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RIO DE JANEIRO -- Emanuele Birarelli tested his tender right ankle for the first time and all felt fine. Then, he and his Italian teammates celebrated their latest impressive Olympic win by beating host Brazil on its home court.Italy welcomed back Birarelli after a one-game absence with an ankle injury, and the fourth-ranked Italians sent Brazil to a second straight defeat Saturday in a matchup of the two top teams in Pool A.Im happy to be back, my ankle held up well, the Italy captain said. It was hard to be out and get an injury early in the Olympics, but then we realized it wasnt that bad.Italy responded after dropping the first set to win 23-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-15. The raucous Maracanazinho arena fell quiet for the second time in three nights after top-ranked Brazils four-set loss to the United States on Thursday.As thrilling as it is to beat Brazil on its home turf, the Italians have their sights much higher: the top of the medal stand in Rio de Janeiro.Playing against Brazil and winning in Brazil is always important and gives us great pride. We played a very hard match, Italy coach Gianlorenzo Blengini said. But its only one game.The Italians are now in prime position heading into the final preliminary match Monday against Canada. Brazil wraps up pool action by facing France.Biarelli was sidelined for a sweep of Mexico on Thursday after spraining his right ankle against the United States two days earlier.Im very happy with this win against Brazil because we beat Brazil in Brazil, but this is only one, Birarelli said. There are big matches to come.Brazil coach Bernardo Rezende patted Birarelli on the back and offered a congratulatory handshake to Blengini afterward, knowing his young Brazilian squad now must beat France on Monday night to avoid elimination.Both teams are in the same situation, whoever wins stays and whoever loses will go home, Rezende said. Theres pressure, of course, playing in Brazil in front of our people. We have to transform that pressure into enthusiasm. We must just believe, stay calm and focus on the next match. DeMarcus Cousins Kings Jersey . Radwanska, making her debut in the Seoul tournament, hit eight aces in a match that lasted 1 hour, 4 minutes at Olympic Park tennis stadium. "It was definitely a very good match -- I was playing really good tennis," Radwanska said. DeAaron Fox Jersey . -- Charline Labonte couldnt have asked for a better homecoming. http://www.nbakingsonline.com/Authentic-Harry-Giles-Kings-Jersey/ . They had already blown a double-digit lead, fans were hitting the exits, and a long seven-game road trip waited at the end. DeMarcus Cousins Jersey . -- There were a lot of firsts for the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Peja Stojakovic Jersey . -- Team after team passed on Andre Ellington in the draft. After several years together, U.S. womens soccer star Allie Long married longtime love Jose Batista over the weekend in Miami. The soccer-playing pair were joined by family, friends and -- of course -- lots and LOTS of soccer players.What a beautiful love ??? #lablanquitagoesbatistaA photo posted by Christen Press (@christenpress) onOct 30, 2016 at 11:29am PDTAlex Morgan, who helped organize a picture-perfect bachelorette party earlier this month, was the maid of honor. Long called Morgan her real life actual wedding angel on Instagram, and Morgan clearly took her responsibilities seriously. Of course, that role included getting the party started with Long and Kelley OHara in the photo booth.The Queen (or king) herself! #lablanquitagoesbatistaA photo posted by Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) onOct 30, 2016 at 7:29am PDTFellow USWNT star Tobin Heath, who played with Long at North Carolina, was also a bridesmaid -- and she even toasted the couple during the reception.MMr & Mrs Batista ??A photo posted by tobin powell heath (@tobinheath) onOct 30, 2016 at 4:35pm PDTOther teammates in attendance included Ali Krieger, Ashlyn Harris, Christen Press, Emily Sonnett and Lindsey Horan.dddddddddddd Lucky for us, the team gathered for a totally necessary wedding team photo.Congratulations Allie & Jose!! ?? It was such an honor having this incredible group of women at Villa Woodbine! ?????? @allie_long_ @alexmorgan13 @tobinheath @akrieger11 @kelleyohara @ashlynharris24 @christenpress @lindseyhoran11 @emilysonnett #lablanquitagoesbatista #sheLONGgone #villawoodbinebride #billhansencateringA photo posted by Villa Woodbine (@villa_woodbine) onOct 30, 2016 at 9:17am PDTCongrats, Allie and Jose!See something entertaining on social media that you think deserves to be shared? Let me know on Twitter, @darcymaine_espn. ' ' '