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RIO DE JANEIRO -- The Japanese arrived in Rio beaming with confidence and a very simple goal: Win the countrys first Olympic medal in womens basketball.That hasnt changed. Not even facing the daunting task of having to pull off one of the greatest Olympic upsets ever and beat the U.S. womens team to keep that dream alive.Outside of our team, nobody believes we can do that, but we still believe we can, Japan assistant coach Tom Hovasse said. If we play our basketball, were a tough out. If were shooting like we are ... were a tough team to beat.The Japanese were banned by FIBA in November 2014 for allowing two basketball leagues to operate in the country, a violation of the world governing bodys statutes. But they rebounded and played their way into their first Olympics since 2004 and fourth overall as the FIBA Asian champs in 2015. So they arent backing down from any challenge.Everybody, all the reporters and everybodys watching, theyre probably surprised at what Japan has done, 5-foot-9 forward Mika Kurihara said with Hovasse translating. Were not. ... We want to do more, and thats the feeling I think for everybody.The team, filled with speedy shooters unafraid to drive into the lane, already has matched its three victories in 1996 in Atlanta for the most wins in any games. And they even and have a win against the U.S. -- in the 1976 Olympics. It was one of the rare losses for the Americans, who are 63-3 all-time in the Olympics, have won 46 straight and looking for a sixth consecutive gold medal.The Japanese, however, nearly stunned the worlds No. 2 team during group play, jumping out to a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter over Australia on Aug. 11. But their legs gave out, and it took 37 points from Liz Cambage to help the Opals pull out the win.I hate playing Japan, Cambage said. I respect the girls. What they lack in height, they make up for in speed and quicks.Japans top player, Ramu Tokashiki, plays on WNBA Seattle Storm where she is teammate of Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart.Geno Auriemma has been impressed with how Japan has competed.I dont think theres another team in the world that plays the way they do, the U.S. coach said. Play as quickly as they do, as crisp together as they play and do as many things as Japan does, I think they are unique in the world in that respect.China coach Thomas Maher has seen more than enough of Japan not to be surprised at how the Asian nation is playing in these games. The Australian native said Japan sticks to its defensive plan and uses its speed to move the ball well offensively.Well, nobodys going to match USA, lets face it, Maher said. But you know I think Japan have been great for a couple of years now. Theyre a great team. 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Orleans Darkwa has started at running back for the Giants each of the past two weeks, with Bobby Rainey handling a substantial workload as the passing-down back.The Giants have the 27th-ranked rushing attack, averaging 83.6 yards per game.[Jennings is] coming along. Were keeping our fingers crossed, offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan said. I know hes been chomping at the bit and hes been really close last week and we were hoping he couldve been there for us. Of course, it didnt work out and he wasnt able to playy.dddddddddddd Excited. He did more [Thursday]. Its a wait-and-see type situation. Keep our fingers crossed. Wed love to have him back.Pierre-Paul was hurt in Sunday nights loss to the Green Bay Packers. He didnt seem to think his groin injury was anything serious.No question Ill be out there, he said Thursday.Pierre-Paul wouldve been a substantial loss if he was unable to play. The Giants are last in the NFL with four sacks.Defensive end Olivier Vernon (wrist) also remains on the injury report, although he was a full participant in practice. Vernon and Pierre-Paul each have one sack this season.The Giants who didnt practice Thursday and are likely to miss Sundays game are cornerback Eli Apple (groin), safeties Nat Berhe (concussion) and Darian Thompson (foot) and offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse (calf).Wide receiver and returner Dwayne Harris (toe) also missed practice but could be ready for the Ravens.Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, linebacker Devon Kennard and tight end Jerell Adams?also were limited participants during Thursdays practice. ' ' '