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As the Australian Boomers step into the international departure terminal on Wednesday ahead of the long trip to Brazil, the coach of the American Pac-12 All Stars has poured cold water on their dream of a groundbreaking gold medal at Rio.Since converging in Australia for a pre-Olympics training camp and then two matches against the All-Stars, the Boomers have been united in their belief they can claim a podium finish and even perhaps shock the world by winning gold.The Aussies have never won a medal at the Olympics, their best results fourth-placed finishes in 1988, 1996 and 2000.Speaking in Melbourne ahead of the two exhibition matches, star point guard Patty Mills said the entire squad believed a gold medal was within reach.Our goal is gold - weve dreamt about it from when we were little kids, laying in bed dreaming about it, getting that gold medal put around our necks on the podium. To put that into reality [would be amazing], he said. Were going to the Olympics not to just participate, but to try to win a gold medal. We all believe in it.It was a view shared by fellow NBA star Matthew Dellavedova, and Australian coach Andrej Lemanis, who said: Its something weve spoken about as a team and we believe we have enough talent and enough chemistry to go to Rio and be successful. I dont think its any secret that as a team weve set our sights on the gold medal.However, Pac-12 coach Mike Montgomery said while he respected a lot about the Boomers, he didnt see them taking home the ultimate prize at Rio.Its going to be difficult for them, realistically, he said. I dont know whos playing for all the various countries ... but its going to be difficult.They [the Boomers] do play very well together, they understand their strengths and weaknesses. If they continue to move the ball well, and be physical, theyll have a chance. But the U.S team is awfully strong; theyre a little bit weakened after some guys elected not to play but theyre still awfully good.[But], why would you go into any tournament not thinking youre going to win it? That certainly has to be your goal. Itll be fun to watch them.Montgomerys squad, made up of some of the best college talent in the U.S, pushed the Boomers hard in their first clash before the Boomers lifted several gears to secure a dominant 30-point win in the second game.Montgomery said Australias physicality, team spirit and high-pressure defence would give them the best chances against the premier teams in the world, adding the availability of hobbled big man Andrew Bogut could prove crucial.Theyre not as athletic as they need to be, I think they know that. We were able to create some opportunities with our kids and our quickness and they have to work so hard in team defence to disrupt things, the former NBA and Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame coach said.[But] theyre strong, theyre physical. The thing about the Australians that I really like is they are very, very proud to represent their country. Its a very close-knit group; they love being from here, theyre very proud to be Australian and have done well as a result of that.I doubt Bogut will play, maybe he will, and he gives them such great inside presence, and they shoot the ball well and execute well. Theyre going to have to play very very hard to have a chance with the level of competition at the Olympics but I think they will do that. Cheap Asics Shoes Canada . -- If Henry Burris has his way, he will be the starting quarterback to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats back to the Grey Cup next year. Asics Shoes Canada Online . The judges scored it 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 for Jones (19-1). 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The New York Red Bulls take their 14-game undefeated streak to the pitch when they host the Columbus Crew at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, on Sunday.The Red Bulls (14-9-9) havent lost an MLS match since dropping a 2-0 decision to Eastern Conference rival New York City FC on July 3. New York is tied with New York City for first place in the Eastern Conference with 51 points.The Crew (8-12-12) were eliminated from playoff contention at midweek, following their 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire.Red Bulls striker Bradley Wright-Phillips is locked in a battle for the league goal-scoring title with New Yorks David Villa at 21 goals. Wright-Phillips has nine goals over his last eight matches, dating back to Aug. 13.His (Wright-Phillips) form, his confidence, so much of it stems from his leadership, Red Bulls coach Jesse Marsch said on the teams website.dddddddddddd Hes stepped up his leadership in such a big way. The times he chooses to speak, the things he says, the commitment he has to this group, I mean, has led us. Its led us in so many ways.Entering the match, the Crew leads the league in passing accuracy with 82.24% of its passes completed, and is second in successful passes completed per game at 394.41. Columbus also leads the league in possession with 55.33% of time on the ball.New York is 28-26-10 all-time against Columbus, and 16-10-5 in games played at Red Bull Arena. In their only previous game this season, the Red Bulls recorded a point at MAPFRE Stadium with a 1-1 draw. ' ' '