U.S. Men’s Basketball Bashes Brazil To Advance
(Paris) — Team USA men’s basketball demolished Brazil 122-to-87 to advance to the semifinal round at the Paris Olympics. Devin Booker led the team with 18 points while Anthony Edwards sunk 17 off the bench. Joel Embiid embraced the boos and nailed all three of his three-point attempts to finish with 14 points and seven rebounds. The Stars and Stripes will meet Nikola Jokic and Serbia in the semifinals tomorrow. Meanwhile, the U.S. women’s basketball team faces Nigeria today in the quarterfinals.
>>U.S. Women’s Soccer Advances To Gold Medal Match
(Lyon, France) — The U.S. women’s soccer will play for a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. They defeated Germany 1-0 in the semifinals yesterday. The match went to extra time with Sophia Smith breaking the scoreless tie in the 95th minute. The U.S. will now battle Brazil for the gold medal on Saturday. Team USA will be trying to win its first gold since 2012. Brazil beat tournament favorite Spain 4-2 to advance. The Brazilians are seeking their first ever Olympic gold in women’s soccer.
>>Gabby Thomas Wins Women’s 200M Race For U.S.
(Paris) — The U.S. added two more gold medals in track and field at the Paris Olympics yesterday. Gabby Thomas dominated the women’s 200 meter race to claim the gold, while teammate Brittany Brown won bronze. St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred took silver. Elsewhere, Annette Kneka Echikunwoke won silver in the women’s hammer throw, while Cole Hocker won gold and Yared Nuguse earned bronze in the men’s 1500 meter. Several more medals will be handed out in athletics today including the men’s 400-meter.
>>American Amit Elor Wins Gold In Women’s Wrestling
(Paris, France) — Amit Elor secured another gold medal for Team USA after winning the women’s wrestling freestyle 68 kilogram tournament. It’s the first ever Olympic medal for the 20-year-old. Sarah Ann Hildebrandt is taking on India’s Vinesh Vinesh in the final of the freestyle 50 kilogram tournament tomorrow.
>>U.S. Women’s Volleyball Beats Poland In Quarterfinals
(Paris, France) — The U.S. women’s volleyball team is one step closer to its second consecutive Olympic gold medal. The United States secured their third straight victory after topping Poland in straight sets to advance to the semifinals. Andrea Drews led all players in scoring with 13 points. Team USA will take on Brazil in the semifinals of the tournament tomorrow. Meanwhile, the U.S. men’s volleyball team clashes with Poland in the semifinals today.
