RIO DE JANEIRO -- Andy Murray is quite adept at wielding a tennis racket. Holding a giant flag? He needs some work in that area.Murray joked Thursday about having had a tad bit of trouble during a photo op for the British team at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, posing with the flag while standing next to a member of the royal family.I ended up putting the flag in front of Princess Annes face, and I didnt know what to do, to be honest, Murray said. The flags huge. So as soon as I took the flag, I was covering someones face.Asked what the princess told him, Murray replied: I think she said: `Just make sure you dont poke my eye out, or something along those lines.He vowed to get in a bit of practice before Fridays opening ceremony -- practice holding the flag, that is.And even as a guy whos won Wimbledon twice, along with the U.S. Open, not to mention a pair of Olympic medals, Murray called being Britains flag bearer by far the proudest moment in my professional career.I wasnt expecting it, genuinely. Im very proud to get the opportunity to do that, Murray said. And its a big responsibility, as well.Murray called his assignment inspiring and said he thinks it will help him perform well during the Rio Games.Murray is seeded No. 2 for singles in the Olympic tennis event, behind top-ranked Novak Djokovic. Murray won a gold medal in singles and a silver in mixed doubles with Laura Robson at the 2012 London Games.He is scheduled to play his opening singles and doubles matches Sunday.In singles, hell face Viktor Troicki of Serbia, someone Murray has beaten all seven times theyve played. In doubles, Murray will team with his older brother Jamie against Thomaz Bellucci and Andre Sa of Brazil.Jamie is looking forward to seeing Andy carry the flag on Friday.Im very proud of him and all that hes achieved in his career. Hes done so much for tennis in our country, Jamie said. Hes one of the biggest sporting athletes that we have in this team and in our country, full stop.Sundays matches will be Andy Murrays first competition since July 10, when he won Wimbledon for the second time. He took more than a week off afterward, before resuming training.Its actually really good for me to have had something obviously as big as the Olympics to focus on so soon afterwards, Murray said. Its great winning Wimbledon, but its time to move on now and focus on this event.---Follow Howard Fendrich on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HowardFendrich J. T. OSullivan Jersey .J. -- New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his left knee. Monty Stickles Jersey . The team also announced Tuesday that the Braves will wear a commemorative patch on the right sleeve during the season. The patch, shaped like home plate, carries the number 715, Aarons autograph and a "40th Anniversary" banner. http://www.custompatriotsjersey.com/custom-bob-dee-jersey-large-341f.html .ca! Kerry, Two nights after the Scott-Eriksson incident in Buffalo, the Bruins returned home to play San Jose. In that game, Zdeno Chara put a check on Tommy Wingels that clearly targeted his head. NKeal Harry Jersey Large . -- Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis was charged Thursday with driving while intoxicated, a day after he was suspended for an NFL substance-abuse policy violation. Cheap Custom Patriots Jersey . It might not have mattered. While the Dodgers are preparing for the playoffs, the Padres showed their future has promise behind two rookies.PORTLAND, Ore. -- Portland will host the 2014 Major League Soccer All-Star game. MLS Commissioner Don Garber, Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson and Portland Mayor Charlie Hales announced the event at Jeld-Wen Field on Wednesday. In recent years, the MLS All-Stars have played premier international teams in the annual match. This years All-Stars are set to play AS Roma on July 31 in Kansass City.dddddddddddd The MLS opponent for the match in Portland will be announced at a later date. The Portland Timbers are known for their fervent supporters and the team has sold out 42 straight MLS matches at its downtown stadium. Jeld-Wen hosted opening round matches of the CONCACAF Gold Cup this week, including a 6-1 victory by the U.S. mens national team against Belize. ' ' '