh Jennings said. But they outplayed us in every way.Agatha and Barbara rode a boisterous crowd at the Copacabana venue to a 22-20, 21-18 victory, keeping alive the host nations chances for a gold medal after their top-seeded team lost to Germany earlier in the day.It was the first loss in an Olympic beach volleyball career that claimed gold medals in Athens, Beijing and London with partner Misty May-Treanor.Its a terrible feeling, she said, taking the blame for the loss by saying her failure to pass effectively put her partner in a bind.I dont agree with that, Ross said.The roles have been reversed before; I could have done a lot more. Were a team, she said, starting a thought but never finishing it before repeating, Were a team.Asked if she can come back for another try at a gold medal, Walsh Jennings said, I know I can. I just dont know if I want to.Walsh Jennings said they would be proud to stand on the podium, and their focus now was to recover from the emotional loss with less than 21 hours before the third-place match against Larissa and Talita, a pair of three-time Olympians.Its a huge deal, said Ross, who won the silver medal in London.Brazilian mens team Alison and Bruno also advanced to the gold medal game by beating the Netherlands earlier in the day. Italy defeated Russia in the other mens semifinal to clinch its first Olympic beach volleyball medal.The mens final is Thursday.With the 21-18, 21-12 victory, Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst clinched Germanys first-ever Olympic medal in womens beach volleyball.I think it will take some time to realize what we did here, Ludwig said. We had some tough times, and now were in the final!The German men won the gold medal in London. But to match the feat in Rio, the women will have to beat the defending world champions.Brazil still has a chance to match its 2004 Olympic haul of three medals. Despite failing to make the final, Talita said she would never forget playing in front of the hometown crowd on the iconic beach.I am so proud of my people, the Brazilian people, Talita said.Jahlil Okafor Jersey .C. -- When North Carolina freshman Ryan Switzer reported to training camp in August he was a little miffed to learn he was third on the depth chart at punt returner. Jahlil Okafor Pelicans Jersey . -- Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis was charged Thursday with driving while intoxicated, a day after he was suspended for an NFL substance-abuse policy violation. http://www.shoppelicansonline.com/ . Bjorn, who had a 36-hole total of 8-under 134, made a testing six-foot putt to save par on the 16th and a birdie on the 17th before bogeying the final hole after a misjudged approach shot. American Kevin Streelman was in second place after shooting a 69. Anthony Davis Pelicans Jersey . Coach Mike Munchak says Fokou stretched ligaments in his left knee Oct. 13 against Seattle, which could keep out up to five weeks even though the linebacker didnt need surgery. ETwaun Moore Pelicans Jersey . Varlamov made 33 saves and Ryan OReilly had a goal and scored in the shootout as the Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Thursday night.JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Wajid Aminu scored 18 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, including five offensive, and North Florida eased to a 112-66 win over Florida National in the first round of the Wright State Invitational on Tuesday night.The tournament now shifts to Dayton, Ohio for the remaining rounds, where North Florida will play North Dakota on Friday.Dallas Moore also finished with 18 points for the Ospreys (2-3), while Romelo Banks had 16 and Karlos Odom added 15. Overall North Florida shot 62.5 percent from the field while holding the Conquistadors to 35.dddddddddddd6 percent and 5 of 24 from beyond the arc.Jermohn Queen and Terence Johnson each scored 15 points for Florida National.The Ospreys led by 15 at halftime and lengthened their lead past 20, 59-37, early in the second half on a Moore 3. An Odom 3-point play made the lead an even 30 (75-45) with 13:09 left. ' ' '