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e 24-year-old Martinez was born in Turbo and moved with his family to Chigorodo. He told Colombian media after losing the gold medal bout to Hasan
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Playoffs or bust? Not necessarily for the New York Jets.Owner Woody Johnson said Wednesday that the teams goal is, of course, to reach the postseason each year, but declined to say that this season would be a failure without a postseason appearance.Im not going to really look at it that way, Johnson said while speaking to reporters for the first time since early in the offseason.We try to win every game. We try to get into the playoffs every year. Thats our goal. In fact, to go further than that. You have to do it a game at a time. Im not going to play the whole season out in advance.The Jets havent reached the playoffs since the 2010 season, the longest postseason drought since Johnson took over the team in 2000.When asked if he would be disappointed if the team failed to get into the postseason for the sixth straight season, Johnson wouldnt bite.Im not disappointed for the whole season yet because we havent played it, he said, smiling. Im optimistic that were going to be a good team, a balanced team on all three phases.Despite that, Johnson refused to issue anything close to a win-now declaration, even though some Jets fans might prefer to hear something to that effect.I never said there wasnt any urgency, Johnson said. Were trying to win every game. Were not going to pre-play the season and tell you whats going to happen all season, because thats not realistic.Wide receiver Brandon Marshall agreed that theres no playoffs-or-bust mentality in the Jets locker room.Youve got to take it one game at a time, and the only thing I care about is winning every single game, Marshall said.When the clock hits zero, where are we going to stand? To get there, (from) what I understand about sports psychology and understanding how the mind works, youve got to take it one play at a time, one game at a time, and see what happens. I will say that our expectations and our goals are extremely high.With several key veterans, including a number of them 30 or older, including Marshall, the Jets certainly appear to be built for making a playoff run.Well, youve got an owner thats up there, too, said the 69-year-old Johnson. Weve got the veterans to help the younger guys, so that can be a very big positive. Older is not necessarily a bad thing. It could be a good thing.Johnson was vocal during the offseason about being in favor of resigning quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who is 33 and coming off a career season in which he set a franchise record with 31 touchdown passes.After a long contract stalemate, the owner jumped for joy when the Jets and Fitzpatrick agreed to a deal the night before training camp began.While Todd Bowles defense is expected to be solid again, the overall success of the Jets -- and their playoff hopes -- could hinge on Fitzpatricks right arm.He knows whats at stake, Johnson said of Fitzpatrick. Hes a Harvard guy. So, he knows how important this year is for him, and every year is important for us.After practice, Fitzpatrick was told of Johnsons comments -- and agreed with the owner.I mean, Im a starting quarterback in the NFL, Fitzpatrick said. So I think its every year that you can say that, its an important year for you because Ive got 52 other guys and a whole lot of coaches that are really counting on me to go out there and do the job. So, I dont know exactly what he means by that, but thats how I feel.Ive got a lot of people counting on me to go out there and perform.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFLShoes Canada Shop . Siddikur, whose previous win on the circuit came in Brunei three years ago, finished his bogey-free round with a birdie on the 18th for a total of 17-under 199. Indias Shiv Chowrasia, who has finished runner-up in this tournament twice, was in second place after a 66. Shoes Canada From China . 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Manuuuu! Manuuuuu!Ginobili slapped hands and waved to a crowd that could not have been more delighted. And it came after a 19-point loss to Spain in group play. The 39-year-old Ginobili soaked in the admiration, just like hes soaking in his fourth Olympics. And it underscores that for so many athletes in Rio de Janeiro, the go gold or go home mantra couldnt be further from the truth.My main goal is to enjoy the experience one more time, Ginobili said. I had a blast in the last three editions. Im older now so I value things a little differently. I came here to play my best basketball possible, help my team, but enjoy the daily experience of being in the Olympics.Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt and the Olympics biggest stars are hailed back home for all of the gold hanging around their necks. For the vast majority of athletes competing, and their home countries who sit on the edge of their sofas watching from afar, merely getting to the podium is more than just good enough. Its cause for a national holiday.Olaf Tufte and Kjetil Borch popped the bubbly and feasted on cake with red and blue icing while Norwegian newspapers hailed them as heroes for their bronze medal in rowing. Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz received a personal message from the president -- and nearly $53,000 -- for finishing second and celebrations broke out in towns across Colombia during boxer Yuberjen Martinezs unexpected run to the silver medal.Heck, when Joseph Schooling defeated Michael Phelps in a heat of the 100-meter butterfly, his native Singapore celebrated as if he had won the gold medal -- before he ACTUALLY won the gold medal.Throughout the tennis tournament, the loudest cheers came for Juan Martin del Potro, never more so than when he fell short against Andy Murray in the gold medal match. When it was all over, you never would have known from del Potro -- or the boisterous Argentine fans in the stands -- that he had lost.Now Ive got the silver medal, which means gold for me, said del Potro, who won bronze at the 2012 Olympics. I cannot believe I will bring another medal (home) for my country.There were big celebrations in Chigorodo and Turbo, two towns near the Panama border that have been plagued by guerrilla and drug-trafficking violence, after Martinez beat Joahnys Argilagos of Cuba in the semifinals of the 49-kilogram division.Colombian media reported live from the boxers family home in Chiggorodo, where family and friends greeted cheering neighbors.ddddddddddddMy brother is a warrior and hes going for more, his brother Didier told Caracol Radio after the semifinal bout. We suffered a lot watching the fight, but we knew he was going to win.The 24-year-old Martinez was born in Turbo and moved with his family to Chigorodo. He told Colombian media after losing the gold medal bout to Hasanboy Dusmatov that his only disappointment was that he wouldnt win enough money to buy his mother a house. He will receive 96 million pesos (about $36,000) for the silver. It was the first boxing medal better than bronze for Colombia.Considering the strength of his opponent, Martinez can leave these games with his head held high, wrote the Bogota Post, and can be exceptionally proud of his countrys greatest ever boxing performance at the Olympic Games.That appears to be the key for so many athletes and fans at the Olympics. The biggest games on the biggest stages in leagues back home come with a winner-take-all conclusion -- the Golden State Warriors wont get second-place rings after losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.In Rio, there is room on the podium -- and hardware to take home -- for three.Of course its a little bit different tournament than the Grand Slams, said tennis player Angelique Kerber, who won silver in womens singles. But its also really high on my list because I was always dreaming to play in the Olympics for my country and (play) in the final. I really tried to enjoy it and to go back home with a medal, its a really special feeling.So its less about the gold they lost than the silver or bronze they won. In Rio, there are points for second place. And third, too.Ginobili knows the chances of a magical run to gold in Rio are small. His team shocked the world once when they won the title in 2004 and sparked a renewed commitment to international play from the mighty United States.This time around, its about enjoying the ride. Sometimes, for the athletes competing and the fans who love them, that is more than enough.I feel very fortunate to be here at 39 (years old), Ginobili said. At the same time were playing well, we made it to the quarterfinals, its not a given, and were going to try and play our best basketball possible, no matter who we play.---AP Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich, AP Sports Writer Ricardo Zuniga and Associated Press writer Karl Ritter contributed to this story. ' ' '