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RIO DE JANEIRO -- We are five days into the Olympics. Michael Phelps has won more medals. The U.S. is winning more basketball games. Usain Bolt has arrived for track and field. And also unsurprisingly, the Olympic plaza is filled with smiling fans who snap selfies and shoot video of the surrounding crowds, venues, flags and Olympic rings.While standing outside the Olympic tennis courts, I ask Dwayne Taylor, visiting here from Atlanta, whether his experience in Rio has been good. He replies, Good is an understatement.The locals are so nice, Taylor said. Everybody cares for you. Everybody who has given us tours has given us contact information to know where to go and what to do.We are still early into these Olympics, but so far the widespread pre-Games fears and criticisms have been mostly unfounded. Sure, transportation can be a pain at times -- with occasionally baffling routes as well -- but that is often the case at Olympics (particularly Atlanta). And pretty much anywhere else in life around rush hour, for that matter.While there were reports a media bus either had been attacked by someone throwing rocks throw or shooting bullets, I havent had any safety concerns, neither around the main Olympic park nor in Copacabana and Ipanema. There are many security forces, reportedly even more than in London. Going from the press center into the public area of Olympic park Tuesday, I passed bus after bus filled with security guards while a group of soldiers in camouflage gear walked past me. They also are stationed throughout the park and venues.Ticket sales were disappointing in the months leading up to the Olympics, which was not surprising considering that prices are -- surprise! -- usually very high at the Olympics and Brazil is struggling economically. For instance, Chris Evans of Atlanta said a ticket to swimming heats cost him approximately $100 apiece, and the womens gymnastics all-around were about $300 each. But at least he got to see Phelps and Simone Biles.Sales have risen lately, but most of the events Ive attended have been roughly half full of fans. That includes beach volleyball, even though it is a hugely popular sport here and ticket prices are reasonable. Evans said his ticket cost only $30.While I would prefer for the Olympic flame to be in the main park, and that the mascots were around more, the 11 venues I have been to all appear up to Olympic standard. Although for some reason, the concession stands were not open at field hockey for the U.S.-Argentina womens match Saturday evening. Fortunately, the American women were well hydrated because they beat the higher-ranked Argentinians.A couple of venues, meanwhile, are spectacular.Located on an actual beach with swarms of residents and tourists in shorts and the occasional swimsuit brief or bikini, the Copacabana beach volleyball site is the best Ive seen in the sport. And if I were competing in rowing, I might accidentally catch a crab because I would be so distracted by the gorgeous backdrop of mountains that includes one topped by the Christ the Redeemer statue.The Maria Lenk Aquatics Center for water polo and diving has been a little odd, however. Not the structure or seating, but the water. At Mondays mens synchro competition, the diving pool and the water polo pool both were the usual light blue you see in swimming pools anywhere. Tuesday, however, the diving pool water was green. Officials initially could not explain the change in color -- did someone just dump in dye? -- but said that water tests showed no risk to the divers. It was later determined that algae was the culprit.The track and field stadium also is a long way from the Olympic park, which is very unusual for one of the most important sports. Well see how long it takes for the athletes and fans to get there (count on the media to complain no matter how long it takes).Rio is a very large city, and U.S. tennis player Steve Johnson said that if he had more time, he would go out and see as much of it as possible. But its still another tennis tournament, so youre still playing and practicing. Which means he doesnt have enough time.Still, he says these Olympics have been an experience he will embrace forever.Which is the whole point of being here. Regardless of the conditions, the transportation or the worries, the most important thing is watching the sports that exhilarate and inspire.Travis Stevens, who nearly lost a leg and almost had his career ended because of various illnesses last August, took silver in the 81kg division of judo Tuesday. Speaking with reporters afterward while Olympic music could be heard in the background, he proudly held up his medal and talked about how it made all his sacrifices worth it.I couldnt have asked for anything more, Stevens, who plans to move up in weight, said of his Olympic experience. I love Rio. I love the city. I started my career here, and now the 81-kilo division is being hung up, so this was a perfect way to end it.Adrian Amos Jersey . -- Ohio States Urban Meyer has never had any issue acclimating to the biggest stages in college football. Trevor Davis Jersey . Jason Zucker and Matt Cooke also scored for Minnesota, which has won five of six. Kuemper made five saves in the first, nine in the second, and nine in the third. The rookies best save came with 2:17 left in the third period when he denied former Wild forward Matt Cullen from just outside of the crease on the right side. http://www.wholesalepackersjerseys.com/?tag=youth-teo-redding-jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. 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Vettels language was later investigated by the FIA but he was spared punishment after he sought Whiting out after the race to say sorry, before writing a letter to the governing body the following week.In an unusual step this week, the FIA invited Whiting to sit alongside the drivers in Brazils Thursday press conference, where Vettel was one of the drivers in attendance. Whiting was addressing the various controversies to come out of the race, including Vettels foul language.When asked for his personal views on what was said about him, Whiting replied: Its not the first time bad language has been used, of course, and the fact it was directed at me was uunfortunate.dddddddddddd I think there were a number of mitigating circumstances which led up to Sebastians obvious frustration.But the fact he sought me out very shortly after the race to apologise... for me, that was enough and Im prepared just to forget it and move on. I think thats really what we should do. Things happen in the heat of the moment and I think youve seen the FIAs position is and I personally feel that thats enough.Vettel reiterated his regret at what was said, pointing out that the comments were made in the heat of the moment.I have no problem saying it again -- Im sorry for what I said, he said. When you are racing, you are fighting, you can understand why I wasnt so happy at that point. For sure I regret what I said.I certainly didnt mean it, it was very clear for me to look for Charlie right after, I wrote a letter as well. Im happy Charlie accepted the apology and Im happy to move on.Cheap Jerseys China NFL Jerseys Cheap NBA Jerseys[/ur sorry for what I said, he said. When yous Wholesale Baseball Jerseys ' ' '