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RIO DE JANEIRO -- After Travis Stevens lost his championship match in judo to Russias Khasan Khalmurzaev on Tuesday evening, the two athletes embraced in a warm hug. Philip Rivers Chargers Jersey . They did so, Stevens said, because there is a brotherhood among the athletes in judo.Judo is a different sport than most, Stevens said. We train together worldwide. The Russian team has been really kind to me over the years. They invited me to their national training camps. I stayed there for two weeks here and there. So I have a bond with everybody I compete with. We bleed together, sweat together, train together. We go through all the trials and tribulations to be an Olympian.Stevens knows about those trials and tribulations all too well. A year ago, he suffered from a variety of illnesses -- a staph infection, cellulitis, etc. -- that caused one leg to swell to approximately twice its normal size. He still managed to compete at the world championships in Kazakhstan last August, only to learn back home in the States that if he had returned a day or two later, his condition would have been so bad the leg likely would have to have been amputated.He was hospitalized and underwent months of home care, during which time he wondered whether his judo career was over.It was definitely a scary moment, said Stevens, 30. And you tend to question what this moment in time is worth. I can tell you, it was worth every sacrifice I can make.It was. Stevens took silver in the 81kg class, the first medal by an American man in judo since the 2004 Olympics.While it is an honor for the U.S. team, Stevens also gives credit to the international camaraderie in the sport.Ive trained with the Russians, the Japanese, the Germans, the British, Stevens said. We get together, I would say, eight times a year for international camps. The best people in the world show up and we just work out.Its more of a brotherhood. We want to make sure every one of us is at the best shape we can be, and who better to train us than the people we compete against. Were the best in the world. ... If you dont train with the people you compete with, Im almost at a loss for words as to why not because the better guy is going to come out ahead anyway.It may be an international brotherhood, but Stevens still will be rooting on the U.S. the rest of the way.Right now, the next step is to enjoy the Olympic Games and the Olympic spirit and hopefully get to watch Team USA win a few more medals in more sports. Keenan Allen Womens Jersey . 31, the CFL club announced Monday. The team also has yet to decide on the future of Doug Berry, who began the season as a consultant to the head coach but took over the offensive co-ordinators duties in July. Jerry Tillery Jersey . 24 Baylor in a Big 12 clash between teams trending in opposite directions. Andrew Wiggins made 10-of-12 from the foul line and scored 17 for Kansas (14-4, 5-0 Big 12), which capped a stretch of four straight games against ranked opponents unscathed. http://www.chargersauthenticofficialonli...tie-jersey.html .S. Open champion Justin Rose birdied the first hole with a blind shot he hit to a foot of the pin, and he stayed in front Tuesday until he completed a 4-under 67 for a two-shot lead over Jason Dufner in PGA Grand Slam of Golf. ATHENS, Ga. -- Nick Chubb had decided to leave Georgia and apply for early entry to the NFL draft.Despite a devastating knee surgery as a sophomore, Chubb bounced back strong with a mostly injury-free season and figured his resume was strong enough to warrant maybe a second-round pick.After all, he had name recognition as a Heisman Trophy candidate in preseason and hes poised to become Georgias No. 2 career running back behind Herschel Walker.But then Chubb spoke with close friend Sony Michel, and the two tailbacks joined outside linebackers Lorenzo Carter and Davin Bellamy. The four juniors would return for their senior years and help the Bulldogs head into 2017 on a positive note.My mind was made up I was going to leave, but it just didnt feel right, Chubb said on Thursday. I felt like if I would need to leave, I would feel it and I would be able to accept it and move on. But something kept telling me, `Maybe not right now, not the right time. Chubb, Michel, Carter and Bellamy give coach Kirby Smart a veteran foundation heading into spring practice. Smarts first season has been a disappointment with home losses to Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech and a last-second meltdown between the hedges against Tennessee.Smart was proud, though, that the foursome ended speculation about their future now. The Bulldogs (8-5) wont have the distraction as they prepare to face TCU (6-6) in the Liberty Bowl on Dec. Drue Tranquill Jersey. 30.When you have guys who are committed to the process of what were going to do and getting better, they have confidence in the direction we are headed, Smart said. When you have that, youve got something special.Chubb had 988 yards rushing and seven touchdowns this year, but his productivity was affected by a struggling offensive line and some questionable play-calling by new offensive coordinator Jim Chaney.Michel, the No. 2 tailback, ran for 753 yards with three TDs.Carter has 49 tackles and four sacks. Bellamy posted 37 tackles and four sacks.When have a leadership role, you start to be like a big brother to some of these guys, Bellamy said. I just didnt want to leave those guys yet. These are the kind of times that really challenge you.Theres some unfinished business for Chubb in the school record books. With 3,282 career yards rushing, he needs four to pass Todd Gurley for the second spot behind Walkers record of 5,259.But Chubb, the SEC freshman of the year in 2014, said hes more focused on helping the Bulldogs win the Southeastern Conference East Division next year.With everyone else coming back this offseason, we feel like we can get it done, he said.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '