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AKRON, Ohio -- Jason Day pulled out of the Olympics on Tuesday because of the Zika virus, costing golf its No. 1 player as it returns from a centurylong absence at the Games.The sport has lost two of its biggest stars in the past week, adding to the perception that the Olympics are not a high priority. Rory McIlroy, a four-time major champion, also said Zika will keep him from competing in Rio de Janeiro.The sole reason for my decision is my concerns about the possible transmission of the Zika virus and the potential risks that it may present to my wifes future pregnancies and to future members of our family, Day said in a statement. I have always placed my family in front of everything else in my life.Day and his wife, Ellie, had their second child in November, and he has said they want more children.The 28-year-old Australian is one of six golfers (Irelands Shane Lowry also withdrew Tuesday over Zika concerns) and one of the most prominent athletes to specifically cite the virus for not going to Rio. The others are McIlroy, Charl Schwartzel, Branden Grace and Marc Leishman, whose wifes immune system has not fully recovered after she nearly died last year of toxic shock syndrome.American cyclist Tejay van Garderen is among a handful of athletes outside of golf who also cited Zika as the reason behind not going to Rio. Basketball star?Stephen Curry?didnt specifically cite Zika but noted that other factors played a role in his decision to skip the Games.Brazil has been the hardest hit of the approximately 60 countries that have reported an outbreak of Zika, the mosquito-borne virus linked to severe birth defects and possible neurological problems in adults.Day first expressed concern a month ago at the Memorial and said he had been consulting doctors so he could make a smart choice.Medical experts have confirmed that while perhaps slight, a decision to compete in Rio absolutely comes with health risks to me and to my family, Day said. While it has always been a major goal to compete in the Olympics on behalf of my country, playing golf cannot take precedent over the safety of our family. I will not place them at risk. ... I hope all golf and Olympics fans respect and understand my position.Australia has three players in the top 50 in the world, and all of them have withdrawn -- Day, Adam Scott (No. 8) and Leishman (No. 39). Next in line would be Scott Hend (No. 75) and Marcus Fraser (No. 81).Day had been among the strongest proponents of competing in the Olympics, as had McIlroy and other young stars. But as the July 11 deadline nears for qualifying for Rio, some top golfers have been wavering.Among the stars who plan to play or have not decided are Jordan Spieth, U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson, Bubba Watson, Henrik Stenson of Sweden and Masters champion Danny Willett of England.Three of the top 10 golfers in the world already have announced they will not participate. Scott was the first to withdraw. 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Cheap Air Max 270 Mens COLUMBUS, OHIO -- Two-time Stanley Cup champion goaltender?Jonathan Quick will get the start for Team USA as it prepares for the World Cup of Hockey with the first of three exhibition games Friday night against tournament favorite Canada.But coach John Tortorella cautioned against reading too much into the fact Quick was going to start.Quick will play either two periods or half the game in Columbus and will be relieved by Tampa Bay Lightning netminder Ben Bishop.Look for the teams third goalie, Cory Schneider, to get playing time when Canada and the U.S. play 24 hours later on Saturday night in Ottawa, Ontario, although Tortorella wouldnt share the goaltending plan for the second eexhibition game.ddddddddddddThe U.S. coach said earlier in the week that he would like to have a starter in mind by the time the team plays its third exhibition game on Tuesday in Washington against Finland.Obviously no matter when you play -- preseason, regular season, playoff, World Cup -- doesnt matter, Quick said. Youre always trying to help your team win.Thats what were going to try and do tomorrow. Aside from that, were trying to also get ready for the big games. Its always important to play with purpose and try to win and play good solid hockey. ' ' '