OKLAHOMA CITY -- At the end of Monday nights victory over the New York Knicks, Russell Westbrook was visibly exhausted.He was so tired, he took a seat on the bench to do his postgame interview before lumbering back to the locker room.The reason for the lack of energy was that he had just compiled another triple-double to his growing resume. With 27 points, 18 rebounds and 14 assists, he led the Thunder in all three categories.His rebounding, his loose ball plays, when he does that it sends an unbelievable message to our team the way he fights and competes, Thunder coach Billy Donovan said. Its historic what hes doing, but theres also another side of it too, that hes a pretty complete point guard all the way around.The numbers Westbrook are putting up on his triple-double binge are getting into the obscenely great. He is averaging double figures in points (30.9), assists (11.3) and rebounds (10.3). The only other player to average double-figure numbers in all three categories this late into the season was Oscar Robertson.Heading into Wednesdays game with the Washington Wizards, Westbrook has eight triple-doubles on the season and 45 for his career. If Westbrook gets another triple-double Wednesday, that will be three in a row.Yet, there is only one stat category that Westbrook will talk about when hes asked about his run on triple-doubles. That is wins and losses.After going through a recent losing streak, the Thunder (11-8) won their last three games.Winning is sustainable, Westbrook said told ESPN.com. My job is to go out and find the best way to win games. Right now, we won three straight, and that is the most important to me.Like Westbrook, Washingtons John Wall is also coming into the game after posting a triple-double -- albeit a different one -- Monday night. In a 101-95 overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings, Wall tallied 19 points, 11 assists, 11 turnovers and eight rebounds.While Walls hands will be full trying to slow down Westbrook, the focus of the Oklahoma City fans will be on Walls coach, Scott Brooks.Brooks makes his first return to Oklahoma City since being fired at the end of the 2014-15 season.Yet, that hasnt taken away the excitement Brooks said he has for seeing members of the Thunder organization.We had a great run. Unfortunately it ended for me but thats the business were in. I have a lot of respect for the organization, Brooks told The Washington Post. I have a tremendous amount of respect for the players that I coached. I still communicate with all of them. Even now that Im back in the NBA Im thankful for the job that I have now but it also brings back a lot of memories.However, his first season with the Wizards, it is not going as he had hoped. Washington is 6-10 and in third place in the Southeast Division. 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Rio treats about half of its raw sewage, dumping the rest into the waters surrounding the area of 12 million people.RIO DE JANEIRO -- Michael Phelps has a lot of memorable moments at the Olympics.This one ranks right up there.Adding another honor to his remarkable career, Phelps was chosen to carry the U.S. flag in Friday nights opening ceremony at Maracana Stadium.The pick seemed obvious -- Phelps, after all, is the most decorated athlete in Olympic history and will be competing in his fifth Summer Games -- but he was clearly overwhelmed Wednesday after being selected in a vote of American athletes representing each sport.RIO DE JANEIRO -- The first Olympics in Brazil are underway -- aptly with soccer games in the sports spiritual home and a win for the hosts.In Rio de Janeiros Olympic Stadium, the Brazilian womens team eased to a 3-0 victory at the start of its quest for a first Olympic gold.Its an early sporting high for Brazil, where reservations about the cost of bringing the Olympics to South America for the first time have produced violent reactions.As the Olympic torch relay reached Rio, there were fresh signs that strife could disrupt the games. Police used tear gas to break up protests against salary delays for public workers. Other protesters are demanding improvements in education and healthcare, with some angered by the $12 billion -- a mix of public and private money -- being spent on building venues and infrastructure for the Olympics.NFLSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers signed linebacker NaVorro Bowman to a four-year contract extension through the 2022 season.The 28-year-old Bowman missed the 2014 season after a devastating left knee injury during the NFC championship game, then returned last year and led the NFL with 154 total tackles. 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He started for the first time since Saturday, and Mets manager Terry Collins had hoped Cespedes leg had healed sufficiently to allow the All-Star outfielder to be the DH during five consecutive games this week in AL ballparks.The Mets said after the game that Cespedes will be put on the disabled list Thursday and rookie outfielder Brandon Nimmo will be recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas.DENVER -- Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, sidelined since late June with a herniated disk in his back, was moved to the 60-day disabled list.That means the 28-year-old wont be able to return until Aug. 27, at the earliest.Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said the three-time Cy Young winner hasnt participated in any baseball activity since he suffered a setback in a simulated game July 16.The move corresponded with right-hander Louis Coleman (shoulder fatigue) and left-hander Adam Liberatore (elbow inflammation) being put on the 15-day DL. The Dodgers have placed 25 different players on the disabled list year, a National League record.GOLFBEAVERTON, Ore. -- Nike is getting out of the golf equipment business, a surprising announcement that is sure to send Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and other players searching for new clubs and golf balls next season.Nike said it would stop making clubs, golf balls and golf bags, instead devoting its resources to shoes and apparel, longs its strength in the golf marketplace.Woods has been with Nike since he turned pro in 1996 with that Hello, World advertisement, and he remains the most famous figure among Nike golfers. 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