RIO DE JANEIRO -- A reception welcoming foreign dignitaries to the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics promises to be a lonely affair, with many heads of state staying away from Rio de Janeiro for fear of offending Brazilian political sensibilities.Ahead of South Americas first Olympics, officials had predicted as many as 100 heads of state would attend. But a list provided Friday by the Foreign Ministry showed fewer than 25 in attendance, among them the presidents of Argentina, France and Portugal. The United States is being represented by Secretary of State John Kerry.They apparently are staying away because of the prospect of stepping into a country with two presidents. Interim President Michel Temer took over following the suspension in May of President Dilma Rousseff on impeachment charges.For many leaders, its too delicate of a diplomatic dance, said Maristella Basso, a professor of international law at the University of Sao Paulo.Leaders dont know which president to greet, the one who was removed or her interim replacement, Basso told The Associated Press. So many decided not to come at all, to either avoid an uncomfortable encounter or to protest what they view as a coup.Temer, who has avoided travel outside the country and kept a low profile since taking over for Rousseff, is holding a reception for foreign leaders Friday at the former Foreign Ministry palace, which was in use when Rio was Brazils capital before 1960.After a cocktail party, the group will relocate under tight security to the Maracana stadium for the opening ceremony.Among the notable absences are leaders from some of Brazils closest allies: Russia, India, China and South Africa -- the so-called BRICS group of emerging market powerhouses that drew close to Brazil during during an aggressive, 15-year diplomatic push under Rousseff and her predecessor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Each instead sent their sports ministers.Reflecting South Americas ideological divide, only two regional leaders are here: fellow conservatives from Argentina and Paraguay. Leftist governments in Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela stayed home.The foreign leaders that are here are from countries that have a cold and distant relationship with Brazil, Basso said. The timing couldnt have been worse.---Joshua Goodman is on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apjoshgoodman His work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/journalist/joshua-goodmanJosh Rosen White Jersey . Their experience showed Tuesday as the No. 10 Badgers blunted a Saint Louis surge to win 63-57 and advance to face West Virginia in Wednesdays finals of the Cancun Challenge. Josh Rosen Jersey Sale .com) - The Chicago Blackhawks aim for their third three-game winning streak of the season when they host the struggling Edmonton Oilers in Sundays battle at the United Center. http://www.arizonacardinalsshoponline.com/kurt-warner-cardinals-jersey.html . Ferrer, trying to win his fourth title on Mexican soil, will next play South Africas Kevin Anderson, who eliminated American Sam Querrey,7-6 (2), 6-4. Also Wednesday, Gilles Simon (6) of France beat Donald Young of the United States 6-4, 6-3, Ukraines Alexandr Dolgopolov downed Frenchman Jeremy Chardy 6-3, 6-4 and Croatias Ivo Karlovic defeated Dudi Sela of Israel 7-6 (4), 6-2. Arizona Cardinals Jerseys For Sale . It was hard for Luck to pull off another comeback, or even get into the end zone, while standing on the sideline. Rivers threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to rookie Keenan Allen and Nick Novak kicked four field goals to give the Chargers a 19-9 victory against the Colts on Monday night. Customized Arizona Cardinals Jersey . Aside from the trilogy main event title fight, there are a number of intriguing matchups in the heavyweight, welterweight and lightweight divisions.KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Chattanooga forward and Xavier transfer Makinde London has received a waiver from the NCAA allowing him to play immediately for his new school rather than sitting out the 2016-17 season.Chattanooga officials confirmed Friday night before the Mocs season opener at Tennessee that the NCAA had granted Londons request for a hardship waiver.London, a 6-foot-10 sophomore from Nashville, Tennessee, averaged 1.6 points, 1.3 reboounds and 5.dddddddddddd3 minutes for Xavier last season after redshirting in 2014-15. He was rated as a top-100 prospect by multiple recruiting services when he arrived at Xavier.Chattanooga went 29-6 last season and won the Southern Conferences regular-season and tournament titles to reach the NCAA Tournament. ' ' '