Spanish tennis player Feliciano Lopez has announced he will not take part in the 2016 Rio Olympics due to scheduling challenges. The world No 23, who would have been a likely choice for the Spanish Olympic Committee, has previously reached two Olympic Games in 2004 and 2012, but failed to win a medal on either occasion. Lopez said he was concerned about the demands of the calendar, with the Olympics coming in the middle of the North American hard-court season leading up to the US Open. Feliciano Lopez wants to focus his efforts on other events The 34-year-old wrote on his Facebook page: I want to communicate my resignation to participate in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games based on the calendar, and with the aim of having the best possible tournaments this summer and especially in the US.I have always felt a special pride in representing Spain in all competitions and this has therefore been a very difficult decision.Lopez came close to podium success during the London Olympics with partner David Ferrer that saw the duo placed fourth in the doubles. David Ferrer of Spain returns a shot to Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain during the Rio Open Both Games gave me the opportunity to live an unforgettable experience as an athlete. I now hope other colleagues who perhaps have not had the opportunity to represent Spain in Olympic Games can enjoy the same. I wish them all luck in Rio.Deciding to concentrate on other tournaments, Lopez will not be joining 2008 Olympic champion Rafael Nadal, who has been selected to carry the Spanish flag at the Opening Ceremony on August 5. Also See: Federer falls in Rome Sky Live: Murray v Chardy Below-par Novak beats qualifier Fixtures and Results Josh Bell Pirates Jersey . Coach Mike Munchak says Fokou stretched ligaments in his left knee Oct. 13 against Seattle, which could keep out up to five weeks even though the linebacker didnt need surgery. Starling Marte Jersey . Halladay signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday that allowed the veteran right-hander to retire as a member of team with which he broke into the majors and spent the bulk of his distinguished 16-year career. http://www.pittsburghpiratesprostore.us/Chris-Archer-pirates-jersey/ . I cant pinpoint a date, but I do remember a player from my youth. Brian Downing was with the Chicago White Sox at a time when I listened to every game I possibly could on the radio. That particular season the late great Harry Caray was calling the White Sox games. Colin Moran Pirates Jersey . The third-ranked Ivanovic, who won the event in 2008 and 10, served five aces and broke Wickmayer, also a former winner in 2009, five times. "The result looked easier than it really was," Ivanovic said. Jameson Taillon Jersey . In the response filed Wednesday to the complaint by 30-year-old Alexander Bradley, attorneys say the former University of Florida player is invoking his Fifth Amendment right that protects people from incriminating themselves.CALGARY -- The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman T.J. Brodie to a two-year contract worth $2,125,000. Brodie, 23, had two goals and 12 assists in 47 games last season with Calgary. Prior to joining the Flames for the ttruncated NHL season, he had a goal and 19 assists in 35 games with Calgarys AHL team, the Abbotsford Heat.dddddddddddd. In the previous season, Brodie had two goals and 12 assists in 54 games with Calgary. ' ' '
