London 2012 gold medallist Anna Watkins has conceded defeat in her bid to make Great Britains Olympic rowing squad for Rio. Watkins and Katherine Grainger took the Olympic title in double sculls four years ago, since when Watkins has taken time out of the sport to have two children.The 32-year-old returned last summer after three years away in an attempt to regain form and fitness for another Olympic medal tilt. But Watkins accepts she has not reached the required standard and has left the GB training squad ahead of this summers Games in Brazil.She said on the British Rowing website: I am very sad it hasnt worked out and this is not a decision that Ive taken lightly.Ive had great support from everyone involved with the GB Rowing team as well as the wider rowing community, my family and friends. I guess I would have always wondered about what might have been if I hadnt given it a go.Rowing has been such a big part of my life and I am sure that I will remain involved in some way. I am just taking some time to think this over but Ill continue to support my team-mates in whatever way I can.British team coach Paul Thompson saluted Watkins for attempting to earn selection.Anna is an outstanding athlete and an extremely ambitious and talented individual, he said.Anna gave this her best shot and it unfortunately hasnt worked out. She is a fabulous ambassador for our sport and a great champion. We wish her and her family well for the future. Also See: SportsWomen Latest Show News Latest News SportsWomen Video Vapormax Danmark Online . If ever they start actually putting pictures beside words in the dictionary, the Blue Jays left-handers mug will appear beside “Consistency. Vapormax Plus Dame Danmark . -- Whether Jeremy Hill deserves a prominent role in LSUs offence this early in the season is a matter for debate. http://www.vapormaxdanmark.com/ . The Swede became the first golfer to win the PGA Tours FedEx Cup and European Tours Race to Dubai in the same season. "It is still taking a little time to sink in what Ive achieved this week as was the case when I won the FedEx Cup but then it just kept getting better and better as the days went on and I am sure this will be the same," he said. Vapormax Herre Udsalg . -- Anaheim Ducks defenceman Luca Sbisa will be out at least six weeks with a torn tendon in his right hand. Vapormax Dame Danmark . Once again Jordan Cieciwa (@FitCityJordan) and I (@LynchOnSports) go head to head in our picks. Last weekend at UFC Fight Night 32 my #TeamLynch got the best of #TeamJC by a score of 9-6. Let us know which side youre on for UFC 167 use the hashtag #TeamLynch or #TeamJC on Twitter. Axed Fremantle midfielder Michael Barlow agreed to join Gold Coast on Tuesday, the final day of the first AFL delisted player free agency period.The 28-year-old was widely viewed as the pick of the delisted free agents on the market and chose the Suns despite reported interest from Adelaide.Former Crows utility Ricky Henderson also found a new AFL club, the 28-year-old agreeing to join Hawthorn.The signings follow Essendons move to bring back top-up players James Kelly and Matt Dea as delisted free agents on Friday.Barlow is the latest arrival in a busy off-season for the Suns that has netted Pearce Hanley (Brisbane), Jarryd Lyons (Adelaide) and Jarrod Witts (Collingwood) and seen Jaeger OMeara and Dion Prestia depart.The opportunity that arose and the presentation Marcus Ashcroft and Rodney Eade put to me was at the high end and the demographic of the group as well, Barlow said.Im just super excited to come to a group that sees real worth for my attributes.Were going to have four picks inside the top 20 and some players that showed some real growth last year as well as the inclusions of guys like Lyons, Hanley and Witts.Barlow played 126 games for the Dockers across seven seasons after being elevatted off the rookie list.ddddddddddddHe racked up a career-high 43 possessions against Port Adelaide this season before he was a casualty of Ross Lyons list overhaul.News of Barlows signing came on the same day Gold Coast agreed to let former 15th overall pick Jarrod Garlett out of his playing contract to return home to Western Australia.It follows Prestias exit, the messy departure of OMeara and the shock news skipper Gary Ablett was keen to be traded back to Geelong .But Barlow is comfortable with his decision, having sought the counsel of several Suns players.Theres a real excitement around the group speaking to guys like David Swallow and Michael Rischitelli, he said.They cant speak highly enough of where this clubs going and the dynamics of it internally.Theres perception but then theres reality, and I take what Rischitelli, (Matt) Rosa and all that tell me on face value and cant wait to crack in and enjoy becoming a Queenslander for at least the next two years.Axed players still have two delisted player free agency periods and Novembers drafts to find new AFL clubs. ' ' '