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As the Olympics of fighting games, the Evolution Championship Series brings together the best talent from across the world. Skilled players from all continents converge on Las Vegas each summer to compete for a trophy in their respective titles, and its not always the home country that comes away with the most representatives on the podium.As the 2016 edition of Evo comes to an end, its now time to look at how the top countries did at the biggest fighting tournament of the year. United States, Japan, and South Korea were all notable contenders. Who came out on top as the worlds top fighter nation?How points are totaledFirst place (Gold) = 5 points Second place (Silver) = 3 points Third place (Bronze) = 1 point1. United States of America: 28 Points (4 Gold, 1 Silver, 5 Bronze)Okay, maybe sometimes it is the home country who ends up being the most decorated. Since there was only one anime game this year, Japans historical dominance was held in check as the United States took four golds out of the nine games. It was due to the likes of Juan Hungrybox Debiedma and Christopher NYChrisG Gonzalez finally breaking through after years of being perennial runners-up which gave the United States an edge this Evolution.Three of the American gold medal winners beat international players and not domestic players in their games finals, meaning US dominance wasnt exactly overwhelming overall. If say, NYChrisG had fallen in the finals or Adam Armada Lindgren had ousted Hungrybox, we could be looking at a drastically different table. Still, congratulations to the home nation for taking home the most points this time around.Well see how America holds up when it sets off to play in the recently announced Evolution Japan.2. Japan: 24 Points (2 Gold, 4 Silver, 2 Bronze)Japan won eight medals to Americas 10, but only took home two golds: Pokken Tournament and Guilty Gear Xrd. In Street Fighter V, where the Japanese dominated the majority of the top eight, they could only grab the silver and bronze spots on the podium. Thankfully, due to Japans dominance in 2D fighters like Guilty Gear, they were able to sweep that game and firmly establish themselves in second place overall. If a few things had gone differently, namely if SFVs winner Seon-Woo Infiltration Lee didnt exist, Japan could have finished first over America.Not too shabby for a country that is 5,000-plus miles away from Las Vegas.3. South Korea - 14 Points (2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze)Like Japans dominance in Guilty Gear, South Korea holds uncontested sway over Tekken. As long as Tekken is still an official title at Evolution, the top Koreans will travel over and dominate in the game theyve made their own over the past decade. Besides the three Tekken winners, there was, of course, Infiltration. Infiltration, the most famous Korean fighting game pro gamer, took home his fourth Evolution trophy in history by clinching the granddaddy of them all: the inaugural Street Fighter V title.If South Korea lobbied for more Tekken games at Evolution or simply cloned Infiltration, it could challenge the USA and Japan in fighting game supremacy.4. Canada - 5 Points (1 Gold, 0 Silver, 0 Bronze)Sometimes it only takes one player to put your nation on the fighting game map. Canada was shut out of all other games at Evolution -- only one other Canadian even made the top eight -- but Elliot Ally Carroza-Oyarce made up for it with his victory in Smash 4. In a game where the top echelon has been in flux the past few months, Canadas ace was able to secure a much needed victory for USAs neighbors north of the border.5. Chile - 4 Points (0 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze)A country you wouldnt instantly expect to be in the top five (top ten, even) of fighting game countries, Chile entered Evolution 2016 with a strong chance of grabbing double gold. It brought two defending champions to Las Vegas in the form of Smash 4s Gonzalo ZeRo Barrios and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3s Nicolás Kane BlueRiver González. Unfortunately for the South American nation, neither champion could repeat, as the former undisputed king of Smash 4 only achieved a bronze in his title and Kane BlueRiver lost to New Yorks NYChrisG in the UMvC3 final.T-6. Sweden - 3 Points (0 Gold, 1 Silver, 0 Bronze)Armada was so close to pushing Sweden into a tie with Canada by taking home the trophy. It wasnt meant to be, however, as the defending Super Smash Bros. Melee champion fell in the finals to American Hungrybox, and Sweden finished without gold this year. The biggest what-if for Sweden is wondering what could have happened if fellow Swedish Melee contender William Leffen Hjelte, initially one of the four favorites for the gold medal, had competed in the event; unfortunately, visa issues prevented him from attending Evo. Perhaps Sweden had two players on the podium in an alternate universe.T-6. Bahrain - 3 Points (0 Gold, 1 Silver, 0 Bronze)Not Germany. Not the United Kingdom. Not even Mexico, which is the closest country to Las Vegas. The seventh nation to grab a podium spot at Evolution 2016 was Bahrain with Sayed hashim Tekken Master Ahmed as their star player in Mortal Kombat X (not Tekken as one might have expected from the name). Although Tekken Master couldnt strike down Dominique SonicFox McLean, the exalted king in the competitive Mortal Kombat scene, he did grab an impressive second place finish to put Bahrain onto the standings. Nike Shoes Black Friday China . The catch: It needs a lot of money, and it needs it fast. 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The former Pro Bowl tight end was signed to a one-year deal by the New York Jets on Friday after a solid performance during the teams minicamp this week. Winslow was brought in on a tryout basis and impressed coach Rex Ryan, who wouldnt comment Thursday as to whether a signing was imminent but seemed to indicate he was pleased with what he saw. "That athleticism and his ability to catch the football," Ryan said, "it certainly jumps out." Winslow received a call from the Jets last Saturday, flew to the New York area Monday and was practicing the next day. He was active during the minicamp practices, making several catches on throws from both Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith. He was also used red-zone drills, in particular, with a few of his receptions coming in those situations. "Hes still a very athletic guy," Ryan said. "How many catches he had specifically, Im not sure, but you certainly feel his presence." Winslow, who turns 30 next month but said his sometimes troublesome knees were healthy, adds depth to a position thin on experience after New York allowed Dustin Keller to leave as a free agent. Jeff Cumberland, with 32 career catches in three seasons, has been the projected starter, with Konrad Reuland, a solid blocker, and former rugby player Hayden Smith the backups. Winslow played in just one game last season with New England before assking for his release.dddddddddddd He expected to get another shot, but was left wondering about his NFL career this off-season when no calls came. Winslow said after his first practice with the Jets that "I have years left." Before leaving the teams locker room Thursday, Winslow said he hadnt heard yet if he would be signed by the Jets but made it clear he thought he could add something to Marty Mornhinwegs offence. "I feel like it would be a great spot," Winslow said. "I like it here. I like the team, I like the teammates. Hopefully, I can stay." Winslow, the son of Hall of Famer and former Chargers star Kellen Winslow, was a first-round draft pick of Cleveland in 2004. After a broken right leg as a rookie and a torn knee ligament the next year, Winslow had 89 catches in 2006 and made the Pro Bowl as an alternate the following year. He was traded to Tampa Bay in 2009 and had solid seasons of 77, 66 and 75 catches. The Buccaneers traded him to Seattle before last season, but he was waived in September after declining to reduce his salary. He signed with New England a few weeks later and played one game with one catch for 12 yards -- before asking for and being granted his release. "We thought Kellen did a nice job given the fact that you get off a plane, you get into a meeting, and a couple hours later youre out on the field," general manager John Idzik said. "I think all things considered, he did a pretty good job." ' ' '