Jones advances in hurdles at Des Moines meet
Des Moines native Lola Jones reached the semifinals of the women's 100-meter hurdles with the fifth-fastest 12.71. Americans Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser reach a beach volleyball final four after a 21-13 25-23 win over Germany. The reigning champs split today and face the Georgia-Netherlands winner for a gold medal spot. The uS teams Gibb Rosenthal and Poland volleyball results noted alongside event eliminations.
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U S Women Roll to 8-0 Win Over Netherlands in Olympic Sweep
The U S women claimed their 20th straight Olympic victory in an 8-0 game powered by five perfect innings from Monica Abbott and home runs by Crysta Bustos Jessica Mendoza and Taiia Flowers. They outscored opponents 44-1 with five shutouts and 12 homers, surpassing Greece records.
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NBC Olympic Day Schedule Highlights Live Finals
NBC presents live coverage from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. including USA men’s volleyball and diving, gymnastics gold medal finals, track events, women’s beach volleyball semifinals, and men’s triathlon. CNBC adds softball and boxing, while MSNBC airs basketball and soccer semifinals and baseball.
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U.S. Women Rout New Zealand To Close Pool Play In Olympic Basketball
Tina Thompson scored 10 as the United States opened a 21-0 second quarter run and beat New Zealand 96-60. The U.S. finished pool play with five blowouts, averaging a 43-point margin, and will meet South Korea in the quarterfinals.
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United States
Fraser shocks with 10.78 to sweep 100 meters at Beijing
Shelly-Ann Fraser wins the women's 100 meters in 10.78 seconds as Jamaica seizes multiple titles at the Bird's Nest. Sherone Simpson and Kerron Stewart follow for silver as Jamaica strengthens its sprint supremacy amid a struggling U.S. medal haul.
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Izbasa Wins Olympic Floor Gold Over Johnson Deserves
Romania's Sandra Izbasa claimed the Olympic floor title as Johnson, the reigning world champion, finished runner up. Izbasa delivered a graceful routine with long lines and precise tumbling to seal the gold while Johnson thanked rivals and coach Liang Chow for the strong performance.
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Phelps seeks rest then plans for new Olympic challenges
Michael Phelps wrapped Beijing with eight golds, plans a rest before pursuing new events at the 2012 London Games. He aims to add sprint options, shift from the 400 IM, and continue elevating U S swimming while stressing personal rewards over money. He recalled sharing games with teammates in the village and cherishing medals as lifelong mementos.
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