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RIO DE JANEIRO -- In the unpredictable sport of BMX cycling, where races last just about 40 seconds, a strong start means a lot. Emmanuel Moseley Jersey .Get to the front after the first turn, and theres a good chance a rider will be able to avoid the kind of wreck-filled chaos that marked the action in the mens quarterfinal round at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on a breezy afternoon.Its always the key, Australias Sam Willoughby said, but especially ... when its windy like this and theres carnage out there.An early lead will come in handy for riders in the mens and womens semifinals beginning Friday afternoon, with the medal races later in the day.Willoughby is on a roll headed into the semis after winning all three of his heats in the quarters on Thursday . Australian teammate Anthony Dean also had a strong quarterfinal round, while the United States and the Netherlands each sent all three of their cyclists into the mens semis.We dont have lanes and its a full-contact sport, so the start is very important, Willoughby, the 2012 silver medalist, said this week. To get out front at the first corner, you can run your own race from there and create your own destiny a bit.Its tough enough just to have a chance to lead the pack after the first turn.The action begins with cyclists released from a starting gate at the top of a ramp three stories tall. They pedal furiously down the ramp and pick up speed to jump hills and maneuver through turns on the roughly quarter mile-long course.U.S. rider Alise Post said she thinks riders reach a speed of 35 to 40 mph just a few seconds into the race. Theres no suspension on the bikes, either.Its very demanding for sure, Post said.The series of jumps after the starting ramp leads into the wide first turn. Inside position is important. Stay out in front and there is a greater likelihood that a rider wont get caught up in the pack of cyclists desperately trying to catch up.And this all might happen in a span of 10 seconds, maybe less.The alternative is to scramble from behind, which isnt uncommon, though less desirable.A contenders day can end in a hurry. In the quarterfinals on Thursday, two-time gold medalist Maris Strombergs barely missed the cut after getting set back from a crash in his first heat that also involved Britains Liam Phillips. Joris Daudet of France, the reigning world champion, also got knocked out after crashing.Theres still 800 feet of track that you cant mess up on ... because seven guys will pass you, no problem, U.S. rider Nic Long said. Its never easy. 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CLEVELAND -- Theyre rarely flashy, hardly appealing and downright tough to watch at times.The New York Giants play bland, boring football -- just how they like it.Hey, its just about finding ways, Eli Manning said.Manning threw three touchdown passes -- two to Odell Beckham Jr. -- and Jason Pierre-Paul returned a fumble for a TD as the Giants extended their winning streak to six games, holding off Cleveland 27-13 on Sunday to keep the pitiful Browns winless.At the end of a long holiday weekend, the Giants (8-3) looked as if they gorged on too much turkey and apple pie on Thanksgiving. They stumbled and staggered for much of the game before finally putting away the Browns (0-12) to give New York its longest winning streak since 2008.The Giants dont overwhelm anyone, but they do just enough to win and are in position to make the playoffs for the first time since 2011.Whatever it is, a win is a win, said Beckham, who had six catches for 96 yards and had a TD punt return called back. I dont think we took a step back today, but I definitely think we could have taken a bigger step forward. We got time. A couple more games left and now its time to progress this week.Manning threw a 32-yard TD pass to Beckham in the second quarter and added a 4-yarder to the star wide receiver with 5:10 left as the Giants avoided what would have been a devastating loss.They were lethargic and inconsistent on offense. On defense, the Giants gave up a few big plays and were probably fortunate they were playing the Browns.We have to get better, Giants coach Ben McAdoo said. We believe were going to win and find a way to get the game in our favor in the end.Its getting worse for the Browns, who have dropped 15 in a row since last season and are facing the possibility of joining the 2008 Detroit Lions as the only teams to go 0-16.Cleveland is 3-30 since ending the 2014 season with five consecutive losses.Following the game, Browns coach Hue Jackson had a lengthy meeting with upper management before meeting with reporters. Jackson was emotional when he talked about what this season has done to him.Being 0-12 is probably the hardest thing ever, he said. Ive never been through this, but Im not going to fall off the cliff. Do I get disappointed and frustrated? Yes. I dont want you to think I dont get mad or sad. I go through all those emotions, but at the same time I know what I signed up for.I know there are injuries and the things weve been through this season, where we are, where were trying to go. Kevin Greene Jersey. You can either beat yourself up, and I do that enough, or you can put your head down and keep fighting and push through this. Thats what were going to do as a football team and an organization.Browns quarterback Josh McCown, back in the lineup after rookie Cody Kessler sustained his second concussion last week, finished with 322 yards passing and threw a TD pass to rookie Corey Coleman.With the Giants leading 14-6, Pierre-Paul rumbled 43 yards for his third career TD.The defensive end, who had three of New Yorks seven sacks, snagged the ball after McCowns arm was struck by Johnathan Hankins and raced to the end zone, putting the Giants ahead by two touchdowns.It was an interception, Pierre-Paul joked afterward. The ball never touched the ground.Robbie Gould missed the extra point, and that became a brief concern when McCown hooked up with Coleman to make it 20-13 with 8:17 left.However, Manning responded with a 73-yard drive, connecting with Beckham for 41 yards, before the scoring strike.We knew it was going to be a tough game, Manning said.GIANT STEPSThe 14-point margin was the Giants largest this season. New York collected its first seven wins by a combined 27 points, none by more than a touchdown.LOSERS LISTThe Browns joined seven franchises that have lost at least their first 12 games: the 2008 Lions; 1980 Saints (0-14); 1976 Buccaneers (0-14); 2011 Colts (0-13), 2007 Dolphins (0-13); 2001 Lions (0-12) and 1977 Bucs (0-12).MOVING UPWith his 37-yard completion to Cruz in the second quarter, Manning moved past Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton (47,003) for eighth place in career yards. Up next is Warren Moon (49,325), but Manning has a long way to go to catch brother, Peyton, who finished with 71,940 yards.BANGED-UPBeckham went out briefly in the first quarter with an injured right thumb. He underwent X-rays and missed just one series before returning.Giants backup safety Nate Berhe sustained a concussion while covering a kickoff in the second quarter. Also, New York defensive end Owa Odighizuwa left with an injured left knee in the second quarter.Browns right guard John Greco sustained a mid-foot sprain.UP NEXTGiants: Visit Pittsburgh next Sunday.Browns: Have their open date next weekend.---For more NFL coverage: AP NFL webs
