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A year away from golfs return to the Olympics after a 112-year absence, IOC President Thomas Bach said it would be good if the sport had a wide range of players from as many countries as possible competing for medals.And thats what it delivered -- 41 countries in the mens and womens competition -- an example of golfs global appeal.But the story of celebrated return has become more about whos not playing.Jordan Spieth will be watching from home, still wondering if he should have set aside his personal concerns and gone to Rio de Janeiro. Rory McIlroy said he wont be watching at all, citing the Zika virus and then taking a swipe at golf as an Olympic sport by saying he would watch the sports that matter.Of eligible players, 21 men said they would not be going, nearly half of them citing concerns about Zika.The women have carried the torch for golf, with only one player declining to go because of the mosquito-borne virus that has been linked to birth defects. Stacy Lewis has questioned whether the men make too much money to care about the Olympics.She is getting married in the fall, and hearing so many men cite Zika because they plan to start families caused her to probe deeper into the threat.I talked to a lot of different people and basically went into the conversation thinking in my head, `OK, give me a reason why I shouldnt go. And none of those people ever gave me a reason why I should not go, Lewis said.I want to be a part of the Olympics, she said. .I think the Olympics are bigger than any golf tournament on the planet. Its bigger than the Masters. Its bigger than the U.S. Open. Its bigger than the Womens Open. Its the biggest thing out there, and I want to be a part of that.None of the top four in mens golf will be part of the Rio Games. The men will have only eight of the top 20 in the world, including Masters champion Danny Willett of England and British Open champion Henrik Stenson of Sweden.The women will have nine of 10, only because South Korea has five players in the top 10 and countries only are allowed to send four.The mens competition is Aug. 11-14, followed by the women on Aug. 17-20. Regardless of who plays, medals will be distributed to a golfer for the first time since George Lyon of Canada won the gold in St. Louis against a 77-man field -- three Canadians, 74 Americans.The women did not play.THE FORMAT: The men and women will compete in medal play over 72 holes, just like they do throughout the golf season. The International Golf Federation has been criticized for not having a team format, which might have given some players motivation to attend. Ty Votaw, the vice presidents of the IGF, has said player support was imperative in golfs bid to get back in the Olympics, and most of them wanted a 72-hole format.THE COURSE: For the longest time, the biggest headache in golfs return to the Olympics was getting the golf course built. American golf architect Gil Hanse was selected to design Olympic Golf Course in Barra da Tijuca, and it was delayed because of politics and environmental lawsuits. A test event was not held until March and involved nine Brazilian players. The course could be the star of the Olympics. It is to become Rios only public course when the Olympics are over to help grow the sport.MALE FAVORITE: Stenson is the highest-ranked player at No. 5 and coming off arguably the greatest final round in a major when he won The Open at Royal Troon. He would be considered a favorite for the mens gold along with two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson, Sergio Garcia of Spain, Rickie Fowler and Justin Rose. Andy Murray won a gold medal in tennis before he won a Grand Slam event, and that could be a strong possibility in golf. Garcia, Fowler, Patrick Reed and Matt Kuchar are among the highest-ranked players to have never won a major.FEMALE FAVORITE: Womens golf doesnt have as much depth as the men, and there are fewer surprises in the big events. While the Koreans have strength in numbers, the favorites start with Lydia Ko of New Zealand and Brooke Henderson of Canada, a pair of teenagers who are No. 1 and No. 2 in the world, and who won the first two majors in the LPGA season. Lexi Thompson is the highest-ranked American and a major champion. Lewis is the most accomplished American, though she is going on two years without a victory.THE FUTURE: The biggest competition might be a year after the Olympics, when the IOC votes which events will be part of the Tokyo Games, and whether golf remains part of the Olympic program beyond 2020. 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The Nets said they would issue another update next week after consultation with their doctors. Kyra Holt found her voice on the volleyball court as a senior playing for Washington State.Last weekend, she lost it, but not before leading her Cougars (12-2) to victories over two top-10 opponents in a three-day span.Washington State debuted in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll at No. 17 on Monday, following wins over previously unbeaten Washington and UCLA. It was the Cougars first win in Seattle since 2001 and first in Los Angeles since 1997.Credit Holt, the espnW volleyball player of the week, for amassing 39 kills and 21 digs in the two matches. Those numbers make her the fifth player in Cougars history to reach 1,000 kills and 1,000 digs in a career.Hoarse after Fridays win at the Huskies gym, where a hearty contingent of Cougar fans turned out despite a five-hour trek, Holt said, Its just awesome. I have no words.Coach Jen Greeny touts Holt, an outside hitter, as an all-around threat who keeps opponents off-balance with her versatility.Teams focus on her offense, but shes a solid passer, a great server, and defensively, she does great things as well, Greeny said.Greeny said Holts leadership has been key in making the Cougars a factor in the Pac-12.Shell call her own timeouts and try to get her teammates to focus in practice, Greeny said. Shes also coachable in that you can get on her, and shell take that feedback and make changes.Holt was AVCA Pacific North Region Freshman of the Year in 2013 and All-Pac-12 first team last season. For the past two years, she has been a tri-captain for the Cougars.We have a lot of underclassmen, and were finally figuring out how to play, said Holt, a mentor to the teams middle hitters in particular. Ive been letting them know its OK to make a mistake, as long as youre trying your best.In addition to Holts weekend numbers, sophomore Claire Martin had 15 block assists and freshman Alexis Dirige had 43 digs in the two matches. Martin is the reigniing Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week.dddddddddddd Holt picked up the conferences offensive honors.We didnt have a lot of middle threats last year, Holt said. It makes my job a lot easier. I dont have to kill the ball every single time. I do get a lot of attacks, which I love, but having a middle attack like ours makes opponents respect our middle.Washington States victory over UCLA was especially significant because the Cougars had dropped 11 straight five-set matches, including one to Baylor on Sept. 17.Last year, we went to five sets with UCLA and Arizona State, and those were just heartbreakers, Holt said. I knew going into the fifth we were not going to lose because Im so sick of losing them.Holt didnt start playing volleyball until she joined her best friend for tryouts in eighth grade. The longtime basketball player, whose father starred at UC Riverside before turning professional in Malta, planned to compete in both sports at Albany High near her hometown, Hercules, California. When she fainted in basketball practice as a freshman, Holt changed her mind.I had been dribbling since I learned how to walk and wanted to be like my dad, she said. I wasnt eating properly and decided I didnt want to do both.The human development major, who plans to become a high school teacher, is excited the Cougars are in the mix in a Pac-12 that boasts eight teams in the top 25. Washington at No. 7, Stanford at No. 9 and UCLA at No. 12 remain ranked ahead of Washington State.We definitely fly under the radar, Holt said. When we have won, well hear its because the other team played bad, and thats been frustrating.Stanford, the nations top blocking team, is next on the schedule, on Friday. Holt, well, lets just say shes excited.I want to play them tonight, she said Sunday. Were ready. ' ' '