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TORONTO -- Top-ranked Novak Djokovic survived a scare to beat Gilles Muller 7-5, 7-6 (3) on Wednesday in the Rogers Cup, his final event before the Rio Olympics.I actually think that Toronto is a great way for me to prepare for the Olympic Games and whats coming up after that, Djokovic said. But also, you know, I enjoy my time in this tournament that I always love playing.The Serbian star noted that he had extra time off after falling in the third round at Wimbledon. The Rogers Cup rotates between Toronto and Montreal, with the women playing in Montreal this week.I enjoy Canada, both cities, Toronto and Montreal, and the past results in history show that I have a good time on Canadian soil, so I try to get the best out of it, said Djokovic, the tournament winner in 2007, 2011 and 2012.Djokovic struggled against Muller in his first hard-court match since March, both with his serves and his short game. Ultimately, unforced errors were Mullers undoing, with both sets easily in reach of the unseeded player from Luxembourg.Gilles Muller is a very difficult player to play against in quick conditions, Djokovic said. He takes away the time of the opponent. He serves and volleys second serve a lot, as well, which hes one of the rare guys that does that. He likes to play quick, and I think the warm day like today played a lot in his favor.Djokovic will face qualifier Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic in the third round.Third-seeded Kei Nishikori of Japan downed American Dennis Novikov 6-4, 7-5; and fourth-seeded Milos Raonic of Canada beat Taiwans Lu Yen-hsun 6-3, 6-3.American qualifier Ryan Harrison outlasted ninth-seeded countryman John Isner 7-6 (3), 6-7 (4), 6-4, and 10th-seeded Gael Monfils of France topped Canadas Vasek Pospisil, Canada, 7-6 (6), 6-0. Monfils won the Citi Open on Sunday in Washington.Scarpe Puma Uomo Scontate .Y. - Nelson Mandela will be honoured by the New York Yankees with a plaque in Monument Park. Ingrosso Scarpe Puma . -- Gus Malzahn finally had his day in Fayetteville. http://www.pumaoutletitalia.it/ .C. -- When North Carolina freshman Ryan Switzer reported to training camp in August he was a little miffed to learn he was third on the depth chart at punt returner. Scarpe Puma Saldi Uomo . Louis Blues teammates who would also be participating in the Olympics, Alex Pietrangelo felt right at home, no different in some ways to the travel experience of any old road trip – save for the length of the journey, that is. Puma Scarpe Uomo . Traditional contenders Brazil, Greece and Turkey drew the other three spots to complete the 24-team field for this summers tournament in Spain, basketball governing body FIBA announced Saturday at its meeting in Barcelona.GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Jim McElwains second season at Florida cant possibly have as many twists as his first.The Gators dealt with a costly suspension, celebrated a surprising division championship and then endured a dreadful final three games in 2015. For players and coaches, it was staggering, exhilarating and ultimately humbling.The journey also may provide some valuable lessons as Florida heads into Year 2 of McElwains tenure.This team has to understand that what they did a year ago was kind of discover, kind of discovered a little bit maybe what was possible, McElwain said. And yet (we) learned some lessons along the way about understanding, never being satisfied. And hopefully even all the older players understand that they never made it. In other words, you cant go into coast (mode).Instead, the Gators hope to learn how to finish.After unexpectedly clinching the Southeastern Conferences Eastern Division last November, Florida lost its final three games. McElwains team was exposed and overmatched against rival Florida State, against Alabama in the league title game and against Michigan in the Citrus Bowl. The Gators managed just two offensive touchdowns in those losses and were outscored 97-24.Quarterback play was among the main issues, with Treon Harris having more turnovers than touchdowns in those games and getting sacked 13 times. Harris started the final eight games after Will Grier was suspended for one year for violating the NCAAs policy on performance-enhancing drugs.Harris and Grier have since transferred, leaving Florida with a college journeyman, a graduate transfer and two freshmen at quarterback.Luke Del Rio, the son of Oakland Raiders coach Jack Del Rio, is the front-runner to win the starting job despite throwing just 18 somewhat meaningful passes at Alabama (2013), Oregon State (2014) and Florida (2015).Whether its Del Rio, former Purdue starter Austin Appleby, Feleipe Franks or fellow freshman Kyle Trask under center, McElwain expects the offense to be dramatically better this fall.ddddddddddddThe Gators ranked 100th in the nation in scoring and 112th in yards last season.Our quarterback room, their grasping of the things we are trying to accomplish and their knowledge will allow us to do maybe some different things that maybe we didnt do a year ago, offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier said.Here are some other things to know about Florida heading into the season:---DEFENSE REIGNS: Floridas defense was among the best in the SEC last season, and the Gators expect the same this year despite having to replace six starters. Jalen Tabor appears to be the programs next star cornerback while linebacker Jarrad Davis and defensive linemen CeCe Jefferson and Caleb Brantley also could make big leaps.TROUBLED RECEIVERS: Antonio Callaway, Tyrie Cleveland and Rick Wells could be suspended to start the season because of legal issues. Callaway has been accused of sexual assault, a case being handled by the university. Cleveland and Wells, both freshmen, are facing felony charges for allegedly firing BB guns into a residential hall last month.KEY GAMES: The Gators essentially play five games -- at Tennessee, against LSU, against Georgia, at Arkansas and at Florida State -- that will determine their season.PREDICTION: With one of the weakest non-conference schedules in recent history -- Florida hosts UMass, North Texas and Presbyterian, teams that combined for six wins in 2015 -- the Gators should be a lock to win nine games. And since Georgia, Missouri and South Carolina have new coaches, they also should be in the hunt in the SEC East.SEASON OPENER: Sept. 3 against UMass. It will be the teams first meeting.---AP college football website: collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '