RIO DE JANEIRO -- When the question has been Argentina plus field hockey, the answer has usually been Las Leonas.The Lionesses, the national womens team.Featuring the great Luciana Aymar, the women in this century, alone, medaled at the last four Olympics, won two World Cups and seven Champions Trophies.Meanwhile, the mens team, Los Leones, played in relative obscurity. Even when they achieved their best international result, a bronze at the 2014 World Cup, the women won bronze, too.But no more are they in the shadow of the women, who play in the quarterfinals on Monday.The men reached the semifinals for the first time in 11 Olympics on Sunday by beating Spain 2-1, and will have two attempts at a medal from Tuesday. The winning goal against Spain came just 68 seconds from the end, a penalty stroke by veteran defender Juan Gilardi.Their joy was unrestrained at the Olympic Hockey Stadium, as they jumped in a huddle or leaped into each others arms. Some went to console the Spaniards, who were spread across the turf in tears.This is a reward for all Argentine hockey, coach Carlos Retegui said. Those guys in Argentina shirts played with heart, and this is a prize for work, work, and more work, for teamwork, for commitment, patience, execution, and intelligence in their play.The men have always been good -- making the Olympics says so -- but just not good enough to play for medals.After a roller-coaster run through the pool stage, highlighted by four goals to draw with Germany, the defending two-time champion, Los Leones proved the 2014 World Cup result was no fluke.The difference is maturity, especially in the last three years. The side features five players with more than 200 international appearances, and five more with more than 150. Falling behind on the scoreboard doesnt faze them because their leadership has seen it all. They have options up their short sleeves.This team never surrenders, Retegui said.Defender Gonzalo Peillat, who scored his team-leading seventh goal from a penalty corner, said the team had high expectations.We are a team with the ambition to keep winning, and thats what shows every time we go on the field, Peillat said. If we want to be champions, we want to meet the best. SWell Bottle Sale . LOUIS -- Roman Polak was celebrating even before Alexander Steen scored the winning goal in Saturdays 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Swell Bottle Cheap . Each of Houstons starters scored in double figures as the Rockets improved to 2-0 against the Spurs this season, with both victories coming on the road. They also moved within 3 1/2 games of San Antonio (22-7) for the lead the Southwest Division. http://www.swellbottlesale.com/swell-bottle-wood-sale.html . Shot outdoors against the stunning backdrop of Banff, Alta., the networks 30-minute original production airs tonight at 8pm et/5pm pt on TSN2. The four All-Star teams will play for $100,000 in prize money during TSNs annual skins game, airing live this weekend on TSN from The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. Swell Traveler Sale . The defending champion beat Gael Monfils of France 7-6 (6), 6-3, while second-seeded Andy Murray of Britain dispatched Edouard Roger-Vasselin, also of France, 6-3, 6-3. Making his first appearance since injuring his wrist a month ago, Del Potro had difficulty with his service games in the first set. sWell Water Bottle Marble . 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. TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Isaac Harker threw two touchdowns and ran for a third to lead Indiana State to a 41-25 win over Butler in a season opener for both teams Saturday.Harker was 21 of 35 for 315 yards for the Sycamores. His rushing touchdown gave Indiana State a 14-0 lead with 1:34 left in the first quarter.Defensive back Tsali Lough harassed Butlers Malcolm Weaver throughout the game, recovering a Weaver fumble at the goal line and returning it 100 yards for Indiana States first score with 5:05 to goo in the first quarter.dddddddddddd After the ensuing kickoff, he intercepted Weaver on first down, setting up Harkers running score. In the third quarter, Lough sacked Weaver at the Butler 38 and forced a fumble, leading to a Roland Genesy touchdown run two plays later that gave the Sycamores a 31-6 edge.Weaver finished with 18-of-30 passing for 202 yards for the Bulldogs. ' ' '