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Toulons three-season reign as the champions of Europe is over after they were beaten 19-16 in their Champions Cup quarter-final by Racing 92 on Sunday. Gerald Everett Rams Jersey . A 78th-minute penalty from the boot of French scrum-half Maxime Machenaud kicked Racing into their first semi-final, knocking out the reigning champions.Machenaud took over the goal-kicking duties from Dan Carter who sustained a leg injury, but the 27-year-old was shaky off the tee, missing with three earlier attempts. But he kept his nerve when it mattered most to send his side into a semi-final date with Leicester Tigers. Dan Carter was over the moon after Racing 92 narrowly beat Toulon in the Champions Cup quarter-final The home side started brightly at the Stade Yves du Manoir, racing into a 10-point lead within the space of three minutes.The points started to flow from the kick-off as the referee penalised Charles Ollivon at the first ruck on the Toulon 22-metre line, and Carter made no mistake with a simple shot at goal. Delon Armitage found losing to Racing 92 in the Champions Cup quater-finals a tough way to finish his time at Toulon Carter was back in action a few minutes later when Argentinian wing Juan Imhoff latched onto an interception on halfway from Maxime Mermoz before racing to the corner. Carter added the extras from wide out.The champions were on the ropes, but the returning Matt Giteau steadied the ship from outside half and when Josua Tuisova evaded the attention of Racing lock Francois van der Merwe and advanced into the home 22, Ollivon was on hand to take the off-load and atone for his earlier error with a try.Jonathan Pelissie added the conversion to make it 17 points in 10 minutes between the sides before kicking a further penalty on the stroke of half-time to level the scores at 10-10. Ali Williams and Will Greenwood analysis Racing 92s quarter-final victory over three times champions Toulon Toulon got the better of the early exchanges in the second half as Pelissie stepped up to kick another penalty four minutes after the interval. But no sooner had they got their noses in front, Toulon gave away two penalties in succession.With Carter struggling with a knee medial ligament injury, Machenaud took over the goal-kicking duties and having missed one at the end of the first half, he missed another early in the second.He then made amends when he got another shot to level the scores at 13-13 before putting Racing into a 16-13 lead on 53 minutes.Pelissie responded on the hour, making it 16-16, before the game reached a dramatic finale.Delon Armitage and Machenaud missed good chances in the final 10 minutes, but the latters 20-metre penalty two minutes from time sent Racing through. Robert Woods Womens Jersey . Despite the cost, effort and an improved steroid test, its possible that very few -- if any -- positives will be detected, Dr. Richard Budgett told The Associated Press in an interview. "We just dont know what the results from Torino will be," Budgett said. 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He took a week and a half off after Wimbledon to rest and begin preparation for Rio and beyond at the expense of missing tournaments like the Rogers Cup in Toronto last week, where 1,000 rankings points were forfeited for the 2015 champion.The Olympics means a lot to me, Murray said Thursday, two days after being named the flag-bearer for Great Britain at Fridays opening ceremonies. Thats why this is my priority. And yeah, I lost a few ranking points, but thats fine. I was willing to sacrifice that to give myself the best chance to do well here.The native Scot was also questioned about whether his political leanings factored into his decision after he spoke out in favor of Scottish independence more than a year ago, a referendum that was denied.Ive been competing for Great Britain since I was 10 years old, Murray said. It was the first time I traveled abroad. ... My record when I compete for my country speaks for itself. I love the feeling of competing for my country.Murray cited his Davis Cup victories for Britain and called the day he won his gold medal in singles and silver in mixed doubles with Laura Robson at the 2012 London Games one of the best days in my professional life.And Im going to try my best to make the country proud again after another good run, he added.Being named the flag-bearer makes Rio that much sweeter for Murray, a three-time Olympian who said he was humbled and speechless when told the news as he was getting into bed Tuesday night.By far its the proudest moment in my professional career, he said. I never, ever thought Id get the opportunity to do this. ... Ill remember it the rest of my life.The message was carried by Mark England, Great Britains chef de mission, who spoke of Murrays perseverance throughoout his career. Joe Namath Womens Jersey. I was thinking so many things when he told me, Murray said. I couldnt absorb everything he said. I just kept saying, Thank you so much.Murray, 29, was equally flustered when the team gathered for photographs Wednesday night, when he had to carry the flag for the first time.Im going to blame the photographers for what happened last night because I was given directions and then I ended up putting the flag in front of Princess Annes face, Murray said to chuckles from the media. I didnt know what to do, to be honest. They were telling me put the flag here, but the flag is huge, so as soon as I moved it, it was covering someones face, and last night didnt go so well.Asked how the princess reacted, Murray quipped, I think she said, Make sure you dont poke my eye out. Something along those lines. I hope she was OK. I didnt mean to do that. I was just following directions.Murray was chosen ahead of such favorites as boxer Nicola Adams and rower Katherine Grainger.Its fully deserved, and its great for British tennis as well to have someone like him representing all of the athletes [on Friday], said teammate Johanna Konta.Murrays first appearance on the tennis court will be Sunday, when he will play both singles and doubles with younger brother Jamie. Ranked No. 2 in the world, Andy Murray said he will be ready after Friday nights festivities, which he said will be inspiring.With stars such as Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka opting out of Rio because of injuries, Murray and world No. 1 Novak Djokovic are the favorites to win gold.Roger and Stan, if they were both here, everyone who has won a Grand Slam in the last 10 years or so would be playing here, Murray said. So thats unfortunate they both got injured, and some people obviously had different concerns about coming here.Maybe everyone thinks differently. For me, the Olympics is the biggest sporting event by far, and Im proud to be here to represent my country. ' ' '