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RIO DE JANEIRO -- The Olympic wind gods held their breath, and then exhaled all at once.First there was too little wind, and then too much.Almost as if someone had flipped a switch, a strong wind from the southwest blew across the Rio de Janeiro Games sailing courses late Monday afternoon, causing mayhem and postponing the medal race in the womens Laser Radial.Boats swamped on the ocean courses and even on Guanabara Bay, where the Laser Radial fleet hoped to get in its medal race before officials decided it was too windy. It was postponed until Tuesday.The fleet was scheduled to sail at 1 p.m., followed by the mens Laser at 2. Both fleets stayed on the beach for several hours because there was no wind. The mens race was postponed until Tuesday, and the womens race was on the cusp of being postponed when the wind rose. The boats went out into the whitecaps but with gusts hitting 25 knots, officials called it off.Everybody expected it for tonight so it came a bit early, said Marit Bouwmeester of the Netherlands, who has an eight-point lead and is looking to upgrade the silver medal she won at the 2012 London Games.Were used to it that we get postponed and wait for wind, but I think nobody thought wed actually get canceled by too much wind, so thats quite funny, she said.One Laser Radial blew over.That was me, offered Irelands Annalise Murphy, who sits in third place and is looking to overcome the disappointment of missing a medal four years ago.Now there will be four medal races on Tuesday: Laser Radial, Laser, mens Finn and the mixed b 17 catamarans.The mens 49er fleet got in three races. New Zealands Peter Burling and Blair Tuke went 2-3-1 to increase their lead over Germanys Erik Heil and Thomas Ploessel. Defending gold medalists Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen of Australia had a good day to jump into third place.Burling said the wind hit 40-45 knots just after the final race ended.The boat was going really fast and there were some beautiful conditions out there, but we got hit pretty hard by a massive squall on the way in, he said. Everyone here is pretty cold and we have a fair bit of work to do on the boats and check them over.Did they stay upright?No, said Burling, who also serves as helmsman of Emirates Team New Zealand in the Americas Cup. We struggled to stay up with just the pole up.Outteridge said the conditions were awesome before the squall hit, giving the fleet some stable racing.When the big wind hit, Outteridge said he and Jensen tied their skiff to the support boat and quickly lowered their sails.As Aussies like to say, the wind was strong enough to blow dogs off chains.We got belted at the end, said Outteridge, helmsman for Swedens Artemis Racing in the Americas Cup. We were pretty fortunate that the race had finished before we were belted. I think everyone has some form of damage to their boats, whether its a bit of wear and tear on the sails, to people probably lost sails out there because it got that windy.We did a very good job of just making sure we didnt get any damage to the boat.In the womens 49erFX, Spains Tamara Echegoyen Dominguez and Berta Betanzos Moro went 4-1-1 to take a four-point lead over New Zealands Alex Maloney and Molly Meech. Its another point back to Brazils Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze.Dominguez said a number of 49erFX skiffs capsized, but not them.Our coach told us to put our main down as fast as possible, she said.Nike Air Max 95 Wholesale . NBA officials ruled the court unplayable in the Bucks final exhibition game on Oct. 25 because players were slipping, and the game was cancelled midway through the first period. Nike Air Max Cheap Wholesale . 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LOUIS -- The New Orleans Saints looked like a team playing out the string.Wayne Rooney feels England have a squad capable of matching any side for the first time in his career having won 10 out of 10 in the European Qualifiers.England head to France for Euro 2016 in confident mood after their 100 per cent success in qualifying Group E, and are up against Russia, Slovakia and Wales in the group stage in June.Captain Rooney scored seven goals in the qualifying campaign, including a record-breaking 50th to take him above Sir Bobby Charlton in Englands all-time goalscorer list. Rooney has 51 goals for England at the age of 30 In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports Nick Collins, Rooney says that while Englands versatility and quality is clear to see, consistency will be key to any success.I feel weve got a very good squad. Its probably the first time Ive felt the squad is capable in any given game of matching any team, he said.But obviously its one thing having that, and another being able to do that consistently throughout a tournament. Roy Hodgson has announced his England squad ahead of Euro 2016 Weve got players who can play anywhere across that front line. Myself, Jamie Vardy, Raheem Sterling, Daniel Sturridge can play out wide too. Its always difficult for opponents as well.You never know with the players weve got how well they can do. Weve had a good European Qualifiers campaign, but we need to make sure that we dont slack, that we keep going and keep pushing forward, and give ourselves every possible chance. Rooney has played much of the season with Manchester United in midfield The Manchester United skippers best position for England is highly-debated, and while Rooney wants to play as striker he is open to playing in different positions for his country. Rooney on... England skipper speaks exclusively to Sky Sports about Englands chances at Euro 2016 Rooney has been used both as a striker and as a central midfielder by United manager Louis van Gaal this season but it is understood Hodgson will use him on the left wing in a 4-3-3 system following conversations between the two. QUIZ: England squads Test your knowledge of previous squad announcements Another option would be to use the 30-year-old at the top of a midfield diamond or as a No 10, where he has also been used by United this season, and Rooney feels he is suitable for a number of positions.As a player you are always adapting, said Rooney, who was speaking as part of a Home Nations and Republic of Ireland special, where captains Ashley Williams, Steven Davis and Robbie Keane will speak with Sky Sports.You adapt to your team-mates, you adapt to the different coaches you are working under. It depends what the coaches want from you. The England captain is keen to be a leader for the younger players Throughout my career Ive adapted to different situations and different teams Ive played in, and I have no problem doing it. In football you need players who can play in different positions. Ive always felt like I can play in different positions.But Ive always believed I am capable of playing in different positions. I think you saw in World Cup 2006 with Owen Hargreaves, he was probably Englands best player, purely for the fact he could play in different positions.To have players like that in your squad is really important. The good thing that Roy has now is that he can look at the opponents and pick a midfield which is best for beating the opponent. We havent always had that. Roy Hodgson thinks Rooney is key for England but admits he doesnt have to pick him in the starting XI He could change the whole 11 if he had to now, and we would still have the chance of winning the game.ddddddddddddooney was made captain after the World Cup in 2014 following Steven Gerrards international retirement, something he says he takes immense pride in.With several young players coming through, including Dele Alli, Harry Kane, Eric Dier, Marcus Rashford and John Stones, Rooney is keen to take on a leadership role, but not without the help of a small group of other senior team members. Former England defender Jamie Carragher thinks Rooney may have to play in midfield to make room for Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy Rooney said: I felt I was the natural successor to Steven as captain, and the manager did too. Its something I was delighted to do, and I want to do it to be successful as well.Its something I really take pride in and want to do to the best of my ability. I think the young lads in the squad, theyve helped a lot, I feel its an exciting time for English football with the squad we have.The manager involves me in a lot of decisions. Obviously theres myself, and then weve put a team together with a few of the other senior players. Paul Scholes evaluates Englands chances at Euro 2016 If decisions on behalf of the team need making, I will go to those players, talk through it and decide what is best for the team.But of course, you have to be a role model and ambassador for the country, and thats what Ive tried to do to the best of my ability.For more from Wayne Rooney, including his thoughts on the European Qualifers campaign, the extended interview will be shown throughout the day on Tuesday on Sky Sports News HQAlso See:Rashford, Wilshere called upRooney wants midfield roleQUIZ: England Euros squadsEuro 2016 news ' ' '