1962.Nadia Comaneci (Romania)The undisputed star of the Montre

Chase Utley wanted to stick with the Philadelphia Phillies, and they were glad to keep him. The Phillies have announced a deal with the All-Star second baseman on Thursday that extends through the 2015 season. The 34-year-old Utley was in the final season of a seven-year, $85 million contract. The new contract is believed to be worth around $27 million for two years with several options. "I think its pretty clear that Im extremely excited to continue my career here in Philly," Utley said. "Ive said it several times, but the fan base here in Philadelphia is the best in all of baseball, and to have the opportunity to play in front of them nightly is special." Utley will be 40 if all his options vest and the contract takes him through the 2018 season, making it a likely possibility that he will play his entire career in Philadelphia. "We wanted him to be a Phillie for life, and that was kind of the goal," general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "Theres some risk here obviously because hes had some issues. We think hes past those, and hopefully hell continue to be the player we expect him to be. I couldnt be happier and the organization couldnt be happier." Utley spoke after hitting two doubles and scoring twice in a 12-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. The five-time All-Star is batting .280 with 15 home runs and 44 RBIs Utley has never tested the open market and may have left some money on the table, but he claimed that never concerned him. "I wanted to stay in this uniform, but also I wanted to be treated fairly," he said. "I wasnt trying to break the bank. I just wanted to be treated fairly in the marketplace that we were in. ... Ive talked to some guys who have played here in our organization, and the grass isnt always greener on the other side." Utley is playing in his 11th season in the majors, all with the Phillies. He has been slowed by knee trouble in the past, but that hasnt been a problem this year. "Chase epitomizes what were all about here and what we expect from our Phillies players," Amaro said. "And the fact that he wanted to stay here, thats important to us. But more importantly, hes going to be -- and has been -- one of the most important parts of our club." Utley is one of six Phillies players remaining from the 2008 team that won the franchises second World Series title. He then hit five home runs, tying Reggie Jacksons record, in the 2009 World Series loss to the Yankees. The Phillies have regressed since then and, at 52-62, will likely miss the playoffs for the second straight season this year. Utley hopes to be a part of the rebuilding process and believes things can turn around quickly. "Weve had some great times over the past seven or eight years, and I truly believe we can get back to where we were," he said. Utley ranks eighth in Phillies history in home runs (214), eighth in doubles (291), eighth in extra-base hits (546) and first in hit by pitches (154). For six seasons from 2005-2010, Utley led all major league second basemen in homers (162), RBIs (572), runs (628) and slugging percentage (.523). Originally selected by his hometown Los Angeles Dodgers out of high school in the second round of the 1997 draft, Utley passed up pro ball and attended UCLA. Three years later, the Phillies took him with the 15th overall pick.White Sox Jerseys China . Ouellette, from Montreal, already has three Olympic gold medals since joining the team in 1999. Chicago White Sox Gear . - After leading the Saints to a fourth playoff appearance in five seasons, Drew Brees expressed confidence in the direction of his team and, perhaps more importantly, showed a willingness to listen to contract proposals if the team needs his help getting under the NFLs salary cap. https://www.cheapwhitesox.com/ . Woodson said during a radio interview Thursday that the Knicks Carmelo Anthony doesnt get the same calls as other superstars. 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All scores count.Individual all-around: 24 gymnasts in the final, a maximum of 2 per country.Apparatus finals: 8 gymnasts in the final, a maximum of 2 per country.MILESTONESAntiquityGymnastics is practised in ancient Greece, India, Persia and China.Early 19th centuryGymnastics is part of military training in Prussia, to prepare revenge after defeat to the French at the Battle of Jena.1896Gymnastics features at the first modern Olympic Games, associated with athletics events.1932The floor event is the final discipline added to the mens Olympic programme.1972The irrepressible charm of Olga Korbut popularises the sport and she is the star of the Munich Games, winning gold in the balance beam, floor and team events.1976Romanian Nadia Comaneci scores the first ever perfect 10.1984Li Ning is the first Chinese gymnast to win an individual Olympic title.ddddddddddddSTARSLarisa Latynina (USSR)The most successful female Olympian of all time, with 18 medals at the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Games. She held a joint record of 9 gold medals with Paavo Nurmi, Carl Lewis and Mark Spitz before the emergence of Michael Phelps (18). She also won 9 world championship titles, including two individual all-around golds in 1958 and 1962.Nadia Comaneci (Romania)The undisputed star of the Montreal Games in 1976. She was awarded the first ever perfect 10, picking up 7 such scores in total. Her exploits won her 3 gold medals in Canada, including the individual all-around. She added two more Olympic titles at Moscow 1980. She also won world championship golds in the balance beam (1978) and team event (1979), and was crowned European champion 9 times.Vitaly Scherbo (CIS/Belarus)Vitaly Scherbo of Belarus enjoyed unprecedented success at the Barcelona Games in 1992, winning 6 gold medals out of a possible 8 for the Unified Team (CIS). He won 10 Olympic medals overall, claiming 4 bronze for Belarus in 1996. He also won 12 world championship titles, including the individual all-around gold in 1993. 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