Protesters out Again in Brazilian Cities

  Protesters out Again in Brazilian Cities

Scattered street demonstrations popped up around Brazil Wednesday as protesters continued their collective cry against the low-quality public services they receive in exchange for high taxes and rising prices. In one of several protests, about 200 people blocked the Anchieta Highway that links Sao Paulo and the port city of Santos before heading to the industrial suburb of Sao Bernardo do Campo, an industrial suburb on Sao Paulo's outskirts. Another group of protesters later obstructed the highway again. In the northeastern city of Fortaleza, some 15,000 protesters clashed with police trying to prevent them from reaching the Castelao stadium where Brazil will play Mexico in the Confederations Cup soccer tournament on Wednesday. Riot police used gas bombs and pepper spray to keep protesters from advancing past a barrier some 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) away from venue. A police car was burned by the demonstrators, who also threw rocks and other objects at the officers. The protest disrupted fans' efforts to access the stadium for Brazil's second match at the World Cup warm-up tournament.

NBA Finals: Recapping a wild Game 6

NBA Finals: Recapping a wild Game 6

The stage is set. Thursday night the Heat and Spurs will play for the NBA title but before we look ahead, let's look back at an epic Game 6. 1. Which play in Game 6 will you remember most? Kevin Arnovitz, TrueHoop: When Chris Bosh yanked the ball out of the air after LeBron's jumper caromed off the rim. Ray Allen was still in the paint. Tracking Allen, it didn't look like he'd have a chance of scampering back behind the line. If he had run toward the sideline instead of backpedaling, he wouldn't have had the space to turn, catch and shoot. But Allen took three perfect steps backward at high speed, never once looking down. A master of his craft. Andrew McNeill, 48 Minutes of Hell: Ray Allen's game-tying 3-pointer. The footwork to get himself in position behind the line has been drilled into him over so many years that it's second nature, and yet it's still so beautiful to watch. It was an incredible play.

Els knows this No rubber snakes this time at Merion

Els knows this No rubber snakes this time at Merion

ARDMORE, Pa. — One of the more memorable moments in the history of the U.S. Open and Merion Golf Club will never happen again, two-time U.S. Open champion Ernie Els said. First, because there most likely isn't anybody in golf who actually could pull it off. ADAM SCOTT: First major as a major champ We're not talking about Ben Hogan and his 1-iron from 1950. THE FEUD: Handshake for Tiger, Sergio We're talking about Lee Trevino, Jack Nicklaus and a rubber snake in 1971. Trevino brandished the snake on the No. 1 tee before the legends began an 18-hole playoff, ultimately won by Trevino. Trevino was one of the game's best showmen, with a raucous sense of humor, in his prime. He also was among the game's best players: Six major titles (two U.S. Opens, two British Opens and two PGA Championships). Times have changed, Els says. "Imagine, there would be snipers coming out of the trees," Els said with a laugh, when asked what might happen if someone flipped a rubber snake at somebody on the first tee of an 18-hole playoff?. "There would be an investigation going on that — somebody might get shot. "I don't think just to get to where you guys are here now, took about 20 minutes from the practice range, through all the blockages in the road and the security and all that stuff. So that would be quite something." But seriously, Els said: "I don't like snakes. I hope they don't do it with me. I might have a heart attack.

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Chad Johnson slaps lawyer's backside in court, gets 30 days in jail for probation violations

Chad Johnson

Chad Johnson was sentenced to a month in jail for violating his probation Its 30 days in the slammer for Chad Johnson. A judge sentenced the ex-NFL star to jail time Monday for violating his probation, reports TMZ. Johnson, 35, reportedly failed to report to his probation officer twice and didn’t show the required proof of enrollment in a domestic violence education class. He received 12-months’ probation after a 2012 conviction that involved ex-wife Evelyn Lozada and was required to take domestic violence intervention classes. The former Dolphins receiver was accused of head-butting his then newlywed wife during an argument in front of their home outside Miami and was then arrested and charged with simple battery and domestic violence. RELATED: CHAD JOHNSON BUSTED FOR PROBATION VIOLATIONS Their disagreement began on August 11, 2012 when Lozada, 37, confronted Johnson about a receipt she found for a box of condoms. She was later treated for a cut on her forehead. He appeared before a Broward County courtroom May 20 over the alleged probation violations when the judge ordered he be arrested and jailed with a bond set at $1,000. While a plea deal was in the works Johnson screwed it up by slapping his male lawyer’s butt during the hearing, which enraged the judge who asked him if he thought this was all a “joke.” “I had no intent to make this a joke,” he said, “because my life is in shambles right now.” In turn, the deal was tossed, the former pro athlete was kicked out of the courtroom and has now been sentenced to a month in lock down. In addition, his probation was extended to December 21, 2013 with 25 hours of community service and extra therapy sessions. 

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Djokovic mourns first coach and second mother

Djokovic mourns first coach and second mother

Last week world No. 1 Novak Djokovic wanted to win this year's French Open to complete his collection of grand slam titles, now he wants the trophy for a more pressing reason -- to honor the death of his "second mother". Jelena Gencic, who coached Djokovic for five years from when he was just six, died on Saturday. The potential impact of the 77-year-old's death on her Serbian compatriot was deemed to be so great that Djokovic's management team kept the news from him until after he had beaten Grigor Dimitrov in Saturday's third round. Djokovic's reaction backed up their assessment as the 26-year-old canceled his post-match news conference, issuing an apology to the media as he did so. On Monday, he paid tribute to his mentor shortly after seeing off Philipp Kohlschreiber 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 to reach this year's quarterfinals at Roland Garros. How Novak Djokovic stays on top Djokovic: 'My dreams came true' Secrets below Roger Federer's feet Secrets of a French Open umpire unveiled "She's one of the most incredible people I ever knew," he told reporters. "Jelena was my first coach and was like my second mother. "We were very close throughout my whole life and she taught me a lot of things that are part of me, part of my character today. I have the nicest memories of her and these will stay with me forever. "I think it was the right thing to give me the news after the match (against Dimitrov)," he added. "Regardless of the timing, it was still a shock." A beaten finalist in Paris last year -- when he lost out to Roland Garros record breaker Rafael Nadal -- Djokovic last saw Gencic in February, shortly before the start of the Dubai Open. Yet his last conversation with a woman who also helped develop the talents of grand slam champions Goran Ivanisevic and Monica Seles came far more recently. "I remember the last conversation we had two weeks ago about Roland Garros, and she told me, 'Listen, you have to focus, you have to give your attention to this tournament. This is a tournament you need to win.' "She was giving me this kind of inspiration and motivation even more. So now I feel in her honor that I need to go all the way. "But it's not about me only. There are so many great players still around in the tournament. It gives me that inner strength to push even harder." In a recent interview, Gencic said she spotted Djokovic's potential almost from the moment she first met him in Belgrade. She was giving me this kind of inspiration and motivation. So now I feel in her honor that I need to go all the way Novak Djokovic "When I met him I knew immediately that he was different. I told his father that he was an exceptional talent and that one day he will be a big champion," said a woman who represented the former state of Yugoslavia at both tennis and handball. After he won Wimbledon for the first -- and to date -- only time in 2011, Djokovic visited Gencic as part of his celebrations. And the world number one says Gencic, who was recently battling breast cancer, has inspired him to work with young tennis players in the future. "She was 77 years old, and before she passed away two days ago, last week she was giving lessons to kids," he said. "I hope to follow on from where she stopped. She gave so much knowledge and I feel I have a responsibility to carry on that work. "She never married, never had children. She was dedicated to tennis, the kids and coaching." In or out? Let Twitter decide French Open winners get replica trophy The first diva of women's tennis Beating the 'French Open curse' "I know that her spirit will be always with me and always on the tennis court, because this is what she always loved to do. It's her favorite place in the world and I'll make sure that her legacy continues." If the Serb is to provide his perfect send-off for Gencic by winning Roland Garros for the first time - and thus become only the eighth man to achieve the career grand slam - he must first beat Tommy Haas, who is also chasing history. When the number 12 seed beat Russia's Mikhail Youzhny, the German became the oldest man to reach the quarterfinals of a grand slam since Andre Agassi in 2005 and the oldest to do so in Paris since 1971. Once ranked number two in the world, Haas, 35, missed the entirety of the 2013 season after twice undergoing should surgery -- but is now one of four players over 30 in the quarterfinals along with Roger Federer, David Ferrer and Tommy Robredo. "I think we all just are smarter about how we train, about how we eat, about how we do recovery," he said. "The physical and fitness areas have improved a lot in sports in general. I think that's why you see maybe more people also in the early, mid-30s doing well." At least one man over the age of 30 will reach the semifinals, since Ferrer and Robredo meet in the quarters, while Federer will take on local hope Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, a relative strapling at the age of 28. Age was also on the minds of those watching Rafael Nadal on Monday, with the Parisian crowd singing 'Happy Birthday' to a man who celebrated his 27th birthday in style. Bidding to become the first man in tennis history to win eight titles at the same major championship, Nadal won 6-4 6-1 6-3 against 13th seed Kei Nishikori, the first Japanese man in the fourth round since Fumiteru Nakano in 1938. "It's a very special moment," said Nadal of the crowd's decision to break into song. "Kei is a great player and he is getting better every season. But today I think I played my best match of the tournament."

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Jason Kidd announces his retirement after 19 NBA seasons

 Jason Kidd announces his retirement after 19 NBA seasons

In a move that some Lakers fans probably hope prompts their aging point guard to re-examine his own future, Jason Kidd announced his retirement Monday after a likely Hall of Fame career that spanned 19 seasons. Kidd, who turned 40 in March, ranks second all-time with 12,091 assists, trailing only John Stockton (15,806). He had two more years remaining on the three-year, $9.3-million contract he signed with the New York Knicks last summer. “My time in professional basketball has been an incredible journey, but one that must come to an end after 19 years,” Kidd said in a statement released by the Knicks. “As I reflect on my time with the four teams I represented in the NBA, I look back fondly at every season and thank each and every one of my teammates and coaches that joined me on the court.” Kidd averaged lows for his career in points (6.0) and assists (3.3) last season for the Knicks, losing his spot as a starter. Those averages dipped even lower, to 0.9 points and 2.0 assists, during the Knicks' run to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Kidd played for the Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets, winning a title in 2011 with the Mavericks. He had two stints with Dallas, spending the first two-plus seasons of his career there before being traded to Phoenix and eventually going back to the Mavericks during the 2007-08 season. The 1995 co-NBA rookie of the year (along with the recently retired Grant Hill), Kidd finished his career with averages of 12.6 points, 8.7 assists, 6.3 rebounds and 1.9 steals. A 10-time All-Star, Kidd was an all-NBA first- or second-team selection six times and won Olympic gold medals with the U.S. team in 2000 and 2008. Kidd's retirement leaves Nash as the most decorated remaining point guard in the NBA. But Nash, 39, is coming off what was widely considered his worst season, averaging 12.7 points and 6.7 assists while missing 32 games during the regular season because of injuries. Nash, who has two years left on his contract with the Lakers, has said he intends to return next season.

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LeBron James Carrying Heat reminds me of Cavaliers

LeBron James Carrying Heat reminds me of Cavaliers

MIAMI — LeBron James broached the topic without being asked directly. But it had been on the minds of anyone watching the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers play in the Eastern Conference finals. James' one-man performance-art show recalled memories of his days with the Cleveland Cavaliers, when James often had to do so much in order to win playoff games because he was not surrounded with enough talent. "I kind of just went back to my Cleveland days at that point and just said, 'Hey, let's try to make more plays and be more of a scoring threat as well," James said after scorching the Pacers for 30 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block in Miami's 90-79 Game 5 victory Thursday. FIGHT: Series was angry before Birdman shove GUARDLESS: Pacers backcourt fails in Game 5 With forward Chris Bosh and guard Dwyane Wade struggling offensively for two main reasons — Indiana's defense and injuries — James is proving he can carry Miami with limited help from the other two-thirds of the Big 3. He delivered a sublime third-quarter effort — accounting for 25 of Miami's 30 points in the quarter with 16 points and four assists. He snatched four rebounds, too. Now, the Heat lead the Pacers 3-2 in the best-of-seven series, and Game 6 is Saturday in Indianapolis (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT). As good as Indiana has been, it faces a discouraging proposition: win consecutive games against a team that hasn't lost two in a row since January. When James wanted the ball, he got it. When Miami needed points, he got them. "Just try to figure out a way that I can, I don't know, just see if the guys would just follow me, and just lead them the best way I could," James said. "I was just in attack mode in the third quarter, look for my shot. And luckily I was able to make some. "I just saw how we were playing in the first half. ... We were in wait mode in the first half instead of going and getting it — just waiting for things to happen. I took it upon myself to stop waiting and just go. Just try to figure out a way to go and get it. I don't know. I just stepped outside the box a little bit." PHOTOS: LeBron James through the years LeBron James. What's left to say? Four-time MVP. Champion. Gold medalist. Flip through this gallery for some of the most memorable images of King James' career. LeBron James. What's left to say? Four-time MVP. Champion. Gold medalist. Flip through this gallery for some of the most memorable images of King James' career. Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen LeBron James. What's left to say? Four-time MVP. Champion. Gold medalist. Flip through this gallery for some of the most memorable images of King James' career. LeBron James scored Cleveland's final 25 points as the Cavaliers outlasted the Pistons 109-107 in double overtime of Eastern Conference Finals Game 5 on May 31, 2007. The Cavs overcame a 2-0 series deficit and won in six. In Cleveland, July 8, 2010, will forever be known for 'The Decision,' the day free agent LeBron James announced on ESPN that he was leaving the Cavaliers and taking his 'talents to South Beach' to join the Miami Heat. After finishing with 26 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds in Game 5 of NBA Finals, LeBron James was not only able to hoist his first NBA championship trophy, he also was named MVP of the 2012 NBA Finals. LeBron and the Cavaliers were swept by the Spurs in the 2007 NBA Finals, James' first Finals appearance. Right after he won an NBA title with the Heat, LeBron James was able to drape himself in the American flag after the USA defeated Spain 107-100 in the men's basketball gold medal game at the London Olympics. South Beach hasn't always been fun and games for LeBron James. Here he walks off the court after Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on June 12, 2011. The Mavericks won 105-95 to win the series. LeBron James' NBA destiny was confirmed June 26, 2003 when he was drafted No. 1 by his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers. On draft night, James wore white and shared a laugh with fellow lottery pick Carmelo Anthony. LeBron James finally got to celebrate his elusive NBA Finals championship in 2012 with the Miami Heat. Cavaliers fans in Cleveland, such as Josh Hall, left, Rob Hose, and Mike Adams reacted to LeBron James' announcement he was leaving the Cavs by setting fire to James' jerseys. Before he left for Miami, LeBron James (23), celebrating with teammate Sasha Pavlovic after hitting the game winning three pointer against the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of the 2009 Eastern Conference Finals, was perhaps the most popular athlete in Cleveland sports history. LeBron was ruled ineligible and the end of his senior year by the Ohio High School Athletic Association, because he accepted free sports jerseys, bringing a sudden end to the basketball star's celebrated high school career. The final piece of hardware for King James' 'corination' as an NBA champion came opening night of the 2012-13 season when LeBron James and his Heat teammates were given their  championship rings during a ceremony before a game against the Celtics, on Oct. 30, 2012, in Miami. LeBron's jersey was retired at St. Vincent-St. Mary's at his final home game in 2003. Workmen remove a large mural of LeBron James from a building in downtown Cleveland on July 10, 2010 after James, who had played seven years for the Cavaliers, signed with the Miami Heat after becoming a free agent. Shaquille O'Neal, right, of the Miami Heat, and LeBron James, of the Cleveland Cavaliers, dancing together during NBA All-Star basketball practice on Feb. 17, 2007 in Las Vegas. LeBron won the first of his three NBA MVP awards while with the Cavaliers in 2009. Here he poses with his mother Gloria during the award ceremony at his high school. Lebron and his St. Vincent - St. Mary's team frequently played on national television. LeBron's first sneaker, the Air Zoom Generation launched during his rookie year in 2003. Heat forward LeBron James (6) celebrates with teammate Dwyane Wade (3) after winning the NBA championship in Game 5 of the 2012 NBA Finals at the American Airlines Arena. The Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106. LeBron's senior year in high school was marred by controversy, notably when his mother Gloria bought him a Hummer. Before the Big Three of Dwyane Wade, left, Chris Bosh, center, and LeBron James, right, had played a single minute together, the Miami Heat threw an elaborate celebration at Miami's American Airlines Arena on July 9, 2010. LeBron James lays the ball up past Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha during Game 4 of the 2012 NBA Finals. Miami won 104-98. Wearing glasses during postgame news conferences became the hip thing during the 2011-12 season, and LeBron James joined in the spectacle of spectacles. LeBron James and teammate Dwyane Wade are all smiles after their Game 7 victory over the Boston Celtics in the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals. The Miami Heat will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals. LeBron James of the Miami Heat shows some emotion after knocking out the Boston Celtics in five games in the 2011 Eastern Conference Semifinals. It was during the event to introduce LeBron James, left, and Chris Bosh, right, as Dwyane Wade's newest teammates, that James made his infamous 'Not one, not two, not three ..." prediction about the number of championships the Heat's Big Three would win together. James' road to NBA stardom seemingly started while he was still in high school. As a standout for St. Vincent-St. Mary's High School in Akron, Ohio, James quickly earned "next big thing" status with sports magazine covers and recognition on the USA TODAY All-USA boys basketball team for three consecutive years. LeBron James not only took his talents to South Beach, he also took his pregame powder there as well. LeBron James (23) won back-to-back MVP awards with the Cavaliers in 2008-09 and 2009-10, after Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant won it in 2007-08. Despite a stinging playoff defeat in the 2007-08 Eastern Conference finals by his Cavaliers against the Celtics, LeBron James experienced victory in a busier-than-usual offseason, helping Team USA go undefeated on the way to the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics. With the Cavs becoming semi-regular participants in the postseason, James' face became a familiar one in sports marketing. Nike, which signed James to a huge endorsement deal just before he turned pro, ramped up its promotion of its young star, creating a multi-generational fictional family "The LeBrons" Next Slide Miami just might need more of that out-of-box play from James. Now, a tad surprisingly, there is some truth to the Cleveland comparison. During the regular season, James led the Heat in scoring at 26.8 points a game, but Wade wasn't far behind (21.2), and Bosh was his usual Miami self (16.6). But in the conference finals, James is scoring almost twice as much per game than Wade (28.4 vs. 15.4) and more than double Bosh (12.6). "The last two years, when they've gotten to the NBA Finals, there was a three-man consistency with Bosh, James and Wade. But that isn't the case anymore," TNT analyst Kenny Smith said. "Those guys (Bosh and Wade) don't take the challenge that they used to take. It might be because of injury or it might be because of matchups. Whatever it is, (James) is doing what he did in Cleveland, which is being a one-man wrecking crew on the offensive end." PUTBACKS: Pacers' odds on winning series are grim SCHEDULE: Eastern Conference finals times, TV info In the 2010 playoffs, James scored 29.7% of Cleveland's points in the playoffs, and he is at 24.7% for the playoffs and 26.7% in the conference finals this season. But this is not completely the Cavaliers' James. Truth is, he has more options around him this season, mainly because Bosh and Wade still are presences on the court, drawing attention from Indiana's defense. His supporting cast, especially with Mario Chalmers (12 points, six assists) and Udonis Haslem (16 points) playing the way they have in this series, is much better in Miami. "Well, we would love to be scoring," Wade told USA TODAY Sports late Thursday night. "That's what we've done all year. We put the ball in the basket. When we're not, it's a tougher game for us. We've had a few of those games in the playoffs. When that's not happening, we need timely buckets and we were able to have that tonight." PHOTOS: Ranking every player in Eastern Conference finals The Heat and Pacers met last season in the second round, but the stakes are bigger this year in the Eastern Conference finals. USA TODAY Sports ranks every player in the series. The Heat and Pacers met last season in the second round, but the stakes are bigger this year in the Eastern Conference finals. USA TODAY Sports ranks every player in the series. Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen The Heat and Pacers met last season in the second round, but the stakes are bigger this year in the Eastern Conference finals. USA TODAY Sports ranks every player in the series. 1. LeBron James, Heat small forward 2. Dwyane Wade, Heat shooting guard 3. Chris Bosh, Heat center 4. Paul George, Pacers small forward 5. David West, Pacers power forward 6. Roy Hibbert, Pacers center 7. George Hill, Pacers point guard 8. Ray Allen, Heat guard 9. Lance Stephenson, Pacers shooting guard 10. Shane Battier, Heat forward 11. Mario Chalmers, Heat point guard 12. Norris Cole, Heat guard 13. Tyler Hansbrough, Pacers forward 14. Udonis Haslem, Heat power forward 15. D.J. Augustin, Pacers guard 16. Mike Miller, Heat forward 17. Chris Andersen, Heat center 18. Ian Mahinmi, Pacers center 19. Rashard Lewis, Heat forward 20. James Jones, Heat forward 21. Gerald Green, Pacers guard 22. Jeff Pendergraph, Pacers forward 23. Sam Young, Pacers forward 24. Joel Anthony, Heat center 25. Ben Hansbrough, Pacers guard 26. Orlando Johnson, Pacers guard Next Slide That's another truth. Miami didn't get a lot from Wade and Bosh in Game 5 but got enough. Wade, bothered by a bruised right knee, finished with 10 points and four came in the fourth quarter. Bosh, dealing with a bum right ankle, had five of his seven points in the second quarter. Furthermore, the Heat are content to win any way possible, as they have done in previous series, including last season. It doesn't always have to be with the Big 3 leading the way every game. It is part of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra's "Whatever it takes" philosophy. When two of Big 3 aren't scoring, Miami has learned to win with and trust in other players. There is no panic in those situations. "You develop that over the course of a year," Wade told USA TODAY Sports late Thursday night. "Obviously, most nights the ball could be in the three our hands most of the time. The guys on our team just play an unbelievable role when they have their opportunities. Throughout the year, they've stepped up big time. "They stay confident, and it's not an easy thing to do. You can't be a championship-caliber team without the guys like that. UD (Haslem) stepped up big-time. We will need somebody else to do it in Game 6." PHOTO: D-Wade celebrates birthday with his son FINALS: Why you should never bet against Spurs Spoelstra sensed early in the series the Heat might need this kind of performance from James to beat the Pacers, and it's playing out that way. If James isn't as dominant, the Heat struggle. "You're at the point where you understand that if you don't play the game you need to that you can lose the ballgame and be in trouble," Wade said. "Nothing is guaranteed to you but your effort and energy can always be picked up." 

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Defending champ Bradley Wiggins won't race in Tour de France

Defending champ Bradley Wiggins won't race in Tour de France

Bradley Wiggins will not defend his Tour de France title because of a knee problem forcing him to pull out of the cycling showcase. The British rider withdrew before the 13th stage of the Giro d'Italia two weeks ago because of a chest infection and has not been able to train properly. Team Sky said Friday that Wiggins also has an "ongoing knee condition" and he will not be considered for the race, which begins June 29. "It's a huge disappointment not to make the Tour. I desperately wanted be there, for the team and for all the fans along the way — but it's not going to happen," Wiggins said in a team statement. "I can't train the way I need to train and I'm not going to be ready. Once you accept that, it's almost a relief not having to worry about the injury and the race against time." Wiggins became the first British rider to win the Tour last year. In an astonishingly successful year, he also won the Paris-Nice stage race, Tour de Romandie, the Dauphine Libere and took the Olympic gold medal in dominant fashion in the time trial. "It's a big loss but, given these circumstances, we won't consider him for selection," Sky's team principal Dave Brailsford said. "It's incredibly sad to have the reigning champion at Team Sky but not lining up at the Tour. But he's a champion, a formidable athlete and will come back winning as he has before." With Wiggins out of the Tour, last year's runner-up, Chris Froome, will become the undisputed team leader. Sky had already said that Froome would be its team leader at this year's Tour, although Wiggins had indicated he might try to ride for victory if he were in contention toward the end. Wiggins was looking to follow up his Tour success with a Giro win until his bid was derailed by illness. Although his chest infection has cleared up, team doctor Richard Freeman says there are still concerns over his knee. "However, further medical investigations on the knee injury that we were managing at the Giro showed the condition was more significant than we thought," Freeman said. "It has needed intensive treatment and, whilst it will be fully resolved, Bradley now needs to rest completely for five days before a gradual, return to full training over a period of two to three weeks." Wiggins had to withdraw from the 2011 Tour early on after breaking his collarbone in a crash. He has promised to come back stronger from this latest setback. "I've been through this before, when I broke my collarbone, so I know how it works. I'll get this sorted, set new goals for this season and focus on those," Wiggins said. "This team has so many riders in great shape, ready for selection and we set incredible standards for performance which shouldn't be compromised. We need to have the best chance to win." 

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