medals: 7 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze)Singles: 1st (2012, 2015), 2nd (2014

GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Phil Jackson says that a recent conversation with New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony factored into his decision to take a win now approach with the team this summer.In a meeting after the season, Jackson asked Anthony, 32, if the Knicks were moving quickly enough to meet Anthonys timeline to win. Jackson said Anthonys response conveyed that hes getting into an age where things have to happen for him, so we decided to activate ourselves.Jackson moved quickly, acquiring Derrick Rose in a trade late last month and signing veterans Joakim Noah, Courtney Lee and Brandon Jennings in free agency.All three players were introduced at the team practice facility on Friday. The club also announced the signings of reserve forward Lance Thomas, European big man Willy Hernangomez and summer leaguer Marshall Plumlee.Jackson and the rest of the front office believe that theyve put together a team with a little more experience [and] a little more competitive power than in seasons past.The Knicks won a total of 49 games in Jacksons first two full years as team president, which already has included two head coaches.Jackson shied away from making playoff predictions on Friday but said the club would be more competitive than last season, when the Knicks won just 32 games and missed the playoffs for the third consecutive year.We like this team, Jackson said. Joakim Noah has been somebody thats been on my list for quite a long time.One concern for the Knicks this season will be the possibility of injuries. Rose has played in 39 percent of possible games since the start of the 2013-14 season because of several knee injuries. 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Thousands of Southern California fans enveloped the Trojans to celebrate an improbable win secured by an interim coach, an inconsistent kicker and a thin defence that wouldnt break.Ma Long Date of birth1988-10-20Birthplace LiaoningHeight175 cmWeight72.0 kgOlympic Games (1 medal: 1 gold)Team: 1st (2012)World Championships (12 medals: 8 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze)Singles: 1st (2015), 3rd (2009, 2011, 2013)Doubles: 1st (2011), 2nd (2009)Team: 1st (2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016)Asian Games (6 medals: 5 gold, 1 bronze)Singles: 1st (2010)Doubles: 1st (2014), 3rd (2006)Team: 1st (2006, 2010, 2014)World Cup (10 medals: 7 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze)Singles: 1st (2012, 2015), 2nd (2014), 3rd (2008, 2009)Team: 1st (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015)Longing for singles success in RioAt 27, Chinas Ma Long is dreaming of adding the Olympic mens singles title to his already phenomenal haul. The table tennis star has a chance to become just the 5th male player to complete a Grand Slam (holding the Olympic, world championship and World Cup singles crowns).dddddddddddd.Long has dominated the sport in recent years, and no more so than in 2015. He became singles world champion, won the World Cup (singles and team) and the World Tour Grand Finals (singles), losing just 1 game in international competition and 5 overall.An 8-time world champion, who won team gold with China at London 2012, Long has been world number 1 since March 2015. Singles gold in Rio will guarantee his status as one of the