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That was not to be.Its my confident intention to announce very soon those two back in their double and racing for Team GB at the Olympic Games. Sir David Tanner confident Grainger will be confirmed for Rio Graingers four Olympic medals puts her level with swimmer Rebecca Adlington, who has two gold and two bronze medals. A fifth medal of any colour would give her a cumulative British record in Rio.And womens coach Paul Thompson says Graingers focus on success in Rio is as steadfast as ever.Katherine is very feisty at the moment and very single minded, he said.She, in her mind, is definitely looking forward and she hasnt stepped away from her ambition at all.This has eliminated all other opportunities, so thats their chance and weve got to help them make sure it happens.Olympic champions Helen Glover and Heather Stanning, who won Britains first gold medal of London 2012, will aim to defend their title in the womens pair.Alex Gregory, who won gold in the mens four at London, is joined in the same boat by Mohamed Sbihi, George Nash and Constantine Louloudis. All three won bronze in the eight in London. Glover (left) and Stanning at the 2015 Sunday Times and Sky Sports Sportswomen of the Year Awards A further group of 12 sweep (single oar) rowers have been named to form the mens eight, pair and two reserves.Pete Reed and Andrew Triggs Hodge, who won gold medals at Beijing 2008 and London 2012, have been named in the group.Katherine Copeland, who won the womens double scull with Sophie Hosking four years ago, will seek to defend her title with Charlotte Taylor. Also See: SportsWomen Latest Show News Latest News SportsWomen Video Allen Iverson Jersey . "Thank you for the warm welcome," Beckham said on an 80-degree February morning. In this case, it was soccer weather. The sport moved a step closer to returning to South Florida on Wednesday, when Beckham confirmed he has exercised his option to purchase a Major League Soccer expansion franchise in Miami. Shake Milton Jersey . 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Lackey won a game in each series last fall, including the Game 6 clincher over St. Louis.Yeah, definitely take pride in that, Lackey said. I want to pitch well this time of year, but things Ive done in the past arent going to help me tomorrow. Lackey (14-10) starts after the Cardinals split in California against Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke. Los Angele left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu (14-7), recovered from shoulder irritation, makes his first start since Sept. 12.Through an interpreter, Ryu thought it an almost zero per cent chance that the shoulder would be a factor.Its an honour for them to trust me with this tomorrow, Ryu said. I dont want to let them down.Ryu pitched seven scoreless innings last year to beat the Cardinals in Game 3 of the NL Championship Series.Manager Don Mattingly described the pitcher as pretty unflappable.He seems to be that guy that nothing really bothers him, Mattingly said. Im sure hes a little, like everyone else, excited and anxious and all those things.Los Angeles was 0-3 at Busch Stadium in last years playoffs, shut out twice. The Dodgers scored two runs and totalled 16 hits in 31 innings with no homers.Five-game series, things can go anybodys way, closer Kenley Jansen said after striking out two during a perfect ninth inning that completed the Dodgers 3-2 win that evened the series. Got to go there and steal one.The Cardinals did not work out after taking an overnight flight that touched down in St. Louis about 6 a.m. A tarpaulin covered the infield later Sunday when about a dozen Dodgers players, including Clayton Kershaw, played catch and ran sprints in left field under the lights.Shelby Miller (10-9) makes his first career post-season startt in Game 4 on Tuesday. Darryl Dawkins Jersey. Dan Haren (13-11) is the probable for the Dodgers, but Haren will also prepare as if hes starting Game 3 in case hes needed in long relief.Yeah, we have flexibility, Mattingly said. We dont know whats going to happen tomorrow for us. Anything could happen with Hyun-Jin.The Dodgers could turn to Kershaw on short rest in Game 4 if they are facing elimination. Kershaw is favoured to win his third Cy Young Award in four years after going 21-3 with a 1.77 ERA, but he has a 1-4 record and a 5.20 ERA in the post-season and twice straight has been pummeled by the Cardinals.Ryu threw 43 pitches in a three-inning simulated game on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. He lasted just one inning in his last start of the season, but Mattingly pointed out hes also thrown two bullpen sessions.Its not like were just throwing him out there, the manager said.Still, stamina could be a factor, and the Dodgers have had middle-relief issues. Rookie Pedro Baez allowed Matt Hollidays three-run homer that put the Cardinals ahead 10-6 in the opener, and J.P. Howell gave up Matt Carpenters tying two-run homer in the seventh inning in Game 2.Unlike the Cardinals, who have All-Star setup man Pat Neshek ahead of Trevor Rosenthal, the Dodgers have had to mix and match.You just cant worry about that, Jansen said. What happened yesterday happened. That doesnt happen very often.After a mid-September break to recharge from a dead arm, Lackey allowed three earned runs in 14 1-3 innings his last two outings. Hell be making his first appearance since Sept. 24.Cardinals manager Mike Matheny wasnt surprised Lackey didnt take it well when he got skipped in September.Yeah, Ive had some interesting looks and conversations, Matheny said. Yeah, every time I go to take him out, I know its going to be something. Hes done a nice job of walking that fine line of making it known hed like to stay in the game, but also not crossing that line.Lackey needs 3 2-3 innings to overtake CC Sabathia (107 2-3) as the active leader in post-season innings.Im going to cut it loose. Whatever is in there is going to be in there, Lackey said. Yeah, this isnt the regular season. Were not saving anything. ' ' '