The drama between the Rio Olympics 400-meter freestyle gold and silver medalists has dominated the headlines of Australian and Chinese media since the opening day of the Games, triggering a continuing war of words in both countries over Australian swimmer Mack Hortons controversial remarks on Chinese swimmer Sun Yang. Even though Sun has concluded his third Olympic journey after failing to advance to the 1500-meter freestyle final, neither side appears willing to budge on its stance.ESPN editorial teams in China and Australia look back at how the saga unfolded, rose above sports and got blown out of proportion.Where did it all start?Ahead of the 400-meter freestyle final on Aug. 6, Horton said Sun splashed him during a practice to say hello and he didnt respond because he didnt have time for drug cheats --?apparently referring to Suns three-month doping ban in 2014.The Chinese swimming team immediately responded with fury, denying Suns alleged provocation and calling Hortons remarks a well-thought strategy.I think I am OK with playing some psychological warfare but not using this kind of things, Suns coach Zhang Yadong told Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. I think it is kind of dirty, or even despicable. But I believe Sun will be more mature after going through this and will face this type of things in a correct way.After beating Sun and winning gold, Horton said his victory was a win for the good guys. Playing down his perceived rivalry with Sun, he said it was a match between him and an athlete who has tested positive.This is the Australians little trick, Sun responded decisively. Every athlete that has made to the Olympics should deserve respect.Horton has since been targeted in huge waves of online trolling, with many accusing him of conducting personal attacks on Sun. But others have defended him, saying he was simply being forthright about his stance against doping.A diplomatic feud in the pastThe bickering between the two Olympians soon spiraled when Chinas swimming governing body released a statement saying, We think his inappropriate words have greatly damaged sporting ties between China and Australia, and damaged the image of Australian athletes. These comments lack manners, and we strongly ask that Horton apologize.Australia quickly dismissed Chinas call for an official apology, with chef de mission Kitty Chiller saying Horton had the right to express his views.The International Olympic Committee tried to maintain peace, saying?that while athletes are encouraged to enjoy the freedom of speech, they should treat each other with equal respect.It remains unclear whether the latest incident reflects any existing discord between the two swimming teams. After Suns suspension in 2014, Australia banned him from training in certain facilities as the country tightened rules on foreign swimmers anti-doping testing requirements. Denis Cotterell, a renowned Australian swimming coach who had been coaching Sun, also had to cut ties with him.Sun said he didnt know that the medication he was taking for a heart condition contained a banned substance. The World Anti-Doping Agency banned trimetazidine a few months before Suns failed test but reclassified it as a modulator of cardiac metabolism later in 2015. The substance is no longer banned in competition.A 2015 report by Australian tabloid The Daily Telegraph asserted that Sun still trained in the country despite the training ban. The story, headlined Chinese swimming drug cheat Sun Yang secretly training with Australian coaches on the Gold Coast, caused a stir in China.The Global Times, Chinas state-backed newspaper known for its often assertive and nationalistic commentaries, published a controversial op-ed last week lamenting Australias uncivilized acts in dealing with the Sun-Horton saga.A truly bitter rivalry?The perceived hostile rivalry between Sun and Horton might be blown out of proportion.An accomplished Olympic and World Championships medalist, Sun is Chinas top swimmer and is treated as a national treasure. He displays distinct confidence and personality not commonly seen from Chinese athletes and is known for speaking his mind. Horton, on the other hand, was relatively unheralded in Australia before this Olympics, known for his quiet and unassuming style.After his first gold medal and remarks about Sun, he now has become a household name. The notion that the two have a tense relationship appears to be a myth. Xu Qi, a manager with the Chinese swimming team, said?that Sun is actually close to many Australian swimmers, including Horton.The media and public opinion tug of war on Suns doping incident more epitomizes a clash of contrasting views. Hortons voice as well as the support he has garnered fits into a larger trend already seen at the Rio Olympics in which?more athletes are speaking out against doping. China still lags behind in sports technology and management, which can get overlooked outside the country. Its easy for people in the country to feel that their improved efforts in fighting doping arent appreciated.Different receptionsIn China, Suns unparalleled star power in many ways has put swimming in the national spotlight, with around 1.3 million people watching him gliding in Rio toward gold. His latest shocking elimination from the 1500-meter race -- partially a result of cold and fever -- is bound to generate enormous disappointment in the country.In Australia, swimming is popular as a recreational sport with good participation. It is also the countrys most popular Olympic sports thanks to big names like Ian Thorpe. On the international stage, it is the American swim team, not Chinese, that Australia considers a rival in the pool. In addition, because of Hortons relatively small stardom compared to Suns, his Olympic accomplishments will be received much differently back home.Air Force 1 Italia . - Derek Wolfe says hes finally healthy after suffering a seizure in November that doctors now believe was related to the spinal cord injury he suffered in the preseason. Air Force 1 In Offerta . -- Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson asked his players a simple question during Fridays morning shootaround: How many of them had ever been on a team 14 games over . http://www.nikeairforce1scontate.it/ . The third-ranked Ivanovic, who won the event in 2008 and 10, served five aces and broke Wickmayer, also a former winner in 2009, five times. "The result looked easier than it really was," Ivanovic said. Air Force 1 Scontate Uomo . A knee to the thigh might have stung him the most, but his sixth straight double-double made up for the brief burst of pain. Nike Sf Air Force 1 Saldi . 4 Villanova with a 96-68 drubbing on Monday. Wragge hit 9-of-14 from behind the arc, matching Kyle Korvers school record for 3-pointers in a game set in 2003, as Creighton (16-3, 6-1 Big East broke a conference record with 21 treys in the rout.GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Colts coach Chuck Pagano returned home to Indianapolis in a good mood.A 31-26 win Sunday on the road over the Green Bay Packers should do wonders for his teams confidence going into a bye week.Jordan Todman had a 99-yard return for a touchdown on the opening kickoff, Frank Gore rushed for two touchdowns and Andrew Luck shook off two interceptions in the first quarter with two clutch third-down throws in the fourth quarter to hold off the Packers.This was about as close as a must-win game as it could get at midseason for Indianapolis (4-5).Everybody knew exactly where we were and what the stakes were. Its a whole different world today, right now. Tomorrow will be a totally different world, Pagano said. A 4-5 record is way different coming off this then going back home and being 3-6.The Colts survived after letting an 18-point lead with 9:35 left nearly disappear. They withstood Aaron Rodgers comeback attempt.Not an ideal start offensively ... from my game, the two interceptions. Like anything, youve got to move on, Luck said . The defense built up strong early, which was huge. Then made enough plays at the end to win.Rodgers 3-yard touchdown pass to Randall Cobb with 3:29 left got Green Bay (4-4) within five, capping a 14-point spurt in four-plus minutes. Rodgers finished 26 of 43 for 297 yards with three scores and an interception.Luck responded on the Colts next drive with what Pagano called two unbelievable plays.The quarterback dodged a potential sack by blitzing safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to throw a 20-yard pass on third-and-10 with 3:07 left to tight end Jack Doyle.Luck also found T.Y. Hilton for a 27-yard completion on third-and-2 with 2 minutes left to put the game away. He finished 23 of 36, throwing both interceptions to Clinton-Dix.We didnt play good enough, Im disappointed, Im irritated, the fact that we were not sharp as a football team, Packers coach Mike McCarthy said.Other notes and takeaways from the game:PROTECTING LUCKThe Colts, who had allowed an NFL-worst 31 sacks coming into the game, gave their quarterback decent protection. Luck was sacked twice and maneuvered out of other tight spots, including a 7-yard scramble on a bootleg on third-and-1 wiith 37 seconds left in the second quarter.ddddddddddddHe deftly engineered a 15-play, 96-yard drive that ended with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Donte Moncrief with 11 seconds left to give Indianapolis a 21-10 halftime lead.LOW ENERGY?Familiar problems surfaced early for the Packers, who lost their second straight game. The offense had trouble getting going until the fourth quarter. But the defense gave up at least 30 points for a second straight game, and special teams also hurt them.Todmans kickoff return to open the game seemed to be a Green Bay buzz-killer.Weve all got to be a little mentally tougher. I dont understand the way the sideline was after that first play. We go down, lets get a field goal and well win the game. Its 7-3 early on. Weve got to be a little tougher. Thats the mark of a team, Rodgers said.INJURIESRodgers said he had his left foot stepped on pretty hard. I mean, thats a common frustration from time to time, just getting stepped on really badly. Its fine.Cobb finished with two catches for 14 yards. Questionable before the game with a hamstring injury, Cobb didnt play until the second half.I took a conservative approach with him. I was going to use him only when we needed him. Obviously, we needed him in the second half and he gave us everything hes got, McCarthy said.Safety Micah Hyde (shoulder) left in the fourth quarter. The Colts had no injuries to report.FURRY FRIENDA persistent squirrel livened up the crowd at Lambeau Field.The squirrel first made its appearance in the first half, then returned late in the third quarter. With the Packers driving at about the Colts 12, the squirrel dashed along the goal line, forcing the officials to call timeout. The squirrel finally went out of bounds, but not before causing a stir on social media .The Packers had to settle for a 27-yard field goal with 1:46 left to get within 24-13. No word on if the squirrel made the traditional Lambeau Leap to celebrate.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---Follow Genaro Armas at: https://twitter.com/GArmasAP ' ' '