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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Tennessee Titans coach Mike Mularkey decided his starters would play one series Thursday night, and for the defense, that meant a single snap.The Titans forced and recovered a fumble on the games first play, setting up a touchdown as they beat Miami 21-10 in the Dolphins remodeled stadium.Tennessee defensive end DaQuan Jones jarred the ball loose from Jay Ajayi, and Rashad Johnson recovered. Three plays later, rookie Derrick Henry scored on a 1-yard run, and that was the last action for almost all Titans first-teamers.Im happy with the defense with a turnover on the first play, Mularkey said. Im happy with the offense scoring a touchdown off of the turnover. Those are things good teams do.The game gave South Floridians their first chance to check out the $500 million renovation of the Dolphins stadium, including a canopy and new video boards, as the project made its tight deadline.We had over 600 workers here, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for eight months, Dolphins president Tom Garfinkel said. Thats what it took to get it done.Any attendance boost will have to wait, however. The crowd totaled perhaps 20,000, meaning the stadium was less than one-third full.Quarterbacks Marcus Mariota and Ryan Tannehill didnt play. Most of the Dolphins starters were held out, and coaches on both teams used the game to evaluate players trying to make the roster.The Titans finished the exhibition season 3-1, and the Dolphins went 2-2. Both teams open the regular season Sept. 11, with Miami at Seattle, and Tennessee hosting Minnesota.ROOKIE WATCHDolphins: G Laremy Tunsil, their first-round pick and a likely starter, was nursing a minor foot injury and didnt play as a precaution. RB Kenyan Drake made his preseason debut and had a 33-yard reception.Titans: Heisman Trophy winner Henry carried seven times for 62 yards, including a 26-yard run.He has done a great job since he has stepped in, whether its pass protection or running the ball, Mariota said. Were happy to have him.Undrafted DE Mehdi Abdesmad had a tackle for a loss and a sack.POSITION BATTLESMiami: Ajayi had three carries for 13 yards and dropped a pass to go along with his fumble.I was a little disappointed he put the ball on the ground, coach Adam Gase said. I know its the fourth preseason game, and everybody kind of looks at this game and shrugs their shoulders. But any time you walk on that field, its important. To have that happen, I expect better from him.Ajayi may lose the starting job to Arian Foster, who didnt play. CB Tony Lippett, battling rookie Xavien Howard for a starting job, had a first-quarter interception. Howard made his preseason debut and had three tackles.Tennessee: RB Bishop Sankey, a 2014 second-round pick fighting for a roster spot, didnt get a carry until the second half and finished with 25 yards in eight carries. S Kevin Byard, a third-round pick making a bid for playing time, had an interception in the end zone. Alex Tanney, trying to make the team as the third QB, went 17 for 20 for 168 yards with two interceptions. Third-string running back Antonio Andrews scored on two short runs.INJURY UPDATEDolphins: Reserve LB Mike Hull left the game in the first half with a hip injury.Titans: Mularkey said his team had no injuries.QUOTABLEDolphins: DE Julius Warmsley, battling for a roster spot, said it will nerve-wracking awaiting the coaches decision. Its always a grind for people like me in my position, he said. You always have to be the hardest-working person out there, because if youre not, Joe Schmoe will come in and sweep your spot.Titans: I just wanted to come out there and show them I could play, Andrews said. I got my wind up and just rocked with it.WEATHERING THE STORMMariota said his family was OK while bracing for the second of two tropical storms this week in his native Hawaii.A crazy deal with those two hurricanes, he said. Hopes and prayers out to them.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFLFake Vans For Sale . MORITZ, Switzerland -- Fog prevented downhill racers from getting their Olympic dress rehearsal. Fake Vans Website . The Clippers were angry about blowing a big lead; the Kings didnt like being in that kind of hole and nearly digging themselves out only to lose. https://www.vansfake.com/ . PAUL, Minn. Fake Vans From China . 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I mean, 35 or 44 or whatever age you have, its everyones own choice how long you want to continue.The answer for both of them is no more.The 35-year-old Cancellara confirmed he is sticking with his plan to retire this season after winning the gold medal in the Olympic time trial. And Armstrong also said she was content with her place in the sport after grabbing her third-consecutive time trial gold on Wednesday, the eve of her 43rd birthday.Any athlete would like to keep coming back, but there does come a point where you wont be able to perform at that level any longer, she said. Ive probably pushed it to the maximum level.Ask any athlete how he or she wants to go out and chances are youll hear: On top. Still, far too many cling to the spotlight too long, their skills diminished and ability eroded by the constant churning of time.Yet the Olympics are one place where athletes historically step away at their peak. For one thing, its the worlds biggest sporting stage. More practically, many athletes cant imagine going through four more years of the training, injuries, travel and competition that come with working toward the quadrennial extravaganza.American swimmer Mark Spitz retired at 22 after capturing a then-record seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Eight years later, Mike Eruzione led the United States hockey team to its Miracle on Ice gold-medal upset over the Soviet Union at Lake Placid, then decided to retire when he realized he could never match what he accomplished that winter.A combination of factors pushed Cancellara and Armstrong to retire.Sure, Cancellaras age was a consideration, but the Swiss cyclist also had other priorities. The amount of time he has dedicated to training over 16 years as a professional is mind-numbing, the commitment to eating right and recovvering properly draining.dddddddddddd.He has a wife and two daughters, and wants to see all of them more.Two gold medals, the silver medal, and especially this gold medal in the last days and weeks of my life as a sports athlete makes me very proud, he said, and closing my history as an athlete like this, yeah, its more than anything I thought possible.Armstrong said age came into play, too, noting it took two full days of cold baths, massage and recovery following Sundays road race to be ready for the time trial. It didnt always used to be that hard.But she also has a life at home in Boise, Idaho, that beckons her. Five-year-old son Lucas was at the finish line along the Brazilian coast to greet his mom on Wednesday, and Armstrong enjoys doting on him too much to spend so much time away. Shes also the director of community health at a hospital, and wants to spend more time doing the kind of outreach that truly drives her these days.Ill go back home and everyone will be super excited, my super fans, Armstrong said, and Ill go on with my legacy -- being to help improve the health of people in Idaho.Both riders acknowledged they will never be able to fully divorce themselves from the sport, and their accomplishments make that virtually impossible. Cancellara is recognized not just in Switzerland but across Europe. He is one of the most popular riders of his generation, the powerhouse known as Spartacus.And every time Armstrong goes to an Albertsons grocery store back in Boise, an in-and-out trip to grab milk and eggs turns into an hourlong odyssey. People want to stop and chitchat, and Armstrong has a hard time saying no -- especially to the kids.My husband will be like, `Where did you really go? Armstrong said. I spend time with people in my community, and thats what Im grateful for. One of the things I cant wait for is my next school visit and to talk to kids and show them my gold medal. I cant wait. ' ' '